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Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops.

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South facing garden & terrace, great for outdoor living.
Part of the large garden with view of the pool and patio.
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Front of house and driveway. Plenty of parking.
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5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

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  • Pool
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Outdoor space
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Vendres, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationPlage de Valras8 min drive
  • Popular LocationCanal du Midi15 min drive
  • Popular LocationCamping le Serignan Plage18 min drive
  • AirportBéziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)18 min drive

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Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops.

Built on the outskirts of Vendres about 20 years ago, the house has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms(baths & showers) 2 separate WCs, kitchen & a large lounge/dining room.

Outside there is an enormous terrace for outdoor eating and chilling in the evening, a large beautiful mature garden with figs, pomegranites & other fruits. A gardener attends all year round. There is automatic watering (arrosage) which keeps the lawn very green.
BBQ available.
Pool/Beach towels provided.


The pool is 10m x 4m, with a dome cover. The water is saline, which is really soft & easy on the skin & eyes, much nicer than chlorine & absolutely nothing like the sea! The cover keeps the pool immaculate & incredibly warm(28-30C in summer). It also extends the season for using the pool.

There are two downstairs bedrooms: 1 twin & 1 kingsize. Upstairs 3 bedrooms are a twin, a double and a kingsize, so the house sleeps 10 comfortably.
There is also a travel cot & highchair available on request (need own linen).
Fans available for the bedrooms; All beds have pocket sprung mattresses; wooden shutters on all windows; double glazing; pull down mosquito blinds if you want to keep windows open at night in the summer.

Linen provided includes bath, kitchen and beach/pool towels.
There is a charge for linen of €135.

Large lounge/diner has an extending Oak table for 10, corner sofa, other chairs, coffee table etc. Reversible air-conditioning. Two patio doors to terrace.
There is a 42" LED TV with Satellite TV receiver & HD recorder, all UK Freesat channels are available, plus domestic French TV. Surround sound speaker for TV, to which music can be streamed via Bluetooth. DVD/Bluray player.
Free Wi-Fi.

The kitchen has an oven with mixed gas and electric hob. Dishwasher & large Fridge/Freezer. Kettle, microwave, cafetiere. We can arrange for food welcome packs to be bought prior to your arrival(there will be a small charge for this) Numerous kitchen cupboards. Well stocked with plenty of crockery & cutlery for 10 people without having to wash up each meal time. Numerous pans, mussel/stock pot, casseroles, seafood accessories.
Oak kitchen table for 4-6 people. Patio doors to terrace for outdoor eating.

On the terrace is an outdoor dining table with chairs for 10. There is also an modular rattan sofa and coffee table. BBQ/Plancha.

The village centre is a 5 min walk & has the following facilities:
mini supermarket(Vidal) & two boulangeries open 7 days; cave; pizzeria; hairdressers; tabac; post office; restaurant; pharmacy; cafe/bar. There is also a small traditional market Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday mornings, from June to Sep, (Fri & Sun in winter).

Tennis courts 200m down road, contact Mairie to use.

Lots of cycle paths, particularly around the nature reserve of Vendres Etang. This is beautiful and very peaceful. There are ruins of an old Roman Temple of Venus and an Aqueduct. You can cycle to the beach with no traffic in 15 mins by just going out the back of the house.

Valras has activities on all the time from music events, food festivals, circus, go-karting, markets & local festivals.
Best supermarkets are large Carrefour in Serignan(open 7 days), Lidl & other shops.

Valras is a vibrant town with a great holiday feel & a whole host of restaurants & shops. A market open every day of the year with numerous stalls selling fresh produce: coquillages, charcuterie, boulangerie, epsicerie. All very helpful & friendly.

We can arrange for food & drink to be bought prior to your arrival to really get you started (Cold drinks already in the fridge ready for your arrival!);


We believe that we have provided most things that should be needed for a comfortable & enjoyable stay and have responded to feedback from this years guests. The reviews so far have been very positive. We have a new pool management team, as the last one was not very 'responsive'..

Bookings are Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday, although happy to consider some flexibility around this out of season.

Please do contact us for any further information, we do usually reply within a few hours.

Due to additional costs over the past couple of years during the pandemic, we now have to make a charge for deep cleaning which is €200 per stay.

Property manager

Jon & Gaynor Howes

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside, but not in the house please
Cancellation Policy: is not as per Homeaway website, which is very inflexible. Details are all in contract of rental.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vendres

Located in Vendres, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Enserune Archaeological Site and Beziers Cathedral are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park and Occitanie Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Air2jeux, or check out an event or a game at Salle Zinga Zanga. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Vendres, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Plage de Valras - 8 min drive
  • Casino de Valras-Plage - 8 min drive
  • The Nine Locks of Fonseranes - 11 min drive
  • Canal du Midi - 15 min drive
  • Camping le Serignan Plage - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Béziers Station - 15 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camping Pilote de la Yole - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Grand Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie Saint Roch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Pebrine - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Musée Régional d'Art Contemporain Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée, Air2jeux, and Ultimate Paintball & Lazergun Revolution. Occitanie Beaches and Plage de Valras are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely villa
We had a great holiday staying at this lovely villa. Very well equipped and excellent communication with the owners. Great location for shopping, beach and visits to towns in the nearby area. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes Haus an guter Lage
Hat alles gepasst. Das Haus ist sehr schön und grosszügig eingerichtet. Wir haben nichts vermisst. Nebenan ensteht ein neues Quartier. Der Baulärm war fast nicht hörbar und dadurch nicht störend. Die Arbeiter waren auch nicht lange vor Ort. Das Dorf Vendres bietet ein paar kleine Läden für das Nötigste (zwei Bäckereien, Spezialitätenladen und ein kleiner Shop für alles andere). Der Carrefour ist für Grosseinkäufe auch in ein paar Minuten mit dem Auto erreichbar. Die Strände sind auch nur wenige Auto Minuten entfernt. Am Abend ist es in Vendres sehr ruhig (was uns sehr gefallen hat). Die Broschüre des Vermieters hat einige gute Tipps für Ausflüge, Restaurants, etc.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Korbinian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Alles bestens
Das Objekt ist wie in der Anzeige beschrieben und wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Insgesamt waren wir 10 Personen. Hervorzuheben ist, dass die Schlafzimmer und die Küchenausstattung auch für diese Personenanzahl wie beschrieben bestens geeignet sind! Die Lage ist etwas abseits, aber mit dem Auto ist alles gut zu erreichen. Aber auch das entspricht genau der Beschreibung. Gegenüber des Hauses war im August 2022 eine größere Baustelle am Entstehen, auf der jedoch während unseres Aufenthaltes wohl urlaubsbedingt nicht gearbeitet wurde. Insofern war das für uns kein Problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

régis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
séjour conforme à notre attente
Belle maison située au calme, malgré quelques travaux en face de la maison, très beau jardin et super piscine. Equipement au top, mais seul bémol, la clim qui n'est que dans le séjour. Il faudrait l'étendre aux chambres ! .... SURTOUT en ces périodes de canicule.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandrine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top
Villa géniale équipements et confort impeccable A recommander
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Marie-Line P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Confortable maison bien équipée ; jardin et piscine très agréables.
Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine. Le quartier est calme, bien situé. La maison est vaste, bien conçue, bien équipée pour 10 personnes, propre et en très bon état. Le jardin est beau, la piscine est très agréable. Petit bémol car le barbecue était HS (très regrettable en été) et le toit de la terrasse très abîmé. Il fallait jongler avec les parasols, qui du coup n’étaient plus disponibles pour les transats de la piscine. Très bons échanges avec le propriétaire qui répond rapidement. On a bien envie de revenir. Merci.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Philippe B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Tje house is very nice and perfect for 2 families. Swimming pool and garden are perfect. Visits to Carcassonne and Bezier are made easy from Vendres. We all had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merci !
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour à Vendres !

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for a chill vacation
With the warm weather, blue skies, we spent a lot of time in the pool and had all meals outside. The house is a mini-paradise. The home and property is very clean. The pool area can be closed off at night, which makes it very safe with young kids. The hosts are very responsive. The lovely backyard, a patio, lounge area, bright flowers and grass makes it a dream to read, chat or play outside. While the town is pretty small, it still has a few good shops and a market a few days a week. We had a lovely holiday. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant stay
We enjoyed a lovely week here! The house is well equipped and the house provided an excellent spacious safe environment for children. Having the pool cover was super because you could be safe in the knowledge the children could roam freely and safely and they equally loved the pool - much swimming was done! Lovely large areas for enjoying meals and an evening drink and the area is excellently places for visits to Montpellier and Valras-Plage was a real treasure. The French people in the area were super friendly and helpful and we would definitely think of coming back again! Thank you for creating a lovely comfortable space!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthieu D.

What a stay !!
The house is very nice and warmfull. Jon is a very good host. Thanks to Barbara too. We really enjoyed our stay

10/10 Excellent

sylvie r.

Great !
Very good experience. Nice house, well equiped. Little attentions were appréciatif. The owner and Barbara the housekeeper are really friendly and at our service. We spent a really good moment for Christmas with our Family. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cameron S.

Fabulous holiday
We were a family group of 7 covering 4 generations. Everyone had a great time enjoying the pool, the nearby beach and the local village. The villa is very well set up and in a great location. We would highly recommend the in-house meal service as they were very good with Mike and Barb being the perfect hosts. Would definitely return. Many thanks for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Wonderful situation beautiful house. Three generations of family all relaxed and enjoyed themselves
Brilliant holiday !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

victoria I.

A beautiful, comfortable and extremely well equipped villa, perfect for a family holiday.
We had a fantastic holiday in this beautiful villa. It is very comfortable and is extremely well equipped. The outside seating and dining table was a lovely place to relax, the garden was beautifully maintained and the pool was great. The pool cover meant we could relax while our little ones ran around in the garden and also kept the pool beautifully warm (especially for May). Both the owners and the house keeper Barb have been very accomodating and welcoming (even going to the effort of repatriating a forgotten favourite soft toy) We liked the location as was great to be able to stroll to pick up bread and croissants and to the local bar and plenty to see and do locally. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

hayley farthing f.

Stunning property close to amazing beaches
We have spend a fabulous week in this large , well equipped beautiful house . The house is finished to an extremely standard with everything you would require for a relaxing holiday . The 5 bedroomed property is extremely spacious , great for a large group , the pool is a good size along with the well kept garden. The location is ideal to explore many of the quaint French towns , beautiful , vast beaches and the nature reserve , also plenty of restaurants in Valras plage . We enjoyed the peacefulness whilst actually at the house , great for relaxing but a nice walk into the local village Vendres. Liked the very easy and short drive from bezier airport and also the brilliant supermarket close by with an amazing fish selection. A brilliant holiday , thank you Gaynor and Jon
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

judy h., Banbury

Beautiful house, pool and garden
The best holiday villa we've ever stayed in - the owners have gone to so much trouble to equip the house with everything you could possibly need, lots of good quality kitchen equipment, comfy beds, British channels available on TV, absolutely brilliant eating out area on the shaded terrace, and enough sunbeds for everyone around the beautiful pool in a well tended, large attractive garden. Perfect for children as the house is on a quiet cul-de-sac, the garden is secure and the pool has a rigid cover, so no safety worries. English housekeepers Barb and Mike are on hand in the next village to help with any problems that might arise - we got caught by Ryanair's cancellationfest and our return flight was cancelled. Barb and owner Jon couldn't have been more helpful and supportive. We would certainly return here and can't recommend it too highly.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joanna D.

Another fantastic home from home holiday in this lovely house!
Repeat trip and we weren't disappointed. Barb & Mike ( the housekeepers/chefs) were the icing on the cake. Thoroughly recommend for families, particularly wonderful for my two boisterous children who at 6 and 5 were in seventh heaven with the pool. We'll be back!
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Lovely property, for two families to share.
The property had everything we needed, great layout for two families especially having two good sized bathrooms! Property clean and well maintained! The pool was the highlight of the week and kept 5 happy young teens occupied. We loved the out door seating area and large out door dining we spent every moment outdoors, a great social gathering. Whilst the weather was extremely hot we did manage to go to Narbonne to the market and wander down the canal, followed by a visit to Le Somail and a trip up the canal, great places to eat and a pretty village. beaches great nearest the PGL campsite As had water sports, showers and loos! Fantastic week, highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Excellent
Returned to this beautiful villa for the second time in July 2017 even better than last year, the facilities are great and the house is exactly as per the advert, the hosts are excellent to deal with and their agents are very helpful and efficient -
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!
This is a lovely property and was perfect for our family who stayed there to celebrate my 60th birthday. When I asked everyone for the highlight of their holiday, the answer from everyone was the pool. Mine was the birthday party which consisted of a North African feast cooked and served by Mike and Barbara who look after the house for the owners. Everything was perfect, the outside dining, the outside lounge, the air conditioned lounge/diner and the gardens are a delight. We can thoroughly recommend this house. Thank you!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rupert & Teresa H.

Great place to relax and unwind
Good location close to local amenities. Only a few minutes from the beach at Valras-Plage and plenty of good restaurants there. Very quiet in May. The house was fully equipped with everything we needed. Good secure parking and quiet location. Bedrooms and lounge comfortable. Spotlessly clean! Comfortable patio furniture and outside dining table. Pool was great and clean. No complaints at
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Günther v., Goch

Extraordinary villa with big garden and nice pool
We celebrated the 60th birthday of my wife with our children and grandchilden.The large villa with its inviting garden, the great pool, the nice terrace,the inside of the villa, all was perfect for our family.So much space in- and outside. The furnishings was tastful.The rooms large enough for everyone. The surrounding is very quitful. The Mediterranean Sea could be reached in less than 10 minutes by car.Long beaches and a fantastic environment. We hired two cars by europcar at the aerport, which is very small but check in and out were without any complications. One day(on thursday)the river Herault was flooding, but fortunately nothing happended. We had a good weather with nearly 22 degrees Celsius and many sunny days. Thanks to the owner Jon and his wife. There was a good communication. Thanks also to the houskeepers in supporting us. We will come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sam G.

A great property with great facilities and a team that will sort any issues fast...
We spent two great weeks at this property. All amenities and facilities were great. Lots of glass crockery cutlery not to have to worry about washing up all the time. The place has a fab pool and large garden and which we could not get the children out of! Great location for walks and drives to nearby towns and the beach and the big supermarket. For us a perfect location. It allowed us to do what we wanted when we wanted. The village has 2 great bakers for morning bread - a ritual! The bible that comes with the house is full of excellent tips - all highly recommended. The only difficulty is lack of hanging space and shelves for clothes in the bedroooms but it is there - just in other parts of the house. Not enough of an issue to dampen the lovely holiday. The pool was great although we had a couple of greenings - the pool guys were there immediately to sort. Very highly recommended - we never go back to the same place twice - but are considering changing our minds! The team that look after it and the owners are brilliant.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joanna D.

Idyllic family holiday! Flew back yesterday and already booked for next year!
Clean, spacious, safe, well equipped house with a lovely atmosphere and family feel. The fresh water pool was lived in by my two young children (5 and 4) and with the gorgeous beaches 10 minutes away we were in heaven. Barb and Mike ( the housekeepers/chefs) were the icing on the cake- they prepared the most incredible meals for us so we could completely relax. Lots and lots to do locally if you can be bothered to get off your sun lounger! We got home and booked again for next year immediately!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

About the host

Hosted by Jon & Gaynor Howes

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We love France and the French people and have spent many years holidaying in the Languedoc with our four children. It has always been a dream of ours to own a place close the Mediterranean with access to beautiful countryside, wines & seafood. That dream has now become a reality. This is a real luxury for us, so we hope it will be for you too!

Why they chose this property

We live in an old house in the UK, which is great, but can get a bit dusty and is an effort to keep clean and tidy. We were therefore looking for a house that was a little easier to manage. This house is about 20 years old, is a great size; with a lovely south facing garden & pool; views of the Med upstairs. It is secure and private, yet not isolated. Being on the edge of a village, with all amenities within walking distance is fantastic. Yet it is a few minutes from wonderful beaches of Valras and Vendres Plages with activities galour, the nature reserve of Vendres Etang, the Canal du Midi and the vibrant resort of Valras Plage. So there is plenty to do, with attractions to suit all tastes (young and old) yet in a peaceful surrounding.

What makes this property unique

Spacious house & garden.
Lovely pool.
Well stocked, (really important for us, having rented for many years)
In a village with plenty of facilities.
Beach very close by, 10 mins in car with easy parking even in the height of Summer. 15 mins by bike. Huge beaches with restaurants and bar, plus water sports centres.
You can cycle to the beach if necessary.
Valras with is supermarkets and open air market open everyday all year round selling seafood, amongst everything else, is a real bonus.
Easy access to train, airport and motorway.
Plus Montpelier, Carcassone, Perpignan, Narbonne and everything the area has to offer.
We have fantastic house keepers who keep an eye on the property for us.
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