5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Village "Maison de Maitre" with Private Pool & Garden

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9.0

Wonderful

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check-in time

5:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Sainte-Valière, Occitanie

Château de Paraza5 min drive
Narbonne Cathedral22 min drive
Abbey of Fontfroide27 min drive
Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Renovated Maison de Maitre near the centre of a picturesque village in the Cathar region of Languedoc, midway between Carcassonne, Beziers and Narbonne, with patio, private swimming pool and large secluded garden with children's swing and slide. The village has its own shop/cafe. Bank, post office, chemist can be found in nearby village of Ginestas 5 minutes away. Nearest supermarkets are 10 minutes drive. Beautiful views from top of house over vineyards towards the Montagne Noire. Undulating countryside ideal for walks and cycling. There are many local restaurants in the vicinity, and a small "epicerie" (general store) in the village. The house is a high-ceilinged characterful property built in the 1870s. Its thick stone walls ensures that it stays relatively cool in the heat. There are electric fans in every room but no air-conditioning. This is a much-loved family home rather than a purpose-built holiday villa; hence some of the furniture and fittings are well-used. It has five bedrooms and four bathrooms, a large living/dining room and a separate TV room with Broadband WiFi and UK Freeview TV/Netflix etc. The renovated kitchen is fully equipped and gives on to the patio, pergola and swimming pool. The large garden ensures privacy and there are vineyards to the rear. The picturesque Canal du Midi is 3 kms away. Historic Narbonne is 25 mins and the nearest beaches 45 mins.

Property manager

Robert Gordon

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

For August rentals, 14 day minimum stay required

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sainte-Valiere

This holiday home is located in Sainte-Valiere. Musee de la Chevalerie and Musée Lapidaire Narbonne are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Château de Paraza and Chateau Tourril. L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative and Aquajet Parc Canaima are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.

Sainte-Valière, Occitanie

What's nearby

Château de Paraza - 5 min drive
Narbonne Cathedral - 22 min drive
Les Halles de Narbonne - 22 min drive
Narbonne Hotel de Ville - 23 min drive
Abbey of Fontfroide - 27 min drive

Getting around

Lézignan-Corbières Station - 20 min drive
Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Le Café de la Promenade - ‬6 min drive
‪Lo Cagarol - ‬11 min drive
‪L'o A la Bouche - ‬7 min drive
‪La Maison de l'écurie - ‬10 min drive
‪La Grillade du Chateau - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Village "Maison de Maitre" with Private Pool & Garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Village "Maison de Maitre" with Private Pool & Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Village "Maison de Maitre" with Private Pool & Garden?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Village "Maison de Maitre" with Private Pool & Garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Village "Maison de Maitre" with Private Pool & Garden located?

Situated in Sainte-Valiere, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Canal du Midi, L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative and Reiki Practice JinKei. Château de Paraza is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

9.0

Wonderful

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6.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Mathew L., Airmyn

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

French character

Great much loved family home and fantastic pool area. Lovely orginal french house with loads if space in a friendly little village.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter johnson

25 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic spacious home in a beautiful part of France

You really need to stay rather than read my words. A wonderful large home in a quaint French village surrounded by vineyards A beautiful garden with trees for shade and a large pool for relaxing and cooling off. Clear skies that reach out for miles to the Mountains in the distance. We would love to come and stay again and visit even more villages and towns in the region and Chez Gordon is the perfect place to base ourselves Thanks Robert and Pam

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Geneviève H.

20 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour très agréable.

Nous avons apprécié cette jolie maison avec piscine Ainsi que les villages pittoresques .. La famille est prête à renouveler cette expérience !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Fabien G., Belgique

14 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Vacances en famille

Villa très agréable, très bien équipée dans l'ensemble, belles décorations, piscine superbe et au top. MERCI pour vôtres belles intentions, belle découverte. Dans l'ensemble familial, on s'est tous bien plus dans votre belle villa. Deux petits bémols, certaines literies à revoir et l'équipe de nettoyage.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Clémence L.

18 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Super séjour !

Le séjour été génial dans un village au calme. La maison est super surtout l'extérieur ou nous avons beaucoup profiter avec la piscine et le patio. Le gardien est très gentil à l'écoute et sympathique. La maison est immense très agréable pour plusieurs personne. Pour le ménage par contre ce n'était pas propre il manque un bon coup de menage dans toute la maison. En tout cas nous avons passée de super vacances. PS: prévoir un produit anti-moustique on s'est fait dévoré.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

lise m.

25 July 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Logement très agréable, spacieux et bien situé

Très bon équipement pour cuisiner. Draps et serviettes disponibles, très pratique. L'espace de la maison permet de s' isoler quand on est nombreux. Belle piscine. Calme Sanitaires très propres. Autres recoins un peu poussiereux oubliés ( pas grave si on vit dehors). Un seul bémol les literies un peu désuètes et pas très confortables. Cela reste un bon séjour.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

valerie l.

17 Aug 2020

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

BELLE EXPERIENCE

Nous avons passé un super séjour.Maison agréable et spacieuse,bon accueil et bon contact par mail du propriétaire.Très à l écoute.Nous recommandons.

10/10 Excellent

christelle P.

9 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe location

Très belle maison vigneronne, très bien équipée et joliment décorée. L'emplacement est idéal, proche Narbonne et Carcassonne. L'extérieur de la maison est également très agréable. Nous recommandons vivement cette location de qualité.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANE ET MAGALI V.

29 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très belle et agréable maison.

Très bonnes vacances dans cette maison de maître rénovée avec goût et très bien équipée

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

delphine v.

29 July 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Maison pleine de charme

Très agréable maison de famille, adaptée à un sejour entre amis. Petit bémol sur le ménage à notre arrivée. Merci pour l accueil et les bons conseils de visites et balades.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

29 July 2017

Belle maison ayant du caractère et une âme

Maison parfaite pour visiter le Minervois, très bien équipée. Endroit idéal pour notre groupe cycliste de 8 adultes où nous avons passé une semaine très agréable. Tant l'intérieur que l'extérieur nous a permis beaucoup de moments de convivialité. Quelques petits problèmes ont été vite résolus par la gentillesse et la promptitude d'Alain, le voisin, chargé par le propriétaire Robert Gordon de nous accueillir à l'arrivée dans cette maison. A recommander.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

22 Aug 2016

Beautiful holiday home in a stunning part of Franc

Just returned from this beautiful holiday home and can't recommend it highly enough. The house is spacious, clean and well equipt. The pool is fantastic. We travelled with another family and a combined total of 5 boys aged between 7and 11. There is so much in the area to do. Beaches, towns, river swimming, kayaking, watermarks and wine tasting. Definitely one of outer best holidays ever.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

marion f.

18 July 2016

Beautiful home

Lovely comfortable home with everything you need for a great holiday in this wonderful part of France. Pool was enjoyed by all of my family (Wexford,Ireland) garden and local village stunning. Property is in a quiet part of the village very private would highly recommend this home for a family holiday.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

deborah cotter

30 Oct 2015

Fabulous House in Sainte Valiere

We - the Cotter Family of Bicester, Oxon , and our friends the Logan Family of Glossop, High Peak, Derbyshire had a most wonderful holiday at this beautiful house this Summer. The facilities were excellent, this is obviously a well loved family home, which just happens to be available for Families like us to rent out - what a great place to relax, enjoy some chilled wine (from the "Cave" next door), and BBQ every night of our Vacances. Too much to impart re: everything we did but swimming in the Orbe was just great. You will most definitely Not be Disappointed if you select this lovely, rustic property for your "Hols" and the swimming pool was so refreshing after a relax in the Sun !! We'll be back in the future !! Nick, Debbie, Chris, Dan, Alex, Lauren and La Famille Logan !!

About the host

Hosted by Robert Gordon

My wife and I live in Wiltshire; we've had a holiday home in France for over thirty years,. In 2010 we decided to move to the Languedoc region, as we love the 300 days of sunshine per year and the proximity to the sea. As we're keen on the Mediterranean climate and vegetation, we've stocked the garden with olives, cypresses, umbrella pines and mulberries (for shade). The village is extremely friendly and our neighbours have quickly made us feel at home. The village has an international feel as quite a few Brits, Belgians, Americans, Canadians and Aussies live there full-time. One of favourite past-times is to visit the covered market in Narbonne where the local produce is incredibly fresh!

Why they chose this property

Having travelled through this region many times on our way to Spain, we have decided it offers everything we could want: a warm climate where the wind helps to keep the summer heat at bay, a wide blue sky and those wonderful Mediterranean aromatic herbs underfoot. We've fallen in love with the rolling hills of vineyards with vistas stretching towards the Pyrenees. We particularly wanted to be part of a French village life, and there is just the right blend of friendly locals and well-integrated foreign residents. Unlike some of the villages on the nearby Canal du Midi, this one is not overrun with tourists in the summer months. A short drive takes you to the picturesque resorts of Collioure and Banyuls, and Spain is only an hour away.

What makes this property unique

The local "epicerie" - just 100 metres down the road in the village square - sells fresh bread and croissants/pains au chocolate from 08.00 (closed Mondays) and also stocks other basics. Other supplies are within a few minutes drive. We like the privacy afforded by the large garden behind the house, as well as the vineyard beyond. For those who like water sports, there are ample oportunities to canoe/kayak in the local rivers or to wind-surf or kite-surf in the lagoons beyond Narbonne. Cycling or barge-renting along the nearby Canal du Midi is also popular.