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19th Century Maison-De-Maitre With Private Pool

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Berlou, Occitanie
  • Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Gorges d'Héric
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Mont Caroux
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)
    ‪69 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

19th Century Maison-De-Maitre With Private Pool

There aren't many properties like ours in the area: a large 19th century maison-de-maitre, traditional on the outside, modern inside, with spacious rooms and numerous communal spaces.
Our house, surrounded by hills and vineyards, stands on the edge of the picturesque wine-making village, with centuries-old rural traditions reflected both in its landscape and its mode of life.
The imposing maison-de-maitre dates back to 1874. We have lovingly restored it, added a swimming pool and 2 terraces, modern kitchen and lighting - and transformed it into a stylish, modern house that it is today. It provides comfortable home-from-home accommodation, with a mixture of contemporary and antique furniture, and has two beautiful terraces for sitting out and dining, both facing the vineyards.
In spring'22 the house has undergone yet another stage of renovations, upcycled Poggenpohl kitchen was installed, with modern AEG appliances. Terraces and a bathroom were renovated to a high standard. In spring of 2024, the swimming pool terrace has been paved in natural stone, a pergola was built and one more terrace added on the sunny side.
The house is spacious, with light-filled rooms and modern comforts. It is for 8 people only.
Next to the house, there is a large garden with trees, a lawn, and a swimming pool with a pergola, two terraces and chaise-longues for sunbathing. It is a place of relaxation and tranquility, there's reasonably fast wifi but no TV in the house.

The recently renovated kitchen is large and open plan, situated on the raised ground floor, with a table for 8, and a couple of large sofas for an after-dinner digestif. Or enjoy a glass of eau de vie in the adjacent salon-library, with 2 further sofas, 2 armchairs and a coffee-table. From the kitchen, large doors open onto a spacious terrace. It faces the vineyards and has an outside table and chairs.
Next to the salon, on the same floor, there's a double bedroom with an adjacent bathroom (toilet and shower).
A curved staircase with cast-iron railings leads to the 1st floor, with 3 further bedroom (1 en-suite) and 2 bathrooms. One of the bathrooms was renovated in June'22.

The house stands on the edge of the village of Berlou, providing both privacy and access to the village facilities, which include a Wine Cave Cooperative with a wine shop, a gastronomic restaurant, a brasserie and tennis courts. Berlou is surrounded by vineyards and hills, you can step out of the house and go cycling or hiking in the hills, soaking in breathtaking views all around.
Wine-making is centuries-old tradition in the area, and the village of Berlou is right at the hear of it. Renowned for its excellent wines, it is one of the best producers of St Chinian Appellation Contrôlée. Staying in Berlou, you can be guaranteed an authentic Languedoc holiday!

Property manager

Irina Shumovitch

Languages

English, French, Russian

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is no special equipment for children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Could be considered, with a surcharge of €20.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house is suitable for families only, not groups of friends. Groups of friends aged 50+ will be considered.
During the summer holidays period all bookings are strictly Saturday to Saturday
Minimum stay is 7 nights

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 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

Berlou

Berlou is home to this holiday home. Domaine Navarre and Terre Liquide are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and Plage Publique. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
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Berlou, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gorges d'Héric - 18 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Canal du Midi - 34 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Beziers Cathedral - 36 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Mont Caroux - 43 min drive - 39.0 km

Getting around

  • Saint-Pons-Herault Station - 46 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café du Helder - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant l'école - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Le Vernazobre - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cafe du Balcon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Brasserie Lou Garric - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 19th Century Maison-De-Maitre With Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 19th Century Maison-De-Maitre With Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 19th Century Maison-De-Maitre With Private Pool ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 19th Century Maison-De-Maitre With Private Pool ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 19th Century Maison-De-Maitre With Private Pool located?

Situated in Berlou, this holiday home is steps from Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and within 9 mi (15 km) of Domaine Navarre and Place du Marché. Place du Marche and Plage Publique are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wiebke P.

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

Erholsame Urlaubstage in herrlicher Umgebung

Berlous Umgebung ist wunderschön und lädt zu unzähligen Spaziergängen, Wanderungen oder Fahrradtouren ein. Das Haus bietet viel Platz und ist bis auf einige Ausnahmen geschmack- und liebevoll eingerichtet. Teilweise tanzt ein billiger Duschvorhang, Plastiktischdecken oder ältere Plastik-Küchenutensilien ein wenig aus der Reihe. Aber insgesamt kann man sich in diesem Ferienhaus wirklich sehr wohl fühlen! Die Kommunikation mit Irina, der Hausbesitzerin, lief sehr unkompliziert und herzlich ab.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MONICA G., Paris, France

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

Peace, beauty and authenticity

We spent 14 summer days in this ultra-charming, warm and generous 19th century house, lovingly restored. Its layout enabled us to stay with our family for the entire duration of our stay, while at the same time welcoming another family with children and a couple of friends. The rooms are spacious and the layout ideal for everyone to feel at ease without stepping on each other's toes. The terrace offers an extremely soothing view over the garden and, just behind it, the Berlou hill, and you soon get a taste for it at any time of day :) The green areas, including around the large swimming pool, are an ode to Mediterranean vegetation. Located on the edge of the wine-growing village of Berlou, it's total peace and quiet, day and night. Berlou is a real village and we enjoyed meeting its inhabitants. There are plenty of walks in the immediate vicinity. And if you take your bike or car, you can explore the Orb valley to the east and north, Saint Chinian and the Canal du Midi to the south, or the wonderful Haut Languedoc regional nature park. We completely fell in love with this region of southern France, which is reminiscent of Italy's Tuscany - only less crowded ;) Thank you Irina for your trust, we shall be back !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yves D.

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

Grande maison de caractère dans une très belle région

En cet été caniculaire, nous avons été ravis de nous retrouver en famille dans la belle maison d’Irina. Nous avons visité la région, ses villages perchés, ses domaines viticoles etc, et c’était toujours avec plaisir que nous revenions dans cette belle et spacieuse maison, décorée avec goût. Irina a toujours répondu promptement aux quelques questions que nous avons pu nous poser.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joris V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Een zeer ontspannend verblijf.

Het is een mooie grote vakantiewoning met heel veel charme. De binnenruimtes zijn zeer ruim en origineel, je krijgt er een aangenaam gevoel. Het zwembad is super en er is altijd wel ergens wat zon of schaduw te vinden. In periodes van hoge temperatuur zou airconditioning in de kamers wel aangenaam zijn. Kleine opmerking: wat meer en nieuwere couverts en glazen zou handig zijn.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra F.

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

Gute Zeit in einem tollen Haus

Obwohl die Voraussetzungen für einen Urlaub in Okzitanien unter Corona-Bedingungen gerade nicht die besten waren, haben wir uns dennoch dazu entschlossen zu fahren. Und es hat sich voll gelohnt. Das Haus ist sehr alt, aber gut und geschmackvoll ausgestattet und charmant mit einer tollen Terrasse mit Blick ins Grüne. Der absolut beste Ort zum Essen und entspannen. Leider gab es keine richtige Abschattung, so dass es beim Frühstücken gegen 9:00 schon ganz schön geblendet hat und sehr warm wurde. Ein paar Sonnensegel statt des Tarnnetzes wären eine Verbesserung, die die Nutzung der Terrasse noch angenehmer machen würde. Den Pool haben wir auch sehr genossen und ebenso die Tipps für die Umgebung waren sehr hilfreich. Da wir sehr viel selbst gekocht haben und im Haus gegessen haben wäre ein Satz besserer Weingläser gut gewesen, vor allem weil es ja eine absolute Weingegend ist. Ansonsten hatten wir eine super Zeit in dieser schönen, ruhigen Umgebung und diesem tollen authentischen Haus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

marie therese B., Paris

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

Belle demeure au calme dans les collines

Nous avons bien profité de la belle propriété d'irina. Nous avons apprécié la piscine et la terrasse qui offrent une vue magnifique sur les collines. Bien située permettant de belles balades
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fulco B.

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

Een heerlijk huis in een prachtige streek

Het huis heeft een huiselijke sfeer, mooier en warmer dan op de foto’s. Wij hebben er genoten
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

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

Top. Absolument top.

Een zeer mooi huis op een goede en rustige locatie. Top verblijfplaats. We hebben een heerlijke week gehad met ons gezin en we komen zeker terug!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie N., Maisons-Alfort

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

Vacances parfaites au calme !

Très belle demeure ancienne au charme suranné du Sud de la France avec une très belle piscine. Le calme et la tranquillité sont les maîtres mot de cette maison et de son environnement. Irina est adorable et très réactive ! Je recommande !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryan J., Rennes

Très jolie maison au calme, au coeur d'un joli village viticole

Très belle maison de caractère, spacieuse et propre, idéale pour des vacances en famille ou entre amis. Grande piscine avec zones ombragées appréciables par fortes chaleurs. La terrasse est très agréable et adaptée pour les barbecues estivaux entre amis. Le village n'est pas très animé, mis à part quelques caves et un restaurant. Prévoir de quoi se déplacer pour les courses, retirer de l'argent ou boire un coup. Pas de contact direct avec les propriétaires, seulement la personne en charge de l'entretien de la piscine, mais la propriétaire reste joignable facilement par téléphone ou par mail en cas de besoin. À recommander sans soucis.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nell H.

Idyllic - Just perfect for a relaxing family holiday.

We stayed in Berlou for 10 days and it was as gorgeous as we had hoped and was pretty much as Irina has described in the property description. We had asked for some extra photos of the inside of the house and I actually don't think that they really did it justice. The house was beautifully cool with high ceilings, it felt very spacious (although there were only 5 of us), was clean and was quite simply decorated. It was also a little bit on the shabby side of chic, which we loved - a home from home - but if you are expecting high style and finesse you might be disappointed. It was a shame that Berlou didn't have any shops, but a bread van did visit every day mid morning and it was lovely to visit local markets and shops in the area. Swimming in the rivers at Roquebrun and Viellessan, walking up the Gorges d'Heric, cycling along the old railway from Mons, canoeing and the market at St Chinian were all highlights for us, and of course swimming in the pool every day. Normally we are happy to come home at the end of a holiday, but not this time!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

About the host

Hosted by Irina Shumovitch

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Our family have had the house in Berlou for 28 years. We bought the 1874 maison-de-maitre as a wreck and lovingly renovated it over the years. It has given our family and friends a lot of pleasure over the years. Now, as the children have grown up and don't spend as much time with us as we would have loved, we are offering it for rental. We love the village of Berlou and the surrounding area, it's natural beauty and wildlife, the hills and vineyards, rivers and beaches, the food and the lifestyle. We are sure you'd love it too!

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the area the moment we came for a visit in 1992. We returned 6 months later on a quest to find our perfect house. It took us a while - we wanted a spacious house, a garden and a view. When we had driven through the vineyards and arrived to the village of Berlou, we were charmed. And when we saw the handsome imposing ruin of a maison-de-maitre, we knew our search was over. Since then we were on a new quest - to restore the house. This proved an on-going project.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful house, spacious garden, newly tiled sparkly swimming pool, breathtaking views, mind-blowing walks in the surrounding hills, beautiful river beaches, rock-pools and the Mediterranean coast within a short driving distance. And lots of wine, the village of Berlou is one of the best wine producers of St Chinian AOC. Cycling, riding, tennis and sailing too.

Languages:

English, French, Russian