Le Cheval Aux Vignes

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Sleeps: 4 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3

Overview

Pool Villa/House Modern
Great Value
Ideal for Kids
Pets on Request
Walk to Village

After a day out exploring the idyllic Languedoc vineyards, return to your charming village house and drink local wine by the swimming pool, knowing that you’re staying in an original Maison Vigneronne with the wine caves perfectly preserved from the 1900s.

This wine-makers home was built in the early 20th century out of local stone and until recently the wine was stored in the tanks (cuves) which you can see on the ground floor. The owners have respected the home’s history and retained much of its traditions whilst adding its own unique character with fascinating objets exhibiting their love of antiques. Sip your morning coffee by the breakfast bar with stools from an old French cruise ship, dine by night under the chic lights from a Parisian restaurant and there’s a 1950s child’s lounge chair and coffee table in the stylish living room.

French windows open up to a Juliet balcony from the living room and bedrooms, bringing light into the first-floor rooms. Admire the grand English wardrobe and Japanese lamps, also from 20th century cruise ships, in the spacious twin bedroom whilst the 19th century mirror in the romantic en-suite double is sure to impress. Amenities such as air-conditioning, satellite TV and Blu-ray/DVD player bring in 21st century comforts alongside classic table football and a 70-year old pinball machine for old-fashioned fun!

It’s wonderful to have a swimming pool in the courtyard garden, a particular treat for a village maison, especially as it can be heated at certain times. There’s also a little barbecue and a lovely area to sit in the sun or relax under the mulberry trees in this picturesque setting.

The village has everything you need from a boulangerie to bistro as well as a handful of small shops. It’s only a short drive or bus ride away to Pézenas with its historic architecture, atmospheric lanes filled with pretty boutiques and art galleries as well as its famous Saturday morning market. Other wonderful places to visit include Béziers, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert and even Carcassonne, the latter two being UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Local rivers offer swimming and fishing whilst Lac de Salagou is an incredible place for walking, mountain biking and watersports. Seafood lovers can enjoy lunch by the Étang de Thau in Mèze or take a boat across the lagoon discover the oyster beds in Bouzigues. The beaches of Cap d’Agade and Marseillan Plage are also within half an hour where you will find long stretches of coastline, great beachside restaurants and a wealth of family-friendly activities.

With so much of Languedoc to discover, Le Cheval Aux Vignes is superbly placed to enjoy traditional village life alongside the delights of this enchanting and beautiful region.

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What you should know…

  • The living-dining space and bedrooms are on the top floor whilst the entrance, garden and pool are on the lower floor
  • There's a mezzanine level off the living room, a quiet spot for reading perhaps
  • There is a bus that takes you from the village to Pézenas, leaving every couple of hours and taking just five minutes

This home is a part of our Great Value Collection!

Our great value homes:

  • may be traditionally styled for a laid back feeling
  • may have some simple amenities and features
  • mean that you can enjoy top holiday destinations for less!

Property Features

Private Pool Child-Safe Pool Heated Pool Wi-Fi/Internet Air-Con BBQ Washing Machine Dishwasher Microwave Coffee Machine Satellite TV Indoor Games Outdoor Games Table Football DVD Heating

Villa Interior (105m2)

First Floor (accessed via stone staircase)


-    Living room with sofa and mezzanine level reading area/study
-    Open-plan kitchen-diner, well-equipped with dining table, breakfast bar, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, 5-ring gas cooker, microwave, blender, kettle and toaster
-    Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) and bathroom with bath, Italian shower and WC
-    Bedroom with twin beds (90x200cm, can be made into a double on request)
-    Shower room with WC
-    Storage room (for luggage/clothes etc)

Ground Floor

-    Shower room with WC
-    Laundry room
-    Access to garage with table football and pinball machine 

Outside Grounds

-    Heated swimming pool (5m x 3m, depth 1.4m) with safety cover. Massage jets in one corner. Open approximately mid-April to mid-October, other times on request
-    Al-fresco dining area with table and chairs
-    Small BBQ
-    Garage and outdoor parking

Facilities

-    Wi-Fi
-    Air-conditioning/heating
-    Satellite TV
-    Blu-ray and DVD player
-    CD player
-    Internet radio
-    Table football
-    Pinball machine
-    Darts board
-    Board games
-    Hairdryer
-    Ironing facilities
-    Washing machine

Location

About the surrounding area of Le Cheval Aux Vignes
Walk to Village Walk to Restaurant <1hr to Airport Watersports Sailing Canoeing/Kayaking Walking/Hiking Paths Wine Tasting Golf Nearby Tennis Nearby Cycling Horse Riding Fishing Outstanding Landscapes Outdoor Pursuit & Activities Tourist Towns & Villages Historical Sites
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In a village setting in the Hérault department of Languedoc, Le Cheval Aux Vignes is within walking distance to a small supermarket, grocer’s and a boulangerie. There is also a French bistro, café-bar and a pharmacy in the village, just a short walk away. The village is famous for its sweet onions and on the first weekend of July they celebrate the onion through various festivities across the village.

There is a bus every couple of hours that takes you to the beautiful and historic town of Pézenas (5km) where you will find a wider selection of restaurants, pretty shops, art galleries, antique dealers and stunning architecture. The Saturday morning market dates back to the 14th century and is a must to pick up all sorts of wonderful local produce; it’s known to be one of the best in the region. In July and August, Pézenas hosts a summer festival every Friday evening where there is local wine, good food, live music and other festivities across the town.  

There are of course many market villages and towns across the region to explore on different days of the week, followed by a delicious lunch under the plane trees in pretty squares or down picturesque lanes. The Wednesday morning market in Clermont-l'Hérault (19km), for example, is especially worthy of a visit. This region is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards and there are some excellent places to go to sample local Languedoc wines.

The Lac de Salagou is an incredibly tranquil day out where you can kayak, paddle-board or wind-surf, swim or paddle in the lake, mountain bike across great trails or hike in stunning surroundings. Discover some of the idyllic villages around the lake, some of which have been abandoned but retain their mystic charm.

This is also a great location for getting to the beach with Cap d’Agade (32km), Marseillan Plage (28km) and Le Grau d'Agde (29km) all about half an hour away. From busy marinas to idyllic beaches backed by pine trees, the coastline here offers something for everyone including waterparks and watersports for the more adventurous.

The Étang de Thau is a great lagoon which is famous for its oysters; take a boat trip out to Bouzigues to see the oyster beds, followed by a sea-food lunch in Marseillan (25km) or Mèze (18km). On the other side of the lagoon, soak up the authenticity in Sète with its long beaches by the sea and boat trips along the canals.  

One of France’s prettiest villages, and a UNESCO World Heritage site, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert (37km) is also a short drive away or head east towards the vibrant city of Montpellier (58km). To the west you'll find Béziers (28km) where you can experience authentic Languedoc at its best, especially during the August feria.

Finally, find some time to visit Carcassonne (115km) if you can, an amazing fortified town which is also a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Local Amenities
Nearest Airport Béziers Cap d'Agde Airport,

(30km)

Nearest Airport 2 Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport

(70km)

Nearest Airport 3 Nîmes

(120km)

Nearest Village

(0km)

Nearest Restaurant In the village

(500m)

Nearest Shop Bakery/Small supermarket

(200m)

Nearest Town/City Pézenas/Béziers

(5km/28km)

Nearest Golf Golf Saint Thomas

(20km)

Nearest Beach Marseillan Plage/Cap d'Agde

(28km/32km)

Nearest Tennis Court de Tennis de Pézenas

(6km)

Nearest Bar/Pub Pézenas

(4km)

Region

Languedoc-Roussillon is one of those areas of France where you can feel like you’re totally cut off from the rest of the country. Commercial tourism has been very slow to capitalise on the region, meaning you can still enjoy a slice of authentic French rural life at its finest. A mixture of landscapes also makes it a great place to visit, with a good stretch of coastline offering a totally different experience to more bucolic interiors. Whatever you’re looking for, our range of villas and chateaux in Languedoc means you can get exactly the kind of holiday you want with accommodation that’s perfectly tailored to you, your friends and your family. 

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Kids

Best Suited For: All Ages
Ideal for Kids Ideal for Teens

Families will enjoy visiting the very tranquil Lac de Salagou where in the summer you will find watersports on the lake such as canoeing, kayaking, wind-surfing and paddle-boards. You can also swim from some of the beaches dotted around or the more adventurous can enjoy long walks through the amazing countryside or ride on the mountain bike trails.

Along the coast there are also many watersports available in Cap d’Agade and other seaside resorts nearby, where you will also find glorious beaches and great facilities. Kids will love Dinoland in Cap d’Agade with mini-golf and trampolines, the Luna Park summer evening fairground as well as a couple of waterparks in or near Cap d’Agade.

There's also beach volleyball, football and kite-surfing in Marseillan Plage.

Dinosaur lovers also have the Musée des Dinosaures only a 15-minute drive away!

 

 

Baby and Toddler Equipment

  • Baby bath
  • Cot(s)
  • High Chair(s)

Kids Activities Close-by

  • Amusement park
  • Kid-friendly museum
  • Kid-friendly excursions
  • Water excursions/Boat trips
  • Water park
  • Walk to Village
  • Walk to Restaurant
  • <1hr to Airport
  • Watersports
  • Sailing
  • Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Tennis Nearby
  • Cycling
  • Horse Riding
  • Fishing
  • Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
  • Tourist Towns & Villages
  • Historical Sites

Onsite Facilities

  • Board games
  • Darts
  • Children's books
  • Child-Safe Pool
  • Heated Pool
  • Indoor Games
  • Outdoor Games
  • Table Football
  • DVD

Services Available

  • Maid Service Available

Extras

Oliver's Extras

  • Maid Service Available

At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:

- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Babysitting / childcare services

Extras available at this property (payable locally):

- Mid-stay clean
- Mid-stay linen change

Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!

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Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs

Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.

Security deposit €500 charged to clients’ credit card before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.
Arrival time 5.00 p.m.
Departure time 10.00 a.m.
Energy costs included? Yes.
Heating costs included? Extra €50 per stay, paid locally.
End of stay cleaning included? Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.
Linen & towels included? Yes.
Pool towels included? Yes.
Pool opening dates? The pool is open approximately mid-April to mid-October. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
Pool heating charge? Yes. The pool can be heated on request and a supplement of €100 per week applies, payable at the time of booking. It is recommended that pool heating is requested before arrival. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures.
Minimum stay 7 nights in high season. 4 nights during all other periods.
Changeover day Saturday in high season. Flexible during all other periods.
Pets welcome? On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. If accepted, a pet supplement of €100 per pet per week will apply (payable to Oliver's Travels at the time of balance payment) and pets will not be allowed to go on sofas, beds or in the swimming pool.
Smoking Allowed? No.
Tax French Visitors Tax payable to Oliver's Travels at the time of balance payment (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night - please enquire if exact amount is required).
Other Ts and Cs Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges.

Rental Rates

Prices based on an occupancy of 4 people:

Rental period 4 Nights 5 Nights Weekly
Dec 9th 2024 - Jan 1st 2025 £961 £1,098 £1,372
Jan 1st 2025 - Jun 25th 2025 £1,007 £1,150 £1,438
Jun 25th 2025 - Sep 1st 2025 - - £2,222
Sep 1st 2025 - Oct 26th 2025 £1,190 £1,359 £1,699
Oct 26th 2025 - Jun 12th 2026 £1,007 £1,150 £1,438

Prices based on an occupancy of 4 people:

Rental period 4 Nights 5 Nights Weekly
Dec 9th 2024 - Jan 1st 2025 $1,226 $1,401 $1,752
Jan 1st 2025 - Jun 25th 2025 $1,285 $1,468 $1,835
Jun 25th 2025 - Sep 1st 2025 - - $2,836
Sep 1st 2025 - Oct 26th 2025 $1,518 $1,735 $2,169
Oct 26th 2025 - Jun 12th 2026 $1,285 $1,468 $1,835

Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.

Owner Profile

How long have you owned the property?
5 years

What was it about the property that you first fell in love with?
- The authenticity with the wine tanks in the cellar, the old tiles and floor.
- The central location where you are surrounded with wonderful vineyards, great wine growers , and the view of the mountains in the distance.

Are there any interesting stories in its history?
Yes, the property hosted the last horse working in the vineyards. The house is built with local "basalte" stone.

For anyone coming to stay, is there anything you suggest that they really…

Must do?
- Visit a couple of local wine producers (most speak English)
- Visit the Saturday market in Pezenas
- Visit the historical city of Pezenas 5km away
- Outdoor activities depending on the season including MTB or road cycling from the house to the village and vineyards

Must eat and drink?
On one of the beach restaurant near Sete
- Oysters and local sea food
- Petits patés de Pezenas
- Local wines, 50 differents grapes, blend of single most are bio, also very good sparkling wine the champagne way

Must see?
Le Lac du Salagou
- Saint Guilhem du desert
- Les Gorges de l'Herault
- The 50 antique shops all along the main road of Pezenas
- Le Jardin d'Adrien 
- La Maison Noilly Prat (old vermout producer) 

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Reviews

  • Wonderful house

    on 03/09/2022

    Wonderful house in a small village, very close to all amenities you may need during your stay. Air conditioning is a must, so is the pool which offers perfect privacy. The summer kitchen is very nice. The property manager is also available when needed and very kind. I 100% recommend. Thanks for all.

  • We very much enjoyed our stay at your beautiful Villa

    on 25/06/2022

    We very much enjoyed our stay at your beautiful Villa, thank you.
    We had a hire car so were easily able to explore the gorgeous local Languedoc region.
    Close by we had a wonderful time at the Seigneurie de Peyrat enjoying the choir of cicadas during our ‘PIQUE-NIQUE CHIC’ experience which was interactive and fun! Seigneurie de Peyrat
    We also hired a chef one evening to cook for us at the Villa which was a great success and truly delicious.
    Wishing you a successful Summer 2022 season and hope to see you again soon.

  • Wonderful time

    on 18/06/2022

    We had a wonderful time. As we mentioned while there, this is about our sixth visit to the area so we were very well acquainted with its beauty.
    As you know, the weather was fantastic, even a little too hot in the second week, so shade from the trees and air conditioning were both very welcome.
    The welcome email instructions sent by Linda are in need of a little updating but I believe you are aware of this. We mentioned a couple of things to Linda regarding a need for a few more mugs/cups. We found ourselves washing up mugs regularly even though there was only two of us.
    The accommodation is excellent and very comfortable and despite the odd noisy dog, it is quiet.
    If we visit the area again, we will certainly be considering your property.
    Thank you for our stay and we wish you all the very best.

  • A really lovely stay

    on 25/09/2021

    We are now home after a really lovely stay at your very comfortable house.
    We found everything to our satisfaction (apart from the weather at
    times!)and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

  • Very happy

    on 05/06/2021

    We are very happy with our stay in your Villa. We hope to be back soon.
    Thanks a lot for your recommendations, we really enjoy our visit to lac Salagou, very nice.

  • We have really enjoyed our stay

    on 20/09/2019

    We have really enjoyed our stay in your house, it’s situated in a beautiful area of France, and have enjoyed the pool and appreciated the AC in the house.

  • Everything was fine

    on 11/08/2019

    Everything was fine for us. Thanks for being available and for this nice house decorated with taste and with all comfort. Our daughter particularly appreciated as well as we. We hope to come back next year.

  • Everything was great!

    on 07/07/2019

    We had a wonderful stay, the apartment is beautiful and the local area is lovely. Don’t really have any recommendations – everything was great!

  • What a wonderful home

    on 17/05/2019

    My husband and I had a wonderful week.
    What a wonderful home, it was very enjoyable to stay at an unusual Home!
    We had everything we needed and the home was very tidy and clean.
    We were concerned there wasn’t a curtain to stop the shower water from going all over the tiled floor in the en-suite. But we did manage to keep it to a minimal!
    Thank you again for letting us stay at your home.

  • We would have no hesitation recommending your lovely home to our friends.

    on 21/07/2018

    We very much enjoyed staying in your house. The location was perfect for touring the region: we visited villages, vineyards and seaside towns. We loved Mèze in particular and the beach at Sète. It was very relaxing to come back to the house and cool off with a dip in the pool before dinner. We found the location of the house was very peaceful, but ideal for its proximity to Pèzenas. We would have no hesitation recommending your lovely home to our friends.
    Thank you again for letting us stay.

  • A wonderful time at the villa

    on 08/07/2017

    We had a wonderful time at the villa, it was even better than we hoped. If we return to the South of France again we will certainly book it again, if it’s available.

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