A Cote De L'O
Beside the Canal du Midi, enjoy this characterful holiday home’s private pool, al-fresco terrace and charming village location near restaurants and scenic landscapes.
Key Highlights
- The courtyard swimming pool is wonderfully private considering the home’s village location!
- There’s ample space across the large open-plan living-dining area and brilliantly-equipped kitchen
- It’s fantastic to be so close to restaurants (including a popular one next door) and the village’s floating épicerie for daily fresh bread and groceries
- Hire bikes or boats to explore the famous Canal du Midi
- This is a superb base for exploring the wider Languedoc region from vineyards, wine villages and market towns to historic cities including Narbonne and Carcassonne
House Interiors
- Open-plan living and dining area with air-conditioning. Doors open to dining terrace
- Open-plan kitchen, well-equipped including fridge freezer, oven and hob, microwave and dishwasher
- Separate WC
- Bedroom 1 with double bed and door to poolside terrace
- Bathroom with WC, shower and sink
- Bedroom 2 with double bed and ensuite bathroom with WC, bath/shower, sink
First Floor (sloping ceilings)
- Mezzanine level with lounge area
- Bedroom 3 with two single beds
- Bedroom 4 with double bed
- Bathroom with WC, bath/shower and sink
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (8x3.5m) within enclosed courtyard garden
- Poolside terrace with sun loungers
- Side terrace with dining table and barbecue
- Parking
Set beside the Canal du Midi, À Côté de L'O offers a uniquely charming getaway in the historic hamlet of Le Somail. With its blend of traditional furnishings and generous open-plan living-dining area, this spacious home invites you to relax and reconnect in a characterful setting.
Inside, the house unfolds over two levels. Downstairs, a large open-plan living and dining area features air-conditioning and flows seamlessly to the well-equipped kitchen and al-fresco dining terrace beyond. Whether you're preparing a leisurely lunch or chatting over a glass of Languedoc wine, this versatile space is designed for laid-back comfort.
Two ground-floor bedrooms include one with an en-suite bathroom, while a separate family shower room serves the other. Upstairs, beneath the sloping eaves, a further two bedrooms and another full bathroom create ideal flexibility for families or groups of friends, allowing À Côté de L'O to sleep up to 8 guests.
Outside, the dining terrace sets the scene for long summer meals, while the courtyard garden is home to a private 8-metre swimming pool with sun terrace, perfect for lazy afternoons after a morning bike ride or local market visit. It's also great being right next door to a popular restaurant.
Le Somail is one of the Canal du Midi’s most enchanting little villages/hamlets, known for its arched stone bridge, 17th-century charm and canal-side eateries. Everything you need is just a short stroll away: restaurants, cafés, a floating grocery store delivering croissants each morning and scenic walks, boat trips or bike rides along the water’s edge. A larger supermarket is just 1.5 km away, and day trips to Narbonne’s lively market or the medieval citadel of Carcassonne promise memorable outings.
À Côté de L'O is perfectly placed for exploring the Languedoc’s captivating landscapes. Whether you're seeking culture, coast, good wine or simply a relaxed and authentic stay in a bustling village setting, this canal-side holiday home offers it all.
- Air-conditioning is only featured in the living area.
- You are in the heart of a vibrant and very charming village, with a popular restaurant next door and more within a short walk. Car hire is still necessary to be able to fully explore this wonderful region – private parking is available.
