Property Description
Sympathetically renovated whilst retaining some original features, Villa Alexis sleeps 6 adults plus 1 baby or small child in 3 bedrooms, as one of the bedrooms has plenty of space for a baby's cot or a child's fold-out bed.
This is a quality villa which has been carefully restored with thought for your comfort and enjoyment.
The property comprises a spacious open-plan lounge with an integral kitchen and a dining area for up to 6 people. In most of the rooms the original beams are visible and it is well furnished and decorated with a rustic feel. Light floods in through the French doors which look out onto the surrounding vineyards on one side, and through another set of French windows over to the sunny flower and herb gardens of the estate at the side.
On the ground floor you will also find a bedroom with twin beds and a bathroom.
Upstairs are two very spacious bedrooms, one a double, the other a twin room, and a bathroom.
This villa is one of six high quality holiday villas on this beautiful wine domaine close to Pezenas. The villas are built around the estate's charming courtyard and they all have their own completely independent entrance at the front and a garden at the rear. So if you happen to be holidaying with friends or family it might be possible to rent another villa here too - please enquire.
All the villas have a lovely garden at the rear with a table, chairs, parasol and a barbecue so you can relax in your own private space and dine al fresco on a balmy Merditerranean evening.
Beyond your own garden there's over an acre of the loveliest parkland to explore and enjoy and a super large swimming pool in a beautiful lawned setting.
This lovely place surrounded by vineyards is in an idyllic location between the Black Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea and is ideal for a peaceful and relaxing holiday away from the bustle of your busy day-to-day life.
Whilst the estate is in the countryside you are well-placed for sightseeing trips to the Mediterranean beaches, the lovely town of Pezenas, the Cathar castles and the medieval abbeys as well as some great days-out for children like going to Aqualand at Cap d'Agde, or the wonderful new Mare Nostrum Aquarium in Montpellier. For the more active there's plenty of walking and cycling locally as well as watersports, horse-riding, tennis and golf.
Property Features
Open-plan living/dining room: Spacious (30 x 33'), light and airy with a dual aspect over lovely views and giving plenty of light. Decorated pleasantly and furnished in a rustic way in keeping with the beams, you'll find a large comfortable sofa, a sofa bed and several armchairs and a coffee table and a TV receiving international channels, a DVD and a CD player. Internet is available via WiFi. In the dining area there's a lovely table with eight chairs. A high chair is available on request.
Kitchen: Fully and excellently equipped with a cooker, hob, extractor hood, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer and plenty of storage space.
Utlility Room: There is a laundry room here with washing machines and a dryer.
Bedrooms: Firstly, as you go upstairs you'll find a large landing - a great space for the children to play. There is one double bedroom and one twin bedroom and ample space to add a cot or a child's bed if you require. On the ground floor is a bedroom with two single beds. Ceiling or free-standing fans are provided for the warmer months.
Bathrooms: The downstairs bedroom has its own bathroom. Upstairs is a high quality family bathroom with a bath and a separate shower cubicle, washbasin and WC.
Additional Accommodation: There are 5 other independent villas here - please see for example VILLA ALAINE, or contact us for more details.
Welcome Pack: A welcome pack is provided for you. Should you be arriving at a late hour and need a few basic necessities to tide you over, please let us know and they can be organised for you at cost - a receipt will be provided.
Outside: A private garden with lovely views, with a table, chairs, parasol and a barbecue. Beyond the garden, there's over an acre of fantastic and interesting parkland for you to explore. The park also has a shady children's play area with swings etc, playhouse, slide, table tennis and a large trampoline.
Swimming Pool: There's a large, shared swimming pool of 6m x 13m set in a large lawned area. Here you'll find sun-loungers for relaxing and sun-bathing. The pool is securely fenced with access via a gate with a regulation child-proof lock. The summer pool cover ensures that the pool temperature is at a comfortable level.
Internet: Each villa here has internet access via WiFi and your own laptop.
Telephone: Sorry - there is no telephone in the villa.
Baby Facilities: A cot, child's and high chair are available on request.
Winter heating: Is included in the price for short stays but not for long winter rentals where your consumption is monitored and charged for as a supplement to the rental price.
Gas, Electric and Water: Are all included for you in the rental price
End of Stay Cleaning: Is included for you in the rental price.
Bed and Bathroom Linen: Included for you in the rental price. Beach/pool towels can be hired for 5 euros each per week should you not wish to take your own.
Taxe de Sejour: is included for you in the rental price.
Damage Deposit: The owners' request a security/damage deposit of 500 euros payable on arrival by authorisation on your credit card. This security deposit is for the replacement cost of any breakages or damage to the property during your stay. The authorisation will be cancelled a few days after the end of your stay unless breakages or damage is found in which case a charge may be made.
Change Over Day: Normally Saturday through the summer season. Alternative days are possible subject to availability in low season.
Long weekend stays and mini breaks: Possible, subject to availability, and out of the summer season - please enquire for price and availability.
Pets: Pets may be considered here but only in the Low and Mid Season and by prior request. Please enquire.
Smoking: Sorry - smoking is not permitted here.
About the local area
The local villages and towns: There a several villages nearby such as Cazouls l'Herault, Nizas and Roujan. Pezenas is the local town and main shopping area which is just 4 miles away. There are a number of boulangeries in the local villages where you can buy baguettes and croissants. Pezenas is a very attractive and interesting town and the famous playwright Moliere wrote many of his plays here. The arts and crafts abound here and it is a very pleasant shopping area - and for antiques lovers more than 40 antiques shops!
Sport Facilities: Walking and cycling here are a delight! If you play golf there are several golf courses in the area, the nearest ones are at Beziers and Cap d'Agde. Watersoprts - sailing at Agde, canoeing at the lovely Roquebrun and wind-surfing at Lac du Salagou. Boat rides on the Canal du Mid. Fishing (with permits) on the River Boyne and River Herault. Horse-riding is available just 2kms from the estate.
Sightseeing and Activities: Children will love the aquariums in Cap d'Agde or Montpellier, le Petit Paradis - a chidren's farm in Vendargues, the African Nature Reserve at Sigean, and Luna Park at Cap d'Agde. For adults there's the historic cities of Beziers, Carcassonne, Nimes, Montpellier and Barcelona, Spain (just 3 hours away by car). Cathar Castles, Medieval Abbeys, the Canal du Midi, Roman forts and amazing cathedrals are all within close proximity - not to mention the beaches at Sete, Agde, Marseillan and Valras.
For Wine Lovers: Information about local wines and vineyards is available upon request. Wine tastings in the Cave here are also available with visits to vineyards arranged and accompanied if required.
Markets: The markets around here are colourful and interesting with loads of french local produce. The one in Pezenas is on a Saturday morning. You'll enjoy the atmosphere - and the colourful ceramics, clothing, hand-made quilts and loads more. There are also markets in Clermont l'Herault (Weds), Agde (Thurs), and Meze (Sun).
Restaurants: There are many locally to suit all budgets and tastes. Seafood is a speciality at the coast.
Supermarket: The nearest larger supermarkets are in Pezenas. There are smaller grocery stores selling day-to-day necessities, fresh fruit, vegetables, meat etc in Pulhan (3 kms) and in Lezignan la Cebe (1.5kms). The local baker delivers bread and croissants to the estate.
