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Domaine de l'Hortevieille

House No 3 sitting room

Surrounded by vineyards and dating from the 16th century, Domaine de l'Hortevieille is set in a quiet rural location with stunning views in all directions to be enjoyed in a shady spot with a glass of wine. Our two exclusive houses are spacious comfortable fully equipped and each has a private patio with barbecue. Bed linen and towels are supplied and maid service is provided. The pool is equipped with sun loungers a shaded pergola and poolside barbecue for those balmy evenings. If you're feeling active you may play on the superb tennis court or use our bikes to explore the local garrigue. Montagnac with its lively bars and restaurants is a short walk and can fulfil all your daily needs. There is a colourful weekly market for local specialities such as shellfish and charcuterie and of course an abundance of superb local wines. 5 minutes away across the River Hérault is the beautiful town of Pézenas with its myriad of restaurants as well as the many craft shops in the old town.

House No 3 front view

House No 2 sitting room

 

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Notes on prices
Please note that prices are per house per week in the nominated period and that rentals run from Saturday (3 pm) to Saturday (10 am). We accept payment in Euros or £ sterling. You may choose the currency you prefer. We offer discounted rates for longer winter rentals. Please contact us for details.

Changeover day
In July and August retals run from Saturday 3pm to Saturday 10am. Outside July and August there may be flexibility on changeover day.

Accommodation

 

 

Notes on accommodation
The property is eminently suitable for families with children being set 150 metres from the nearest road. There is a children's playground with swing and slide and acres of safe grounds. High chair and cot are available free of charge.
Larger groups are welcome to reserve both houses for exclusive use of the property and all facilities. Both houses are centrally heated. Pets are welcome. Please note that the owners who live on site have 3 dogs, 3 cats and 2 horses (all friendly!). Long term renters are welcome and special terms are available.

Accessibility
House No 2 has a spiral staircase between the ground and 1st floor and is not suitable for those with reduced mobility.
Whilst House No 3 has not been specifically adapted for wheelchair use, it is on one level and has easy access particularly from the rear.

Outside
One of the major pluses of this property are its outdoor facilities. Set in 10 acres of gardens, orchards (cherry, peach, apricot, pear, fig, apple, plum) and fields and completely surrounded by vineyards you really are in your own private world of beauty and tranquility. Each house has its own fully furnished patio to enjoy sumptuous lunches and dinners prepared on the barbecue and to relax with a book and a glass of wine under the parasol. Our secluded pool is shared by the 2 houses and measures 12 x 6 metres. It is fenced, surrounded by a pretty hedge and has a locked gate for security. In spring and autumn the pool is heated with a 'bache solaire'. Drinks and ice creams are available to be enjoyed in the cool shade of the poolside pergola. The tennis court is always available if you can tear yourself away from the stunning views! Within walking distance of the property is marvellous countryside for walking or cycling (we have mountain bikes for your use free of charge).

Coast/Beach
There is excellent bathing and beaches on the Mediterranean, the Etang de Thau, the River Hérault and the Lac du Salagou. The nearest beach is in Meze 12 kms from the property. A variety of beaches on the Med from the relatively secluded with few facilities to the more lively with restaurants and bars are within a short drive. Most beaches are of fine sand and shelve gently making them child-friendly. Boat hire, sea fishing, sub aqua and a variety of water sports can be arranged.

Golf
I8 hole golf courses are available at Servian, Cap d'Agde, Juvignac and La Grande Motte all within reasonable driving distance. There is a pretty 9 hole course at Lamalou le Bains.

Special interest holidays
We can tailor make a holiday to meet your specific requirements. Whether you want to go horse riding, enjoy the fantastic fishing, explore the area's rich history from the Greeks to the Romans, from the Saracens to the Cathars; or simply get to know the excellent value for money provided by the local cuisine we can help you. We have in the past also organised holidays for those with interests in cycling, antiques, sailing, astronomy, painting and bird watching. Or if you want to discover more about the excellent quality and value for money of our local wines we can use our local contacts to arrange for visits and tastings to a variety of producers. Finally, if you have already been captivated by the way of life in the area and wish to explore the possibility of buying a property here we can guide you with our local knowledge and contacts.

Travel
The property is easily accessible by road (A9 or A75), rail (Agde station at 20 minutes) or air. Ryanair, Easyjet, Bmibay and/or Flybe fly into Béziers, Montpellier, Nimes, Carcassonne, Perpignan and Marseille from a variety of UK airports. Béziers is 20 mins, Montpellier 30 mins and the rest between 1 and 2 hours from the property. Car hire is available at all these airports. An interesting alternative is to fly to Girona just over the Spanish border where car hire is considerably cheaper.

Distances
Montagnac is 800 metres. Pézenas is 6 kms. Meze is 12 kms. Cap d'Agde is 25 kms. Béziers is 25 kms. Sete is 25 kms. Montpellier is 40 kms. Carcassonne is just over an hour. Aigues Mortes (boat trips in the Camargue) is an hour. The viaduct at Millau is an hour. The Spanish border is just over an hour. The Pont du Gard is an hour. Nimes is an hour. Roquefort is just over an hour. Arles is about an hour and a half.

Further details
10 minutes walk away is the medieval village of Montagnac which has lively bars and restaurants and can meet your everyday shopping needs with bakeries, a butcher, delicatessens, stalls for locally grown fruit and vegetables, a newsagents (English papers on the same day - if you're quick!), bank, post office and a shop for oysters, mussels etc. There is a small well stocked supermarket. On Fridays, there is a colourful market where you can buy local produce and specialities such as shellfish and charcuterie. And of course right on the doorstep there is an abundance of superb local wines to enjoy during your stay and to take home with you. 5 minutes across the River Hrault is the beautiful old town of Pézenas. Here you'll find a variety of restaurants to suit all tastes and budgetsas well as a whole host of craft shops in the old town (which stay open until midnight on Wednesdays and Fridays in the summer). Also in July and August is the famous Mirondela dels Arts cultural event with theatrical, dance and musical performances as well as street events. There are also 2 big supermarkets in Pézenas. In contrast, in the lively town of Cap d'Agde you will find all the activities from funfairs to casinos, from nightclubs to outdoor cinema that you would associate with a major seaside resort. Even more temptation awaits in the nearby cities of Béziers and Montpellier with their chic cosmopolitan shops and historic sites. Montpellier which frequently tops polls as the best city in which to live in France is well worth a visit. Its architecture ranges from Roman structures through to the ultra modern and it is a most pleasant place in which to spend a day or even longer.

Booking notes
Please contact the owners to check on availabilty. To make a booking simply return the booking form duly completed. A deposit of 25% is payable to confirm the booking. Payments may be made in either € or £ sterling. The balance together with a security deposit of £100/€150 is payable 8 weeks before the holiday commences.

Guest comments
We have stayed at Hortevieille for several years now and have always been made most welcome. Our children have grown up alongside Henry and Isabelle. - Helen Buckley, Uttoxeter
The facilities on offer at Hortevieille are exactly in line with what we are looking for - which is why we always feel so comfortable there and why we've been back on several occasions. - Reg Mulligan, London
We particularly liked the pool and seemed to spend all our days relaxing and taking in the friendly atmosphere. - Trevor Ward, Berkshire.

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