Large 3 Bedroom Character House
Heart of Ancient 'Protected' Village,10 Mins to Beach
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Situated in the heart of an ancient listed village, a recently renovated large house. Original tiled floors and exposed beams. Canal du Midi a short stroll. Extensive 'Blue Flag' beaches 10 mins by car. Short drive to the Languedoc Nature Reserve and to many beautiful ancient villages, gorges, underground caverns and places to explore. Small supermarket and shops with restaurants and bars in the village.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 April 2012 - 4 June 2012 | £325 | 7 | ||
| 4 June 2012 - 2 July 2012 | £450 | 7 | ||
| 2 July 2012 - 3 September 2012 | £550 | 7 | ||
| 3 September 2012 - 1 October 2012 | £475 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Winter lets available - prices on request.
Changeover day
Saturday - Check in 4pm. Check out 10am on departure day(Saturday).
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with en-suite shower and basin with double white iron bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, original tiled floor. Bedroom 2 with black/brass double bed, fitted wardrobe, chest of drawers. Bedroom 3 has twin beds, fitted wardrobe, chest of drawers. |
| Bathrooms: | Bedroom 1: shower and basin en-suite. Main bedroom with black marble floor, vanity unit in black marble, large corner shower, heated towel rail, WC. Separate WC. Downstairs toilet. |
| Kitchen: | Fully fitted kitchen with 4 ring electric hob, separate oven with grill and rotisserie, extractor hood, dishwasher, microwave, all cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, glasses, dishes. Double doors to outside. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, iron and board. WC and basin. |
| Living Rooms: | 2 large leather sofas, TV, DVD, radio/CD player, bookcase with range of books, Cds/DVDs. Centre chandelier, 2 large side lamps on tables, large pine chest of drawers, large carved oak mirror, coffee table, bay window, double doors to outside. |
| Other: | Dining area has original Victorian church pews making a corner unit with table and total of 8 chairs en-suite with the kitchen with original marbled floor tiles. Double doors to outside. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bedlinen and towels included, NOT beach towels. Cleaning before occupancy is included. Any additional cleaning required can be provided at extra cost. Electricity and water costs included - these are metered. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board tv central heating room fans cot |
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Notes on accommodation
Electric central heating for winter. Excellent size for families, groups of friends or couples.
Accessibility
Unsuitable for people with mobility problems due to character staircases.
Outside
Small village square. Outdoor space by side of house together with table and chairs.
Coast/Beach
'Blue' flag beaches 2km by car - Portiragnes Plages Est and Ouest. Many other beaches within the area. 30 minutes walk along Canal du Midi - beach continues through to Agde and Cap d'Agde and as far as the eye can see. Valras plage particularly suitable for children as very shallow.
Golf
In the near vicinity. Les Mas due Golf, Golf St. Thomas and Plymera Golf Resort are all approximately 15 mins drive.
Special interest holidays
National Languedoc National Park nearby and nature reserve adjacent to Canal du Midi. Several golf courses within a 20 minutes drive. Several equestrian facilities for horse riding. Canal du Midi a short walk away to rent boats. Bike rental at Portiragnes Plages. Windsurfing and dinghy hire at beach.
Travel
Beziers (from Bristol) 10 mins by car. Montpelier - 40 mins. by car. Perpignan - 40 min. by car. Carcassonne - 1 hour. by car. Nimes 1hr 20mins. by car. Toulouse 1.5 hour by car. GV from Paris to Montpelier, main line station at Beziers, main line bus station at Beziers - 15 mins away. Car use is recommended - hourly bus service from village to beaches and Beziers.
Distances
Canal du Midi - 10 minute stroll. Beziers - nearest town, 15 mins by bus from village or car. Agde/Cap d'Agde - 30 mins by car. Aqualand, Agde - 30 mins. by car. Europark, Vias - 20 mins. by car. Pezenas - 30 mins by car. Narbonne - 30 mins by car. Lamalou les Bains, spa town - 30 mins by car. Carcassonne walled city and fortress - 1 hour by car. Grotte de Clamouse - 1 hour by car. Barcelona - 3 hours by car/train. Gorge du Verdun - near mountains - 1.5 hours by car. Aigues Morts - 45 mins.
Further details
Small supermarket in village, butcher, bakers, bars, paper shop, restaurants, ATM by Hotel de Ville, post office, hairdressers, several Caves (wine sellers), local fresh produce weekly market. Hypermarket - Geant - 10 mins by car - off route to A9. Banks - Villeneuve les Beziers (next village). Running of the bulls through village - middle of July. La Feria - 4 days of bullfighting at Beziers - middle of July. Monthly calender of activities/concerts/craft fairs published in village - many are free - July - September. Watersports, fishing, riding, cycling, golfing, boating, nature reserve. Saturday morning market - particularly flowers - in Pezenas. Sunday morning market in main street in village. Extensive shopping facilities in Beziers - 15 mins by car/bus. Theatre in Beziers - see local press for details. Salle Polyvante in village - many activities - see posters in village. Small archelogical museum in village. Football pitch, petanque area, library with computer and internet facilities.
Booking notes
25% deposit at time of booking - non-refundable. Balance to be paid 8 weeks in advance. Full directions and information will be sent, by recorded delivery, 2 weeks before departure. Security deposit of £350 against breakages or damage, refundable on return.
Guest comments
'Excellent accommodation, interesting village and lovely area.' Mr and Mrs Green, Weybridge. May 08.
'Wonderful and interesting area, lots of interest, fascinating village.' Mr. and Mrs Sweeney, Stroud. Glos. April 08.
One of the best holidays, excellent accommodation: Mr. B. Brady, Guildford 09.
Owner profile
About the owner
I live on the borders of Surrey/Sussex near Gatwick which means I can get to my house quickly. I work in soft furnishings and am self-employed which gives me a degree of flexibility to get away regularly and escape to my 'other home'! I am lucky enough to be able to live my dream of a house in France. I have wonderful French neighbours and friends in the village which I much prefer to a holiday complex. It is so easy to get to so many beautiful and interesting places from there. The beaches are wonderful and extensive and most of all 'Blue Flag' quality. Facilities in the village are very good as well as a selection of restaurants yet there are huge hypermarkets/supermarkets nearby. Lots of activities in the village and at the beaches in the summer - many of which are free.
Year purchased: 2006
Why the owner chose a home in this location
I already knew the region and chose the ancient village of Portiragnes. It is so well located for access to many different places. The Blue Star beaches which are safe for children are a short drive away with many activities such as wind surfing and sailing. Book a horse ride along the beach. The Canal du Midi is a short stroll away - hire a boat for day or book Sunday lunch on a boat and watch the world drift by. Aqualand at Agde and Europark at Vias for the children. Inland to spa towns, magnificent gorges for picnics, underground grottos - and many more. Or just sit with a glass of wine and watch the world go by!
Unique benefits of the property
The house is several hundred years old but needed total renovation. With it's high ceilings and large rooms, it is cool in summer yet warm in winter. Ideal for a family or just two people. It has the advantage of every modern facility within the house. A short walk to the shops within the village or a short drive to the nearest hypermarket. Parking is available opposite the house as well as nearby. A good choice of restaurants in the village and at the beach. In the summer, there are many activities - some free - both in the village and at the beach.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR3642
Marcia Stretch
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1293 786 841
Mobile: (UK)+44 (0)7775 563 672
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