Detached House with Open Views and Enclosed Garden.
Situated on the Edge of Historic Wine Village, Good Walking and Cycling from the Door
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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The comfortable modern house is in a beautiful situation on the edge of the old village, facing south. The vaulted ceilings and many windows give this well-furnished and equipped house a very light and spacious feeling inside. There is a small enclosed garden surrounding the house with BBQ, shaded terrace and private parking. Faugères is a historic village with walls that date back to the 11th century. It is overlooked by the restored 16th century windmills. The village (population 400) is quiet and the people are friendly and welcoming. It has a good restaurant which has a well priced lunchtime menu. There are several wineries in and around the village. The house is easily reached from several airports served by budget airlines eg Beziers, Montpelier, Carcassonne, Perpignan, Nimes, Girona. There is great walking and cycling in the area and the landscape is varied with vineyards, wooded hillsides and open garrigue countryside.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 29 December 2011 - 2 July 2012 | £405 | 5 | ||
| 2 July 2012 - 27 August 2012 | £440 | 5 | ||
| 27 August 2012 - 26 November 2012 | £405 | 5 |
Changeover day
We normally ask people to arrive between 4pm and 8pm and depart by 10am. Monday is the preferred changeover day but we can often be flexible with this and with arrival and departure times.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1. Upstairs with a double bed & attached dressing-room. The most comfortable bed we have ever slept in! Exposed beams. Distant views of Pyrenees & sea from the window. Bedroom 2. Ground floor with a double bed & fitted wardrobe. Garden view. |
| Bathrooms: | A full bathroom is upstairs with an over the bath shower and wc. Very good supply of hot water. Downstairs there is a separate wc and wash hand basin. |
| Kitchen: | There is a well equipped modern kitchen with plenty of pots, pans, utensils, electric kettle etc. There is a combination gas and electric cooker, dish washer and fridge/freezer. The automatic washing machine is upstairs. |
| Utility Room: | Gas bottles for stove, small drying rack, vacuum cleaner, brush and dustpan, floor mop, etc. |
| Living Rooms: | There is a spacious feeling open plan dining room and lounge. A selection of walking and road maps, guide books, novels, cards and board games is available to guests. There is a radio and a TV which receives the free Sky channels including BBC, ITV, etc. |
| Other: | Separate stone built shed outside for storage by owner. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen & towels (but not beach towels) are included. The house is cleaned before arrival and you are responsible for leaving it cleaned to the same high standard. If you don't wish to clean it yourself, you can pay the caretaker €40 to do it for you. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access central heating room fans barbecue |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
The house is very well insulated with double glazing and electric panel heaters throughout. The house is not air-conditioned but stays relatively cool in the summer because of the high standard of insulation and window shutters. There are beams upstairs with a 5ft 9 ins clearance to the floor; so if you are taller than that you will have to duck! No smoking inside the house please. A free wi-fi internet connection is now available. Electricity and gas are included.
Accessibility
The house is not suitable for people with serious mobility problems because of steps, the staircase and the upstairs bathroom.
Outside
There is an East facing terrace with a pergola, which is perfect for breakfast in the sun; it is shaded from the hot sun by lunchtime. There is a large outside table and plenty of chairs. Deckchairs and a sun lounger are available. There is also a barbecue and a rotary clothes drier on the terrace. There is off street parking on the gravel drive or on the street under the shade of a tree.
Coast/Beach
It is a 40 minute drive to the nearest Mediterranean beaches - Serignan, Portiragnes and Valras. Cap d'Agde and Narbonne Plage are a little further away. There is also good swimming at the Lac du Salagou about 40 mins away.
Golf
Nearest golf course is at Lamalou les Bains - 9 holes, 15 mins by car. It has a club house and a restaurant. Beziers has an 18 hole golf course, 40 mins by car.
Travel
The house is easily reached from several airports served by budget airlines. The closest is Beziers (30 mins). Montpelier, Carcassonne, and Perpignan are about 1.25 hrs. Nimes is about 2 hours. Girona is across the border in Northern Spain but also only takes 2.5 hrs. The TGV reaches Montpellier from London in 7 hours. Car hire is essential to make the most of the area.
Distances
Faugères is a picturesque village in one of the prettiest areas of the Languedoc in the south of France and located within the Haut Languedoc Natural Park. It is less than 15 minutes drive from the towns of Hérépian and Bédarieux which have all services and supermarkets. It is 30 minutes from the historic towns of Béziers and Pézenas, 40 minutes from the Mediterranean beaches.
Further details
The area is good for walking, cycling and mountain biking, with plenty of choices straight from the house. There are Land Rover tracks and footpaths in the area and maps in the house. The local roads are quiet for cycling.
If you drive north for 20 or 30 kilometres there are many dramatic walks in the mountains and gorges of the Caroux and the Espinouse. The Gorges d’Héric is popular with its crystal clear swimming holes but there are many other quieter gorges to choose from. The nearby Orb River is popular for swimming, canoeing/kayaking (around Roquebrun) and fishing.
Faugères is handy for the historic towns of Pézenas and Béziers. Pézenas has an all day street market on Saturday and Béziers has a market on Friday morning. Pézenas is known for its antique trade, craftsmen, artisans and for its secondhand shops. There is an interesting cultural walking tour through the XVI-XVII century city streets of old Pézenas and many cafes to choose from. Around Faugères there are many small, pretty villages often with markets once a week.
The Languedoc Roussillon region is largest vineyard in the world with many famous appellations such as St Chinian, Minervois and Faugères. It is possible to take a wine tour with a local operator.
Further away, visit the Cathar country with its history of the Albigensian Crusades and Cathar Castles to explore and go on to Carcassonne a complete restored historic walled city and world heritage site. Carcassonne is about 1.25 hours away.
Booking notes
50% deposit with booking, balance one month prior to arrival. There is a €200 (can be paid in Pounds) security deposit payable to the caretaker on arrival. This is fully refundable so long as the house has been left in good order and the keys have been returned.
Guest comments
'Extremely comfortable and relaxing place to stay, good local walking and excellent base for days out.'
'Just to let you know how much we enjoyed our stay at your lovely house in Faugères. We had a great time throughout our weeks stay and would highly recommend you to anybody wishing to visit your part of France.'
'We thought the house was great, ideally situated to relax and unwind, and to explore Faugères and the surrounding area. Faugeres itself is a charming village, full of charm and so inviting to explore the narrow winding streets. Combined with the time spent relaxing and exploring the wonderful countryside in every direction, we did not have enough time to see everything we would have liked to, a good reason for a return visit in the near future!'
House swap
House swap considered.
Owner profile
Enjoying the sunshine!
About the owner
We love outdoor activities including camping, walking and cycling. The climate in the South of France is perfect for this and the Faugères area has 300 days of sunshine a year. We used to operate a walking holiday company, offering tours in Scotland, Nepal, the Faroes, Greece and the USA. Although we no longer do this, we enjoy taking advantage of all the lovely sunny walks which this area has to offer.
We have swapped houses on several occasions, sometimes with other people who list on Owners Direct. This has usually worked very well for all concerned and lets you take a cheap holiday in an area that you might not otherwise have discovered. It was a very economical way for us to travel in Western Australia and we were very impressed with how kind and thoughtful the other owners were.
Year purchased: 2007
Why the owner chose a home in this location
The Faugères area has really good access to walks, cycling, airports, beaches and many interesting and historic towns including Béziers, Pézenas, Olargues and Montpellier.
There are lots of friendly local markets where you can buy the freshest of produce.There are some spectacular gorges nearby, including the famous Gorges d'Héric and Colombières.
We like that the village is right at the edge of the change of landscape from the vineyards to the evergreen oak covered hills.
Unique benefits of the property
The house is modern and easily kept. When we were looking for a property in France we stayed in several older houses and we are pleased that we chose a house like ours rather than a more traditional stone-built village house. Although these look pretty, they can often be difficult to maintain and not so bright inside nor so well insulated.
Although the house is not huge, it feels spacious because of the open-plan design and the high cathedral ceiling in the main living area.
The kitchen is well-equipped with a Scholtes combination gas and electric cooker. There is a good selection of books, games and maps of the area. UK satellite TV and French digital channels are available. There is Wi-Fi reception throughout the house and speakers that you can plug your iPod or MP3 Player into.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR4264
Contact Name:
Andrew Bluefield
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 7876588084
Owners Website: Click here
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