Holiday villas and apartments in Magalas, Languedoc-Roussillon, direct from the owners.
Spacious, Villa with Private Pool
Pretty Village in Beautiful Countryside Convenient for both Sea and Mountains
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Welcome to The French House, a new architect-designed villa, built specially for spacious (2,000 sq ft) and easy living, with a great pool. The house has 3 double/twin bedrooms all of which have en-suite bathrooms. There is a huge, 800 square feet, living area with log fire and all the creature comforts, together with a large and superbly fitted kitchen. Outside features a sunny garden and a brilliant pool with terraces front and rear and a permanent built-in tiled barbecue for those long summer evenings. The village and surroundings are a delight, with all the services that you require locally, and there is ready access to the coast and the magnificent nearby parc naturel, with its stunning scenery and range of outdoor activities, such as sailing, canoeing, cycling, riding, wind-surfing, hiking, climbing, or just exploring.
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| Rental periods | |
| 21 March - 30 May 2009 | £750 |
| 30 May - 4 July 2009 | £1100 |
| 4 July - 5 September 2009 | £1650 |
| 5 - 26 September 2009 | £1100 |
| 26 September - 31 October 2009 | £550 |
| 31 October - 13 March 2010 | Negotiable - please call |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Winter Specials: We would be happy to discuss an individual and very reasonable rate for a longer winter let, if you want escape the grey British climate for the pure light of the Languedoc, and enjoy our centrally-heated house, the beautiful log fire is a heart-warming bonus. It is magic.
Xmas & New Year! - Come and spend the festive season under blue skies, for a change, and toast your chestnuts round the log fire in the evening!
Changeover day
Normal changeover day is Saturday.
Please depart no later than 10.00 and arrive no earlier than 15.00.
(These can be negotiable under special circumstances)
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 - double bed. Bedroom 2 - twin beds. Bedroom 3 - twin beds. All the bedrooms have lots of built-in wardrobes and drawers, space to relax and French doors opening onto their own sunny terrace. |
| Bathrooms: | All bedrooms have their own bathrooms - two are truly en-suite, one is immediately adjacent. Two have baths and walk-in showers, the 3rd has a walk-in shower. All are completely tiled and fully equipped. Each also has a hairdryer, so leave yours at home. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen has a fan-electric oven and a gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge-Freezer, Dishwasher, etc. Fridge-freezer is American-style with ice and water dispensers. We have equipped the house as our own home from home, and all equipment is brand new and latest tech |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine and tumble drier are situated in the integral garage. |
| Living Rooms: | Vast living space (800 sq.ft) lots of comfy chairs/sofa, posh dining table for 6. TV (French and British), DVD, Video, Bose CD/radio, iPod speaker dock, board games. Log fire. Free Wi-Fi broadband. A landline phone is available on request. |
| Other: | Pool machinery room outside has a loo so you don't have to keep coming indoors, and also stores loungers, parasol, cushions and so forth. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and towels are supplied, including towels for pool and/or beach. Cleaning and linen change is weekly (nb change excludes pool-towels, which are for the full 2 weeks if applicable). Pool clean and service is weekly. |
Notes on accommodation
The house has central heating and a log fire, and has been designed throughout for space and ease of living. All furnishings and fittings are new and of a high quality to ensure you have a comfortable holiday. We have installed a Wi-Fi broadband connection, so you can bring your laptop if you want to stay in touch; and although a landline phone is available if you want it, mobiles do work well. Also new is an iPod speaker dock, so you can bring your music with you.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Accessibility
The French House was designed to be wheelchair friendly - we and our architect have experience there. The entire house, including the terraces and the pool area is absolutely flat, with no steps. Doorways are 95cm wide, rooms have space for wheelchairs, showers are flat-floored, bathrooms have wall-bars, a shower-wheelchair is on-site. The only exceptions are the internal access to garage and the path to the front door, but there is non-step access from the road to the patio doors at the rear.
Outside
The private pool is 45 sqm with Roman steps, and is surrounded by a large paved sunbathing area and a Mediterranean garden. The pool area gets the sun all day, and can be lit at night. There is a permanent built-in barbecue, and lots of loungers, chairs, parasol, etc. Inflatable paddling pool for toddlers. Rear terrace is well-shaded and has a dining table and chairs, also for six, for summer dining.
Coast/Beach
There is a huge choice of beaches within easy reach - family resorts such as Valras Plage (25 mins by car), or smart resorts like Grau d'Agde or Marseillan Plage (35 mins). All along this coast are dozens of natural, quiet, untouched beaches to explore - there are plenty of guides in the house to help you find them.
Golf
There are several well-regarded golf courses within half an hour's drive.
Special interest holidays
There is so much to see and do in the region, including vineyards, riding, canal cruises, water-sports, antiquities etc - just ask us and we'll point you towards somewhere to fulfil your needs.
Travel
Our nearest airports:
Beziers (Vias): 18 miles.
Montpellier: 46 miles.
Carcassonne: 68 miles.
Perpignan: 71 miles.
Nimes: 76 miles.
Toulouse: 125 miles.
Train is also very easy travelling by Eurostar and TGV to Montpellier. A car is really essential in this area.
Distances
We are in the pretty village of Magalas, 5 minutes walk from centre-ville; Pezenas, a delightful country town with a thriving arts community is perhaps 20 mins drive away. Montpellier, Beziers, Nimes and Narbonne are all nearby. Only 20 minutes up the road is the fabulous Parc Naturel du Haut Languedoc, with rivers, lakes and mountains and all sorts of outdoor activities.
Further details
Magalas is a friendly and well-equipped village with a couple of bar/brasseries, a very good restaurant, three boulangers, newsagent/tabac, general store, chocolatiere, boucher, an excellent pharmacy, and a bank whose cash-machine accepts English cards. On the fringe of the village is a superb Intermarche supermarket, which is one of the best we've seen in 30 years of travelling in France.
Booking notes
To book please send us an e-mail or call.
Terms are:
30% to confirm booking, balance two months before the start of the holiday.
A returnable security deposit of £200 should be sent with the final payment.
Guest comments
‘We had an absolutely fantastic time, everything was just perfect. It was the ideal holiday for us, we simply opened the shutters each morning and let the children get on with it, giving ourselves a real holiday. I actually managed to read a book in the hours of daylight !! The house itself is beautiful and fantastically well equipped’ - RSM
‘A big thank you to you both for the loan of your French House. We have all had a relaxing time and were very impressed by the house. The facilities for our two girls in wheelchairs were great, and getting in and out of the pool was no trouble’ - PA
‘The house has a lovely feeling about it, more like having the privilege of sharing someone’s home rather than a more clinical holiday let’ - AB
For booking and further information
Brian & Helen Clapham
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1932 865 221
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