House in Vendres, Occitanie

Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops.

Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops.

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View of house from back garden. House faces south.
South facing garden & terrace, great for outdoor living.
Part of the large garden with view of the pool and patio.
Pool
Front of house and driveway. Plenty of parking.

Overview of Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops.

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Vendres, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationOccitanie Beaches7 min drive
  • Popular LocationPlage de Valras8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSalle Zinga Zanga10 min drive
  • AirportBéziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)18 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops.

Built on the outskirts of Vendres about 20 years ago, the house has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms(baths & showers) 2 separate WCs, kitchen & a large lounge/dining room.

Outside there is an enormous terrace for outdoor eating and chilling in the evening, a large beautiful mature garden with figs, pomegranites & other fruits. A gardener attends all year round. There is automatic watering (arrosage) which keeps the lawn very green.
BBQ available.
Pool/Beach towels provided.


The pool is 10m x 4m, with a dome cover. The water is saline, which is really soft & easy on the skin & eyes, much nicer than chlorine & absolutely nothing like the sea! The cover keeps the pool immaculate & incredibly warm(28-30C in summer). It also extends the season for using the pool.

There are two downstairs bedrooms: 1 twin & 1 kingsize. Upstairs 3 bedrooms are a twin, a double and a kingsize, so the house sleeps 10 comfortably.
There is also a travel cot & highchair available on request (need own linen).
Fans available for the bedrooms; All beds have pocket sprung mattresses; wooden shutters on all windows; double glazing; pull down mosquito blinds if you want to keep windows open at night in the summer.

Linen provided includes bath, kitchen and beach/pool towels.
There is a charge for linen of €135.

Large lounge/diner has an extending Oak table for 10, corner sofa, other chairs, coffee table etc. Reversible air-conditioning. Two patio doors to terrace.
There is a 42" LED TV with Satellite TV receiver & HD recorder, all UK Freesat channels are available, plus domestic French TV. Surround sound speaker for TV, to which music can be streamed via Bluetooth. DVD/Bluray player.
Free Wi-Fi.

The kitchen has an oven with mixed gas and electric hob. Dishwasher & large Fridge/Freezer. Kettle, microwave, cafetiere. We can arrange for food welcome packs to be bought prior to your arrival(there will be a small charge for this) Numerous kitchen cupboards. Well stocked with plenty of crockery & cutlery for 10 people without having to wash up each meal time. Numerous pans, mussel/stock pot, casseroles, seafood accessories.
Oak kitchen table for 4-6 people. Patio doors to terrace for outdoor eating.

On the terrace is an outdoor dining table with chairs for 10. There is also an modular rattan sofa and coffee table. BBQ/Plancha.

The village centre is a 5 min walk & has the following facilities:
mini supermarket(Vidal) & two boulangeries open 7 days; cave; pizzeria; hairdressers; tabac; post office; restaurant; pharmacy; cafe/bar. There is also a small traditional market Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday mornings, from June to Sep, (Fri & Sun in winter).

Tennis courts 200m down road, contact Mairie to use.

Lots of cycle paths, particularly around the nature reserve of Vendres Etang. This is beautiful and very peaceful. There are ruins of an old Roman Temple of Venus and an Aqueduct. You can cycle to the beach with no traffic in 15 mins by just going out the back of the house.

Valras has activities on all the time from music events, food festivals, circus, go-karting, markets & local festivals.
Best supermarkets are large Carrefour in Serignan(open 7 days), Lidl & other shops.

Valras is a vibrant town with a great holiday feel & a whole host of restaurants & shops. A market open every day of the year with numerous stalls selling fresh produce: coquillages, charcuterie, boulangerie, epsicerie. All very helpful & friendly.

We can arrange for food & drink to be bought prior to your arrival to really get you started (Cold drinks already in the fridge ready for your arrival!);


We believe that we have provided most things that should be needed for a comfortable & enjoyable stay and have responded to feedback from this years guests. The reviews so far have been very positive. We have a new pool management team, as the last one was not very 'responsive'..

Bookings are Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday, although happy to consider some flexibility around this out of season.

Please do contact us for any further information, we do usually reply within a few hours.

Due to additional costs over the past couple of years during the pandemic, we now have to make a charge for deep cleaning which is €200 per stay.

Property manager

Jon & Gaynor Howes
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside, but not in the house please
Cancellation Policy: is not as per Homeaway website, which is very inflexible. Details are all in contract of rental.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vendres

Located in Vendres, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Enserune Archaeological Site and Beziers Cathedral are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park and Occitanie Beaches. Travelling with kids? Consider Air2jeux, or check out an event or a game at Salle Zinga Zanga. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Hérault Culture - Domaine de Bayssan - 7 min drive
  • Occitanie Beaches - 7 min drive
  • Plage de Valras - 8 min drive
  • Salle Zinga Zanga - 10 min drive
  • Canal du Midi - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Béziers Station - 15 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Camping Pilote de la Yole - 8 min drive
  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Brasserie Saint Roch - 6 min drive
  • Le Mistral - 6 min drive
  • Laurent Durazzi - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large family friendly home with pool & beautiful garden, close to beach & shops. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Musée Régional d'Art Contemporain Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée, Air2jeux, and Ultimate Paintball & Lazergun Revolution. Occitanie Beaches and Plage de Valras are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.8/5

Cleanliness

4.9/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.4/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Stuart P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely villa
We had a great holiday staying at this lovely villa. Very well equipped and excellent communication with the owners. Great location for shopping, beach and visits to towns in the nearby area. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant stay
We enjoyed a lovely week here! The house is well equipped and the house provided an excellent spacious safe environment for children. Having the pool cover was super because you could be safe in the knowledge the children could roam freely and safely and they equally loved the pool - much swimming was done! Lovely large areas for enjoying meals and an evening drink and the area is excellently places for visits to Montpellier and Valras-Plage was a real treasure. The French people in the area were super friendly and helpful and we would definitely think of coming back again! Thank you for creating a lovely comfortable space!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

5/5 Excellent

Matthieu D.

What a stay !!
The house is very nice and warmfull. Jon is a very good host. Thanks to Barbara too. We really enjoyed our stay

5/5 Excellent

sylvie r.

Great !
Very good experience. Nice house, well equiped. Little attentions were appréciatif. The owner and Barbara the housekeeper are really friendly and at our service. We spent a really good moment for Christmas with our Family. Thank you
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

5/5 Excellent

Cameron S.

Fabulous holiday
We were a family group of 7 covering 4 generations. Everyone had a great time enjoying the pool, the nearby beach and the local village. The villa is very well set up and in a great location. We would highly recommend the in-house meal service as they were very good with Mike and Barb being the perfect hosts. Would definitely return. Many thanks for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Jon & Gaynor Howes

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We love France and the French people and have spent many years holidaying in the Languedoc with our four children. It has always been a dream of ours to own a place close the Mediterranean with access to beautiful countryside, wines & seafood. That dream has now become a reality. This is a real luxury for us, so we hope it will be for you too!

Why they chose this property

We live in an old house in the UK, which is great, but can get a bit dusty and is an effort to keep clean and tidy. We were therefore looking for a house that was a little easier to manage. This house is about 20 years old, is a great size; with a lovely south facing garden & pool; views of the Med upstairs. It is secure and private, yet not isolated. Being on the edge of a village, with all amenities within walking distance is fantastic. Yet it is a few minutes from wonderful beaches of Valras and Vendres Plages with activities galour, the nature reserve of Vendres Etang, the Canal du Midi and the vibrant resort of Valras Plage. So there is plenty to do, with attractions to suit all tastes (young and old) yet in a peaceful surrounding.

What makes this property unique

Spacious house & garden.
Lovely pool.
Well stocked, (really important for us, having rented for many years)
In a village with plenty of facilities.
Beach very close by, 10 mins in car with easy parking even in the height of Summer. 15 mins by bike. Huge beaches with restaurants and bar, plus water sports centres.
You can cycle to the beach if necessary.
Valras with is supermarkets and open air market open everyday all year round selling seafood, amongst everything else, is a real bonus.
Easy access to train, airport and motorway.
Plus Montpelier, Carcassone, Perpignan, Narbonne and everything the area has to offer.
We have fantastic house keepers who keep an eye on the property for us.
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