Stylish French renovated house with heated pool in historic Bize by river

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Bize-Minervois, Occitanie

Narbonne Cathedral23 min drive
Réserve Africaine de Sigean23 min drive
Abbey of Fontfroide30 min drive
Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 2

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

A typical French townhouse, with high ceilings and light airy rooms, sensitively modernised (inc free wifi and satellite tv) whilst retaining it's original charming features. With private heated swimming pool with alarm, gas BBQ, seating for 10 and plenty of room for sunbathing. 6 double bedrooms, 5 bathrooms (2 ensuite) inc two baths and a walk in double shower on the ground floor.
Fully equipped large kitchen with seating for 10, spacious lounge with TV and free broadband, extensive library in English.
5 mins walk away are 2 boulangeries, supermarket, weekly market, organic food shop and takeaway, 3 restaurants and bar. Plus doctor, pharmacy, dentist, hairdresser, beautician, and the river, with lifeguard in July and August.
There's lots to do in the semi pedestrianised village, from swimming, horse riding, tennis and boules and relaxing by the river to attending one of the many local Fetes. Or go kayaking, cannoning, quad biking or explore Cathar castles, monasteries, historic Narbonne with its great markets. For a day out Carcassonne Cite or sandy Mediterranean beaches are just 45 minutes away.

Property manager

Libby Spratley

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Supervise children by pool, lock windows. Max 4

Events

No events allowed

No parties are allowed in the property.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please don't smoke inside or outside the property.

No bombing/diving in the pool please, we are on a water meter.

No additional guests to stay without previous notice/payment @£50 per night per person

Please do not take our English to French adaptors home with you, but leave for the next guests.

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

Note from host: No parties are allowed in the property.

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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

Bize-Minervois

Located in Bize-Minervois, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative and Aquajet Parc Canaima. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails.

Bize-Minervois, Occitanie

What's nearby

Chateau d'Agel - 8 min drive
Narbonne Cathedral - 23 min drive
Réserve Africaine de Sigean - 23 min drive
Les Halles de Narbonne - 24 min drive
Abbey of Fontfroide - 30 min drive

Getting around

Colombiers Nissan Station - 26 min drive
Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Le Café de la Promenade - 3 min walk
Lo Cagarol - 8 min drive
L'o A la Bouche - 8 min drive
La Maison de l'écurie - 12 min drive
Golf Saint Thomas - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stylish French renovated house with heated pool in historic Bize by river have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Stylish French renovated house with heated pool in historic Bize by river pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stylish French renovated house with heated pool in historic Bize by river ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish French renovated house with heated pool in historic Bize by river ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish French renovated house with heated pool in historic Bize by river located?

This family-friendly Bize-Minervois holiday home is located on the riverfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative and Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. Chateau d'Agel and Domaine Lou Colombier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Luke M.

14 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in Bize

Beautiful, well equipped house, perfect for all ages and a fantastic garden and pool area to relax or have dinner in. The kids loved the toys - thanks for all the info Libby!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joakim B.

19 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house in nice village

We spent three great weeks in Bize. The house was excellent, we enjoyed both the spacious interior with all amenities as well as the nice patio and the pool for swimming. We also got lots of useful information from the owners on things to see and do in the beautiful surroundings. We would definitely consider coming back!

10/10 Excellent

Sara O., United Kingdom

17 Sept 2018

Just fabulous!

We spent the last two weeks of August at this fabulous home and thoroughly enjoyed everything the house and the area had to offer. The house is well loved with a lovely creative flair and lots of small details which added to the enjoyment of our stay. The bathrooms are all exquisitely fitted and the bedrooms equipped with stylish and quality bed linen. If you enjoy cooking, the kitchen is equipped with all your needs for al fresco and indoor eating. The pool was a refreshing retreat from the heat and well maintained. Having the beautiful river nearby as an alternative venue for a refreshing dip was a delight. Our children (19, 17 and 9) all enjoyed invigorating river swims and lazy picnics on the riverbank. The area is also great for cycling fans and our son clocked up many miles exploring the quieter villages nearby. Having a choice of good restaurants within walking distance added to the delights of the village. The owner recommendations of where to go and what to see are well thought through and invaluable. The owners were great at communicating beforehand, during our stay and since we have arrived home. Can’t recommend this home enough, hope to be back here.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

12 Sept 2018

Amazing house in Bize - we'll be back!

Everything about this house is superb. The location - 1 minute from river with rope swing and fresh water swimming. Quaint village with bar, restaurants, shops etc...but what really makes it is the house. It is equipped with everything you would want, the pool is perfect, the rooms spacious and beautifully decorated. Libby leaves you details of where to visit, what to do etc...We loved it so much we want to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

cherry H.

21 Aug 2018

Superb property in beautiful friendly village

Want to relax? Stay here! Had a fabulous family holiday at this well appointed village home with the perfect sized pool to cool off in the heat of the day. Lots of places to explore both in the friendly village and in the local area. House was clean and stylish with modern bathrooms and very well appointed kitchen completed with wine fridge suitable for foodies. Beds were comfortable and house stayed cool (despite the 42c heat) with tiled floors and a light breeze coming through the shutters. House has all the attributes of a family home rather than a stark holiday let, so there is a small library of books, games, DVDs, floats for the pool and beach chairs and mats for visits to Gruissan plage. The village had a great selection of restaurants, a village mini supermarket, bakers and swimming lake. Our teenagers aged 14, 18 and 19 enjoyed; trips to Carcasonne, days at the beach doing all the watersports, Narbonne market and cocktails at Le Grange. The village Olive Oil Festival was 12 hrs of fun and a real highlight and so were the summer festivals at Salleles -d'Aude and St Chinian complete with wine tasting! Came home feeling refreshed and both before and after the owners were helpful and attentive. Highly recommend this spacious property to any family looking to relax and have fun!

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2018

About the host

Hosted by Libby Spratley

We are a professional couple who work in marketing, who both love this region of France as it is unspoilt and easily accessible from the UK. We bought Tom Foolerie as a wreck and have completely renovated the property, adding a private heated swimming pool and peaceful courtyard garden.

Why they chose this property

We used to holiday in the area before we got married, as my parents had an apartment in Gruissan, so when we decided to buy our own property it was natural to look close by. We fell in love with Bize because of the swimming in the river - and its proximity to the Mediterranean coast and the mountains for skiing. We have made lots of friends in the village, so that it really is our second home.

What makes this property unique

It's perfect having the river so close and all the amenities that Bize and the surrounding area has to offer. And having the pool is great. It's a really spacious house too, with plenty of room to relax after a day sightseeing or going to the beach. If we have nothing planned, there's nothing better than lounging around in the morning by the pool, going out for lunch or having a bbq at home, then meeting up with friends by the river later on in the day.. or playing tennis on the free courts nearby.