Elegant 4Bedroom/2Bath French/Scandinavian Villa in Laurens with Pool, Sleeps 8

4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8125 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Explore the area

Laurens, Occitanie

Château Abbaye de Cassan11 min drive
Saint-Thomas Golf Club32 min drive
Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)33 min drive
Lake Salagou42 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 half bathroom

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 2

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

French/Scandinavian villa, large pool in secluded Mediterranean garden

When cancelling due to Covid-19 all payments will of course be refunded!

Maison Agnes is situated 5 minutes' walk from the centre of the medieval village of Laurens in the wine district of Faugeres. It is a one storey villa in a secluded Mediterranean garden with a private pool 10x4m. UK satellite TV and French channels, DVD player and free internet access. The villa has 3 AC units.The beautiful French windows lead out to the garden where you can dine and find shade under the mulberry trees and the barbecue (gas-heated) is close to the dining area. You can also have a game of Table Tennis in a shaded area. The garden is surrounded by hedges and the sun shines on the pool area the whole day. Here you can also find a pool shower, 8 sun chairs and a group of sofa and armchairs and a table for a cold drink or a cup of coffee. In the front garden there are several fruit trees, like pear, fig, pomegranate, quince and clementine and you are allowed to pick them when they are ripe. There is parking space for several cars in the garden and a car port.
In the village you can taste wine in several wineries. You can also find 2 bakeries, 1 butcher, 1 pharmacy, 1 take away restaurant, 1 restaurant, 1 small grocery store and a newly opened Medical Health centre, a post office and all within walking distance.
In Magalas (7 minutes drive) is a large supermarket.

Property manager

Agneta and Carl Blomqvist

Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Norwegian, Swedish

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outdoor smoking is allowed.

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Laurens

Located in Laurens, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and Gorges d'Héric, while Scenovision Moliere and Musee de Vulliod St-Germain are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Office de Tourisme Pezenas Val d'Heraut, or check out an event or a game at Arenes de Beziers. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain climbing nearby.

Laurens, Occitanie

What's nearby

Château Abbaye de Cassan - 11 min drive
Beziers Cathedral - 25 min drive
Canal du Midi - 25 min drive
Saint-Thomas Golf Club - 32 min drive
Lake Salagou - 42 min drive

Getting around

Magalas Station - 17 min drive
Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

Excalibur - 10 min drive
Château Saint Pierre de Serjac - 12 min drive
Le Petit Péché - 12 min drive
Domaine Léon Barral - 8 min drive
La Panouille - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does French/Scandinavian villa, large pool in secluded Mediterranean garden have a pool?

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

Is French/Scandinavian villa, large pool in secluded Mediterranean garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at French/Scandinavian villa, large pool in secluded Mediterranean garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at French/Scandinavian villa, large pool in secluded Mediterranean garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is French/Scandinavian villa, large pool in secluded Mediterranean garden located?

This family-friendly Laurens villa is located in a rural location, 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Château Abbaye de Cassan and Château des Estanilles. Château Haut-Lignières and Le Cellier de La Vigneronne are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Harriet B.

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay in a beautiful place

We very much enjoyed our stay at Karl and Agentas villa, the town of Laurens is a very sleepy area in the middle of a wine county. Our young children enjoyed watching the small tractors ferry grapes to the local winery. The locals of the village were very friendly. The Villa is beautiful with a clean good sized pool which we spent most of our days by. The house was a great size for 5 adults and 3 small young children. Only issue, the floors and surfaces were very dusty which we had to clean ourselves when we arrived.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

11 Jun 2023

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

French village getaway

Villa Agnes is very well equipped and comfortable. The pool is great to lounge by if you fancy a lazy day and there is a good boulangerie about two minutes walk away. There's a great restaurant, Abbaye Sylva Plana- not cheap - on the outskirts of the village. Bit of a schlep though if you don't want to drive. There's lots to do in the area, some lovely towns and villages to visit and great wine to try! We had a very enjoyable trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham W.

12 Oct 2021

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

Laurens at the end of summer

The property is well positioned with easy access to Laurens and it’s local shops and a good restaurant. Laurens is in the middle of wine country and when we were there vendage was in full flow with a constant smell of wine! Being close to the hills and national park there is plenty of good walking but if you want to go to the coast, it is within an easy drive. The Villa is fairly simply but very adequately furnished and equipped and the pool is very nice. The pool isn’t heated but after the first shock of going in was very pleasant. The host was easy to deal with on booking and we had no need to contact the local property manager. I would certainly recommend the property.

Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

28 Aug 2019

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

Absolutely Fantastic

This villa is just brilliant, the photographs online do not do it justice at all. Externally there is a gated and large driveway with enough parking for several cars. The patio area is very usable and the tree is particular is immense, the shade it offers and some how cools the air on a hot day is unreal. The pool area is great, plenty of seating, clean and tidy and well appointed, the pool is a good size, one depth throughout. The internal space is well thought out, the lounge and kitchen area being especially impressive due to its size and layout, have the shutters open and it is very light and a nice place to be, to cool down as it was in august. The bedrooms and bathrooms are all a good size, the property is well finished and furnished throughout making it a great place to be. I'm sure my words will not do the property justice but it really is great throughout, very comfortable in a great location. We met the housekeepers who were only too happy to help when required, offered some great advice on the local areas, what was going on and things to do. The village although out of the busy area and quiet is really nice, as soon as you are in tune with the shop opening hours you can get all you need. This was a wonderful holiday for my family, beautiful area of the world with plenty to do and great accommodation. I would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane Hopkinson

24 Jun 2019

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

Fantastic week in a gorgeous property

We had a fantastic week in this property. The location was great for sightseeing. Everything from pretty towns and villages to sea side towns to gorgeous countryside walks were within half an hours drive. The property itself is beautiful. Very clean and well equipped. We loved the outdoor space and even enjoyed playing table tennis most nights. Agneta was a great host. We had regular contact before our stay with clear information and loads of tips on local amenities and days out suggestions. We loved it so much we are booking again for next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

About the host

Hosted by Agneta and Carl Blomqvist

We Agneta and Carl Blomqvist, live in Sweden, but when we retired we decided to spend some months every year in the South of France. We bought the house in Laurens in July 2013 and since then we have renovated most of it and built a pool of 10X4 m. Our Giant Schnauzer also follows us to France.

Why they chose this property

We bought the house because we wanted to come closer to French culture, food and wine. Our house is surrounded by French families who are very friendly and helpful. Close to the house is a nature reserve where we can hike with our dog. Within one hour's drive there are a lot of interesting and historic places to visit. The beaches are 30 minutes' drive from the house.

What makes this property unique

There are lots of places nearby to visit, we have enjoyed Gorge d'Eric a fantastic canyon, where you have an easy paved walk along a river with fantastic scenery. A visit to historic Pezenas with its boutiques, restaurants and Saturday market is well worth visiting. The old part of Beziers is another place to visit. On Friday mornings there is a wonderful flower market. Further away you can find Lamalou with hot springs, Roquebrun where several restaurants overlooking the river. A rather steep walk takes you to a botanical rock garden. Albi with its famous Cathedral and Toulose Lautrec museum, Aigues Mortes the fortified Town with the wall from 1250. The historic town of Carcasonne is also well worth a visit.