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House |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Magalas in Beziers

from £79 / night

£550–£1250 / week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

The house is a former wine-makers house and is over 100 years old. It has been beautifully renovated and now provides spacious and very attractive accommodation over 2 levels.

Enter from the road up steps leading to the first floor entrance and into a large hall. There is a kitchen with electric oven, 4 gas hobs, fridge, freezer, microwave and pantry. Table and chairs for 6.

Scullery with washing machine, dishwasher and 2 basins.

The lounge is huge with a couple of comfortable seating areas and a dining area for up to 14 overlooking the garden. It has a very cosy feel with original beams and a beautiful tiled floor. TV, video and MP3 speakers.

Also on this floor are two twin bedrooms, one very large with a marble fireplace and the other with doors onto the rear terrace. Bathroom with shower, basin and WC.

The second floor has one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and a large bathroom with bath, basin and WC. There is also a separate WC on this level.

A second huge lounge is also found on this level and could be used as extra sleeping accommodation if necessary as there is a sofabed here. This room is ideal as a childrens lounge and has a TV with UK satellite and DVD player.

The garden has an oval swimming pool, terrace area, courtyard and upstairs terrace. There is plenty of garden furniture supplied.

Our view - a superb location for great holidays.

Private parking and garage.
Outside:
The private terrace is accessed through the 2nd bedroom on the first floor and there is space to enjoy outdoor meals or sunbathe here. A super new stone and wrought iron staircase leads down to the swimming pool, courtyard, garden and garage.

The garden has some mature orange and lemon trees and a couple areas for relaxing either in the sun or under the shade of the trees. Garden furniture is provided for either sunbathing or dining.Seating for 10 to dine and 10 sun loungers.

There is an oval pool which is 6m x 3m x about 5 feet deep and has an alarm for safety and also a water current.

The garage is suitable for either one large or two small cars and there is a second area with a table tennis table. Also there is a shower and WC.
Accommodation:
Kitchen - fully equipped, electric oven, 4 gas hobs, microwave, fridge, freezer, large pantry.

Scullery - dishwasher, washing machine, 2 basins.

Dining areas - seating areas for up to 14.

Living rooms - lounge area with seating for 10 on first floor, 2nd lounge area on second floor.

Bathrooms - One with bath, basin & WC, and one with shower, basin & WC, 1 separate WC. Shower and WC by pool area.

Bedrooms - 1 double bedded room, 3 twin rooms plus one sofabed in the top lounge.

Entertainment - TV with UK satellite, DVD, CD player

Linen and towels provided.
General:
Previous guests comments about this property:

This is a brief note to say what a success our holiday was at Puissalicon.

Many thanks to you and your company for facilitating this, especially the time and care taken over the phone in the first instance!

Although the journey there and back by car was hard work on occasions, we much enjoyed living in the property.

Do, please, pass on our best wishes to the owners. Their house is beautifully presented and wonderfully comfortable.

We felt very much at home and greatly appreciated their attention to detail.

We spent a number of days at the house itself or simply pottering round the gentle village.

There was a certain amount of late-night noise on the petanque square outside our rooms but the pool was a fantastic treat and compensation.

The various levels of the House, its many sizeable rooms and the ample space outside the property made for tranquil living.

Best wishes for the remainder of your season and we would certainly considering returning to your company for a similar type holiday in future years.

A. McGregor, July 2007

Hi Juliana,

Just a quick email to thank you for your help with our holiday home. The house was absolutley great and had everything that we could possibly have needed! we had a great break!

With many thanks

S. Miller (August 2010)
Suitability:
No smoking in the house.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Kitchen - fully equipped, electric oven, 4 gas hobs, microwave, fridge, freezer, large pantry.

Scullery - dishwasher, washing machine, 2 basins.

Dining areas - seating areas for up to 14.

Living rooms - lounge area with seating for 10 on first floor, 2nd lounge area on second floor.

Bathrooms - One with bath, basin & WC, and one with shower, basin & WC, 1 separate WC. Shower and WC by pool area.

Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms, 1 double bedded room, 3 twin rooms plus one sofabed.

Entertainment - TV with UK satellite, DVD, CD player

Linen and towels provided.

Further details outdoors:
The private terrace is accessed through the 2nd bedroom on the first floor and there is space to enjoy outdoor meals or sunbathe here. A super new stone and wrought iron staircase leads down to the swimming pool, courtyard, garden and garage.

The garden has some mature orange and lemon trees and a couple areas for relaxing either in the sun or under the shade of the trees. Garden furniture is provided for either sunbathing or dining.Seating for 10 to dine and 10 sun loungers.

There is an oval pool which is 6m x 3m x about 5 feet deep and has an alarm for safety and also a water current.

The garage is suitable for either one large or two small cars and there is a second area with a table tennis table. Also there is a shower and WC.

Further details

If you wish to book this villa, we require a 30% deposit at the time of booking. The balance is payable 8 weeks before the date of arrival. A security deposit is payable prior to arrival and will be returned after departure on verification that there have been no damages or breakages.

Please note that this property has been visited personally by one of our staff and given our seal of approval. We can also answer any queries you may have and you can be sure that the wonderful villa you see in the photos does NOT have a nightclub next door to it!

This villa has our Upgraded rating which means that the owners offer the best service possible and that we can guarantee that the bedding and towels are good quality, there are pool towels available for you, there will be a Welcome Pack on arrival and where there are local contacts on hand to deal with any problems arising at the house. All Upgraded properties have satellite TV with UK channels and/or internet access and/or air-conditioning or fans in every bedroom and a Travel Guide binder with ideas of things to do in the area etc. Free cot and highchair if required
Additional Services available at this property
Shopping for your arrival - just ask if you would like us to do an initial shop for you so you have your first evening’s meal ready waiting for you in the fridge for your arrival as well as a nice cold supply of wine and beer! Don’t forget that most supermarkets in this area are closed on Sundays so you will either have to travel around to find one which is open or to eat out until you can get to the shops on Monday.
Linen/Towel Packs - If you choose a property which is not in our Upgraded section then you can purchase our Upgraded bedlinen and/or towel pack.
Bathroom Packs – A selection of products in keeping with the spirit of the area, lavender bath or shower gel, fruity or vanilla shampoo and conditioner, olive hand soaps, etc.
Cooking Essentials Pack – Olive oil, balsamic vinegar, black pepper, salt, herbs, etc.
Kitchen Essentials Pack - Washing up liquid, sponges and wipes, dishwasher tablets, kitchen roll, toilet roll.
Starter Pack – tea, coffee, milk, sugar, water, bread, spread, preserve.
Wine and Fruit Pack – Red, rosé or white wine with a selection of fruit.

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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Herault region

The house is located 5 minutes walk from the centre of a quiet village. The village has all essentials including a bar, pizza van and one of the best wine making caves in the region supplying one of Gordon Ramsey's restaurants.

There is a larger variety of supermarkets, banks and restaurants at the next village, Magalas, a 5 minute drive away. In Magalas is a restaurant called O Bontemps which is fast becoming known as the best restaurant in the region so if you want to eat here on your holiday you need to book a couple of weeks beforehand - please ask for details and we will make the booking for you.

Puissalicon is a peaceful and beautiful circular village at the base of a feudal castle dating back from the 11th century, and has a gothic church built in 1337. Wine growing is the main economic activity and Puissalicon produces first-class wines.

Budget airlines fly regularly to Montpellier, Perpignan, Carcassonne, Beziers and Nimes, all within easy reach. The TGV goes to Beziers and Eurostar operates a non-stop service from Waterloo to Avignon in high season. Spain, Andorra and the Pyrenees are within easy reach and the area is surrounded with the vineyards of the Herault.

The Beziers / Magalas area

The beaches of the Mediterranean are only a short drive away, while to the north the mountains offer a number of cooler lakes, ideal for a refreshing dip in the summer.

Historical Beziers is only 10 minutes away, and is a vibrant town bustling with traditional Mediterranean shops and its magnificent Cathedral that looks out from its great height over oceans of vine yards.

The Canal du Midi cuts through town, ideal for boat hire or cycling along the tow path. Each summer the 'Feria' Carnival brings tourists from around the world.

Montpellier is just over an hour away, and offers excellent shopping and hypermarkets. Enjoy the superb Tram system, alight at the 'Palace de Comedie' for sightseeing and refreshment.

The costal plain provides literally hundreds of Domaines for superb wine tasting - its obligatory!

For a slice of culture you could visit Castillet an old fortress built in the 14th Century housing an art history museum. This is one of the most popular sights of Perpignan.

Cathar history is present almost everywhere and the ancient fortress of Carcassonne is only an hours drive away and well worth a visit, especially on jousting days!

Enthusiastic visitors can enjoy a great variety of activities including hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, water sports, canoeing and river rafting, horse riding, tennis and golf.

Pezenas has a large open-air market every Saturday which is well worth a visit. The town boasts that it was once the home of Moliere and there are many craft shops, restaurants and beautiful buildings. During July and August on a Wednesday and Friday the craft shops are open until midnight and you will often find street theatre groups to entertain you !

Several good golf courses are within easy reach, Golf Saint Thomas at Beziers, approx 15 minutes drive - see www.golfsaintthomas.com/english/

The beautiful tree-lined Canal du Midi which links the Atlantic with the Mediterranean has miles of flat walks along the shady tow paths.

Cap d'Agde (20 minutes) has beaches and water sports, boat trips, beautiful harbour, golf, casino, fashionable shopping, nightclubs, waterfront restaurants, several children's theme parks and a fabulous water park (Aqualand).

How to get there

What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

Map showing the Magalas areaReset Map

By Air
Air travel to the Languedoc has become affordable since low cost carriers like Ryanair, Flybe and EasyJet entered the market a few years ago. You can find return flights to the region for as little as £30 return including airport taxes. There are many airports in the area served by low cost carriers:- Montpellier, Beziers, Nimes, Perpignan, Carcassonne, Toulouse and even Girona, just one hour over the border in Spain.

By Rail
Eurostar.com Channel Tunnel and onward services
SNCF.com The official French railways website.
RailEurope Comprehensive rail information/booking site

By Road
We recommend the A75 autoroute which is free south of Clermont Ferrand and there is no longer a bottle-neck at Millau since the spectacular Millau viaduct has been opened.
Because there are generally tolls to pay the motorways feel much less busy than the UK. They are well serviced with frequent rest areas with toilets and telephones as well as bigger, fully equipped service areas with fuel, food and in many cases lodging. The speed limit in good weather is 130 kph (approx 80-85 mph) so you get there quicker too.
Check out the South France Autoroutes website ASF.fr for route planning and infomation on tolls.
Approx driving distances from channel ports: Caen Calais/Boulogne
Perpignan 1100 km 1150 km
Carcassonne 850 km 1060 km
Beziers 980 km 1050 km

Crossing the Channel
Eurotunnel - channel tunnel rail-link.
Speedferries.com - the only ferry operator into Boulogne, avoiding the traffic at Calais, and it's usually the cheapest too...
Sea France Routes include Dover-Calais
P&O Ferries Routes include Dover-Calais, Portsmouth, Poole, Plymouth and Cork to Brittany.

Planning your Route:
ViaMichelin.com Michelin's website with route-planner, hotels and restaurant information
Multimap.com and Google maps are also good for maps and location finding, and offer satellite photos of your destination
Maporama.com route-planner & maps
Mappy.com route-planner & maps

Activities near Beziers

Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	27 Apr 13	22 Jun 13	800£ 800	-	-	1 Week
	22 Jun 13	24 Aug 13	1250£ 1250	-	-	1 Week
	24 Aug 13	28 Sep 13	800£ 800	-	-	1 Week
	28 Sep 13	14 Dec 13	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Availability

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