Le Petit Vigneron
About the home
Le Petit Vigneron is a spacious apartment set at the end of a tree-lined garden, just yards from the Canal du Midi and 30 minutes from Mediterranean beaches or the stunning mountain scenery of the National Park of Haut Languedoc. You can cycle, hire a boat, walk, laze on the beach, visit castles or vineyards. Capestang is a lively village, whose centre is a two minute stroll away, with a variety of entertainment and a twice-weekly languedocien market in the attractive square where you can sit at one of the cafés and watch the stallholders vie for attention. There are 6 restaurants to suit all tastes and shops offering local produce. The apartment is well equipped and comfortable with living room/kitchen, a double and a twin bedroom and large bathroom. Whatever your choice of activity among the many on offer, or a lazy stroll into the village you can end a perfect day sipping wine on the terrace as you watch the sun go down over the Collégiale.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Valras, 20km |
| Will consider: | Long lets |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 200m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
The apartment is entered from the garden and has an open-tread, fairly steep staircase to the first floor. There is a barrier to protect toddlers. The spacious living room is bright and welcoming with high quality settee and armchairs, additional raised lounging area, dining table and chairs and all the cooking facilities and equipment necessary for self-catering. A corridor leads to the double and twin bedrooms and the family bathroom with bath, shower, hairdryer, washing machine, iron and board. A further door leads out onto the private,sunny, south-facing terrace with garden furniture, sunloungers, parasol and barbecue. The garden and parking space are protected by electrically operated gates, which can be opened from within the apartment by video-phone or with a remote-control from the car. Free access to Internet is available with your laptop. We encourage you to be "green" by using the composting and recycling facilities and to use the washing machine at night.
Further details outdoors:
The private terrace is south-facing and is not overlooked. It has views down the garden and of the church which is floodlit at night. You are welcome to sit at a shaded table in the garden when the heat drives you from the terrace. There are a multitude of herbs which we encourage you to use to give your meals the authentic mediterranean flavour.
Further details
We provide a welcome pack of water, milk, coffee, tea-bags, orange juice, butter, jam and a bottle of wine. By arrangement we can buy other items for you if you are arriving at times which make shopping difficult.
We speak fluent French and German (and English!)and by arrangement can accompany you on vineyard tastings, or book visits by phone etc.
The garden and parking is a shared space but there is no shortage of room.
For the comfort of all our guests we do not accept smokers or pets.
Changeover is on Saturday, though we can be flexible out of main season dates. Arrival after4 p.m. Departure by 10 a.m.
Conditions
We ask for a non-returnable deposit of 25% of the total rent to secure a booking
The balance, together with a security deposit of £150, is due 6 weeks before arrival.
The security deposit is refunded within 15 days of your departure.
The conditions of rental are sent to you before booking and include an agreement to leave the apartment in the same clean state as on arrival, or to agree to pay £40 for cleaning, if you prefer.
Changeover is on Saturday.
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Herault region


Languedoc Roussillon is an area of little rainfall and of over 300 days of sunshine a year. Its landscape varies from the rugged garrigue with its perfumes of pine, thyme and rosemary, through the valleys of vines, melons, fruit trees and olives, to the long coastline whose resorts range from unspoiled natural beaches to important tourist destinations with all their attractions. No fewer than 63 beaches have the blue flag award for cleanliness. The Camargue is worth visiting to see the white horses, black bulls and flamingoes. Major cities such as Carcassonne, Perpignan, Montpellier, Narbonne and Nîmes offer cultural events, festivals, museums etc. as well as interesting medieval centres, shopping and restaurants. Small villages hold fêtes to celebrate the bounty of produce such as mushrooms, garlic, citrus fruits, olives and, of course, wine. In an hour you can be eating tapas and shopping in Spain.
The Capestang area
Capestang is a lively and attractive village on the Canal du Midi. It is popular with walkers and cyclists who appreciate the shade of the plane trees which line the canal, with people who hire boats to float leisurely along but who enjoy the facilities on offer in the village, and with tourists of all ages who seek a central base from which to explore the region. There are 4 bakeries, 6 restaurants, 2 cafés, assorted shops, 2 supermarkets and a twice-weekly market in the attractive main square. The local tourist office is active in organising events throughout the year, a highlight being the firework display on the canal on the 14th July, the national festival. Bike-hire and boat hire available directly behind the house. Museums in the immediate area include patchwork, hats and roman pottery! There are 2 olive-oil mills and horse-riding in adjacent villages.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Carcassonne: 50 km |
| Railway: | Beziers: 16 km |
Within an hour of 4 airports served by Ryanair: Béziers/Agde, Carcassonne, Montpellier and Perpignan; plus Gerona is 1 hour 30 minutes, Nîmes and Toulouse less than 2 hours away. Close to motorway access points on the A9 and A61.
Activities near Capestang
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 02 Oct 2011 |
This was our second stay in this comfortable and well-equipped gite. As ever Jan and David were wonderful hosts and couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful from allowing us to keep our bikes in their garage to helping us with our French pronunciation. Response: We love having guests return, it's the best feedback possible! |
![]() 02 Oct 2011 |
Great welcome from owners David and Jan, which was exactly as expected after the friendly email exchanges with Jan before our visit. Throughout our stay they were always helpful when needed but never intruded on our privacy. We like to eat out in the evenings and not drive, and Capestang has enough restaurant choices to keep it interesting. We enjoyed a coffee in the local square after supper, a family friendly environment. All a short walk from the apartment. When we did eat in the kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. Good local shops - grocers, butchers, the obligatory bakeries, twice weekly market and a small supermarket on the outskirts of the town. So perfect for breakfast and lunch provisions or all you need if self catering. Bedrooms are fine but not well ventilated, noticeable because of a very hot August. There are lots of places within a short driving distance for interesting days out. We loved the surrounding countryside, interesting villages and a choice of beaches for an afternoon swim. In the immediate area there are so many vineyards to choose from, host David's advice and introductions were very welcome. Very friendly and knowledgeable proprietors at all the vineyards we visited. Fortunately we had enough space in our car to top up our wine stocks for the year! In summary we hope to return to a well located apartment with friendly hosts and at a sensible price for the facilities on offer. David & Pauline Response: August was unusually hot this year,even for Languedoc, but it is possible to ventilate adequately if you use the shutters to keep out the heat and leave windows open. In addition there are fans to cool the bedrooms. |
![]() 03 Aug 2011 |
The gite is fantastically located on the Canal du Midi and has everything you could need for a stay in this part of France. The washing machine was a particular bonus for us as we had already been on the road for a week. Jan and David, the owners, are brilliantly welcoming and happy to provide help and advice on the gite, the area, the wine tasting... pretty much anything! As a rule we never go back to the same place on holiday but if we were back in this area of France again we would definitely return to Capestang and Le Petit Vigneron. Response: It's always a pleasure to share our knowledge of the area with people who love to discover new experiences - the wine-tasting was a huge success. |
Guestbook for Le Petit Vigneron
"Warm welcome, great advice.The gîte has been lovely and comfortable, well-equipped and tremendously convenient. We'll recommend to our friends" Anne and Vee, Alberta, Canada. June 2010
"we thought 3 weeks would be enough, but we've only scratched the surface! So much to see and do, and to crown it all the wonderful hospitality of Jan and David. We had a thoroughly wonderful time in a great location" Marg and Paul, Cork, Eire, July 2010
"le Petit Vigneron and the hospitality were perfect, too much to see and do.....next time! " Steve and Judy, Norwich, England, July/August 2010
"So many places to visit, not enough time in a week to do all we wanted to do" Simon and Paula and family, York, England, August 2010
"Wonderful relaxing time, weather superb, Jan and David perfect hosts and the gîte ideal" Mark and Sue, Nottingham, England, August 2010
"Lovely relaxing fortnight in this comfortable and well-equipped gîte, Jan and David were charming and helpful hosts" Katy and Rhys, Berkshire, England, September 2010
Rental prices
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| 1 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 380 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Oct 11 | 1 Jan 12 | £ 310 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jan 12 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 330 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Apr 12 | 1 May 12 | £ 390 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 May 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 570 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Oct 12 | 1 Nov 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Nov 12 | 1 Jan 13 | £ 330 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Payment is accepted in Pounds Sterling by cheque or direct transfer, or in euros if you prefer.
Our rates include taxe de séjour, so there are no hidden costs.
Long lets for house-hunting over winter available, please ask for rates, which are inclusive of water electricity and Taxe d'Habitation, i.e. your only outgoing.
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 5 years listed You are contacting Jan Davison
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This apartment has received 6 reviews from previous guests. ![]() |
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