Le Grand Hermitage consists of two beautiful villas overlooking the vines, deep in the countryside of the Herault, but only 1 km from our nearest market town. Renting both properties at Le Grand Hermitage offers two couples the opportunity of sharing this beautiful part of France with friends. Cigale and Papillon are detached villas each with their own garden and living space. At last you can travel with close especially chosen friends and leave as friends. Le Grand Hermitage offers peace and privacy in equal parts whilst giving you the opportunity of having friends around you when you wish.Dip into the pool, sip the gorgeous Languedoc wines, walk, ride, or drive through stunning countryside coming back to your individual private villa for a soak in the bath overlooking the vines before retiring to your sumptous bed dressed in cool Egyptian cotton - sweet dreams.! Alernatively you may rent the entire facility with no one in the other villa for total peace and quiet.
Size:
Sleeps up to 0, studio
Nearest beach:
Marseillan, 25km
Will consider:
Long lets Short breaks
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 2km
Family friendly?
Not suitable for children Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering Although self catering using a well equipped kitchen and barbeque on hand, the patrons of Le Grand Hermitage are happy to take away all your cooking responsibilities if required. Breakfast with orchard eggs care of "the girls", lunch, aperitifs and long leisurely dinners complete with wine, for one villa or two, seperatly or together.
Facilities for this group of co-located holiday homes
Luxuries:
Log fire, Private outdoor pool (heated), DVD player
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (heated), Shared outdoor pool (heated), Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details outdoors: A sparkling non chlorinated pool, the sound of nightingales, the cluck of hens, and the warm mediterranean sun enfolding you are just some of the temptations of Le Grand Hermitage. The two large villas surrounding a pool and fragrant courtyard open out onto the garden and pool, with tables and chairs, sunbeds and hammocks strategically placed to offer the best in views and allowing both sun and shade as required. Two barbeques for a cooking challenge, bicycles and boules are provided for your use, why not challenge some of the locals to a game. A walk through the woods to our favourite restaurant , or dining at Le Grand Hermitage introduce you to the fantastic quality of the local produce and cooking of the area. Eat either together or apart as you wish around the pool by candlelight and only the stars for company.
Further details for this group of co-located holiday homes
25% of the rental charge for the two villas to be paid on booking. The remainder 8 weeks before arrival. Please request a booking form. A picnic will be waiting for you to enjoy and relax with after your journey
The villas can be rented out for any length of time from and to any day as we do not have a set changeover day allowing you to benefit from cheap air fairs etc.
300 days of sun awaits you in this area. The scenery is diverse, hills, lakes, seaside, ports,
The weather is stunning, almost permanant blue skies, even in winter with day time temps in winter often up to 70 degrees but colder at night.
This is an agricultural area, vines, olives etc. Canal du Midi is a stunning addition, plus the Milau bridge designed by Norman Foster Pezenas a nearby medieval town is fabulous, but best avaioded during July and August.
The Clermont l'Herault area
Situated with ease to local airports, this property offers short breaks as well as longer stays, and ever popular autumn and winter breaks. The area is stunning at all times of the year - the season in this part of France is "all year".
During summer it is possible to go out every night. local festivals and parties abound. Fantastic restaurants from local simple fair to Michelin Star are here. Rick Stein visited in the area for his television series.
The vendage is a fantastic time to visit Clermont, where you can watch lazily from your hammock or join in accompanying the grapes to their destination.
Our local market of Clermont L'herault offers a gastonomic experience in itself. From wine, through to oysters, lobster, figs, cherries and morells, the market has everyhting to encourage the most modest appetite. Everyhting tastes better here- why? The sunshine, the lack of pesticides, the ambience.
Clermont offers a cinema with some VO films, and a theatre and church which hosts many musical events. Along with the many vignerons in the area, it is sure to delight all with its variety of musical evenings, and concerts. The restaurants are open all year as this is a working area, and provides excellent food to local residents as well as tourists. - No miserable waiters here, they are used to serving all year round and really value your custom. Beautiful Medieval villages, bussling cities, we have it all.
How to get there
Le Grand Hermitage
What's nearby:
Attractions
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Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Beziers: 30 km
Railway:
Beziers: 30 km
Situated in the Languedoc, we are well served with Ryan Air, to Beziers, Carcasonne, Nimes, Marseiile, and by Easy Jet to Montpellier. Plus other to Perpignan. Our nearest Airport is Beziers which is 30 mins, however all are within an hours travel except for Marseille which is 2 hrs.
The usual Rental companies are found at all the airports, and also in our nearest town of Clermont L'Herault.
Ferries are ten hrs drive away.
Activities near Clermont l'Herault
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break City breaks Cycling holidays
When we arrived at Le Grand Hermitage, Barbara raced to meet us at the security gate and show us around what was to be our home for the next 2 weeks. We had both "houses" as our son was... more
02 Nov 2011
“We loved our stay,and hope to return.”
The appartment is lovely.Very well equipped-our hosts could not have been more friendly or helpful.The pool is excellent,and it was so nice to have such a generous starter pack to greet us.We loved... more
26 Oct 2011
“Excellent as always”
A big thank you to Barbara and Richard for making our stay so enjoyable again. The welcome hamper was just what we needed after a long journey. The villa is fully equipped with everything that you... more
Le Grand Hermitage is such a hidden gem, just simply beautiful! What an amazing writers' hideaway! Barbara and Richard are terrific hosts with great knowledge of the region and wonderful... more
19 Sep 2011
“Very Highly Recommeded villa in Clermont' l'Herault”
We loved the place and would recommend it without hesitation! Several times during our stay, we said "We could live here!" That is how comfortable the space was. We definitely plan to... more
10 Aug 2011
“peaceful, beautiful, away from it all”
what a find! Barbara and Richard have thought of everything, from the picnic left the day we arrived to the bathroom facilities and the layout of the outside space - private enough to eat out and... more
Perfect hosts wonderfully friendly, always helpful whilst at the sametime being respectful of your privacy. Perfect accomodation elegantly and tastefully furnished with amazing attention to... more
21 Jul 2011
“The perfect holiday!”
If you are looking for peace and relaxation in a lovely location then this is a great place to go. Barbara and Richard have created a rather lovely holiday home.The house has all you will need and... more
18 Jul 2011
“Superb in every respect!”
We spent 10 days in Papillon in Le Grand Hermitage and were delighted with the quality of accommodation,attention to detail and the genuinely warm welcome we received.The owners were attentive but... more
We were looking for a romantic getaway in the sun, away from the stress of everyday life but what we got was so much more than that! The villa was very special and the view from our bedroom window... more
04 Jul 2011
“unforgetable”
A lovely villa with beautiful views I can still smell the lavender in my bag What I needed to give me some rest and to try to forget at least for a while my heartache
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01 Jul 2011
“A relaxing break in lovely countryside”
Le Grand Hermitage certainly lived up to our expectations, the accommodation is to a very high stanadrd and its the little touches that made it special. These include hand made soaps and monogrammed... more
“Lovely, well appointed villa, great location & hosts.”
Visited from Canada & loved this couples oasis. Beautifully built & decorated with special gardens. Great location for culture, dining & cycling. We did a `Pause Parfait` with Richard which... more
25 Jun 2011
“Alert...Under Construction”
One would have thought the previous reviewers might have noticed the large home being built on the property. Views from 2 windows were blocked by materials and the construction trailer. When we... more
09 May 2011
“A very special place to stay”
We stayed here for a couple of lovely nights in april. The place is luxurious, but not in a deluxe, anodyne way - it feels homely too. Everything has been judged to perfection -with loving care but... more
My wife and I stayed at Le Grand Hermitage for 8 nights (4 nights in Cigale and 4 nights in Papillion) and loved every minute. The welcome picnic was fantastic, the local grapes are something else.... more
21 Feb 2011
“Great base to explore this fantastic area out of season”
Last year we visited the Nice area in February and enjoyed it so much we thought we'd come back, this time a bit further south. Ryan air fly from Bristol to Beziers which is ideal for us and we... more
03 Feb 2011
“A very pleasant stay with kind, helpful and welcoming hosts.”
Although it was a cold winter my 2 month stay was warm and very comfortable. My dog and I were warmly welcomed and good advice and help was often given. It was a pleasure staying in Le Grand... more
We stayed at the Le Grand Hermitage august 201. The accommodation was stylishly laid out with all comforts for this modern day world. The kitchen area had everything we could possibly require on... more
10 Dec 2010
“Perfect base in a superb area”
This was a perfect base for the autumn month I spent discovering a superb part of 'real' France. The house is very comfortable and well-appointed to a high standard. The area is fantastic... more
30 Nov 2010
“Perfect in every way”
My husband and I stayed at Le Grand Hermitage for four weeks in October. We arrived to find a beautiful one bedroom house with wonderful amenities. It was spacious and comfortable enough for us to... more
When you have little time every holiday has to be perfect: relaxing, friendly, wonderful food, lots to do and above all else a great place to stay. I can, hand on heart, say Le Grand Hermitage was... more
02 Oct 2010
“A pecial place for our first holiday together”
Our week at Le Grand Hermitage was the first holiday that we had spent together. We had a wonderful time and the accommodation was comfortable, well appointed and with an elegant French feel. Our... more
30 Sep 2010
“Pure Rest and Relaxation”
We had an absolutely fabulous week at Le Grand Hermitage; We were met on arrival with a bottle of wine and a superb buffet for our first evening meal.
We stayed here for two weeks in august. Easy to find, close to a small town with a large supermarket, olive oil co-operative and fantastic weekly market, Le Grand Hermitage lies in a quiet and... more
19 Aug 2010
“luxury in the Languedoc”
I love it when you go on holiday and the place you are staying is even better than the photo's! Le Grand Hermitage is one of the best places we have ever stayed - the house itself was beautiful... more
09 Aug 2010
“Wonderful holiday”
From start [wonderful picnic] to finish [unhurried departure] it was a superb holiday. Clement l'Herault and the village of Villeneuvette [with La Source restaurant] are a stone's throw... more
We had a lovely holiday in the very comfortable Le Grand Hermitage. The inside of the gite is just as we imagined from the photos. Outside, the freshwater pool is great & there is lots of garden... more
31 Jul 2010
“Our perfect honeymoon idyll”
Barbara and Richard really know how to make people feel welcome. They've thought of everything to make the houses feel homely but extra special, even down to the pillow slips sporting our... more
26 Jul 2010
“Relaxing”
The property is situated in a good location. Set in the countryside but near the town and amenities. the house is furnished to a high standard and very comfortable.
“Peaceful and relaxing in a very charming location.”
Richard and Barbara made us feel very welcome from the moment we arrived. Relaxation is what we wanted and that is what we most certainly got!
The garden in front of each villa allows for... more
05 Jul 2010
“A magical return visit”
We enjoyed Le GH so much in 2009, that we returned for 3weeks this year. It worked its magic again and despite having 10 days of unseasonably poor weather, we thoroughly enjoyed the comfort,... more
28 Jun 2010
“High standard accomodation in beautiful surroundings”
For some years we have been taking holidays in SW France and have been looking for quality self catering accommodation with pool and gardens, but finding somewhere just for 2 has until now, proved... more
We felt at home the moment we arrived, when Richard and Barbara@s smiling faces greeted us as we drove up to the house, through the rain. The house immediately felt like home (although physically... more
15 Mar 2010
“Expedition to France”
House hunting in France had to begin somewhere, and Le Grand Hermitage was a very pleasant and easy introduction. Plenty of good local advice paid dividends and the house was well equipped and... more
03 Oct 2009
“Fabulous time”
A very warm welcome on arrival, which made one feel at home straight away. The owners were genuinely nice people, hospitable, knowledgeable of the area and maintained that fine balance of... more
When we arrived the hosts were most welcoming and a small picnic hamper along with a bottle of wine was waiting for us in the villa so we didn't have to prepare a meal after a long journey from... more
18 Aug 2009
“Centre of the World”
A warm welcome from Barbara (and a hamper of goodies!) set the tone for the rest of our stay. As a same sex couple, we felt completely welcome, at ease and relaxed. The gite and setting is beautiful,... more
10 Aug 2009
“A fantastic start to our Honeymoon!”
Cannot recommend Le Grand Hermitage highly enough. The Villa was beautifully decorated and so much thought and attention had gone into all the mod cons required to make it a wonderful stay. these... more
“Sshhh - can you keep a secret - this place is THAT special”
Sshh - come closer - can you keep a secret. Le Grand Hermitage is all you would want it to be - gorgeous and romantic. Beautifully designed, decorated, furnished and presented with wonderful... more
24 Jul 2009
“Magical Romantic Escapism”
From first sight you know this is a real 'find'. As you walk through the archway with heavy oak doors, you step into 'The dream'.
We had a lovely week staying in Le Grande Hermitage last year. The gite was well appointed and in a fabulous location. My memories of the holiday were of sitting by the pool under the flower scented... more
18 Jul 2009
“Le Very Grande Hermitage”
We had a delightful week in the warm, early summer sun. Le Grande Hermitage is beautifully situated in a secluded valley, but only minutes from the attractive town of Clermont L'Herault and even... more
16 Jul 2009
“The loveliest place we've ever stayed”
The property is beautifully designed and built with materials in keeping with the surrounding area. Inside is stylishly furnished and there's even a piano. The owners provide bath robes,... more
“very pretty property with beautiful pool and friendly hosts”
...we were very well looked after by Barbara and Richard...the welcome basket, the advice and help, a birthday card and even a lift back from a local restaurant on my birthday! the interior is... more
10 Jul 2009
“tranquility”
Le Grand Hermitage is beautifully located outside a nearby town which has many interesting things to do. I enjoyed the market with its French variety of goods and food. A car is a necessity. The... more
09 Jul 2009
“Far from the Madding Crowd”
My husband and I lead very busy lives and we wanted a place where we could relax in peace and quiet. We wanted a rural retreat, but be not too far away from a town or city. We also wanted access to... more
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