Laurens holiday townhouse rental with walking, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, DVD

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Laurens village house (townhouse)

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Beautifully refurbished (2007) traditional stone village house in centre of the charming medieval village of Laurens, and the famous Faugeres wine region. Providing spacious, comfortable accommodation for up to 8 people.

The property combines modern amenities with traditional features such as stone walls, original terracotta floors and exposed beams. It is just steps away from the local bakers , butchers, general store, pharmacy, bar, tabac and post office.

For the more energetic there is a lovely swimming pool and horse riding at the local campsite(2kms) and tennis courts, playground and boules in the village. Within 2 minutes walk you will find yourself amidst the vineyards of this famous wine region.

Ideally situated to explore the wonderful Herault region, whether it be canoeing down the River Orb, enjoying water sports on Lac de Salagou, relaxing on the Mediterranenan beaches (30mins) or visiting local historic towns such as Beziers (30mins) or Pezenas (20 mins) with its bustling Saturday market, or enjoying day trips to the ancient fortified city of Carcassonne or shopping in the vibrant university city of Montpellier.

Return to relax and drink a glass of excellent local wine on the completely secluded terrace, equipped with table, chairs, BBQ, and sun loungers.

View of bell tower in Laurens	!st floor master bedroom with king size bed
View to kitchen from dining area	Secluded terrace (dining area)

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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Herault region

Languedoc claims to be the sunniest region of France and with an average of over 300 sunny days per year this certainly seems to be the case. It is Europe's largest wine growing region and an excellent choice of local wines are always readily available. Local produce such as olives, olive oil, cheeses,fresh herbs, bread and fish are available at the numerous markets. A visit is a must for food lovers or for anyone with an interest in French life.

The mediterranean coastline of this region stretches from the Camargue, where wild horses gallop through wetlands, to the Spanish border mountains of the Pyrenees. You can enjoy the beaches, the water-side restaurants, explore the various towns along the way such as the fortified town of Aigue Mortes in the heart of the Camargue, or the bustling harbour town of Cap d'Agde (45 mins) with its lively nightlife and restaurants.

Further inland, numerous sites of historic interest such as the 11th century abbey at St. Guilhem le Desert or the Knight Templar village of La Couvertoirade are comfortable day trips. In this region one will find the busy cosmopolitan city of Montpellier (1hr) with its mix of old and new and abundance of shops and Sunday flea market, the wonderfully preserved medieval fortress city of Carcassonne(1 hr 30mins), and ancient Roman ruins in Nimes.

Languedoc is an area of great natural beauty and the Languedoc National Park (25 mins)is well worth a visit. The landscape is one of mountains and vineyards, dotted with picturesque, typically French, villages and towns. The stunning natural rock formations at Cirque du Moureze are a spectacle. Fishing, swimming and kayaking are possible in the River Orb and the man-made Lac du Salagou is well known for the variety of water sports on offer. The tree-lined Canal du Midi offers a shady place to cycle through the countryside at a leisurely pace on flat paths or keen cyclists can take to the open roads to discover this wonderful region.

The Spanish border is 1 hour 30 minutes away, with Barcelona being a further hours drive through the countryside of Northern Spain, making this a possible overnight or weekend visit.

Laurens area

Laurens is situated just off the D909, between Pezenas and Bedarieux. It is 30 minutes from the historic town of Beziers and is midway between Montpellier and St. Chinian. In the centre of the famous Faugeres appelation, this is very much a wine producing area and there is an excellent wine outlet in the village selling a great range of local wines.

There is a selection of basic shops,cafe/bar,playground, tennis courts and boules court in the village. The swimming pool and restaurant at the local camp site (2kms) are open to the public (July/Aug only) at a small charge and are highly recommended. Also on offer there, are horse-riding and paint-ball. Golf courses can be found at Beziers and Lamalou les Bains (20 mins).

Chateau Grezan (2kms) ,an ancient fortified chateau from the times of the Knight Templars, is a pleasant stroll or cycle through the vineyards. Here you will find a superb restaurant and the main Faugeres office where you can learn the history of wine production in the region. More restaurants (including a pizzeria), cafes, supermarket and bank can be found in Magalas , only 8kms away.The pretty town of Pezenas (20minutes) abounds with charm and character, plenty of restaurants and perhaps the best market in the whole of the region (Saturday).

Within easy reach of the Mediterranean coast (35minutes) and all its attractions, this is an ideal base for a holiday and for exploring the surrounding area.

How to get there

*Direct low cost flights with Ryanair from London Stansted, London Luton and Bristol to Beziers Cap d'Agde(30 minutes),

*From other UK airports to Montpellier (1 hour) and Carcassone (1.5 hours) or Perpignan (1 hour).
Easy Jet fly from London Gatwick to Montpellier (1 hour). BMI Baby operates flights from Manchester to Perpignan (1 hour)

*From the Republic of Ireland, Ryanair operates low cost flights from Dublin or Shannon to Carcassonne.

*For good deals on car hire we recommend you search on www.autoeurope.co.uk .

Activities near Laurens

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The ground floor has a large kitchen-diner with fully equipped kitchen and dining area to seat 8. There is a comfortable lounge with underfloor heating, 2 sofas (which can be converted to double beds,) satelite TV, DVD, and CD player. We have a selection of books, board games, backgammon and cards available to our guests.
There is a modern shower room with wc and sink. Stairs lead to the private sunny terrace. The terrace is furnished with 2 sun loungers and table and chairs for dining alfresco.

The first floor contains a large master bedroom with king size bed, .and on the second floor there is a double bedroom. There is a bathroom with an enticing slipper bath, wc and sink.

On the third floor there is a large twin bedded room with views over the neighbouring countryside.

Further details outdoors:
Secluded sunny terrace (24m squared) equipped with table and chairs and sun loungers. Ideal spot to enjoy a glass of local wine or sunbathe in complete privacy.

There is free parking in village and tennis courts and playground.

A very pleasant supervised swimming and wading pool(July and August only) is located at the campsite just 2km away. Horse riding or trekking is also available there.

Conditions

*Available from January to December for short lets, (minimum one week) long term lets during winter and low season only.
*Minimum let is for one week period.
*Changeover day usually Saturday but can be flexible.
*Strictly no smoking except on the terrace.
*Due to the steep stairs this property is unsuitable for the elderly or infirm. Young children welcome at parents discretion.
*Fresh bed linen and towels (not beach towels) provided upon arrival
*All cleaning of property (including bed linen) during your stay is your responsibility
*Refundable breakages deposit of £100/€125 payable with full balance to be refunded within 7-14 days of departure less any damages subject to inspection of property.
*Non-refundable deposit of €150 required upon booking of property. Balance of rental fee to be paid in full 6 weeks before commencement of stay.
*Total fee payable if booking is made 6 weeks or less before departure.
*A refund of up to 50% will be considered for all cancellations received more than 6 weeks before departure.
*For cancellations 6 weeks or less before commencement of holiday period there will be no refund.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid season	1 Sep 09	1 Oct 09	475£ 432	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter season	1 Oct 09	1 Apr 10	300£ 273	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	1 Apr 10	1 Jul 10	475£ 432	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	1 Jul 10	1 Sep 10	530£ 482	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	1 Sep 10	1 Oct 10	475£ 432	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter Season	1 Oct 10	1 Apr 11	325£ 295	0-	0-	1 Week

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

*Electricity and gas are included except during winter season.

*Special rates available for long lets over winter season.

*Mid season rates apply for rental over the Christmas and Easter period.

Long term lets in Winter season available at €550 p.c.m. excl. bills

Guestbook for Laurens village house

"Thank you so much for the use of your fantastic house for the two weeks. The house is amazing. All of the family loved it and there is a wonderful calmness about Laurens that makes you forget what day of the week it is. We had a great holiday, we will definitely tell all our friends and family about the house and I'm sure if you will have us back that we will see Laurens again." Ryan family summer 2008.

"We all really enjoyed our holiday and thought your house was beautiful - very comfortable, and well equipped. The village itself was lovely and the villagers very friendly. All in all a great holiday, thank you very much! We will certainly recommend your house to family and friends." Griffiths family August 2008.

Availability

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Name:	Jackie Dimes
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