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House |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Soubes in Lodeve

From £333 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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

About the home

Our comfortable home offers a balance of the peaceful countryside, walking access to a picturesque village and its community life, the convenience of the nearby market town Lodeve, proximity to a range of tourist destinations including Montpellier, Nimes, Avignon, Carcassonne, the Mediterranean - all in a part of France that is known for its friendliness, beauty, variety of activities, and hours of sunshine.

The two storey house is set along a country lane on a hectacre of securely fenced, gently terraced land that is bordered by a crystal clear stream. The house has a new large in-ground pool with adjacent terrace for relaxing and dining. The views are breathtaking towards the dramatic hills and limestone plateau of the Larzac, ever-changing with the light and seasons.

An easy 10 minute stroll along a botanical path takes you to the square of the picturesque and historic hilltop village of Soubes, with a bar/restaurant and general store. The local website of SPES, a volunteer heritage group, gives information about the rich history and landscape of the village and area. The cathedral town of Lodeve, with its weekly market, all commercial facilities, an excellent museum/art gallery, and a range of cultural and sporting activities, is 10 minutes away by car.

The house is comfortable and tastefully decorated, with a variety of living spaces both indoors and outside, and is designed for relaxation, exploration and conviviality, from the outdoor living of summer to the cosy log fires of winter.

The number of markets in the area guarantee that guests who enjoy good food will have a range of fresh local produce and wine. To assist you, the kitchen is well set up, we have cook books in English and French, and there are a number of areas to dine both indoors and outdoors, including an outdoor table next to a barbeque on the upper terrace by the pool.

There are also a number of excellent places to eat in the area, from award-winning gourmet restaurants to unpretentious local cafes. A local winery is within walking distance, and you will only be able to begin your exploration of the vast range of inexpensive and excellent wines of the Languedoc.

We are situated in an area that is well-known for its range of recreation especially walking trails, the nearby Lac du Salagou (for swimming and other water sports) and Herault and Tarn gorges (for spectacular canoeing) and easy access to cultural activities and sightseeing from national parks to the north, Toulouse and Carcassone in the west, Narbonne and Perpignan to the south-west, and Nimes, Arles, the Camargue and Avignon to the east. To the south, Montpellier is about 25 minutes away, and a short distance further takes you to the beaches, ports and sea-food restaurants of the Mediterranean. To the north is the renowned viaduct of Millau, the gateway to a leisurely day trip along the spectacular gorges of the Tarn river.

Barcelona is about 3 ½ hours drive away, and the house offers a good base for overnight or extended excursions to a wide range of destinations in southern France and northern Spain and Italy.

Activities in the Soubes/Lodeve area include:
Swimming/windsurfing/canoeing
Walking/Hiking
Sightseeing
Festivals
Markets
Concerts
Museum/Art Gallery

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house consists of : three double bedrooms; lounge leading to a sheltered terrace and a walled courtyard; fitted kitchen; dining room; bathroom with bath, shower and toilet; second toilet; laundry/utility area.

The house is comfortably furnished and set up as a home.

The house is also well insulated, double-glazed with wall-mounted electric heaters in all rooms, an open wood fire in the lounge, a wood stove in the dining room, good cross-breeze in the summer and fans in all bedrooms.

All bedrooms have panoramic views. One double bedroom is downstairs (plus toilet on that level), with French doors to an outside courtyard, garden and path to the pool terrace. The other two double bedrooms,and bathroom/toilet are upstairs, accessible by a standard wooden staircase (ie not spiral, or steep).

The house has a good library of books, games, CDs, DVDs, as well as guide books, cookery books and tourist information.

We have a manager who speaks English and French fluently, who will attend to any emergency matters.

Further details outdoors:
The property is gently terraced, with gardens at the upper house level, sloping to the pool and adjacent dining and sun-bathing terraces, and further natural terraces leading down to a private access gate to the river. The river is shallow, shaded, with clean, clear water.

Please note that the 10 x 5 m pool is one meter deep at its most shallow end, and therefore only suitable for children who can swim or who are under strict adult supervision. It has an automated security cover that is child-safe when activated.

There is a sheltered terrace, with reading table, and two larger terraces with outdoor dining tables and panoramic views.

Further details

The land is gently terraced with some steep drops in places. The house has steps and stairs, with the bathroom upstairs. Therefore, unfortunately, the property does not have disability access and is not suitable for toddlers.

Conditions

The house is available on a weekly rental basis, with changeover on Saturdays. Latest check-out time is 10am, and earliest check-in 4pm unless by negotiation.

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Lounge with French doors opening on to terrace and panoramic views

 

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Well-equipped kitchen adjacent to outside terrace/eating area

 

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Downstairs bedroom with French doors opening on to courtyard

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Herault region

The Languedoc offers a range of easily accessible holiday experiences, from the beaches of the Mediterranean , through the hinterland with its wineries, gentle hills and national parks, to the rugged limestone escarpments and dramatic landscape of the Larzac plateau.

Each season offers a mix of experiences, and the area is known for having the highest number of sunny days in France.

For nature lovers, the scenery is varied and breathtaking, with walking trails and a host of outdoor activities.

For those interested in history, there are many geological sites, prehistoric remains, traces of roman culture, roman and gothic art, walled cities of the Knights Templar, medieval festivals, and museums.

For those wanting to balance relaxation with excursions, the range of historic towns and villages offers numerous choices for day-trips, and the proximity of other tourist areas including the Dordogne, Bordeaux, Pyrenees and Provence, as well as Spain and Italy allows a mix and match of experiences to suit everyone's interests.

Gastronomes will be spoiled for choice with the number of wineries, first-class restaurants, markets, and local products (from cheeses to olives to oysters).

Lovers of culture will find a range of international, national and local events and festivals, as well as art galleries. The Musee Fabre in Montpellier has an international reputation for its collection, including Flemish, impressionist and contemporary art. The nearby town of Lodeve also has a good museum and an art gallery with regular high-quality exhibitions.

For families with children, there are is a wide range of activities in the area, including swimming, sailing and windsurfing in the nearby Lac de Salagou, canoeing in the Herault and Tarn gorges, a wide variety of Mediterranean beaches and spectacular caves.

The Languedoc has a history of spiritual connections with a number of sites that are considered significant in different theologies. Religious history can be traced in the landscape, remains and existing buildings. The St Jacques de Compostelle pilgrimage trail crosses the region, and approximately 20 minutes away is a major international Bhuddist centre, Lerab Ling, which attracts people from all over the world to its summer retreats.

And 'retail therapy' is well catered for , from specialist local producers, craftspeople and artists to the the fashion outlets of boutiques and major shopping centres.

The Lodeve / Soubes area

Soubes is the perfect base for all that the Languedoc has to offer, while having its own charm and sense of community.

The pride of those who live in this picturesque hilltop village is evident in the respect for the local heritage and environment. The history of the village has been preserved, with a well sign-posted walking tour developed by the local heritage group SPES (google their website) also allowing unexpected discoveries of past and present village life.

Soubes is surrounded by wooded hills, and rocky outcrops, with spectacular views both from and around the village.

The slow and gentle pace of Soubes, and the opportunity to explore the countryside and experience French living in some depth is seductive and is balanced by the extensive choice of activities and festivals in the area.

Soubesitself has specific events of interest (such as its 'fete de musique in June, festival and fireworks on Bastille Day, and three-day festival in August), wineries and walking tours.

At the same time, Soubes is well served by a network of good roads and the nearby autoroute, linking the area to the nearby town of Lodeve, with its lively Saturday market, and providing easy access to the tourist interests of the Midi.

How to get there

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A car is recommended, with easy rental from airports, TGV stations. Lodeve has daily bus services to Montpellier, and both car rental and taxi services. However there is no public transport between Soubes and Lodeve (approximately 5 kms).

Air
The nearest major airport with transfers to/from international flights is Montpellier, approximately 45 minutes drive away.

There are a number of other airports in the area which link in to budget flights, particularly from the UK, including: Beziers (40 minutes), Nimes (1 ½ hours), Rodez (1 ½ hours), Carcassonne (1 ½ hours), Toulouse (2 ½ hours), Perpignan (2 hours).

Rail
The nearest TGV station is Montpellier, which connects with Paris, Toulouse, Lyons, Marseille, Barcelona and CDG airport.

Other trains from Montpellier allow for easy access to a range of destinations in Europe.

Car
Paris is approximately 6 hours away, via the easily accessible autoroute system. Note: extra driving time is needed during peak summer-holiday season, particularly at weekends.

Activities near Lodeve

Guestbook for Maison Soubes

'The holiday will definitely go down as one of the greats - caves, gorges, windsurfing, festivals, markets, scenery, villages, swimming in the mill pond. The house is terrific and had absolutely everything we needed. Everyone is talking already about a return trip next year so watch this space'. Duncan family, Scotland

'We had the most wonderful time. Thank you for everything. It could not have been more perfect.' Stephenson family, New York

'The house was everything you said it was and more. We were very pleased, it was well equipped and provided for.' Strange family, UK.

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	30 Oct 11	3 Mar 12	400€ 400	0-	0-	1 Week
Early season	3 Mar 12	26 May 12	600€ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	26 May 12	8 Sep 12	1200€ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
Late season	8 Sep 12	28 Oct 12	600€ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	28 Oct 12	3 Mar 13	400€ 400	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Tariffs are quoted in Euros, and payable, by electronic transfer ( plus any bank transfer charges).

A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure the booking.

The balance is required at least 6 weeks prior to planned arrival. Refund of the balance will be considered on a sliding scale.

Availability

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You are contacting Eva Les Landline +61 08 83636075 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in Australia and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This house has so far received 0 reviews.