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Sat
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 0.1 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This charming fishermans cottage has just been renovated to a very high standard to include every luxury needed for a relaxing holiday including air-conditioning and English satellite TV.The renowned restaurants of the village and port are a 1 minute walk from the house, with a restaurant to suit every taste and budget, seafood a speciality. This area is the centre of oyster and mussel cultivation for Languedoc.
Boating and fishing in the port, swimming at the 10km sandy beach of Marseillan Plage and the numerous beaches of Sète. Tennis and basketball are available in the village. Wine tasting in the renowned Noilly-Prat and the numerous vineyards in the area. The bustling Tuesday market is a must. The Wednesday market in nearby Sete is also fantastic with everything from clothes to food to flowers. A huge flea market/brocante market is held 5 minutes from Marseillan town every Saturday and Sunday. There is something here to suit everyone!
Marseillan Port
Marseillan Plage
Living Area
Bedroom
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Herault region
The Languedoc Roussillon region of France is blessed with its beautiful Mediterranean coastline and over 300 days of sunshine a year.
Marseillan is located on the Etang de Thau, an inland lake covering an area of over 7,500 hectares, which is connected to the Mediterranean by two canals. Being a salt water lake it is the centre of oyster and mussel farming for the south of France. It is possible to rent a house boat and travel along the canal du Midi, to the west all the way to Toulouse and to the east to Marseille. Other popular towns/villages on the lake include Bouzigues and Sete.
Within 30 minutes you can be in the mountains with stunning scenery, river swimming and great picnic spots. . Popular inland villages include Roquebrun and St. Guilhem le Dessert. Pezenas town is also within 30 minutes and renowned for its antiques with large antique street markets taking place in May and October. The bustling city of Montpellier is also about 30 minutes and worth a visit, even if its just to have a cool drink in Place de la Comedie and watch the world go by.
Marseillan area
Marseillan is located on an inland salt water lake called the L'Etang de Thau, served by two canals linking it to the Mediterranean, with vast areas of the lake given over to mussel and oyster beds.
The house is perfectly located between the beautiful port and the centre of town, with parking directly in front of the house.
Two minutes walk from the house you may sit at one of the many port side restaurants and watch the bustle of the harbour, with everything from simple fishing boats to luxurious houseboats arriving and leaving. In the port area there is the distillery of Noilly Prat, a famous Vermouth. There you can enjoy a guided tour of the whole production process and a tasting afterwards.
The centre of Marseillan town, also two minutes from the house has numerous restaurants and bars, with quaint village squares and the indoor market Les Halles, with something for everyone.
Every Tuesday there is a market in the centre of the town, again just a 2 minute walk from the house, with fabulous displays of fruits, vegetables, raw and cooked meats, English books, cheeses, olives, soaps, clothes and gifts - something for everyone. The famous Capelet or "greasy pole" competition is held on the 14th of July in the port. Every Friday night during the months of July and August, a street market is held in the centre of town. When you've finished shopping, sit and have a drink as you people watch.
Within 4 km of the house is the stunning beach of Marseillan plage, which is a 12km long stretch of beautiful golden sand. There is ample parking and numerous restaurants to enjoy. There's even a bouncy castle playground for the kids towards Sète.
Take a trip into the beautiful surrounding countryside, with vines as far as the eyes can see, and enjoy trips to some of the local vineyards. Two producers noted for great white wine are located on the road to Meze, namely Fadeze and Les Yeuses.
Only a short distance from Marseillan and you will find numerous beautiful and historic places to visit, including castles, abbey's such as the Abbaye de Vallemangne, spectacular gorges around the Pont de Diable, grotto's such as Les Grottes de Demoisselles and caves.
Some of the beautiful and historical cities in Languedoc include Beziers, Narbonne, and the walled city of Carcassonne. The nearest large town to Marseillan is Sete, which is the second largest fishing port in France and the largest on the Mediterranean.
After all the sight seeing, market shopping and lazing by the beach, sit and relax at one of the cafes and bars in the port, with a cool glass of wine, some tapas and watch the world go by. It really is a little slice of heaven.
How to get there
Montpellier airport is approxiamately 40 minutes away and is well served by both air and rail. The airport of Montpellier has direct flights from both Stansted with Ryanair and Gatwick with Easyjet. Surrounding airports include: Beziers (30 mins) - flights from Bristol with Ryanair Perpignan (70 mins)- flights from Manchester with BmiBaby,Stansted and Birmingham with Ryanair and flights from Southampton with Flybe Carcassonne (90 mins)- flights from Liverpool, Stansted and East Midlands with Ryanair and flights from Cork, Dublin and Shannon with Ryanair Marseille (2hrs)- flights from Dublin with both Ryanair and Aer Lingus. From the UK, Ryanair has flights from Bournemouth, Glasgow, Stansted, Edinburgh and Manchester and Easyjet has flights from Gatwick and Bristol Toulouse (2hrs)- flights from Dublin with Aer Lingus. From the UK flights from Bristol and Gatwick with EasyJet, Birmingham with Flybe and Belfast , Edinburgh and Leeds with Jet2.com Nice (3hrs) - flights from Dublin with Ryanair and Aer Lingus and flights from Cork with Ryanair Alternatively you could fly to Paris and get the TGV and arrive in Montpellier 3 and a half hours later. If you would rather not drive, you can take the train to Agde from any city,which is 8km from Marseillan and then take a taxi. For car hire, try www.vroomvroomvroom.co.uk.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Montpellier: 30 km
Railway:
Agde: 8 km
Activities near Marseillan
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
Air conditioning, TV, Satellite TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (1), Shower rooms (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 3, Sleeps maximum of 3
Other:
Please check with the owner regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Further details indoors: This charming fishermans cottage has just been renovated to a very high standard to include every luxury needed for a relaxing holiday. The double french doors, fitted with an electric shutter, opens into the open plan kitchen living area. There is a sofa-bed in the living area which may be suitable for kids.The TV has English free-view satellite TV.The kitchen is compact but very well equipped. All conveniences of iron, ironing board etc are supplied. The washing machine is located on the 1st floor.A spiral staircase leads directly into the sun filled double bedroom with wardrobe and en-suite bathroom. The bathroom is very well equipped and has a large corner shower. A 3-pin English socket is installed, both upstairs and downstairs.
A welcome package of water, milk, wine, tea and coffee are available on arrival. By prior arrangement, other items may be purchased if your arrival time is outside of shopping hours. Parking is possible just in front of the house.
Further details
Deposit amount: 30% Deposit details: The 30% deposit secures your reservation with the balance payable on arrival. A €150 refundable breakage deposit will be required on arrival and returned to you on departure if there isn't any damage. Bed linen and towels are available on request and carry an additional charge of €25.
Conditions
While we are very happy to have young children in the house, please note that there is a spiral staircase.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
September
31 Aug 08
28 Sep 08
350£294
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1 Week
October
28 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
300£252
6050
6050
2 Nights
November to April
1 Nov 08
1 May 09
250£210
5042
5042
2 Nights
May
1 May 09
30 May 09
300£252
5042
5042
2 Nights
June
30 May 09
27 Jun 09
350£294
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0-
1 Week
July and August
27 Jun 09
1 Sep 09
400£336
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0-
1 Week
September
1 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
350£294
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0-
1 Week
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
A deposit of 30% is required to secure your booking, which is non-refundable, with the balance payable on arrival.You are advised to take a travel insurance policy, which includes a cancellation clause.
Bed linen and towels are supplied for €25 per stay. Cleaning is an additional €25 payable on departure.
Payment of the deposit by credit card is possible.
You are kindly asked to vacate the property by 10.30 a.m.. Arrival time is normally 4 p.m. but I will be as flexible as possible.
Guestbook
"A great Irish welcome. The cutest house in the most beautiful village. Thanks for a great holiday." Chris and Nikki Parker, London
"The air-conditioning was a huge bonus. Great to be able to park the car outside the door. The house was spotless and had everything we needed. A great base to explore the Languedoc area." John and Marie McNamara, Dublin.
Availability
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Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/21769
Contact details for home 21769
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Dearbhla O'Riordan
Tel:
+33 (0)467 099190
Mobile:
+33 (0)612 437733
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Advertiser joined: 25 Jun 2007 This property added: 25 Jun 2007
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