Marseillan house
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About the home
The first and most important piece of information is that the house is only 2-3 minutes walk from the centre of Marseillan. Just a short distance from the shops, banks, bars, and a wide and varied selection of FABULOUS RESTAURANTS. On the ground floor there are two Single beds each with very comfortable mattresses and a Shower room and Toilet with Hand basin, here also is the Washing Machine and Water Heater that supplies Constant Hot Water for which there is NO CHARGE.On the second floor are the two main bedrooms one has Two Single Beds, the other has a Lovely Double Bed all with very comfortable mattresses, and situated between these rooms is an additional toilet and hand basin etc. Then on the third floor is a Beautiful, light and airy kitchen/diner / sitting room with Television with DVD which leads out through patio doors on to a private roof terrace with a table and chairs for those wishing to take their meals outside or have a quiet drink before going out to a Restaurant. ( Forget the car, everything is in easy walking distance ). The Terrace is completely private and not overlooked by the other properties.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Marseillan plage, 2.5km |
| Will consider: | Long lets |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 200m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | TV, CD player |
| Standard: | Kettle, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 1 shower room, Solarium / Roof terrace |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 3 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
Further details indoors:
There is a Flat Screen Television that receives both English and French channels. and has a built in DVD player.
Being very old The house has retained several of it's original features, the Family would live on the second floor, the Animal Feed was stored on the top Floor and the Animals on the Ground Floor, there is a Hook at the top of the House from which there would be a Pulley used to haul the Hay for the Animals. The whole house has undergone complete and extensive renovation, exposed roof beams, and masonary, half way up the stairs the original stone basin where people would wash,( no longer in use.) The stairs are a good size, not like some that are very narrow and steep, I take size 12 or 47 and they are fine for me.
Further details outdoors:
The Terrace is very private where you may sun bathe, and not have to worry that you will be over looked with a table and chairs and Umbrella, a good place to sit and plan your next days activities, and have a cool drink. There are extremely nice places you may visit, for a very comprehensive guide to all places of interest, please visit our web site using the link at the bottom of this page in the contact area, as it contains a wealth of information, also on our web site you will find a link to Google Earth which will take you to the location of the house and several other amenities. There is Free Parking very close by, also Private Parking available at just a short distance from the house.
Further details
We have an English Lady Caretaker who lives very close by,who looks after the house, provides bed linen and towels if required at a small extra charge. For guest that stay for longer than a week, she is available to change the linen and towels by arrangement. Payment for this service is made directly to her.
I must stress that there are NO ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR WATER OR ELECTRICITY USED.
Our lady caretaker can if required collect guests from the Airport or Railway Station,
Conditions
A 25% deposit is required when a booking is made plus £100.00 per week security deposit refundable.,
Balance to be paid 8 weeks before departure date, and keys must be returned to owners as soon as possible when you have returned home, your security deposit is then returned to you. Regret damage and breakages must be paid for. When the Rental Balance is received we send you the keys to the house together with a map and brochure.
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Herault region
If you are looking for a holiday that is stress free, situated in beautiful surroundings, the best there is to offer from shellfish and wine, you could not choose a better place to be than Marseillan, I spoke to a man several years ago, he lives on a boat in the Port, I asked him if he liked Marseillan as a place to live and Holiday in and he replied it is Paradis sur Terre,( Paradise on Earth) I thought what a lovely way to describe Marseillan, So I have used that phrase in my advertisments ever since.Marseillan is an ancient Phocean town, founded in the 6th century BC. It has kept the authentic character of a fishing village on the shores of the Mediterranean and the Bassin de Thau, which is famous for its cultivation of oysters and mussels. The town has many ancient Greek features and it is fascinating to walk through its tiny streets and discover the monuments, stones, gargoyles and individual doors of the houses which are steeped in the history of the Languedoc and the delight of the eye. Places to note are the historic town hall, St John the Baptists Church, La Maison de Famille d' Achille' and not to mention the dozens of other historical and cultural landmarks which can be found around Marseillan. Having travelled to the South of France I would strongly advise a day out to visit the City of Nimes, here you will find such magnificent examples of Roman Architecture such as The Roman Arena which in my opinion is on a par with its famous counterpart in Rome, The Maison Carree, a jewel of Roman building, and just a short distance from Nimes the Fantastic Pont du Gard, this aqueduct built in 50 AD carried water from Uzes to Nimes a distance of some 50 kilometres,valleys were spanned hills were tunnelled through giving a gradient of just 24cm per kilometre. For a wealth of information, please visit our web site also for link to Google Earth for location of the house and several other Amenities.
The Marseillan area
There are many things to see and do in the Marseillan area. For those sun worshippers; you can visit Marseillan plage which is only two and a half kilometres from the town, here you will also find Marche aux puce every Saturday and Sunday morning, a flea market with many bargains to be had . Also you have 18 kilometres of safe sandy beach that stretches from Cap d'Adge to Sete. Or if you feel like doing something slightly more active there's the Canal du Midi where you can enjoy cycling, walking, a spot of fishing and canoeing too. Then for a taste of some local seafood you can visit the Etang de Thau where its possible to take a short tour by boat of the mussel beds before visiting one of the many restaurants. It would also be impossible to leave Marseillan without visiting one of the Languedoc's famous vineyards, just a short distance away you will be able to find Domain de Moure - a local wine producer, or in the Town Centre there is the Domaine la Madeleine St-Jean, close to the Marina, you will find the Cave Cooperative here you can buy wine by the bottle or En Vrac (loose) Some fantastic duty free shopping isn't too far away either, in the small town of Perthus which is on the Spanish Border one and a quarter hours approximately, you'll find many goods available duty free. Here also is a Restaurant called Rossello, they offer a Buffet Libre and for 15 Euro you may eat and drink as much as you like, between the Salads,Fish, meat and deserts,with as much Red, White,Rose. and Sparkling Wine,it even includes Coffee, I would estimate there are over 130 dishes to choose from, for Pictures and details, please visit our Web Site. If these things to do are not enough there's plenty more attractions like Le Pont du Guard and the Abbaye de Valmagne are definitely worth visiting. A short drive from the house towards St Thibery you will find A perfect example of a Roman Bridge, it is most beautiful and the perfect place to have a Picnic, also at Sete on Market Day there is a Street Market which occupies several streets in the Town, there is hardly a thing you cannot buy in this market,including Roasted Chickens. You will certainly not be at a loss of things to do here!..A short drive from Marseillan you go up into the Mountains to a Most Beautiful little Medieval Village Saint Guilhem le Desert, with Wonderful Examples of Roman Architecture, the Imposing Abbaye de Gellone, retrace in History the steps du Compte Guilhem, parent de Charlemagne who founded the Abbaye in 804. Nearby La Grotte de Clamouse , an Enormous Pre-Historic Cave, explore it's depths with a guide, see wonderful Stalagmites and Stalactites, Masses of Crystals illuminated by various coloured lights, with Organ Music in the background to give the place a sense of being in an enormous Cathedral. The Pont du Diable, this Bridge spans a river,legend has it that the Devil said he would build it for the Town, but would claim the soul of the first to cross it, so the townsfolk in order to cheat the Devil, sent a dog to cross the Bridge. Nearer to Home at Loupian there are the remains of a Beautiful Roman Villa with lovely Mosaic Floors. Tour the Antiques Shops at Pezenas, Le Cap D'Adge take a ride ten to fifteen minutes from the House, park the car,walk along the front to see and be seen, sit at one of the many Bars, have a cool drink, and admire the many Boats that if you are a Boating person you would die for. Every Tuesday there is a Market in the Town and on Thursdays in Adge, The Town of Sete which is the second largest Fishing Port in France, dozens of Quayside Restaurants, where the enormous Tuna Fishing Boats Moor, if you like to eat fish, it is all here. These are but a few of the many places you can visit, there is something for everyone, then at the end of a Fantastic day, go back to the house sit on the Terrace and have a quiet drink while you decide which Restaurant you might try, BEAR IN MIND THAT EVERYWHERE IN THE TOWN IS WITHIN EASY WALKING DISTANCE FROM THE HOUSE. We wish you a happy and unforgettable Holiday,, For more Pictures and Information please visit our Web Site.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Montpellier 40 minutes approximately: 20 km |
| Railway: | Adge 12 minutes: 10 km |
When travelling from Calais to Marseillan...You may have Satellite Navigation, if not this is a simple route
Exit either Le Shuttle or the ferry port and take the A26-E15 towards the E17 to Reims. From Reims take the A4-E17 to Chalons and Troyes, where it becomes the A26-E17. Carry on to Langres and Dijon, on the Beaune and Macon, E15-E21-A6, after Macon through to Lyon. Go through Lyon and take the E15-A7 direction to Marseille, and stay on this road until Orange then it divides, take the A9-E15 to Nimes and Montpellier, passing the Montpellier turn off, take the road to Sete, then the D113 towards Meze, and from Meze the road to Marseillan is signposted D51. Arrive Marseillan. Once you have arrived at this point you will have the map we have sent you with directions how to reach the house it is quite close and easy to find. There is an alternative route which is a little shorter ( 100 km approx )and cheaper Motorway tolls this goes from Calais to Rouen, Chartres on to Orlean, Bourges,Clermont-ferrand, Millau where you cross the Fabulous New Bridge, Clermont L' Herault, Montagnac, from this point it will be signposted to Marseillan and you will be 15 minutes approximately from your destination.
Bargain flights with Ryanair to Carcasonne, Nimes, and Montpellier are also available.
You may also wish to telehone Euro Star for promotions to Sete, Adge,and Montpellier, and bear in mind the excellent Motor Rail service to Narbonne.
Activities near Marseillan
Tennis in town
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 04 Sep 2011 |
We spent 1 week at this wonderful and quaint house in Marseillan. The house offers privacy and excellent facilities. The sitting space is great with an open sitting area that is private on the top floor. The house is located within 1 2 minute walk of the town centre and the harbour, with a good selection of restaurants and bars. WiFi facility is available at the Marine Bar that is just 2 minutes away, and is open long hours. (not noisy!). Response: Thank you for your 5 star review,although there was not a great deal of time before your arrival date,I am delighted that our arrangements worked out very well. You would be most welcome to return to us any time you wish at some future date. |
17 Aug 2011 |
I can only re-iterate what has already been said. The house was quaint but with all the modern conveniences required. The neighbours were friendly and the immediate area a rare gem. We didn't have a problem with the parking even at the height of summer (albeit we couldn't park outside the house as the roads are so narrow). The town and port (both within walking distance) were peaceful and pleasant. The restaurants gave good value. The local market on a Tuesday was worth a vist (and provided good quality food both weeks we were there). The beach and Canal du Midi were within easy reach, along with numerous historic sites. The owner has only one desire - to ensure that his guests have the best possible holiday. Thank you for such care, Nicholas. Response: When guests have left our house and have given us a review such as you have it gives us great satisfaction to know that you enjoyed our efforts to make your holiday a good experience, you would be most welcome at any time. Thank you, Adrian. |
24 Jul 2011 |
The booking process was very smooth and well organised. The owner responded quickly to our questions, and arrangements regarding keys/deposit etc were sorted out in a friendly and efficient... more |
Guestbook for Marseillan house
Please find enclosed the Keys for house in Marseillan, Everything was wonderful,
Mr and Mrs M.B. Huddersfield.
Thank you for letting us book your lovely house, Best Wishes,K.E. Swansea.
We had an excellent holiday, the Food, Sunshine,House was exactly as you said, all in all a Splendid Holiday,
Kind regards,
Mr and Mrs F.P.Gloscestershire.
Had a thoroughly enjoyable Holiday in Marseillan,
With many Thanks
Mr S.B. West Yorkshire
We had a lovely time staying at your house and thought Marseillan was lovely.
Mr and Mrs I.H. Derby.
Enclosed please find keys to your beautiful home in Marseillan,we really had a most relaxing holiday there.We enjoyed the ambience of Marseillan and the care you have taken to restore your home to preserve the architecture/tradition. Mrs O.D. Co Limerick.
Enjoyed our stay in your house and feel certain that we will return. Mr and Mrs K.P. U.K.
Its a wonderful house you have down there, We will recommend you to our friends.Mr G.B. and family. Sweden
Dear Nicholas, we had the lovliest time in your house, and thought the house so pretty. Mr and Mrs F. & T. France
Please find enclosed the keys for your beautiful home it was perfect. Mrs R & W. Ireland.
We had a great holiday in Marseillan, toured the surrounding area, your beautiful house was the perfect base to do this, many thanks, Mr and Mrs R & W. Co.Limerick.
All the family enjoyed our stay in your house, it was perfect, Thank you. Mr and Mrs R.S. Canada
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 31 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | £ 245 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Jan 12 | 14 Jan 12 | £ 245 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 245 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Mar 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 335 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Apr 12 | 5 May 12 | £ 390 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 5 May 12 | 12 May 12 | £ 390 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 12 May 12 | 26 May 12 | £ 390 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 26 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 390 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 410 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 9 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 410 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 28 Jul 12 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 410 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Sep 12 | 6 Oct 12 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 6 Oct 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 300 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 27 Oct 12 | 1 Dec 12 | £ 260 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Dec 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 280 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
PREFERRED CURRENCY IS STERLING POUNDS.
*Special prices apply at Christmas, please contact us for more information.
A 25% deposit is required before a booking can be confirmed which is non-refundable. You are advised to take a travel insurance policy, which includes a cancellation clause. A security deposit is requested of £100-00 per week which is refunded upon safe return of the keys. There are NO ADDITIONAL OR HIDDEN CHARGES FOR WATER AND ELECTRICITY USED, Any breakage's and damage will have to be paid for. We regret very much that we cannot accept children under 5 years of age. PLEASE NOTE BECAUSE WE ARE MODERATELY PRICED THIS DOES NOT IN ANY WAY REFLECT ON THE QUALITY OR STANDARD OF OUR HOUSE.
For visitors who wish to fly, Bed linen and Towels can be provided by our English Lady Caretaker in France who lives just a few metres from the house at a cost of 8 euros per head per week payable to our lady caretaker, these are fitted to the beds before your arrival, and can be changed by arrangement for guests who stay for longer periods.
Availability
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