Marseillan holiday townhouse rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, TV, DVD

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Rue de L'Amour (townhouse)

Home description

Welcome to our Maison Village, a converted fisherman’s cottage built in the 18th century. Located in the old town quarter of Marseillan, a delightful Languedoc port town on the Etang de Thau, a magnificent saltwater lagoon.
The house has been completely modernised and very well appointed including the addition of a superb architect designed Terrasse Tropezienne (Roof Terrace) It offers all you'll need for a comfortable, stress-free stay. A short walk from the front door you'll find a wide selection of shops, cafes and many excellent restaurants – everything from a pizzeria to fine dining.
Marseillan is also the home of Noilly Prat Vermouth, where hundreds of barrels of James Bond's favourite mixer lie maturing in the sun, and all just minutes from the Mediterranean.

'Marseillan is like St Tropez probably looked before Brigitte Bardot decided to grace the beach there. It is staggeringly pretty, with one of the most unspoiled ports in France. You can while away many an afternoon at the Château du Port restaurant, drinking wine and watching the boats go by.'
The Sunday Times

White Room top of the house	apero on the terrace - fantastic!
Postcard from ruedelamour.com

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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Herault region

Marseillan is an enchanting Languedoc port town located on the Etang de Thau, 'the home of France's best oysters' and wine production. 'Route des pecheurs et de vins' - where an abundance of delicious seafood and glorious wines characterise the local area.
Marseillan is also home to Noilly Prat Vermouth, you can take a tour - tasting - of the famous aperitif distillery. Try a Marseillanaise - a mix of red and gold Noilly Prat!
Just a 5min drive will take you to a glorious 20kms stretch of unspoilt golden sandy beach. Head east to Sète, the Venice of the Languedoc, lounge in one of the many canal-side restaurants, or climb the heights of Mont St Clair, for breathtaking views reaching to the Pyrenees. Sete has the largest fishing fleet on the French Med, and a regular port of call for cruise ships, it has a unique atmosphere, with a variety of artistic and cultural pursuits to enjoy.

And there's so much more to discover. The ancient Greek port of Agde - Historical towns - wander on foot around Molière's historic Pézenas. The Crusaders' Aigues Mort, World Heritage sites of St Guilhem le Desert and Pont du Gard nr Nimes and cosmopolitan Montpellier. Scenic driving routes for day explorations - punctuated by degustations of the wonderful local wines - picnics by lakes, or join the locals at the weekend at one of the many extensive Marches aux Puces - flea markets - where you may just find the bargain of a lifetime!

Further afield the birdlife of the Camargue, the spectacular Cévennes, the exhilarating white-water gorges of the Haut-Languedoc, the fairytale citadel of Carcassonne or the Provencal towns of Avignon and Arles are not too far away.

‘...a cheaper and more charming alternative to the Cote d'Azur'.
BBC Holiday programme

'...mile after mile of the best and least crowded beaches we’ve found in the South of France’.
The Independent

Marseillan area

Just a short walk from our front door you can buy fresh bread and croissants hot from the oven, choose from a mouth-watering selection of fish, fruit and vegetables in the local shops, and stroll around the bustling weekly market which overflows into all the streets. The sunny pleasure port is flanked by numerous cafes, bars & restaurants, all offering great value menus. The town also boasts three gourmet restaurants as well as pizzerias and a creperie, or you can enjoy food cooked over the wood fire in the Boulevard restaurant.

Sete is famed for its water jousts, Marseillan also has its own jousts and greasy pole climbing in the summer - and if you enjoy boating - Marseillan has two sailing schools - windsurfing, tennis and riding, are all in the locality. Take a boat tour across the vast Lagoon (the only navigable lagoon in the area) to visit the oyster parks, golfers can enjoy the championship course at Cap d'Agde in beautiful surroundings. Cap d'Agde itself is one of the most popular holiday resorts in the South of France and has one of the largest marinas, here you'll find more fabulous beaches, amusement & water parks, boat hire, water-sports, beach bars, lively nightlife, and a casino.

Just a few kilometres away, where the Canal du Midi meets the sea, Marseillan Plage is the place to start your exploration of the Mediterranean beaches - enjoy (La Corniche) 20km of unspoilt, uncrowded sandy beach to Sete, or opt for the wide expanses of Rochelonge or Richelieu plage, punctuated by sheltered rock pools.

For a more energetic excursion, hire a bicycle, explore the Canal du Midi or the Lagoon, celebrated for its abundant wild-bird life, notably the year round flocks of pink flamingo's. Protected nature reserves around the town make this destination a paradise for bird spotters and walkers. Or enjoy tennis, horse riding, quad biking at Marseillan Plage, and golf at Cap d'Agde, Bessan, Montpellier or Grande Motte.

But most of all, just enjoy the lazy pace of life in one of the most delightful little towns in the south of France.

'Marseillan is like St Tropez probably looked before Brigitte Bardot decided to grace the beach there. It is staggeringly pretty, with one of the most unspoiled ports in France. You can while away many an afternoon at the Château du Port restaurant, drinking wine and watching the boats go by.'
The Sunday Times

How to get there

- BY AIR - www.skyscanner.net for all options
- EasyJet / Ryanair to MONTPELLIER MPL (40mns drive to Marseillan)
- Ryanair - BEZIERS / CAP D'AGDE (15mns to house) from London Luton & Bristol
- Ryanair - MPL, NIMES, PERPIGNAN, CARCASONNE (approx 1hr drive)
- Girona, Marseilles, Rodez (approx 2hrs drive)
- BA / EasyJet / Jet2.com - TOULOUSE (approx 2hrs)
- BA / EasyJet / bmibaby - MARSEILLES (approx 2hrs)
- Flybe - PERPIGNAN, TOULOUSE, bmibaby (Perpignan, Marseilles) BA - Jet2.com - (Toulouse)

- CAR HIRE - available from www.holidayautos.com
- BY CAR from the channel ports via the spectacular Millau Viaduct (approx 10hrs)
- FERRIES www.ferryoffers.co.uk
- EUROTUNNEL Folkestone - Calais www.eurotunnel.com
- TRAIN from London by EUROSTAR via Lille - TGV to Montpellier (in less than 5hrs) www.seat61.com/France

Activities near Marseillan

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Built on three floors, the house has been sensitively updated to retain several original features, attractive beams and pine staircases. The recent addition of a Terrasse Tropezienne (Roof Terrace) has complemented the already stylish look to this property.

GROUND FLOOR: Large open-plan lounge / dining and modern fitted kitchen. The focal point of this large living space is a stunning sculptural open fireplace - ideal for log fires in the cooler months, or Christmas & New Year. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern oven and ceramic halogen hob, double sink, dishwasher & fridge. Just off the kitchen is a small ‘cellier’, housing the washing machine and the water tank, which produces unlimited hot water. The ground floor is tiled for coolness in summer (& copes easily with sandy feet after a day on the beach)

FIRST FLOOR: Two good-sized double bedrooms. The Blue Room, at the front of the house, has casement windows opening onto the street, double bed, an original stone sink now converted to a useful dressing table area. The Mexican Room (rear) has twin beds, opening skylight velux window and an attractive stained glass window. Between these rooms is a good sized modern tiled bathroom with twin wash-basins, bath & shower and a separate loo, with tiled floor.

SECOND FLOOR: The top of the house. The White Room is a large, light, tranquil space opening onto the stunning sunny terrace with rooftop views of the church. It has a large double bed and casement windows at the front. All the bedrooms have fitted carpets, new beds, and modern electric heaters in all rooms.

The house is fully equipped for up to six people. For entertainment there's CD/radios, TV/DVD with a selection of CDs & DVDs. Also a good selection of paperbacks should you run out of beach reading and various boardgames to keep everyone amused.

Further details outdoors:
Exotic hardwood-decked Terrasse Tropezienne (ROOF TERRACE) Architect designed, constructed and finished with attention to detail, giving a stylish contemporary feel. Raised banquette seating / lounging area with bamboo plants, a small round table with folding chairs, cushions, lounger & large parasol for plenty of shade when needed. Cold water tap & watering hose.
The terrace is sunny from early morning - ideal for petit dejeuner, shaded from late afternoon and cooler for an evening apero.

Further details

We provide all bed linen and towels - you will only need beach towels.
The house is cleaned and ready for you to enjoy when you arrive.
Changeover days flexible out of high season by arrangement.
Short / long term breaks considered
Discounted rates for couples and / or multiple weeks
Non smoking property including roof terrace.

Conditions

T & Cs included with booking form.
25% deposit required to secure booking.
Refundable security / damage deposit £100 and balance of payment due 6 wks before arrival date.
Euro service / utility charge €30 (1/2 guests) €40 (3/4 guests) €50 (5/6 guests)

Rental rates

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Oct-Nov-Dec	31 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	300£ 300	0-	0-	Flexible
Christmas & New Year	19 Dec 09	9 Jan 10	300£ 300	0-	0-	Flexible
Jan-Feb-Mar 2010	9 Jan 10	27 Mar 10	270£ 270	0-	0-	Flexible
Apr-Easter-May 2010	27 Mar 10	29 May 10	330£ 330	0-	0-	1 Week
June 2010	29 May 10	26 Jun 10	420£ 420	0-	0-	1 Week
July & August 2010	26 Jun 10	4 Sep 10	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Sept 2010	4 Sep 10	2 Oct 10	420£ 420	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct-Nov-Dec	2 Oct 10	18 Dec 10	300£ 300	0-	0-	Flexible

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Oct-Nov-Dec	3 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	250£ 250	0-	0-	Flexible
Christmas & New Year	19 Dec 09	9 Jan 10	250£ 250	0-	0-	Flexible
Jan-Feb-Mar 2010	9 Jan 10	27 Mar 10	220£ 220	0-	0-	Flexible
Apr-Easter-May 2010	27 Mar 10	29 May 10	270£ 270	0-	0-	1 Week
June 2010	29 May 10	26 Jun 10	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
July & August 2010	26 Jun 10	4 Sep 10	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Sept 2010	4 Sep 10	2 Oct 10	370£ 370	0-	0-	1 Week
Oct-Nov-Dec	2 Oct 10	18 Dec 10	250£ 250	0-	0-	Flexible

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

Off-season short breaks negotiable

Discounts for couples and / or multiple weeks

Euro service / utility charge: €30 (1/2 guests) €40 (3/4 guests) €50 (5/6 guests) paid locally at the property or can be deducted from deposit.

Refundable £100 security deposit required with final balance payment.

We can accept payments by cheque, bank transfer or credit card by paypal in GBP or Euros.

Guestbook for Rue de L'Amour

We loved our stay at your very lovely house. It's a special place.....
Richard & Eva

"The house is charming in every way. It is comfortable and well-equipped. The location is wonderful. Rue de l’Amour is a great place to stay for a visit!"
Craig and Janet

'A week was not long enough to appreciate all that this wonderful place has to offer. The people here are so warm and friendly! we would definitely recommend this place to our friends'
Ian , Doreen and family

"Chilled out days on the beach, fabulous food and wine and the relaxed atmosphere of Marseillan was all that was required for one of the best family holidays we have had."
Becky, Chris, Joe and Eddie

Have just arrived at the house and am absolutely delighted !'
Julie

' We are really enjoying the house and the surrounding area. We are extremely pleased we chose to come here!'
Tom and Noreen

'The house is great - and such attention to detail !'
Paul and Carol

'It's very hard to get a holiday of any kind wrong here'
James and Victoria

'Came down for an out of season break from London and both the house and Marseillan have not disappointed'
David

'Marseillan is a great mix - authentically French - it has some lovely restaurants and places to visit nearby, and is not too touristy. perfect !'
Dan and James

"We thoroughly enjoyed Marseillan and your beautiful cottage!! It was a treat to 'come home' after exploring for the day - THANK YOU SO MUCH."
Janey and Phil

"We had a good holiday thanks. Lots of sun.The house was great with a good location."
Andy D (Vancouver Canada)

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Name:	Sue Appleby and Ric French
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