May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Our house in Rue de l’amour is a converted fisherman’s cottage built in the 18th century, and recently sympathetically updated for modern living and holiday rental. Situated in the old quarter of Marseillan, a delightful Languedoc port town on the edge of the Bassin de Thau, and minutes from the Mediterranean. The house has been completely renovated to offer you all you'll need for a comfortable, stress-free holiday. A short walk from the front door is a wide selection of shops, cafes and many excellent restaurants – everything from the simplest pizzeria to fine dining. There's some superb outlets for Languedoc’s justly famous wines and the home of Noilly Prat......
'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
Marseillan Port
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Herault region
Marseillan is a typical Languedoc port town located on the Bassin de Thau, renowned for it's oyster and wine production, on the 'Route des pecheurs et de vins' - an abundance of delicious seafood and glorious wines characterise the local area. Marseillan is home to the Noilly Prat distillery, you can take a tour - and a tasting - of the famous aperitif distillery. Try a Marseillanaise - a mix of red and gold Noilly Prat! Just a short drive will take you to 20kms of unspoilt golden sandy beach; or explore the ancient Greek port of Agde - discover Sète, the Venice of the Languedoc, you can choose between lingering in one of the many canal-side restaurants, or climbing to the heights of Mont St Clair, for an amazing view as far as the Costa Brava. With the largest fishing fleet in the Med, and a regular port of call for cruise liners, Sete has a unique atmosphere, with a variety of artistic and cultural pursuits to enjoy as well.
And there's so much more to discover. Historical towns like Pezenas, - wander on foot around Molière's historic Pézenas. The Crusaders' Aigues Mort and St Guilhem le Desert, the World Heritage site Pont du Gard nr Nimes and cosmopolitan Montpellier. Scenic driving routes for whole 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. Barcelona is only a three hour drive, even less to the Provencal towns of Avignon and Arles.
‘...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. And the town also boasts two 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 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 Bassin to visit the oyster parks, golfers can drive to Cap d'Agde to enjoy a championship course in beautiful surroundings. Cap d'Agde itself is one of the most popular holiday resorts in the South of France and one of the largest marinas, and here you'll find more beaches, watersports, 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 the unspoilt and uncrowded 20km stretch to Sete, or opt for the wide expanse of Rochelonge, punctuated by sheltered rock pools.
For a more energetic excursion, hire a mountain bike, explore the Canal du Mid or Bassin de Thau, 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, 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 (15mins drive) FROM Stansted & 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) - SPEEDFERRIES Dover - Boulogne www.speedferries.co.uk / 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
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Beziers /Montpellier/ Nimes: 40 km
Railway:
Agde / Beziers / Montpellier: 7 km
Ferry:
Dieppe / Boulogne / Calais: 900 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
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Further details indoors: Built on three floors, the entire house is painted white, and has been sensitively updated to retain several original features, with attractive beams and pine staircases.
On the ground floor is an open-plan lounge-diner with a modern fitted kitchen. In the centre of this large living space is a stunning open fireplace which is a real focal point - lovely for log fires if you opt for a winter visit. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern oven and ceramic halogen hob, extractor fan, fridge / freezer, double sink & dishwasher. Just off the kitchen is a small ‘cellier’, housing the washing machine and water tank, which produces unlimited hot water. Heating if and when needed is provided by electric radiators. The entire ground floor is tiled for coolness in summer (and copes easily with sandy feet after a day on the beach).
Further details
We provide all bed linen, and the house is cleaned and ready for you to enjoy when you arrive. There is a small additional charge of €30, paid locally, to cover laundry, cleaning & utility costs - all we ask you to bring are beach towels.
Conditions
Changeover days flexible out of high season or by arrangement. Out of season short / long term breaks considered Ask about discounted rates for couples and / or multiple weeks
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Jan - Feb - Mar
1 Jan 08
15 Mar 08
250£250
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15 Mar 08
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5 Apr 08
26 Apr 08
250£250
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26 Apr 08
24 May 08
300£300
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24 May 08
28 Jun 08
400£400
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July & Aug
28 Jun 08
6 Sep 08
490£490
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6 Sep 08
4 Oct 08
400£400
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Oct - Nov - Dec
4 Oct 08
20 Dec 08
250£250
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Christmas & New Year
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
300£300
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Off-season short breaks negotiable
Discounts for couples and or multiple weeks
Euro payments accepted
Guestbook
Have just arrived at the house and am absolutely delighted !' Julie, 2008
' We are really enjoying the house and the surrounding area. We are extremely pleased we chose to come here!' Tom and Noreen, June 07
'The house is great - and such attention to detail !' Paul and Carol, April 07
'It's very hard to get a holiday of any kind wrong here' James and Victoria, May 07
'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, aug 06
' We'll be back!' Hughes family, July 06
'Came down for an out of season break from London and both the house and Marseillan have not disappointed' David, March 07
'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, Sept 06
"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
"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.
"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
"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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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/5150
Contact details for home 5150
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Sue Appleby and Ric French
Tel:
+44 (0)203 066 0055
Mobile:
+44 (0)7909 545456
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