Pezenas holiday apartment rental, Nizas with shared pool, walking, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, DVD

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12 Plan de la Vilette (apartment)

Home description

A comfortable and beautifully furnished apartment in a self-contained section of a large historic house with access to swimming pool. Situated on the medieval wall of an idyllic wine-making village the apartment offers a perfect retreat with a large terrace overlooking vineyards. The apartment sleeps 2+2 children or 1 adult.

A spacious and airy apartment with lots of character, visitors can benefit from the peaceful rural setting as well as the proximity to the town of Pezenas and the beaches nearby.

There is another apartment right next door which can be rented alongside this larger apartment, or separately from it. Please contact the owner or visit the website link below for further details.

View of house on arrival	Our house, bottom right of this photo, is part of the medieval circulade wal
The private, south facing terrace is fully furnished with a sun umbrella, table and chairs and sun l	The double bedroom has an en suite bathroom with roll-top bath

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/82598

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Herault region

Nizas is situated in the Herault Valley in the Languedoc between the long sandy beaches of the Mediterranean and the wild hills of the Languedoc National park. Being only 25mins from the sea, Nizas has a sunny, dry Mediterranean climate.

The spacious and light apartments are situated in a separate and completely private half of a substantial historic house and are brimming with character and atmosphere. The house is in the eleventh century quarter and is in an enviable position as it is actually built onto the south-facing medieval walls of the original 'circulade' village.

Staying in Nizas you achieve the perfect balance of being based in a tranquil rural setting of great natural beauty but only 5 minutes away from the lively Renaissance town of Pezenas. Nizas is also close to the endless sandy beaches to the south and magnificent hills to the north.

Pezenas is an exceptionally attractive town. It was once the capital of the region and the 'Old Town' is a renowned architectural gem full of quality restaurants, cafes, wine bars and antique shops.
Each apartment is fully self-contained and designed to accommodate 2-3 people comfortably. Both have sun-drenched south facing terraces with sublime panoramic views of vineyards and woodland. Guests also have access, through a rare 30 foot high medieval ice-room, to the owners swimming pool.

Pezenas / Nizas area

Nizas is a perfect place to relax. The immediate countryside is superb for walking, biking, painting and birdwatching. Along the paths crisscrossing the vineyards and woods you will see an array of wild flowers, herbs and birds including exotic species like hoopoes and bee eaters. You might also see the local shepherd tending his flock.

There are many sites of interest and activities to do within close proximity to Nizas, whatever the season. There are many high quality wine making domaines nearby to visit, Prieure St. Jean de Bebian, one of the most renown domaines in the region, is three minutes away.

Only 5km away is Pezenas which is famous for its beautifully preserved Renaissance architecture and antique shops. There you will find great food shops, restaurants and a lively market every Saturday. A festival of Arts and Music is held in Pezenas every summer from June until September.

To the south of Nizas are the wide sandy beaches of the Mediterranean (25km), stretching endlessly either side of Cap d'Agde. The picturesque ports of Sete, Meze and Marseillan have excellent quayside seafood restaurants. Oysters are the local speciality. Nearby you can also take boat trips on the Canal du Midi.
To the north are the wild and dramatic hills and gorges of the Languedoc National Park where you can trek, swim and canoe. You can visit the natural wonders of the Cirque de Navacelles and the Chaos de Moureze and the UNESCO preserved man-made wonder St Guilhem-le-Desert - a stunningly beautiful medieval village and monastry (30km).

To the southwest are the bustling towns of Bezier (25km) and Narbonne (50km) both heavy with history. Nowadays Bezier is famous for its lively week-long feria in August - a heady brew of bulls, horses and music. It is also partytime in Nizas which hosts several events, including art and music festivals throughout the summer.
Just beyond Bezier towards the stunning town of Carcassonne you enter Cathar country. The turbulent history of this part of the Languedoc can still be sensed.

Following the coast towards Spain (1.5hrs) is Coullioure famed for its beautiful harbour and as a past haunt of Fauvist artists. Finally towards the East is Montpellier, the most vibrant and cosmopolitan city in the region - voted the city where most French people would like to live. Just a little further on are the fascinating towns of Arles and Nimes.

How to get there

The apartments are 60km from Montpellier airport which is serviced by many of the major European airlines including Easyjet and Air France. Car hire is easy to arrange at the airport with either Hertz, Avis, SIxt, National Citer, Europcar or ADA.

Directions

From an easterly direction - From Montpellier Airport for example:
Follow signs to the A9 and head in the direction of BARCELONA. After 30 minutes take exit 34 to PEZENAS / AGDE.
*After paying the toll you reach a roundabout - take D13 direction MILLAU.
After 5 - 10mins the road goes up onto the N9, do not turn off to PEZENAS. Continue along the N9 for a few minutes and take exit 59.
There are 2 roundabouts, follow signs to LEZIGNAN LA CEBE. Continue through the village and take the left hand turn onto N124 to NIZAS.
**After a few minutes the road bends to the left passing a large stone walled Domaine/ building called Clos La Roca. Immediately after this building there is a small road on the left with a sign to NIZAS.
Follow this scenic road towards NIZAS. The village has a plane tree lined approach, you must turn left into a lane where the plane trees start. You will see a large white stone with a cross at this corner.
Follow the stone wall to the next corner and turn right. At the end of the wall as the lane turns left you will see the house in front of you. The house has a green gate and blue shutters. Please park and come into the house through the green gate.


From a westerly direction - From Carcasonne for example:
Take A61 to Narbonne then A9 towards MONTPELLIER take exit 34 and follow the same directions to NIZAS*.


From a northerly direction - From Millau for example:
Head south down A75 and turn off at exit 58. Follow signs to LEZIGNAN LA CEBE.
After 5 mins you pass the village name sign, take N124 to NIZAS which is the first main road on the right.
Please not that the N124 road sign is not easily visible from this direction ( Look out for 'Attention Enfants' sign ).
Then follow same directions as above to house**


If you wish to shop at a supermarket before arriving you need to turn off at sign for PEZENAS (see above) and follow signs at next roundabout for Centre Ville. After 100 m. Champion can be seen on the left. You may either turn back to N9 from where you came or continue through Pezenas , turning left immediately after the bridge (signposted Nizas). As you enter Nizas turn right at STOP sign and at end of this road (rue des prairies) you will see our house on the left.
if you are lost
or going to arrive later than 1800 hrs please give us a call on + 33 467 253 470
remember
print out these directions before you leave home!

Activities near Pezenas

Facilities

Further details indoors:

One of two apartments offered by Languedoc Apartments sleeping 2 adults + 2 children or 1 adult. Griffe is named after the village square and is located on the 2nd floor which is the top floor and thus is very private and quiet. Griffe has a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with a luxurious roll top bath, a spacious sitting/dining room and a second bathroom with a large shower. The well-equipped kitchen opens onto a south-facing, private terrace which is ideal for relaxing and dining

Please note that all linen, towels, utilities and cleaning are included. Off-road parking is available

Further details outdoors:
There is a 6m x 2.5m x 1.5m swimming pool with a security fence that guests may use.
Guests have a private access to the pool and sunbathing area, which has an umbrella and sunbeds, through a domed - shape medieval ice room

Conditions

At the time of booking you will be sent a booking form which we kindly ask you to check carefully, sign and return along with any payment due. Your reservation will not be confirmed until we have received your signed booking form and payment.

At the time of reservation a deposit of 25 per cent is required. The final balance is required 8 weeks prior to your arrival. If your reservation is made within 8 weeks of your arrival full payment is required at the time of booking. In addition a further €150 is required at the time the final balance is paid. This amount acts as a security deposit against any loss, damage or breakages to the apartments or their contents. In the event of these circumstances arising we reserve the right to retain all or part of the security deposit as we deem to be necessary. In the event of no losses, damage or breakages the security deposit will be returned to you by way of a cheque within 10 working days.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid season	23 Apr 09	1 Jul 09	395£ 359	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	1 Jul 09	1 Sep 09	550£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	1 Sep 09	1 Oct 09	395£ 359	0-	0-	1 Week
Low season	1 Oct 09	1 Apr 10	395£ 359	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	1 Apr 10	1 Jul 10	395£ 359	0-	0-	1 Week
High season	1 Jul 10	1 Sep 10	550£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid season	1 Sep 10	1 Jan 11	395£ 359	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Durations other than straight weeks are sometimes available on request.

Guestbook for 12 Plan de la Vilette

- What a wonderful place - Nizas is friendly and the views from the terrace so calming. We have had a first class holiday in this very charming house.
Christina & David Monk
Abu Dhabi

- We are already wondering when we can come back. Castrum/Nizas/Pezenas are the perfect combination. The apartment is very light, friendly and practical. It really reflects the thoughtfulness the owners have invested in it.
Ulrike & David Martin
USA

- Castrum and Nizas have provided the perfect setting for a break that was intended to get us 'away from it all'. It has given us the opportunity to explore everything the immediate area has to offer - lakes, beaches, Cathar Castles and vibrant Montpellier as well as Barcelona. Throughout it has been a delight to come back to the tranquility of Castrum.
Ellie Crispin
London

Availability

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Name:	Mark Colley
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