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Villa |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Portiragnes in Languedoc-Roussillon

from £65 / night

£450–£625 / week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

This detached villa is a 5-minute walk from the village centre and the Canal du Midi, ideal for walking or cycling or just sitting watching the boats drift by - and only a short drive or cycle to award-winning Mediterranean beaches.

There are 3 large double bedrooms (1 double bed, 2 twin-bedded) and 2 separate bathrooms with wc, bath/shower and handbasin. The spacious lounge/dining room has access to the garden with a front terrace, rear terrace and large side terrace. Garden furniture, loungers and barbecue. Separate fully-fitted kitchen/diner.

The villa is ideal for families, with plenty to see and do in the surrounding areas. Portiragnes is ideally situated for golfing breaks, touring, cycling, walking, birdwatching, horseriding, fishing and skiing in the French Pyrenees.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
* three large double bedrooms
* two separate bathrooms
* ceiling fans in all bedrooms, stand-alone fan in living area
* spacious dining room, seats 6. Table in kitchen seats 4.
* additional fridge/freezer in garage
* satellite and french tv

Further details outdoors:
* beach chairs, parasols, beach games provided
* beach towels not provided
* bicycles available - safe cycling along the Canal paths
* children's playground 60 yards
* enclosed Mediterranean garden, with herbs, plants and flowers
* front, side and rear terraces
* garden furniture and barbecue
* secure parking

Further details

* Linen and towels provided - but NOT beach towels

Conditions

* Deposit 25% - final balance 8 weeks prior to arrival
* Refundable security bond

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Sunny mediterranean garden

 

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Front garden

 

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Rear terrace

The Languedoc-Roussillon / Herault region

The Languedoc-Roussillon region is one of the most fascinating areas of Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea to the east and the Pyrenees Mountains to the south. It benefits from an exceptional climate (a "Mediterranean Climate") and has an unusually rich wildlife, a spectacular coast, and surprising history.

Places of interest within easy reach of Portiragnes include:
* Canal du Midi - Listed as a World Heritage Site. Book an excursion by boat from Portiragnes, Agde or Vias to Béziers. It is also a paradise for joggers, cyclists and walkers.
* Beziers - Herault's second largest town, with its 12th century cathedral. Vibrant in August during its famous feria.
* Cap d'Agde - A leading french seaside resort with marina, sandy beaches. Aqualand Water Park and Toonland are great fun for children and the young-at-heart.
* Pezenas - Home to numerous artists and craftsmen whose workshops are open to the public. Large market every Saturday.
* Haut Languedoc Regional Nature Park - landscape of stunning beauty, hillsides, vineyards and unspoilt medieval villages. It’s a land of gorges and rivers, hills, valleys and lakes. Famous for its up and coming wine making, with appellations such as St Chinian and Faugéres.
* Roquebrun - a picturesque village in Haut Languedoc on the river Orb. Visit its Mediterranean garden.
* Other places of historical interest - Carcassonne, Narbonne, Montpellier, Aigues-Mortes, Pont du Gard, Nimes, Avignon.
* Spanish border is just an hour's drive from the house - from there you can visit the resorts on the Costa Brava and Barcelona (approx 3 hour's drive).

The Portiragnes area

The old village of Portiragnes overlooks the famous Canal du Midi. On a hill, surrounded by vineyards, the village was originally built around its 12th century church. It has a typically french village atmosphere with several local wine producers, pétanque and colourful festivals.

* Excellent range of restaurants, bars and small shops - both in the village and at Portiragnes Plage
* Walking, cycling and bird-watching in the local nature reserves - just a few minutes from the villa
* Beach activities - volleyball, windsurfing, canoeing, sailing, aquaslide
* Horseriding, fishing, minigolf
* Portiragnes' music festival is held in June, the Feria in July, and the wine festival in October.
* Bull running in the village is great fun. This takes place in July/ August and during the Fete du Vin in October.
* Golf courses within 15 minutes' drive - Beziers (18 hole) and Cap d'Agde (9 & 18 hole).
* Family attractions include Europark, Aqualand, Sigean Nature Reserve

How to get there

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BY AIR

Beziers-Cap d'Agde Airport - from Luton, Bristol, Manchester (Ryanair)
- from Southampton, Newcastle, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh (Flybe)
(only 10-minute drive to the accommodation)

Montpellier Airport - from Stansted, Birmingham, Leeds (Ryanair)
- from Gatwick (Easyjet)
- from international destinations worldwide

Nimes Airport - from East Midlands, Liverpool (Ryanair)

Carcassonne Airport - from Cork, Dublin, East Midlands, Stansted, Shannon (Ryanair)

Perpignan Airport - from Stansted (Ryanair), Birmingham & Southampton ((Flybe),

Toulouse Airport - from Gatwick and Bristol (Easyjet)
- from Birmingham (Flybe)
- from London Heathrow (BA)

Girona Airport - from London Gatwick (BA)

BY ROAD

Portiragnes is a 10-minute drive from Exit Beziers Est (junction 35) on the A9.
Via Paris and Clermont-Ferrand, Portiragnes is approximately 700 miles from Calais on motorways.

BY TRAIN

All year round - EUROSTAR to Lille, then TGV to Beziers or Montpellier (with nearby car rentals and taxis available).
July to September only - EUROSTAR from London St Pancras International direct to Avignon (then TGV to Beziers or Montpellier.

Activities near Portiragnes

Reviews

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20 Aug 2012

“Wonderful villa to stay and relax in.” Fantastic villa, Like a home away from home, But weather 100% better. Nice quite relaxing surroundings, with lovely beaches just a short drive away, which are also within walking distance. Places we recommend to visit on your stay are Valras Plage, Sete and Cap d agde. We will love to return one day.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low season	29 Sep 12	1 Jun 13	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
Mid season	1 Jun 13	29 Jun 13	540£ 540	-	-	1 Week
High season	29 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	625£ 625	-	-	1 Week
Mid season	31 Aug 13	28 Sep 13	540£ 540	-	-	1 Week
Low season	28 Sep 13	26 Apr 14	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

A deposit of 25% to secure booking

Refundable £150 security deposit required with final balance of payment

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4 years listed You are contacting Barbara and Duncan Green Landline 44 02084 649375 Mobile 44 07790 290133 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This villa has received 1 review from previous guests.

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