Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.1 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
The apartment is perfectly situated for a relaxing holiday, in the heart of Sète, located beside the pedestrian streets, parks and canals. Located at the top of a three floor building, the apartment is very bright and comfortable. The apartment consists of a bright kitchen/living room with double french doors on to the balcony, a large light filled double bedroom again with double french doors and balcony, a smaller single bedroom with storage space, and a shower room with toilet. Sète, a cosmopolitan town, is nestled between the Thau lagoon, the Mediterranean sea and has numerous canals running through it. The canals of Sète play host to the jousting competitions in July and August culminating in the infamous St. Louis festival at the end of August. Sete is renowned for its restaurants, climate and beaches. Restaurants on the beaches open in March until the end of October, great for a cool drink, a snack or even a gourmet dinner. A great destination for couples and families alike.
The huge choice of restaurants
The bright living room with balcony
Jousting on the canal
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Herault region
The Languedoc region of France is blessed with its Mediterranean coastline and over 300 days of sunshine a year.
Sète is like an island on the Mediterranean and often called the "Venice of the Languedoc". Located on the flanks of the Mont St. Clair, wedged between the Thau lagoon and the Mediterranean and numerous canals runing through it, Sete is one of the largest ports on the Med.
The Thau lagoon, an inland lake is renowned for its production of shellfish. Other popular towns/villages on the lake include Bouzigues and Marseillan, both having numerous great restaurants. Within 30 minutes you can be in the mountains with stunning scenery, lovely for a picnic and river swimming . Popular villages include Roquebrun and St. Guilhem le Dessert. Pezenas town is also within 30 minutes and renowned for its antiques and quaint old town. The famous Abbaye de Vallemagne is a great place to buy wine direct from the Abbaye, get a tour of the medicinal herb garden or enjoy a classical concert in summer.
The bustling city of Montpellier is also about 30 minutes away, 12mins by train and well worth a visit, even if its just to have a cool drink in Place de la Comedie and watch the world go by. There is an ice-skating rink open year round and a new aquarium on the tram line from Montpellier, which all kids love. The TGV station in the town makes Sète an ideal base to explore the region.
Sete area
Sète is a cosmopolitan city, in which its foreign communities, mostly Italians, contribute to its picturesque ambiance. Sète has beaches within easy reach of the town and its famous 12 km stretch of fine sandy beach which has been awarded the Blue Flag for water quality for a number of years. There are numerous snack and gourmet restaurants open on the beach from March to October. The fabulous jousting competitions take place throughout July and August, culminating in the famous St. Louis festival at the end of August, where all the streets are closed off until 4 a.m.
Sète is a wonderful town for festivals with everything from an Italian festival to Modern Art festivals to skiing festivals, where tonnes of snow are imported and one of the main streets becomes a ski slope, normally in February. Sete has two famous sons, George Brassens and Paul Valery. A visit to their museums are well worth it.
Quai de la Marine, is a quay dedicated to restaurants, offering a restaurant for every taste and budget. The canal provides the entertainment with the parade of tuna fishing boats and fishing nets splayed out in the warm sun. Go down to the old port in the late afternoon and watch the tuna boats returning with a cloud of seagulls. The fish is then auctioned in Le Criee . The tourist office organises regular tours.
How to get there
Montpellier airport is approxiamately 40 minutes away and is well served by both air and rail. The airport of Montpellier has direct flights from both Stansted with Ryanair and Gatwick with Easyjet. Surrounding airports include: Beziers (30 mins) - flights from Bristol with Ryanair Perpignan (70 mins)- flights from Manchester with BmiBaby,Stansted and Birmingham with Ryanair and flights from Southampton with Flybe Carcassonne (90 mins)- flights from Liverpool, Stansted and East Midlands with Ryanair and flights from Cork, Dublin and Shannon with Ryanair Marseille (2hrs)- flights from Dublin with both Ryanair and Aer Lingus. From the UK, Ryanair has flights from Bournemouth, Glasgow, Stansted, Edinburgh and Manchester and Easyjet has flights from Gatwick and Bristol Toulouse (2hrs)- flights from Dublin with Aer Lingus. From the UK flights from Bristol and Gatwick with EasyJet, Birmingham with Flybe and Belfast , Edinburgh and Leeds with Jet2.com Nice (3hrs) - flights from Dublin with Ryanair and Aer Lingus and flights from Cork with Ryanair Alternatively you could fly to Paris and get the TGV and arrive in Montpellier 3 and a half hours later. Sete is only 15 minutes from Montpellier by train. For car hire, try www.vroomvroomvroom.co.uk.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Montpellier: 35 km
Railway:
Sete: 1 km
Activities near Sete
Sports: Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Please check with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Further details indoors: The apartment is very bright and airy. The living area has a comfortable sofa bed and 2 armchairs, along with a TV, DVD player and music system. Open the balcony doors in the evening to catch the evening sun, having a glass of wine listening to the sounds of Sete.
Further details outdoors: Just beside the apartment, is a wonderful park called the Chateau d'Eau - which has beautiful waterfalls and fountains and home to a family of turtles, along with a playground for young children. In one of the main squares of the town there is another playground. Sete is located on the Mediterranean so there are numerous beaches, with restaurants and great facilities for watersports. The main Wednesday market is 2 steps from the apartment and is a feast for the eyes and senses. There is another market within easy walking distance on Friday mornings to stock up for the weekend. A unique flea market is nearby for Sunday mornings, where a glass of wine is obligatory with the locals in the Carafon wine bar.There are numerous restaurants where you can enjoy the local specialities of Sète, with an emphasis on seafood. Hop on the train to Montpellier , only 12 minutes away and soak up the atmosphere of the main square Le Comedie. There really is something here for everyone!
Further details
Deposit amount: 30% Deposit details: The 30% deposit secures your reservation with the balance payable on arrival. A €150 refundable breakage deposit will be required on arrival and returned to you after your stay. Bed linen and towels are available on request and carry an additional charge of €25. Cleaning is not included and costs an additional €30.
Conditions
While we are more than happy to have young children, please note the apartment is on the 3rd floor.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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Weekend
September
30 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
350£294
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1 Week
October
27 Sep 08
1 Nov 08
300£252
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November to April
1 Nov 08
1 May 09
250£210
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5042
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May
1 May 09
30 May 09
300£252
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June
30 May 09
27 Jun 09
350£294
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July and August
27 Jun 09
1 Sep 09
475£399
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1 Week
September
1 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
350£294
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
A deposit of 30% is required to secure your booking, which is non-refundable, with the balance payable on arrival.You are advised to take a travel insurance policy, which includes a cancellation clause.
Bed linen and towels are supplied for €15 per couple per stay. Cleaning is an additional €30 payable on departure.
Payment of the deposit by credit card is possible.
You are kindly asked to vacate the property by 10.30 a.m.. Arrival time is normally 4 p.m. but I will be as flexible as possible.
Availability
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Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/50665
Contact details for home 50665
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Dearbhla O'Riordan
Tel:
+33 (0)467 099190
Mobile:
+33 (0)612 437733
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Advertiser joined: 25 Jun 2007 This property added: 18 Feb 2008
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