Sete holiday townhouse accommodation with walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, air con, internet access, TV, DVD

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Maison Bourgeoise with Pool (townhouse)

Home description

Located in the very centre of town, this tastefully restored 100 year old property is full of caracter. It is unique in that it has a garden with pool which back on to a quiet street with secure private parking. The property has lovely high corniced ceilings, over 3 and a half meters high and all original floor tiling.

Through double french doors on the left of the entrance hall you arrive at the main staircase, with the living room to your left and the dining room to your right. Pass through a separate corridor with original french panelled presses to reach the fully equipped kitchen, overlooking the pool. A utility room and downstairs toilet are located to the rear of the kitchen.

Both the kitchen and dining room have direct access to the garden. Upstairs there is an office, equipped with Wi-fi, 3 double bedrooms, two of which have en-suite shower rooms and a twin bedroom. There is also a separate bathroom and a separate toilet. Both of the en-suite bedrooms have direct views over the pool, with one room having its own private terrace.

Sete is a fantastic location, surrounded by Canals and the sea, with its beautiful beaches (5 minutes by bus if you would rather not drive) or a 15 minute walk. The town has numerous festivals throughout the year and a vibrant weekly market. There is something here for people of all ages. We hope you enjoy our house and region as much as we do.

Pool view from terrace	Terrace outside kitchen and dining room
The bright and modern kitchen	The diningroom leading to garden

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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Herault region

The Languedoc region is blessed with over 300 days sunshine a year. The town of Sète was created in 1660. it was born from the will of three men : Paul Riquet, Louis XIV and the knight of Clerville. Paul Riquet sought an outlet on the Mediterranean Sea for the Canal du Midi of which he had undertaken the digging.

Louis XIV has instructed his minister Colbert to create a port for the shipment of the products of Languedoc. Colbert entrusted this task to the Knight of Clerville who identified the cap of Sète as the most suitable site for the creation of a port.

Within easy reach of Sete, you will find the lovely town of Agde, the pretty port of Marseillan, the historical town of Pezenas and not forgetting the stunning city of Montpellier. Being located on the L'Etang de Thau,famous for its cultivation of shellfish, and being surrounded by great vineyards, Sete is a seafood and wine lovers paradise. There are numerous historical sites in the area, including the Abbaye de Vallemagne, where they still produce great wine.

Sete area

Sète is located in the south of France, at the edge of the Mediterranean, in the department of Herault and the Languedoc-Roussillon area. Sète, "the singular island" kept all its authenticity due to its fishing port downtown, where the ballet of the trawlers constitutes a spectacle all the year.

Also called "Venice of Languedoc" and "small Naples", Sète drew part of its roots from southern Italy, which are evident in the areas of town such as the Quartier Haut, famous for its local artists, the Pointe Courte, a fishing village, and by the coloured frontages of the quays.

Sete is renowned for its festivals, examples of which are:
The Italian Festival is held around the end of May. The Festival St. Pierre, at the end of June, involves all the fishing boats going out to sea for Mass on the water to bless the fishermen and boats, afterwards everyone throws flowers out to sea.

The jousting festival in July and August , culminating in the festival of St Louis at the end of August. From the grandstands that line the quays of the Royal Canal , an outstanding battle called "Les Joutes" unfolds before your eyes: a jousting match that takes place on the water.

The boats are propelled by ten oarsmen, fishermen for the most part, with an experienced boat captain at the helm.At the bow of the boats, an oboist and a drummer play the traditional jousting tune just as the two jousters encounter each other for combat. They also play traditional Languedoc tunes between passes.
A brass band sitting in the stands gets the fans going and salutes the victors and the more spectacular passes with trumpets blaring! More than a sport, much more than simple folklore or tradition, "les joutes" reflects the very soul of the Sètois!

Sète has beautiful sandy beaches, with the Lazaret beach and Corniche beach being the nearest from the city centre. A beautiful beach, 12 km long stretches all the way to Marseillan-Plage.

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. The train from Montpellier to Sete takes 15 minutes.
For car hire, try www.vroomvroomvroom.co.uk.

Activities near Sete

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The kitchen is equipped with everything needed for a luxury holiday, granite worktops, american fridge/freezer and a double oven cooker.

A downstairs toilet with wash hand basin is located off the kitchen along with a utility room with washing machine and dryer.

Walking up the beautiful staircase, you will appreciate the enormous skylight which floods the staircase with light. An air-conditioning unit is located at the top of the staircase, providing comfortable temperatures in the summer months.

Further details outdoors:
From the dining room or the kitchen you can enter the garden with a dining area on the terrace, where there is seating for 8 people comfortably and a bbq. A rail and security gate surround the pool area making it very safe for children.

Around the pool, there is teak decking with a beautiful antique table and chairs for a lazy breakfast or an aperitif. The garden is beautifully planted with Mediterranean plants and there is even a palm tree. An outdoor shower is located beside the pool to wash off the sand after a day at the beach.

In the evening, the pool light illuminates the whole garden as you relax and enjoy a bbq with a glass of wine.

Further details

Deposit amount: 30%
Deposit details: The 30% deposit secures your reservation with the balance payable on arrival. While normal wear and tear is to be expected, a €1000 refundable breakage deposit will be required on arrival and returned to you on departure.

Bed linen and towels are included. In addition, a cleaning lady is included in the price for 2 mornings a week.

Conditions

Smoking is possible in the garden.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
July and August	28 Jun 08	31 Aug 08	2500£ 2,232	0-	0-	1 Week
September to July	31 Aug 08	1 Jul 09	2000£ 1,786	0-	0-	1 Week
July and August	1 Jul 09	30 Aug 09	2500£ 2,232	0-	0-	1 Week
September to June	30 Aug 09	27 Jun 10	2000£ 1,786	0-	0-	1 Week
July and August	27 Jun 10	1 Sep 10	2750£ 2,455	0-	0-	1 Week
September to June	1 Sep 10	25 Jun 11	2000£ 1,786	0-	0-	1 Week

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

A breakage deposit of €1000 is required which will be returned on departure if there is no damage. Payment of the deposit by credit card is possible.

Changeover date is flexible. Bed linen, towels and cleaning on departure are included in the price. Babysitting service available on demand.

Guestbook for Maison Bourgeoise with Pool

We loved the house, which was a perfect oasis tucked behind the streets of Sete. The house was easy to settle into, with everything beautifully designed and clean. There was lots to see and do in Sete and its beaches, when we could drag ourselves away from the lovely pool.
The Joseph Family, UK

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