Price includes: your chosen property on a rental-only basis from 1700 hours on the Saturday of arrival to 1000 hours on the Saturday of departure.
Arrival must be by 2000 hours.
Also included: bedlinen (sheets changed weekly); gas for cooking; electricity (2 mobile electric heaters).
Cot not available.
Pets not accepted.
Stairway to the first floor is steep.
Small children will require supervision due to the existence of a dry culvert (60cm deep) just outside the door and crossed by the access path.
Supervision also required due to the ground dropping away steeply on the far side of the grounds some 50m from the property.
Barbecues not permitted due to the risk of fire.
Any other price related conditions
A breakage deposit of 125€ is payable uponal arrival. This will be returned on the morning of departure (less charges for items not included in the price), provided there have been no breakages and the property is left in good order. The owners may, at their discretion, make a minimum deduction of 50€ from the deposit if the property is not left in good order.
Household linen is available and chargeable. One set costs 20€ for two people and 5€ for each additional person. Ne hand towel, one bath towel and one flannel per person, plus two tea towels and two kitchen towels per booking will be provided. Extra sets are not available.
Domaine du Pech d'André is a 2-bedroomed cottage, sleeping 4 (+ baby), in a rural setting, 1.5km S of Azillanet (Hérault), 3km N of Olonzac, 12km N of Lézignan, 34km NW of Narbonne, 40km NE of Carcassonne and 43km W of Béziers (Michelin maps: 525/526). VFB is delighted to have featured this property since 1982. Saturday arrival.
Formed from part of the dépendances of the friendly owners’ large 18th-century house on a private wine-producing estate, this charming little property stands in native pinède amid vineyards in gently undulating countryside just 5km from the ancient Cathar town of Minerve. The interior is simply converted and fitted; decorated with rustic rendering throughout, it is furnished with some period items and is fairly comfortable to provide “no nonsense” accommodation. Like many an old house it has its idiosyncrasies: low headroom in places and uneven floors. The main attraction here, however, is the 5 acres of grounds, with mature pine trees, a large gravel and grassy area, with swings and a pool (11m50 x 5m50, depth: 1m20 – 2m25) shared with the owners and occupants of adjoining holiday accommodation (not let through VFB, with independent parking and access). From one end of the grounds extend lovely views, through trees, over the owners’ vineyards, to the hills of the Haut Languedoc. The owners keep free-range chickens (and peacocks!) and two dogs (one a cocker spaniel, the other a setter / labrador cross). About once a fortnight, they receive a group (up to 20) for tastings and a brief picnic lunch near the pool; VFB guests are invited to join the tasting session. Unpretentious character accommodation in an ideal setting for visiting some of the archeological and other historic sites in this impressive region, including Carcassonne, with its spectacular ramparts and towers, and Béziers.
Accommodation: Ground floor: kitchen/living/dining room (with open fireplace), shower room with wc. First floor: 1 twin and 1 double-bedded room
Activities: Shared swimming pool on the spot (available May – September). Fishing in the Canal du Midi at Homps (6km). Lac de Jouarres for swimming and windsurfing at 6km. Tennis and bicycle hire in Olonzac and Homps. Horse riding in St Julien-de-Molières (10km). Sea at 49km.
Services: All shops and services in Olonzac. Market in Olonzac on Tuesdays and in Lézignan on Wednesdays. Wine produced on the estate (Domaine du Pech d’André) available on the spot.
Location
In a rural setting, 1.5km S of Azillanet (Hérault) – 300 inhabitants – 3km N of Olonzac, 12km N of Lézignan, 34km NW of Narbonne, 40km NE of Carcassonne and 43km W of Béziers. Michelin maps: 525 / 526.
Activities
Shared swimming pool on the spot (available May – September). Fishing in the Canal du Midi at Homps (6km). Lac de Jouarres for swimming and windsurfing at 6km. Tennis and bicycle hire in Olonzac and Homps. Horse riding in St Julien-de-Molières (10km). Sea at 49km.
Services
All shops and services in Olonzac. Market in Olonzac on Tuesdays and in Lézignan on Wednesdays. Wine produced on the estate (Domaine du Pech d’André) available on the spot.
Description
Formed from part of the dépendances of the friendly owners’ large 18th-century house on a private wine-producing estate, this charming little property stands in native pinède amid vineyards in gently undulating countryside just 5km from the ancient Cathar town of Minerve. The interior is simply converted and fitted; decorated with rustic rendering throughout, it is furnished with some period items and is fairly comfortable to provide “no nonsense” accommodation. Like many an old house it has its idiosyncrasies: low headroom in places and uneven floors. The main attraction here, however, is the 5 acres of grounds, with mature pine trees, a large gravel and grassy area, with swings and a pool (11m50 x 5m50, depth: 1m20 – 2m25) shared with the owners and occupants of adjoining holiday accommodation (not let through VFB, with independent parking and access). From one end of the grounds extend lovely views, through trees, over the owners’ vineyards, to the hills of the Haut Languedoc. The owners keep free-range chickens (and peacocks!) and two dogs (one a cocker spaniel, the other a setter / labrador cross). About once a fortnight, they receive a group (up to 20) for tastings and a brief picnic lunch near the pool; VFB guests are invited to join the tasting session. Unpretentious character accommodation in an ideal setting for visiting some of the archeological and other historic sites in this impressive region, including Carcassonne, with its spectacular ramparts and towers, and Béziers. Featured by VFB since 1982.
Note 1: There is a dry culvert (60cm deep) just outside the door; crossed by the access path. Also at the far side of the grounds, some 50m away, the ground drops away steeply.
Note 2: We regret that barbecues are not permitted at this property, due to the risk of fire.
Accommodation
Ground floor: access from outside into:
· Kitchen/living/dining room (5m x 4m) – kitchen area separated from living area by a half-wall – with gas cooker (4 rings and oven), fridge-freezer, open fireplace. Tiled floor. Doors to shower room and inner hall
· Inner hall (1 step up and floor with uneven tiles) with stairs to first floor:
· Shower room with shower, wc. Tiled floor
First floor: (17 steep stairs and low headroom half way):
· Bedroom 1 (L-shaped room 4m x 4m maximum, up 1 step) with 1 double bed (1m40). Carpeted floor
· Bedroom 2 (4m x 4m, up 1 step) with 2 single beds (1m20 (needs double sheets) and 0m90). Sloping ceiling with beams (with low headroom on one side). Board floor
Gas for cooking included – Electricity included (2 mobile electric heaters) – Bed linen included – Household linen available.
Where household linen is available, payment should be made direct to the owner (one set costs 20€ for two people and each additional person staying at the property pays 5€).
A local taxe de séjour is payable at this property at a cost of 0.40€ per day, per guest, with the exception of children under the age of 13 years. This should be paid directly to the owner.
Breakage Deposit: 125€ Sleeps: 4 + baby MAXIMUM (cot not provided)
Comments
“Thanks to our hosts for another wonderful holiday.” “We would like to say thank you for a relaxing, stress free holiday.” “We found peace and tranquillity and enjoyed our evening walks in the vineyards and some beautiful sunsets.”
Description updated April 2009
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