Spacious home with large swimming pool in heart of historic village

Situated in the heart of the picturesque medieval village of Roquebrun, within the beautiful Parc Naturel Régional du Haut Languedoc, this spacious 4 bedroom, 4 en suite bathroom holiday property offers the perfect setting for a relaxing holiday in this charming region of Languedoc in Southern France.

The village of Roquebrun is set against the stunning back drop of mountains with the river Orb running close to its edge. The characterful old houses of the village seem to tumble down towards the river, and the whole place is surrounded by vineyards. The 10th century Cathar tower, recently restored, stands like a sentinel above the village.

The setting is perfect as the house provides an oasis of calm, with the huge airy sitting room, large pool, terrace, shaded garden and on your doorstep there are many wonderful local facilities; you can sunbathe on the river beach, swim, visit the local vineyards, canoeing/kayaking, and eat in the excellent local restaurants (all within a short walking distance). The area is also perfect for hiking and trips to the seaside (40 mins drive). This is one of the most perfect locations for a family holiday, and for children of all ages.

There's a local market every Friday and other markets and village festivities in neighbouring market towns such as St Chinian and Cessenon-sur-Orb.

La Grange has a floor area of almost 300m2 . The house boasts a huge lounge and a fully-equipped kitchen both of which look out onto the garden and pool with three sets of double doors that open directly onto the garden and terrace.

Ground Floor:

The downstairs area is a large open space incorporating the spacious comfortable living room and dining room and a raised floor level kitchen which overlooks the sitting room.

The sitting room has a fantastic fireplace, and the whole house has reversible heating which, in the summer, can function as an air-conditioning system. Large comfortable sofas make the holiday house comfortable and cosy even in mid-season. Other modern luxuries like a flat screen TV and broadband make this property a great holiday let.

Independent cloakroom with wc and basin.

The kitchen is contemporary and well equipped with an American fridge, large range cooker, coffee machine and good working surface.

Ground floor bedroom - twin beds (90 x 200cm that can be made into a super king on request). (No air conditioining or heating). Ensuite bathroom with shower, wash basin and wc. French doors open out directly to the garden.

First Floor:

The Master bedroom (39 m2) has a super king bed (160 x 200cm), and a bathroom with a bath, separate shower and wc. Air conditioning. Through the French windows you have access to the private terrace of 50 m2, with views of the village and the ancient tower of Roquebrun.

A sofa bed has been added to this room for 2 people.

Two further bedrooms:

One with a super king bed (160 x 200cm) with ensuite shower basin and wc. Air conditioning

One with two singles (90 x 190cm) and ensuite shower, basin and wc. Air conditioning.

In the upstairs hallway you will find a library with several French and English books. There are 2 portable fans that can be used in the bedrooms without air conditioning.

Equipment & Facilities At The Property
This 4 bedroom holiday villa in the South of France is very well equipped for family holidays

Dishwasher
American fridge/freezer
Electric Oven and Hob
Microwave
Blender
Hand mixer
Electric kettle
Toaster
Coffee maker
Nespresso coffee machine

Washing machine in laundry room
Vaccumn cleaner

Flatscreen TV (French satellite only) with DVD player
Internet available

2 portable fans

Iron and Ironing Board
Hairdryer (1)

Cots and High Chairs available

Air-conditioning (in all rooms except the ground floor bedroom and the annexe).

Garden furniture, including two outside tables to seat 10, and 9 sun loungers

Weber charcoal BBQ

Cars - one space available outside, and further public car parking nearby. It is possible to load and unload outside the house.

Outside Details:

The garden covers 300m2 with a fenced and alarmed private pool apprx 12m x 6m x 1.2-1.6m.

There is ample garden furniture for taking in the sunshine in the private garden, with its 200 year old pine and mimosa and olive trees. The lawn that covers part of the garden provides a perfect area for children to play or to relax in the sunshine. At the back of the garden there is an old chapel, owned by the family that once owned the entire wine domaine, surrounded by oleander, lemon and rose bushes.

The garden has tables and seating for outdoor dining and a charcoal BBQ, perfect for spending a family evening together whilist on holiday in the South of France.

Nearby Attractions & Activities
The area around this holiday villa is just perfect for a relaxing family holiday in the South of France. During the summer months there is a canoe/kayaking service run from the riverbank, and a lovely child friendly swimming area in the river and pebbled/stone beach area. There are rock pools and mini rapids for the children to safely explore and play. The bus service to the local town of St Chinian and city of Beziers is frequent.

SURROUNDING AREA:

The surrounding area is equally stunning, with lots to do. There is canoeing, kayaking, fishing, walking, climbing, golf, horse riding, wine tasting on the doorstep, and the beaches of the Mediterranean are just 30 mins away.

The thriving market town of St Chinian is 10 mins away with larger supermarket, cafes, banks, garage and a splendid twice weekly market selling local food produce, and handicraft.

Pezenas apprx 50 mins - beautiful medieval and Renaissance centre with many galleries and working craft shops such as glass blowers and jewellers. Several good restaurants. Colourful market on Saturday mornings.

Mediterranean beaches are apprx 40 kms away - Valras, Vias, Portiragnes, Cap d'Agde, Grau d'Agde and Marseillan are just some.

Agde apprx 50 km. Old historic town and fishing port, founded by the Ancient Greeks. Nice market, excellent seafood restaurants.

Cap d'Agde apprx 55 km. 'Aqualand' (huge water-slides, etc.) 27-hole golf course.

Beziers apprx 30 km Large market town, renowned for its colourful 'Feria' in August (street music, carnival, bull-fights).

Lac du Salagou apprx 80km. . Lake surrounded by spectacular red volcanic hills. Watersports.
Nearby is Cirque de Mourreze, an extraordinary 'chaos' of dolomitic towers and ravines.

St Guilhem-le-Desert apprx 90km. Beautiful Medieval village and abbey in dramatic gorge landscape.

Narbonne approx 50 km. Once the capital of Roman Gaul. Famous cathedral.

Montpellier approx 110 km. Attractive university town.

Carcassonne appx 85 km. Large fortified medieval town, a UNESCO site. Nimes apprx 110 km. Roman temple and amphitheater.

Perpignan apprx 125km Palace of Kings of Mallorca.

ACCESS

International airports are at:

Beziers - Ryanair from Bristol, Luton, Stansted, Manchester, Edinburgh.

Carcassonne - (Ryanair to Stansted, East Midlands, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Cork and Dublin) - apprx 1 hr drive

Montpellier (international flights worldwide).
Flights to Gatwick and Luton via Easyjet and to Leeds/Bradford on Ryanair.

Perpignan (Ryanair to Stansted, Birmingham, Flybe - Southampton.

Nimes (Ryanair to Stansted, Luton, East Midlands and Liverpool).

Toulouse and Barcelona (Spain) also have International and transatlantic flights.

Gerona (Spain) Ryanair to various UK airports

Railway:
Beziers and Agde have railway stations with nearby car rental.
Paris to Montpellier is 4hrs by TGV (Train Grande Vitesse).

Road:
800 km south of Paris (about 7 hours drive non-stop)
1010 km south of Calais (about 9 hours drive non-stop)

Local Shops & Facilities
This South of France holiday villa is ideally situated:-

Baker apprx 200m walk
Grocer apprx 200m walk
Supermarket - small in the village (apprx 2 minute walk),
Hypermarkets in St Chinian (about 10 kms) and Bedarieux (12 kms)
Cafe-bar 3 minute walk

Restaurants - 6 excellent restaurants.

Le Petit Nice is literally 300minutes walk, with a fabulous terrace overlooking the river Orb and the river beach as well as a splendid old Mill. Traditional cuisine and very good value for money.

There is a family Pizzeria in the village, which has won lots of regional awards.

Another gastronomique 'auberge' about 1 minute walk.

An excellent new Tapas bar and wine 'cave' where you can taste all the award winning excellent wines which also has music evenings on the terrace overlooking the river. (open May to October)

Le Lezard Bleu at Vieussan is also worth a visit - apprx 4kms.

Canoe hire 300 mts walk - river Orb - fantastic family day out - you can either do as little as 5 kms or a whole day descent from Mons la Trival, 15 kms.

Golf - 15 minute drive - (Lamalou les Bains - 9 holes)

Riding - Centre Equestre - Lamalou les Bains

Tennis courts - municipal courts 5 minute walk

Windsurf - Valras plage - 40 minute drive

Bike hire - St Chinian, Beziers, Pezenas
River beach - in front of the house Gorge swimming in either Gorge d'Eric or Gorge de Colombieres

Beaches:
45 kms (40 minute drive) - variety of good beaches - Vias, Valras Plage, Portiragnes plage, Cap d'Agde.

There are stoney beaches on the River Orb too.

Jardin Mediteranée, nestles at the top of the village of Roquebrun just beneath the 10th century Cathar tower, recently restored. Famous for it's Mimosa varieties (splendid when in flower - Roquebrun even has a 'Mimosa Festival' in February) as well as amazing cacti and other Mediterranean rock plants, it is definitely worth a visit.