Property Chateaux
Sleeps 10
Single/Double 2 / 4
Bathrooms 3
Pets Not Allowed
Pool Yes
The chateau is surrounded by vineyards and is a 15 minutes drive to the centre of the charming town of Pézenas.
It is a haven of peace and tranquility, ideal for up to 10 people.
All the rooms look onto the gardens (with a surface area of 10,000m2), entirely closed.
The elegant and bright blue drawing room, featuring comfortable seating, antiques and old paintings, the large dining room/library, a second TV lounge all open onto the spacious south terrace.
The terrace is "the place to be" all day from breakfast to dinner. Two large lawns can accommodate all kinds of outdoor games.
A large, fully equipped kitchen, which would satisfy any cook and a toilet complete this ground floor.
On the first floor there are five comfortable and bright bedrooms served by a corridor with Provençal red tiles, three bathrooms and one toilet.
Six generations of the same family have lived here, and the house has been carefully restored to preserve the atmosphere of an authentic family home, but also includes modern requirements, such as internet access, flat screen TV with satellite connection …
The pool area is “the second place to be”:
This large heated pool (12X6) is surrounded by plenty of mediterranean shrubs and flowers, and is totally private and secure. The huge lawned area features comfortable cushioned sun loungers so that you can either take a nap under umbrellas and a pleasant recent arbour, or play beach ball or other games - You will be in paradise !
The main lawn, facing the south terrace, bordered by shrubs and flowers, is ideal for playing football, frisbee, paddle tennis, table tennis, or just relaxing with a book on a comfortable sun lounger or chair under a hundred year old maple tree.
Barbecue, ping-pong table, boules de pétanque, badminton and lots of teak garden furniture are provided.
The château d’Hortes is very easily accessible by the A9 motorway (5 mins) A75 (10 mins) or by Agde train station (10 mins) or even the airports of Béziers/Vias 15 mins or Montpellier 45 mins.
Come and savour the mediterranean way of life ! I would be happy to share my favorite addresses and our different regional wines. I am available to organize wine tasting in private cellars for guests.
PHOTOS
Charming Country Chateau in Languedoc with Private Heated Pool near Pézenas and Mediterranean Beaches
At arrival
At arrival 2
The large south terrace
Detail facade
Seen on the hundred-years-old pines
The entry Hall
The dining room with library
The blue living room bis
the blue living room
the yellow living room with TV
the yellow living room
KITCHEN
Charlotte's bedroom
Peter's bedroom
Large bath room
Kaly's bedroom
Kaly's ensuite bathroom
The lovers'bedroom
The cousins' bedroom
the third bath room with a large shower
Pool area sun and shadow
Pool area
Pool area full of fowers
Pool area full equiped with sun lounges and umbrellas
under the arbor for a siesta
Pool fun
Blooming oleander
Aerial view
Bessan market
Kitchenware Appliances
Fixtures & Equipment
External Features
Other Interior Facilities
A large, fully equipped kitchen, which would satisfy any cook: with electric oven, gas hob, large fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, 2 coffee maker ….and electric kettle.
A large dining room with seating capacity for 10 people and its old bookcase also opens up onto the terrace, so you can enjoy the lawn at any time of the day and enjoy leisurely meals outside from breakfast, lunch and supper under the stars
The large rooms on the ground floor and in particular the two lounges allow you to isolate yourself for a moment of tranquility (don't hesitate to take a book from the library!) or to share moments of board games (a wide choice of games, DVDs, CDs) are available.
On the first floor 5 bedrooms arrange beautiful volumes (4m under ceiling) and a comfortable bedding (ledgers with slats and bultex mattress):
- Charlotte's bedroom (about 20 m2 ) with is own entry and dressing is equipped with a double king size bed (160x190),
- Peter's bedroom (about 15 m2) is equipped at your choice of one king size bed or two twin bedswi and has a magnificent sight on the park between 2 French door,
- The Lover’s bedroom (25 m2) has an old tapestry in famous style “toile de jouy” bleu tones and is equipped with a double king size bed (160/190),
- The Kaly’s en suite bedroom (about 30 m2) is equipped with king size bed (160/190) and has a private entry and bathroom with WC and a magnificent sight on the park,
- The Cousin’s bedroom with yellow tapestry and drapes is equipped with two twin beds (0,90/190).
At last 3 bathrooms and 2 separate toilets on the ground and first floor.
Local Attractions
The town of Bessan is about 800 meters away from the Chateau. This town of 4.200 inhabitants offers all kinds of conveniences. A hypermarket is open up to 8 p.m. in summertime and on Sunday mornings. You can have a treat at a gourmet restaurant, the Hacienda. The "Guinguette" along the Canal du Midi offers a range of entertainment. Every Sunday a large and famous handicraft market is held in the square and on the high street of the town.
You'll be choosing a lot of places to visit / About 10 mn drive away is the historical city of Pezenas, the town where Moliere found success. You can visit many sights : the old town with medieval burger-houses and town mansions of the 17th and 18th Centuries; collegial cloistered church St-Jean and a lot of museums. But also taste wine each Friday evening, listen to music concerts, and plays at the theatre, discover the artists' shops (engravers, bookbinders, painters, etc.). Pezenas nightlife comes alive on Tuesday and Thursday nights
Many long and sandy beaches of the Languedoc région are within an easy 10/15 minutes drive, e.g. the famous sea resort of Cap d'Agde where there are a lot of water activities (sailing, surfing, scuba diving). Enjoy the famous Aqualand Park (the most popular aquatic park of UE) and choose from many fine beach restaurants. Or drive along the coast until the "Etang de Thau", stop to explore the charming and typical ports Marseillan or Bouzigues to taste oysters and mussels with a fruity chilled rosé wine.
The Canal du Midi and the spectacular 9 Ecluses of Beziers (Béziers 20 minutes away) also not to be missed and offer a bucolic walk that you can explore on foot or by renting a boat for the day (within 10 minutes from home).
The Medieval hamlet of "St Guilhem le Deserts In less one hour’s drive, with its Music Festival; the spectacular limestone caves "Grotte de Clamouse"; the city of Carcassonne less than an hour away; the animal sanctuary Sigean; or Montpellier and the Musée Fabre is less than one hour from home.
For sports enthusiasts, two golf courses (St Thomas and Cap d'Agde) less than 15 minutes away and tennis courts less than 10 minutes away, not to mention the AQUALAND CAP D'AGDE Water Park, the largest in Europe, or rafting in the Hérault gorges (ie Roquebrun or Pont du Diable).
Rental Rates for this Property
| Rental Period | Starting Date | Ending Date | Minimum Stay | Rate Per Month | Rate Per Week | Rate Per Week Day | Rate Per W/End Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEASON | May 3, 2025 | May 31, 2025 | 3 | EUR 2800.00 | EUR 420.00 | ||
| SAESON | May 31, 2025 | Jun 28, 2025 | 7 | EUR 3000.00 | |||
| SEASON | Jun 29, 2025 | Jul 12, 2025 | 7 | EUR 3400.00 | |||
| HIGH SEASON | Jul 12, 2025 | Jul 26, 2025 | 7 | EUR 3800.00 | |||
| VERY HIGH SEASON | Jul 26, 2025 | Aug 23, 2025 | 7 | EUR 4000.00 | |||
| HIGHT SEASON | Aug 23, 2025 | Sep 6, 2025 | 7 | EUR 3800.00 | |||
| SEASON | Sep 6, 2025 | Oct 4, 2025 | 4 | EUR 2800.00 | EUR 420.00 |
Special Rental Conditions
The rate is for a maximum of 10 people including children.
Prices include all gas, electricity, cleaning products, dishwasher tablets and heating of the pool.
Out-of-season pricing and short breaks available, ask the owner.
For booking a deposit of 30 % is necessary (the booking becomes definitive only after payment of the deposit and return of the signed contract). The reservation is subject to complete payment of rental 8 weeks before the arrival.
A refundable security deposit of 1000 € must be paid 8 weeks before the arrival with the balance of the renting. Linen and the final housekeeping as to be paid at arrival .
The refundable security deposit is paid off 14 days after the departure.
Bed and Linen
For your comfort the beds are made on your arrival.
The package compulsory for linen (including bed linen, bath towels, hand towels ) is 20/25 € / person (the beach towels are not included) which has to be paid at arrival.
For a stay more than a week the rate included the change of the linen and 2 hours of housekeeping (for bathrooms + kitchen) on Saturday morning from 10 - 12 am.
Cleaning
The final housekeeping is 200 €.
Maid service during your stay available at 20€ per hour.
The final housekeeping price is to cover normal cleaning throughout the house. However, while your are therfore not expected to hoover and mop everywherer, You are expected to leave the dish machine empty, kitchen apppliances (ie oven and fridgge), crokery, kitchen ustensils, clean and where you found them at your arrival. Please don't leave litter in the garden or at the pool. If the house is left in an unacceptable state, further monies may be retained from the security deposit !
Children
The house is not suitable for young children (under 5/6 years) for security reasons for example the stairs outdoor and indoor are not equipped with barriers.
Older children are, of course, welcome and a lot of outdoor and indoor games are provided for them.
The pool
Situated just 50 m from the chateau, it is totally secure, private and heated.
The pool is 12x6m, with steps for children’s access and for non-swimmers to sit and relax in the water. It is surrounded on all sides by lawn and there are many sunloungers and chairs with cushions and large umbrellas.
A charming arbor has recently been fitted out for afternoon naps!
The pool is heated at no extra charge in spring and autumn.
Children must be supervised at all time.
Arrival/ departure
Changeover day is Saturday (this could be different out of hight season).
Arrival from 3 pm.
Departure at 10 am (bedrooms vacated at 9 a.m).
Additional
We can provide advice and recommendations on restaurants (we can book them for you especially when you arrive after a long the trip).
A food delivery service is available, regional dishes (ie paella) but also seafood platters, pizzas could be delivred for lunch or diner.
The sunday market in the village of Bessan is very famous and you will find a lot of foods, fruits and vegtables.
I would be happy to share my good contacts and make you discover the good wines and the private cellars that organize tastings!
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Property Exterior
Local Attractions
You'll be choosing a lot of places to visit / About 10 mn drive away is the historical city of Pezenas, the town where Moliere found success. You can visit many sights : the old town with medieval burger-houses and town mansions of the 17th and 18th Centuries; collegial cloistered church St-Jean and a lot of museums. But also taste wine each Friday evening, listen to music concerts, and plays at the theatre, discover the artists' shops (engravers, bookbinders, painters, etc.). Pezenas nightlife comes alive on Tuesday and Thursday nights
Many long and sandy beaches of the Languedoc région are within an easy 10/15 minutes drive, e.g. the famous sea resort of Cap d'Agde where there are a lot of water activities (sailing, surfing, scuba diving). Enjoy the famous Aqualand Park (the most popular aquatic park of UE) and choose from many fine beach restaurants. Or drive along the coast until the "Etang de Thau", stop to explore the charming and typical ports Marseillan or Bouzigues to taste oysters and mussels with a fruity chilled rosé wine.
The Canal du Midi and the spectacular 9 Ecluses of Beziers (Béziers 20 minutes away) also not to be missed and offer a bucolic walk that you can explore on foot or by renting a boat for the day (within 10 minutes from home).
The Medieval hamlet of "St Guilhem le Deserts In less one hour’s drive, with its Music Festival; the spectacular limestone caves "Grotte de Clamouse"; the city of Carcassonne less than an hour away; the animal sanctuary Sigean; or Montpellier and the Musée Fabre is less than one hour from home.
For sports enthusiasts, two golf courses (St Thomas and Cap d'Agde) less than 15 minutes away and tennis courts less than 10 minutes away, not to mention the AQUALAND CAP D'AGDE Water Park, the largest in Europe, or rafting in the Hérault gorges (ie Roquebrun or Pont du Diable).
In the area
This Property is situated in Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon
Nearest Airport: BEZIERS-VIAS (15 kms)
Nearest Station: AGDE (10 kms)
Nearest Ferry: SETE (25 KMS)
Nearest Beach: CAP D'AGDE (15kms)
Nearest Ski Resort:
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.