Hameau des Pins - A Beautiful Villa for 4 with Private Pool amongst Rolling Vineyards

This very spacious villa is beautifully furnished and sleeps up to 4 guests. It boasts it's own private pool and enjoys fantastic with open views of an ancient ruined castle and of the rolling vineyards below. It is just a short walk to the local village.

Hameau des Pins was built a few years ago and it is now maturing beautifully into its' surroundings. As it is built on a sloping site the villa is entered at first floor level. The villa is fully furnished with comfortable seating for 4 adults inside and out in the living, dining and patio areas. There is satellite TV showing the main UK channels in addition to about 50 other channels, a DVD player (For if you wish to bring DVD's) and there is also a Bose sound-dock to play your ipod. Guests can enjoy WiFi internet access throughout the property.

The property comprises: An open plan staircase down to the very spacious living / dining area. The open plan kitchen, fully equipped with fridge, freezer, oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine adjoins this room. The master bedroom with large double bed and ensuite shower room is a mezzanine floor partially above this area and there is a further twin bedroom and house bathroom on the upper floor. There are South facing doors opening onto the comfortably furnished, very private patio and pool area with sun loungers for lazy days, a table and chairs for al fresco dining and a large parasol for when the sun is a little too strong.

Durban Corbieres is perfectly situated to make the most of the fascinating and varied landscape of Languedoc, from the 300 km of unspoilt beaches stretching from the Cote d'Azur to the Spanish border, over 40 of which have blue flag status, to the medieval castles of the Cathars. Not forgetting of course some of the best wine growing regions in France.

The region benefits from a superb climate. Daytime temperatures in the Summer reach an average of 30 degrees and 20 degrees at night, making it just about the perfect climate for a holiday. This region boasts over 300 sunny days a year with an annual average of 22 degrees, great for a week away from the hustle and bustle at any time of year.

There is much to see and do nearby such as:The Cathar Way long distance footpath passes through Durban Corbieres and explores all the main Cathar sites or for the less ambitious there are a multitude of walks through the vineyards enjoying the scents of the juniper, wild thyme, rosemary and lavender which grow in the wild garrigae landscapes of the region.

An unmissable Languedoc experience is to walk, boat or cycle along the tree lined Canal du Midi which passes just a few miles from Durban Corbieres. The more active in your group can find everything from tennis to kite surfing on the lagoons at Leucate.

As little as 70 miles away is the Pyrenean ski centre of Formigueres which has an enviable reputation for reliable snow and beautiful sunny weather.