Spacious Holiday Rental with Flower Gardens nr Pezenas, Languedoc - Le Laurier

Domaine Saint Ferréol is located in the heart of the Herault Valley in Languedoc, the South of France. This wonderful Domaine offers luxurious holiday rental accommodation for your family or friends.

Set in the midst of vines, the ancient Domaine buildings lie in a 35 acre estate, comprising of 2 acres of wooded parkland, 1 km of riverbank, a bamboo park and natural water gardens and ponds. The natural habitat attracts a wide variety of wildlife and is wonderful for birdwatching enthusiasts.

St. Ferreol has been lovingly restored, yet the accommodation has retained many of the original features. It offers 3, 2 and 1 bedroomed individual holiday villas that have all been tastefully furnished with antique furniture, maintaining a traditional Languedoc character. The luxury bathrooms and fully equipped kitchens are furnished to the highest standard, ensuring that your stay is as comfortable as possible.

For relaxing, there is a large swimming pool (13 x 6 m) with Roman end steps set in 3/4 acre of lawns, mature trees and parkland. It is bordered by a century old 2 metre high wall and a dis-used small canal over which there are panoramic views down to the river.

The property dates back to 822 but prior to that there were first Greek and thereafter Roman villas on the site. In 2006 Chateau de St. Ferréol recommenced making fine wines and now holds regular wine tastings for guests. Under the evening sunset, you can enjoy a glass of wine and watch the swallows skim over and sip the water.

Set in the shady wooded parkland is a children’s play area with swings, a slide, a climbing frame, sand pit and table tennis, a great place for children to congregate in the evenings, leaving parents free to do some well earned wine tasting! The whole family can also relax and unwind by playing a game of traditional boules, badminton, volleyball or croquet on the estate lawns. This is an excellent holiday base from which to explore this beautiful region of the South West of France and Northern Spain.

There are many activities to enjoy in the area, from horse-riding, tennis, fishing, canoeing or simply soaking up the sun on the glorious Mediterranean beaches.

Being close to the sea you can find a wealth of mouthwatering fresh fish and shellfish (especially Bouzigues Oysters ) or visit the vibrant cafes, bars and open air restaurants of Pezenas playing jazz and live music long into the summer evenings.

We are happy to advise and help with wine selection and frequently organise visits to local vineyards where you can sample some of the most delicious regional reds, whites and roses.

LE LAUREL - Named after the fragrant Laurel that is abundant in the flower gardens of this villa and provides a delicious fragrance throughout the summer evenings.

With ceilings 4m high and French doors throughout enabling the sunshine to flood in, the interior resembles a spacious and very chic manor house. There are exposed beams in the lounge - diner and a beautiful stone carved fireplace which bring out the property’s ancient character.

Decorated in an elegant country style, with colourful paintings and sumptious soft furnishings, the lounge offers a peaceful and relaxing seating area with large sofa and comfortable armchairs, a dining area seating up to 8 people. For additional relaxation, a TV, DVD player and music centre is also provided.

Le Laurier is a delightful villa with very spacious sleeping accommodation for either couples or families.

The kitchen is adjacent to the lounge and is excellently furnished with cooker, hob, extractor hood, microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher. There is plenty of storage space for groceries and of course wine!

There is a bathroom with bath & shower, WC, wash hand basin and storage cupboard beneath. There is also an en-suite second bathroom with bath and separte shower cubical, WC, wash hand basin and storage cupboard beneath, again equipped to the highest standard.

There are 3 spacious bedrooms, the Master bedroom with ornate fireplace and antique furnishings,a double bedroom with double bed and an extra French day bed ( which makes a great extra child's bed ) and a third twin bedded room with en suite bathroom. Each bedroom has plenty of storage and hanging space either with antique wardrobes or built-in storage cupboards. Extra beds and cots can be added as required.

The French doors from the kitchen lead out to the private enclosed garden area, with table, chairs, parasol and massive stone built BBQ; this is surrounded by mature laurel hedges and looks out on the estates flower & fruit garden with mature apricot, peach, Cherry and other trees & shrubs.

Sightseeing - Ecluses de Fonserannes (30 minutes drive)
Beaches - La Grande Motte
DELINGUETTE STABLES at Villeveyrac ( 20 minutes )
RANCH LE PETIT SAM at Serignan Plage ( approx. 45 minutes )