Exquisite Montpellier Holiday Villa, Landscaped Gardens, Private Pool - Villa des Cigales
Charming holiday villa only a 5 minutes` walk into the village centre just outside the Montpellier boundaries, host to an ancient church and delightful river walks. Ideally situated approximately 8 minutes by car to the wonderful historic centre of Montpellier.
Access to the house is via a short private drive.
The large rambling and secluded garden with its own generous pool, terraces and barbecue area has been landscaped to preserve the natural beauty of the original Languedocian Garrigue. The garden boasts comfortable garden furniture and parasols around the pool and patios invite you to relax in this restful environment.
Languedoc can boast a gentle climate for a relaxing low season break and is especially beautiful in the spring and autumn with considerably higher average of sunshine than in the rest of France.
The interior of the house is tastefully furnished and comprises:
- Living room - large room with fireplace, tv , music centre with DVD dolby digital surround. French doors opening to front terrace.
- Dining room - with French doors opening to shaded terrace overlooking the pool
- Kitchen - well equipped with induction panel, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
Sitting room - with comfortable seating, selection of games and
door to back terrace
- 5 comfortable bedrooms - 3 with Kingsize beds, 1 with double bed, 1 with 2 full-sized bunk beds.
- Study with a sofa bed for 2 additional guests.
- 3 bathrooms with toilets.
- Separate WC.
- Basement with fully equipped laundry, additional fridge freezer.
- Games Area in basement with table tennis table
- Children welcome, two cots are available and a high chair.
- Non smoking.
- All year availability.
There is wireless Internet access and Skye satellite tv with all main English channels. There is thermostatically controlled electric heating throughout the house.
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Fixtures & Equipment
External Features
Other Interior Facilities
Additional fridge/freezer in basement; games area with table tennis; second living room with access to back terrace.
Local Attractions
The property is ideally located with plenty of interesting activities nearby.
It is 30 minutes north leads into the mountains with spectacular scenery, ancient villages and the meandering river Hérault with its gorges, natural caves, canoeing and kayaking facilities.
35 minutes south leads to numerous beaches with long stretches of golden sands such as Le Grau du Roi and Carnon Plage, offering restful tranquility or lively water sports and beach games. There are also the world famous natural Etangs of the Camargue with its wild flamingoes and white horses.
In only 10 minutes you are in the historic centre of Montpellier, with its impressive 16th century cathedral and a labyrinth of medieval lanes lined with street cafés and restaurants. There is an abundance of architectural treasures, museums, theatres, parks with fountains, vibrant street markets, and the Place de la Comédie, where the locals mingle with visitors and tourists from all over the world.
Activities nearby:
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Cycling
• Fishing
• Go karting
• Golf
• Gourmet dining
• Gym
• Hiking
• Horse riding
• Kayaking
• Rambling
• Riverside activities
Rock climbing wall
• Sailing
• Shopping
• Sightseeing
• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Swimming
• Table tennis
• Tennis
• Walking
• Water skiing
• Water sports
• Wine tasting
Special Rental Conditions
• All year availability.
• Prices include £55 for electricity during peak season. Other times it is paid according to the electricity meter reading.
• Telephone can be used for local calls and incoming calls only.
• A 30% booking down payment is required, with the balance and damage deposit of £350 fully paid at least 6 weeks before the beginning of the holiday.
• The deposit is returned in full within 10 days after the holiday, provided there is no damage charge.
• The house is expected to be handed back in clean and tidy condition. A local cleaner can be arranged at 12 € per hour.
• Babysitting can also be arranged.
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Property Exterior
Local Attractions
It is 30 minutes north leads into the mountains with spectacular scenery, ancient villages and the meandering river Hérault with its gorges, natural caves, canoeing and kayaking facilities.
35 minutes south leads to numerous beaches with long stretches of golden sands such as Le Grau du Roi and Carnon Plage, offering restful tranquility or lively water sports and beach games. There are also the world famous natural Etangs of the Camargue with its wild flamingoes and white horses.
In only 10 minutes you are in the historic centre of Montpellier, with its impressive 16th century cathedral and a labyrinth of medieval lanes lined with street cafés and restaurants. There is an abundance of architectural treasures, museums, theatres, parks with fountains, vibrant street markets, and the Place de la Comédie, where the locals mingle with visitors and tourists from all over the world.
Activities nearby:
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Cycling
• Fishing
• Go karting
• Golf
• Gourmet dining
• Gym
• Hiking
• Horse riding
• Kayaking
• Rambling
• Riverside activities
Rock climbing wall
• Sailing
• Shopping
• Sightseeing
• Skiing
• Snowboarding
• Swimming
• Table tennis
• Tennis
• Walking
• Water skiing
• Water sports
• Wine tasting
In the area
This Property is situated in Herault, Languedoc-Roussillon
Nearest Airport: Montpellier 40 min by car
Nearest Station: Montpellier Main Station, 20 min by car
Nearest Ferry:
Nearest Beach: 35 min by car
Nearest Ski Resort:
Please note that the location on this map is an approximate guide, normally to the closest town or village.