Private Pool & Spacious 5BR/4BA Holiday Rental in Coursan for 10

5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10230 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Coursan, Occitanie

Réserve Africaine de Sigean11 min drive
Narbonne Cathedral12 min drive
Les Halles de Narbonne12 min drive
Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite 1

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

#Spacious farmhouse with large private pool in own grounds

We'd love to welcome you for a relaxing, away from it all holiday at Domaine de Favette.
This secluded traditional farmhouse with its 10x5m private pool is nestled between vineyards and the river Aude. Relax on the sun-drenched south facing terraces with a locally produced chilled rose wine, enjoy a swim in the pool, pick fresh figs from our trees, and end the day with a barbecue on the tiled terraces or make the short journey to a selection of fabulous restaurants in Narbonne. For the more adventurous, you can fish in the river, or venture further afield to explore the Cathar Castles, while away a day by the Canal du Midi or visit the many wine producing chateaux to seek out your favourite wine.
The house is ideal for exploring the Languedoc region, Cathar Country and visiting the Mediterranean beaches.
Domaine de Favette is a spacious, restored 19th century farmhouse set in its own 4000m² grounds, combining many original features with every convenience to ensure your stay is really comfortable.
Most rooms have original oak beams, and tiled floors. All rooms have wooden shutters, which can be left ajar during the day to keep the rooms cool in even the hottest weather. Three double bedrooms (two with ensuite shower rooms) and two twin bedrooms, family bathroom, and a wet room downstairs. Large, comfortably furnished open plan living room with original beams, tiled floor and wood burning stove, there are settees and a dining table, with internet TV and DVD/CD player. The fully equipped kitchen includes a range cooker, dishwasher and microwave, with washing machine, freezer and extra fridge in a separate utility room. The house is 2.5km north of Coursan, giving you peace and quiet, and within a short drive or bike ride of all local facilities.

Travel to La Favette: Airports: Within 1 hour drive of Beziers, Carcassonne, Perpignan and Montpellier, 2 hours from Barcelona-Gerona, Toulouse and Nimes (airports serviced by Ryanair, EasyJet, Flybe, and British Airways).

Railways: the TGV from Lille (served by Eurostar) takes around 5 hours to Narbonne - car hire is available near the station. Motorail from Paris is also available.
Drive: from Calais, it is possible to drive to within 15km entirely on auto route, including the famous Millau viaduct. With breaks, it takes around 8-9 hours (depending on traffic).

Property manager

Philip Harlow

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Well behaved dogs allowed. Weekly fee €30 per dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Glasses should not be taken into the pool area. Plastic cups and plates are available in the kitchen

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Coursan

Located in Coursan, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Musée Lapidaire Narbonne and Musee de la Chevalerie are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Narbonne Cathedral and Archbishop's Palace (Palais des Archeveques). Travelling with kids? Consider Reserve Africaine Sigean and Aquajet Parc Canaima. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Coursan, Occitanie

What's nearby

Réserve Africaine de Sigean - 11 min drive
Narbonne Cathedral - 12 min drive
Les Halles de Narbonne - 12 min drive
Narbonne Hotel de Ville - 13 min drive
Canal de la Robine - 15 min drive

Getting around

Coursan Station - 4 min drive
Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

Brioche Dorée - 15 min drive
La Croissanterie - 14 min drive
Burger King - 12 min drive
Brioche Dorée - 13 min drive
La Boutique - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does #Spacious farmhouse with large private pool in own grounds have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is #Spacious farmhouse with large private pool in own grounds pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at #Spacious farmhouse with large private pool in own grounds?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #Spacious farmhouse with large private pool in own grounds?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is #Spacious farmhouse with large private pool in own grounds located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Réserve Africaine de Sigean, Les Halles de Narbonne, and Narbonne Market. Musée Lapidaire Narbonne and Musee de la Chevalerie are also within 6 miles (10 km). Coursan Station is 23 minutes by foot.

9.8

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

alyson d.

5 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

Just returned from an incredible 3 weeks at this property. The location was idyllic surrounded by vines and nature. The house was spotless and had plenty of room for the family. It was well equipped with everything we needed. Great location to visit the area and within an easy drive of Bezzier Cap D’agde airport. The large supermarket a few minutes away made life very easy. Communication was excellent and instructions on checking in were clear. Richard and Shirley were fantastic with cleaning the pool 3 times a week and changing bedding and towels weekly. Nothing was too much trouble for them. All in all I would highly recommend a visit.

Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesper P.

11 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic property in a great location

We stayed at the property in August (group of 10 friends in late 20s). It is is located in a great location. The nearest village, Coursan, is a 20-25 minute walk from the house and there are two large supermarkets in Coursan that have everything you need. There isn't anything to do in Coursan but the nearby town of Narbonne has lots to do and is very pretty. You can travel to Narbonne by bus or train but they do not run often. A taxi from the Narbonne train station to the house costs around 20 to 30 Euros. You can stay at the property without a car using the options mentioned above but it is definitely easier (and saves a lot of time) to have a car, which we did. The house itself is an old farmhouse. It is quite large so it's very spacious. The bedrooms are comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped. We cooked most nights we stayed there. There is no air conditioning but each bedroom has a fan and the windows have mosquito nets that can be drawn up and down. We were worried about the fact there was no air conditioning (the temperature reached 35 degrees when we were there) but it turned out to be absolutely fine with the fan and ability to leave the windows open. Given the house is in rural location bugs are to be expected but they weren't that bad in the evening. We sat outside every night and we did get bitten by mosquitos (despite spraying repellent on our bodies) but it was not overwhelming. The pool and pool area are great. The pool is a good size and there is lots of space around the pool to relax. There were enough deck chairs for all of us and there were padded covers for the deck chairs to make them more comfortable. The pool area also has lights so it can be lit up in the evening, which created a lovely atmosphere. As there are no neighbours you don't need to worry about making too much noise. There is also a table tennis table and a small pool table, which were great additions to the property. I corresponded with the owner, Philip, before our trip who was very helpful and responded quickly. A booklet was also issued to myself before our visit which contained a lot of detail regarding the property and surrounding area. It was very useful to have and made life much easier when staying at the property. Overall, this property would be great for any group. You can stay there without a car but it is certainly easier with a car.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

3 Oct 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb home in a peaceful location.

This is a lovely house down a quite lane. The property is spacious and is the best equipped I have ever stayed in. Communication with the owner and the agents was easy and any questions were promptly dealt with. On arrival we were met by Julie who showed us around then left us to settle in. Mark came later in the week to clean and check the pool, both were helpful and were able to advise us on the area and most importantly the wine. It took us around 30 minutes to walk to the super u, or there is a spar in the town which is nearer, with an excellent butchers for the BBQ meat. The house is in an ideal location to visit different places. We had a short trip out to Barges 25 mins away and found an amazing restaurant in the village square, we returned that evening for dinner the food was superb and very reasonably priced. We had a lovely holiday and as the house is central we were able to visit places and then return for time in the pool. One thing, it would be nice to have a sun shade around the pool, it wasn’t too hot when we went but I think in August it might be too much for some, but you don’t necessarily want to sit by the house under the shade on your own. We would certainly return. Thank you so much for renting out your lovely home

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter B., Burley In Wharfedale, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

2 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax and unwind in beautiful surroundings.

Had a fantastic time spending two weeks in August at Domaine de Favette. Perfect if you are seeking somewhere to truly unwind in an authentic, spacious environment. Our party comprised of four adults and four young children. The house was more than big enough for us all. We enjoyed swimming in the large private pool and making use of both the fixed and the free-standing oil drum style bbq. The views over the vineyard are a treat to wake up to and we enjoying relaxing by them on an evening whilst barbecuing or playing ping pong. The property has everything you need and should you want to watch TV, the one in the lounge has been upgraded to a flat screen as opposed to the one in the pics. The location was great for exploring the area. Good local butchers at the SPAR in Coursan. He makes his own sausages and has a good selection of cuts. We also loved Les Halles in Narbonne - fun experience eating at Chez Bebelle!! Roquebrun - very pretty village with beach on a river; rented a boat and had delicious food at La Cave Saint-Martin. Gruissan - Enjoyed the seafood at Huitres et compagnie and both beaches. La Franqui - great beaches, great vibe. Terra vinea - wine cave. Good on a rainy day (we only had the one). We also got out to Carcassonne, Beziers, Seté and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Domaine de Favette as the perfect base to explore, relax or spend quality family time from. Mark and Julie were great, attentive and quick to support with any tips and advise.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

10 Sept 2018

Very spacious converted farm house

Lovely spacious converted farmhouse by the river Aude surrounded by vineyards. Very quiet rural setting away from any other buildings - ideal if you want peace and quiet. You need a car to get anywhere but well placed for surrounding towns and beaches only 25 mins away. The house had a very French feel to it - this is no modern identikit villa - it has a great charm to it with all the mod cons you need. Lovely large pool which we used just about all the time.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Philip Harlow

We live in North London, with our two grown up children - and they still love visiting Domaine de Favette!

Why they chose this property

We had a long search to find the right house for us - the main attraction was to be away from it all, as a complete contrast to living in London. We chose the Languedoc for its amazing weather, and knew from previous holidays that the region had a lot to offer in terms of history, places to visit, restaurants and of course, wine! The pace of life is relaxed - the locals still observe a proper break for lunch!
The house itself met our needs perfectly - no neighbours to annoy, a real French feel to the house, with the features of a 140 year old farmhouse.
It's a real home from home for us, and we only wish we could spend more time there!

What makes this property unique

It is incredibly peaceful - the occasional noise comes from the wine growers tending their vines from time to time. The pool and the terraces mean you can really relax. But it's still only a few minutes from Coursan with the usual small town facilities and a short drive from Narbonne which is one of our favourite small cities - a daily market and many restaurants make this a regular journey. In other small towns in the vicinity there is a great choice of local restaurants.