Gite with Private Pool and Sensational Mountain Views

9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Pool

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Mons, Occitanie

Gorges d'Héric3 min drive
Plage Publique8 min drive
Mont Caroux30 min drive
Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The property comprises a 250 year old Languedoc farmhouse and a separate gite, both renovated to a very high standard and situated in a delightful small hamlet hidden among the vineyards and olive groves with wonderful views. Each house is private, completely self contained and built around a superb private 8 x 4m pool, with Roman steps, extensive terracing, summer kitchen, BBQ, wood fired pizza oven, and decked sun terrace. A small olive grove provides further room for children to play in. Normally the owners stay in the farmhouse for the majority of the summer giving the gite occupants exclusive use of the pool and grounds. However both properties are available for rental together. The local village, 10 minutes walk from the hamlet, provides shops, tourist information and restaurants. Golf course within 15 minutes. Wonderful walking, climbing, canoeing and river swimming in the immediate vicinity. Mediterranean beaches an easy drive away. Great choice of cycling routes, ranging from the nearby converted railway line to the most extreme mountain tracks, four adult bikes are provided. Excellent choice of restaurants locally. You are spoilt for choice for wine tasting at the many local vineyards. Ideal holiday location for all ages.

Property manager

Dave and Linda Phillips

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mons

Located in Mons, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Terre Liquide and Gorges d'Héric are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and Plage Publique. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.

Mons, Occitanie

What's nearby

Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park - 1 min walk
Gorges d'Héric - 3 min drive
Plage Publique - 8 min drive
Lamalou-les-Bains Golf - 13 min drive
Mont Caroux - 30 min drive

Getting around

Bedarieux Station - 28 min drive
Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

Le Faitout - 16 min drive
Le Petit Nice - 16 min drive
La Mécanique des Frères Bonano - 7 min drive
Cave Saint Martin - 16 min drive
Hôtel Bar Restaurant Laissac-Speiser - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gite with Private Pool and Sensational Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gite with Private Pool and Sensational Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gite with Private Pool and Sensational Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gite with Private Pool and Sensational Mountain Views located?

This family-friendly Mons villa is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and Terre Liquide. Plage Publique and Gorges d'Héric are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jenny R.

24 Sept 2019

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

Excellent

Excellent hosts lovely property with amazing views. The property was a bit more remote than expected and not an easy drive to navigate until you got used to it.

10/10 Excellent

lee b.

28 Aug 2018

Lovely gite in beautiful and peaceful location

The gite is in a hamlet but within walking distance of Mons la Trivalle. It was very clean, comfortable and well equipped with spacious bedrooms and a bathroom. The kitchen / lounge area is also spacious. There is plenty of outside seating including hammocks. The pool was immaculate with a lovely decking area for the sunbeds. The outdoor kitchen area (pool bar) including a fridge was a real bonus. The location has stunning views and very close to Mons is Gorges d'Heric that is worth a visit for the scenery and swimming. The river at nearby Roquebrun is also ideal for swimming. You can join a cycle path (it was previously a railway line) at Mons that is brilliant for adults and children. The coast is 45 minutes away. Dave and Linda were perfect hosts. Helpful and informative but discreet. I wish we were able to stay longer as there is so much to visit and to do in the area. Can't recommend it enough.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

11 Aug 2018

Fantastic gite in the perfect location, excellent hosts, a real ‘home from home’

The gite is really well equipped in the perfect location, David and Linda are the perfect hosts in every way, the gite is ideally located for sightseeing, water sports, cycling, trekking, and perfectly positioned for Carcassonne, Montpellier, Pezenas, beaches and the lakes. The private pool is kept immaculate, David and Linda are on hand for advice should you need them. The village is just a short walk away where you can get your fresh bread and groceries, and there is also a couple of lovely restaurants locally to choose from. Hope to return sometime soon.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Neil T.

19 Jul 2017

Superb property in a beautiful location

We have just returned from our stay here having had a wonderful two weeks at the Gite. Ornac is a lovely little hamlet but within an easy 10 minute stroll of Mons La Trivalle which provides a great local shop, bar restaurant and pizza place. Everyone was incredibly friendly and took our bumbling attempts at French with patience and good humour. We travelled an hour to a lovely beach, swam in rivers, wallowed in the rock pools of Gorges l'Heric, walked around the beautiful towns and villages nearby including Olargues and Roquebrun which are amazing. The Gite was fantastic, to be able to look out over nothing but vineyards and mountains is something you don't get very often and it was incredibly peaceful and relaxing. Dave and Linda are wonderful hosts and are happy to offer advice on local places to see, restaurants to visit and will even help book a table if you need one. We have two daughters aged 13 and 10 and they loved swimming in the pool each day. We are sad to have left and the girls are already asking if we are going back. Thanks again Dave and Linda for a lovely stay, you may see us again...

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rupert B.

8 Oct 2016

Lovely gite with very hospitable on-site owners

We couldn't have asked any more from this holiday. The gite is lovely and very well equipped with a wonderful pool that was made clear was for our exclusive use, despite the owners living in the next door property. The location is stunningly beautiful, next to a vineyard and overlooked by the Monte de Caroux. The area is wonderful for walking, cycling or just relaxing, with the village of Mons 20 minutes or so walk away. The Mediterranean coast isn't far away and we also made day trips to Beziers and Carcassonne. We also took advantage of the bikes at the property to cycle along the superb cycle track that stretches for miles in either direction from Mons. Dave and Linda are superb hosts, very friendly, always available for advice, never intrusive. We felt very welcome from the start and appreciated the invitation for an aperitif the 2nd day which gave us the opportunity to find out about the area and the gite. Thoroughly recommended.

About the host

Hosted by Dave and Linda Phillips

Hi, we are Dave and Linda. Now that our three daughters have flown the nest, we have decided to change our lifestyle. Linda has always taught French Spanish and German at secondary level and Dave was a water quality specialist in the UK water industry. We are now both freelance and are spending half our time in France and half in the UK.

Why they chose this property

We have been visiting Languedoc regularly since 1995 due to a school exchange that Linda set up and ran with a French teacher in Beziers. It also became a favourite family holiday destination. During those 15 years we soon came to discover that this was a fantastic part of France, beautiful, quiet sandy beaches, magnificent mountains, clean rivers, great climate, friendly people and of course excellent food and wine!

What makes this property unique

The overwhelming reason for us buying the property was location, location, location! The house has amazing open views across the vineyards to the valley and hills beyond. It is situated within the Regional Parc of the Haut Languedoc in a beautiful small hamlet but is only 10 minutes walk from the nearest village with tourist information office, shop, auberge, tabac, post office etc. It is only 5 minutes drive away from "one of the most beautiful villages in France" Olargues. You will be able to enjoy swimming in the private pool, canoeing and swimming in the local rivers, walking in the hillsides or the Gorge d'Heric, cycling (the old railway line along the valley is ideal for "softies") and wining and dining to your hearts content.

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