House in Mons, Occitanie

Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing

Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing

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Facade in spring
Terrace with lemon and peach trees
View of village in Spring from Bedroom 1
Mons, with mountains behind - there are endless hiking opportunities here.
Bedroom 1 with large double bed

Overview of Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing

Reviews
4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Mons, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationHaut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationGorges d'Héric1 min drive
  • Popular LocationMont Caroux29 min drive
  • AirportBéziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Children’s bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing

La Casèla is a 17th century stone house which we refurbished for our family in 2002-3 and to which we return each year. It is set on the edge of a friendly, small hamlet (Mons) which nestles on the side of Mont Caroux. The scenery is beautiful - vineyards line the valley, chestnut forest flanks the slopes which rise to the heather-covered mountain top. The house is perfect for exploring the area on foot, or as a base to enjoy swimming in nearby rivers and gorges, canoeing, riding, cycling on the long distance cycle path along the valley or mountain biking for the more adventurous, or venturing further afield to the beach or wine-tasting tours.

The house is very comfortable inside: the bedrooms and bathroom are light and pretty and the kitchen is very well equipped. The living room is spacious with a smart TV, sofa and chairs for relaxing and a wood burning stove for colder times. There is plenty of outside space for sunbathing and relaxing - either on the terraces or in the garden.

Mons La Trivalle is a small community in the Hérault. The ancient part of the village is called Mons and it is located very close (1km) to the beautiful Gorges d'Heric. This is where our house, La Casèla, is located and there is a lovely footpath straight from the house through chestnut woods to the Gorges, where you can swim, rock climb or hike. The environment is very tranquil and the perfect location for a family holiday. At the bottom of the valley (5 minute walk) is La Trivalle, where you find a bar, baker, grocery shop and restaurant. There is also a long distance, traffic-free cycle route through the village extending for 30km in either direction.

The river Orb runs through the bottom of the valley and provides wonderful opportunities for canoeing, swimming and sunbathing.

All in all the house is a great location for anyone looking for a relaxing holiday with good access to outdoor activities. In addition, the house is very comfortable and if you don't fancy going out at all, the terraces and garden provide the perfect location for reading and relaxing.

Property manager

Alex MacGillivray
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Languages

English, French, Spanish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 (limit 1 total)

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

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 holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Gorges d'Héric and Terre Liquide 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. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cave exploring nearby.

What's nearby

  • Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park - 1 min walk
  • Terre Liquide - 18 min walk
  • Gorges d'Héric - 1 min drive
  • Plage Publique - 10 min drive
  • Mont Caroux - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Saint-Pons-Herault Station - 28 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le Faitout - 17 min drive
  • La Mécanique des Frères Bonano - 8 min drive
  • Hôtel Bar Restaurant Laissac-Speiser - 4 min drive
  • Auberge du Caroux - 14 min walk
  • Le Lézard Bleu - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, Terre Liquide and Gorges d'Héric. Plage Publique is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.5/5

Cleanliness

4.7/5

Check-in

4.8/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.6/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Hilary Appleton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Mons
We spent two wonderful weeks in this tiny medieval hamlet. Nightingales called constantly outside. The village store, down the hill, was remarkably well stocked; the bar a welcoming place. It was nice to meet Lilli the day we arrived, who was very helpful. We had wonderful walks, both from the house itself, or short drives away. The characterful house is spacious, the beds are comfortable; there is constant hot water. Well stocked kitchen; fantastic amount of books and maps. Choice of sun or shade on the terraces. Utter peace. The only thing we did start to miss after a week or so was a TV.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

5/5 Excellent

Francis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hillside heaven
This is a lovely spacious and comfortable old house with real character, located on the hillside above Mons. It is a great place to explore the area either by walking out of the front door or hiring a bike in the village. There are many places to swim in the afternoon either In the Gorge d’Heric or in the rivers. It is really worth getting up early and climbing up to the viewpoint on the Caroux. For anyone still feeling adventurous it is possible to walk back to the house through the hills via Douch and Heric. We had a wonderful holiday, and having such a lovely place to stay was a big part of that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Martin W.

"A home from home"
Thankfully I'd done my homework & with Lilli's excellent guide we were able to pinpoint the exact location of this beautiful gem. At the end of your journey you're just looking to sitting down, relaxing & start taking it all in. "La Casela" has exactly all that. The home feels warm, its exactly how it should be decorated & very well equipped & kept. The walk from La Trivalle is challenging but if you're a walker it's good exercise. We stayed in a very warm period so careful management of the balance between letting air in & keeping heat out was needed. This was our second stay in the region so allowed us much more scope to explore. The local community are welcoming & very friendly despite our poor command of French we were helped along well. Overall a fantastic holiday in a beautiful location. Thank you for sharing your fabulous home.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

john r.

Lovely, lovely.
We and our little dog had a great time. The cottage is sympathetically restored, comfortable, charming and well equiped; except for no ice making facility (G&Ts). Lillie was very helpful. The village and area is beautiful and interesting with much to see and do. The food, wine and people are all great.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Stephen B.

A very special place to stay
We were looking for an old country cottage with character and ambience where we could have a few days rest and relaxation with our two dogs. We found exactly that! The house is a couple of hundred metres from the Church car park and up a winding stone path. It oozes history but also is well equipped and comfortable. It is a lovely place just to BE.. We loved sitting on the spacious terrace in the September sunshine, watching the dogs stretched out on the cool flagstones after leaping over the stone walls and playing with the autumn leaves on the walk to the gorge . The views from the upstairs windows are stunning. The village shop ( 20 minute walk) is brilliant and the cafe bar very friendly. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

About the host

Hosted by Alex MacGillivray

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We restored La Casela to become a beautiful family home while living in France. We are now back in the UK but visit often and would welcome sharing our home with you.

Why they chose this property

I have always loved this area - previously we owned a small house near Bedarieux where we spent our holidays, but we always found ourselves driving to Mons to swim, walk, eat, etc. So when the chance came to restore the derelict La Casela, we jumped at it!

What makes this property unique

The house is in lovely quiet setting, with direct access by foot (or car if you prefer) to the beautiful Gorges d'Heric for walking and swimming.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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