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Beautifully Renovated Famous House.Heated Pool.Enclosed Grounds.Beaches & Midi

Beautifully Renovated Famous House.Heated Pool.Enclosed Grounds.Beaches & Midi

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The fabulous pool area with the tranquil Buddha corner.
Pool
The elegant hall and stairs.  Front page billing showing our dining room
Views from the balcony and the main gate leading to a large parking area
View of the large secure garden from the bedroom terraces

Overview of Beautifully Renovated Famous House.Heated Pool.Enclosed Grounds.Beaches & Midi

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Saint-Marcel-sur-Aude, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationNarbonne Cathedral12 min drive
  • Popular LocationRéserve Africaine de Sigean12 min drive
  • Popular LocationLes Halles de Narbonne12 min drive
  • AirportBéziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Beautifully Renovated Famous House.Heated Pool.Enclosed Grounds.Beaches & Midi

This beautiful old wine makers house which overlooks vineyards, is a charming spacious property. Peaceful Location on the edge of a Village, close to the Canal du Midi and local amenities. It has been sympathetically renovated, losing none of its character. Furnished to a high standard in traditional french style, using some of the original pieces of furniture. It is situated in the attractive wine-producing village of St. Marcel, close to Narbonne and glorious Mediterranean beaches (25 minutes). The house is very well equipped, a home away from home.It has been featured in '25 Beautiful Homes Magazine' May 2014 where it was also considered good enough for the front cover picture.
It has also featured on BBC TV and in the Times newspaper when a long lost love letter was discovered tucked into the cushions of an old chair that was being reupholstered. It had been there for nearly 200 years.
The house is very large and easily copes with maximum occupancy and outside there is also plenty of space. The pool area is nicely segregated from the rest of the garden providing an oasis of calm surrounded by lavender and other vibrant plants. Later in the year you can even pick figs.
The grounds of 1 hectare are totally secure and provide plenty of shade for children to run around or adults to chill out.
During the high season, most meals will be taken outside on the large terrace where the big gas BBQ with cope with the task easily.
Should you wish the kitchen has a great range cooker and the dining room seats 10 comfortably and overlooks the terrace. There are two large fridges, one labelled Food the other Drinks!
Next to the dining room is the day room with satellite TV, DVD player and Ipod dock are all available and a second TV/DVD player is available in the separate sitting room allowing more choice of entertainment.


Property manager

Mr Tim Davis and Mrs Georgina Mucklow-Davis
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bookings from Saturday to Saturday only unless agreed in advance
No same sex bookings unless agreed in advance

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 not indicated whether 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

Saint-Marcel-sur-Aude

Located in Saint-Marcel-sur-Aude, this holiday home is on a river. Domaine de l'Herbe Sainte and Domaine Lalaurie are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Reserve Africaine Sigean and Narbonnaise en Méditerranée Natural Regional Park. Travelling with kids? Consider L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative and Aquajet Parc Canaima. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Saint-Marcel-sur-Aude, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Narbonne Cathedral - 12 min drive
  • Réserve Africaine de Sigean - 12 min drive
  • Les Halles de Narbonne - 12 min drive
  • Narbonne Hotel de Ville - 13 min drive
  • Abbey of Fontfroide - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Narbonne Station - 16 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • L'o A la Bouche - 5 min drive
  • La Maison de l'écurie - 10 min drive
  • La Grillade du Chateau - 8 min drive
  • Auberge du Somail - 5 min drive
  • L'Escale du Somail - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Renovated Famous House.Heated Pool.Enclosed Grounds.Beaches & Midi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Renovated Famous House.Heated Pool.Enclosed Grounds.Beaches & Midi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Renovated Famous House.Heated Pool.Enclosed Grounds.Beaches & Midi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Renovated Famous House.Heated Pool.Enclosed Grounds.Beaches & Midi located?

This family-friendly Saint-Marcel-sur-Aude holiday home is located by the sea, 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Canal du Midi, and within 6 mi (10 km) of L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative and Château de Paraza. Domaine de l'Herbe Sainte and Domaine Lalaurie are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool characterful house
Beautiful old house - perhaps better for older children than wee ones(?) we had 3 teenagers and it was ideal. House and pool very clean and well equipped. We had helpful comms from the owner and Local contact, Jess, was fab - couldn’t have been more helpful or welcoming - and so patient and kind when I thought I’d left passports on departure. Fantastic location. Great local baker and fruit shop. Handy For lots of interesting day trips. Would highly recommend and would love to go back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in a beautiful location
Lovely home . Great location close to lots of amenities. Pool great although for the first few days was very cold . Miles the caretaker of the property was very obliging and came ASAP and fixed it for us . There is an issue with the pool cover at the minute and it doesn’t work so the heat evaporated overnight leaving the pool at 25 degrees which is icy cold . Once he sorted it out it was lovely . The house itself has is very comfortable. The beds and bed linen gorgeous. It did however get very warm at night . Even with a fan or two blasting . Air conditioning would be a great addition. Most nights it was 28/29 degrees and whilst downstairs stayed relatively cool upstairs was at times unbearable . However we did enjoy our week at Le parc . X
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful French house
Lovely house & garden. Beautifully decorated throughout. Everything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay. Easy check in. Great communication with host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

A wonderful relaxing week
We had a wonderful relaxing week at your beautiful house. The pool and gardens were amazing and the house provided enough space for everyone to get away from each other if needed. Thank you for the wine and welcome basket that was a lovely touch! Also being supplied with pool towels - we've never had that before. We visited many places including the atmospheric Carcassonne, the lake at Homps, the beautiful city of Narbonne and the local beaches. Fantastic - can't wait to come back
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Easily the best property we have stayed in.
The house is furnished in traditional French style, but not so much that it makes you feel uncomfortable. The stairgate at the top of the curved staircase was such a thoughtful addition, as were many other things to make the house child friendly. Kitchen very well stocked and as a bonus, a drinks fridge as well as the American fridge/freezer! The children’s favourite was the collection of blow-up and beach toys. The pool and garden are superb. A wonderful house for any family. Nice village, shops within walking distance and a very helpful maintenance man
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Mr Tim Davis and Mrs Georgina Mucklow-Davis

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Tim & Georgina Davis have restored this old wine makers house. Georgina has many years experience with interior decoration and the house has been featured in "25 Beautiful Homes" magazine, appearing on the cover of the May, 2014 issue.

Why they chose this property

Having started in Provence and finding it too touristy we moved to the next department of Languedoc which has all the charm but is still very French. The area is dominated by the Canal du Midi and the vast vineyards. It is less crowded than its neighbour and eating out is a pleasure both in terms of quality and price. Menus are also incredibly varied.
It is a fantastic are to tour with less traffic but many interesting places from the world famous Carcassonne to a fabulous local artists village of Someil nestling on the banks of the Midi.
Beaches are just 20 minutes drive away.

What makes this property unique

Whilst the property is on the edge of the village and just 5 minutes walk to the local bakery it is totally private as the aspect is over vineyards towards the river Aude.
The grounds of around 1 hectare are totally secure with many large trees offering shade and a lovely heated pool positioned in a secluded area close to the house and surrounded by lavender and an ancient olive tree.
Supermarkets are within a few minutes drive and you can walk or cycle from the property to many local beauty spots and even take a dip in the mountain fed river Cesse.
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