Scandinavian style building. In an idyllic setting in a tiny village, 20 mins from Beziers. Swimming pool, garden and fantastic views from the terrace. Sleeps up to 12.
This gorgeous villa is located in the village of Cabrerolles, 20 mins from Beziers. Very quiet location but with shops and restaurants a short drive away in the villages of Magalas, Faugeres and Laurens, or a little further in the town of Bedarieux.
The property nestles on a hillside in the pretty village of Cabrerolles. A perfect location for lovers of wine and countryside but close enough to the historic towns of Pezenas, Beziers and the coast.
The south-facing terraces offer uninterrupted panoramic views over the ever-changing colours of the vineyards leading down to the shimmering Mediterranean in the distance.
The villa itself has been built with attention to detail and has a Scandinavian feel with use of quality materials and wood throughout.
The Languedoc has the highest concentration of vineyards in the world and Cabrerolles is particularly well placed for wine tasting. There are two vineyards of note in the village and many many more surrounding it.
Les Galeries consists of 2 separate self contained apartments – each with two double bedrooms with an option of a further sofa bed for extra accommodation. Les Galeries is well designed for two families holidaying together and according to availability and season each apartment could be rented separately for smaller groups.
Downstairs:
2 bedrooms (sleeping total 4 people), open plan living room with fully fitted kitchen, bathroom with shower. There is also a sofa bed which could accommodate one or two people as required. There are patio doors which lead out onto the terrace and the swimming pool.
Upstairs
Large open plan kitchen, dining and living area. 2 bedrooms (sleeping 4 people). There is also a sofa bed which could accommodate 1 or 2 extra people as required. Bathroom with shower room.
Patio doors open up onto the full length terrace which extends the length of the front of the house. There are patio chairs and loungers to take advantage of the space.
Accommodation in a nutshell:
Each apartment has :
Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms with 2 double beds and 1 sofa bed
Bathroom - 1 bathroom with shower
Dining/Sitting room - dining table for 6
Heating.
Upstairs apartment
Kitchen - Fully fitted large open plan kitchen with oven, 4 gas hobs, dishwasher, freezer.
Utility room - Washing machine, fridge, ironing board, iron, vacuum.
Downstairs apartment
Kitchen - electric hobs, microwave, fridge.
Outside:
The villa has its own swimming pool (8m x 4m) and barbecue area for relaxing as well as the galleried terrace area which has great views and is perfect for outside dining, breakfasts and for relaxing with a glass of wine or a cool drink.
The pool is fitted with an alarm system which is fully compliant with regulations regarding pool safety.
Local amenities:
The location gives countless opportunities for activities and day trips either on the doorstep or within easy driving distance. The beautiful region of the Languedoc is well known for its diverse attractions to suit any age or taste and most importantly has 300 sunny days a year.
There are streams, carving out cave systems, and river canyons like the gorges of the Ardèche, the Cèze, the Aude and the Hérault. The river gorges with their clear water and dramatic cliffs are beautiful locations for bathing, picnicking, canoeing, riding, walking and fishing.
Surrounding the house is the protected park of the Haut Languedoc which gives opportunities for walking - here the views are magnificent and the pathways are full of thyme, rosemary and mint growing wild.
There is also biking and mountain biking (there is a track next door to the house), canoeing on the River Orb, horse riding and off-road pursuits, as well as water activities available on the Lac de Salagou and a golf course within easy driving distance.
Beziers (20 mins away)
Beziers has attractive tree-lined boulevards and was the birthplace of Paul Riquet, creator of the Canal du Midi. Indeed, the Canal du Midi flows from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean across the Languedoc with some particularly attractive stretches around Narbonne at Paraza, Roubia and Ventenac.
Pezenas (20 mins away)
The historic town of Pézenas was the home of Molière and is now a UNESCO world heritage site. This beautiful town is steeped in history and culture, and lies at the heart of the Coteaux du Languedoc wine growing region.
Montpellier (50 mins away)
Montpellier, one of the oldest university towns in France which has a very beautiful old quarter and a striking modern area designed by the Catalan architect Bofill. Further west again is the Bassin de Thau, one of France's foremost oyster and mussel producing regions, dominated by the Mont St. Clair on the other side of which is Sète, that vibrant and colourful port renowned for its summer jousting on the canals.
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