Maison Herve dates back to the 19th Century and is situated in the medieval village of Magalas. Sympathetically restored to reveal the stone staircases, low beams on the ground floor and a further beamed ceiling in the suite, this little house is an absolute delight to stay in. The ground floor cave has been renovated into the living room and most floors have been painted in keeping with French tradition. The kitchen is light and bright, with terracotta floors, a breakfast bar and french windows with shutters. This floor also has a double bedroom with en suite bathroom. The stone stairwell leads from here up to the master luxury suite. Wrought iron four poster bed, luxury bedding and open bathroom including corner bath /shower. The suite is decorated with roman style tiles and has a pretty vanity unit with modern freestanding washbasin. This room has a small french window, wrought iron stair ballustrades and chandelier. Double wardrobe. Cd player/radio, chairs and coffee table.

Five minute walk to the centre of the village. A handful of restaurants and couple of bars, boulangerie, patisserie and pharmacy; there is also a hairdresser, tobacconist and electrical shop. The local school and small supermarket a 5 to 7 minute walk.
Beziers is excellent for shopping, as is the French town of Pezenas with its upmarket restaurants, open air cafes, local market art and antique shops. Montpellier is a lovely city, and the medieval town of Carcassonne is worth a visit. Vineyards and wineries galore!

Good area for cycling, canoeing and windsurfing along the gorgeous coast line. Touring the vineyards is very popular, all very local for day trips. A gourmets delight, fabulous area for seafood, French bistros as well as international cuisine. My favourite for eating out is Pezanas.

We are surrounded by some excellent beaches, all within driving distance. The medieval town of Agde is 40 mins by car, as are Sete and Portiragne. The beaches are long and sandy and very safe for swimming. The Canal du Midi, excellent for boating or cycling alongside, is a short drive away. Narbonne is a nice day out, approx one hour away. A 20 minute drive through the vineyards takes you to the River Orb and the Orb valley which is known for good swimming, sunbathing and canoeing.

Facilities

Property Type:	Gites Cottages Houses
Location and activities:	Golf courses 20 minutes drive.
Bedrooms:	Bedroom 1 (first floor) with double bed and en suite bath/shower. Second floor suite with 4-poster bed, double wardrobe, luxury corner bathroom suite, painted stone floors, seating area with table and chairs, small french window, Velux sky light, beams.
Bathrooms:	One en suite first floor bathroom. Fully tiled, full bath/over shower and glass shower screen. The suite has a luxury corner bath/over shower, roman style tiles, separate freestanding modern handbasin which sits on a french vanity unity. Downstairs wc.
Kitchen:	Kitchen diner with breakfast bar and chairs. Washing machine very important for family holidays! No launderettes in the village! 4-ringed gas hob, microwave, fridge, toaster and kettle. Full cutlery, saucepans etc.
Dining:	There is a smaller living area with very low beams and the stairs lead up to our kitchen/diner with chairs and a breakfast bar.
Living area:	Ground floor living room, with sofabed, coffee table, lamps, dvd player, books. There is a smaller living area with very low beams and the stairs lead up to our kitchen/diner with chairs and a breakfast bar. Kitchen/diner with breakfast bar and chairs.
Outside :	Our little character stone house, due to its very nature, is unsuitable for people with mobility problems. We are situated in a village street on an incline, surrounded by character properties and our house is in an elevated position, ie up a slight hill. No problems at all parking, 2 mins walk.
General:	Radiators for winter lets, nice warm house!
Suitability:	The Maison Herve is not suitable for small children due to its character, ie, spiral stone stairs and french windows. This property would suit couples, single clients and families with teenagers. Pets allowed but please call or e-mail us first as this will be at our discretion.

Rental Rates

Maison Herve - Sleeps: 4/6, Bedrooms: 2

Jan to March and Nov, Dec £269 pw
April to June and Sept, Oct £289 pw
July and August £349 pw

Contact Details

To book this property use the contact details below quoting Holiday France Direct ref: RH002479.

Contact:	Serena Valentine
Postal Address:	Fishers Cottage Limes Ave Horley Surrey RH6 9DQ
Telephone:	01273 206622
Mobile:	07969 349973
Email:	Email the Owner »
Owner's website:	www.maisonserena.com
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Listing last updated:	16 Apr 2008