Vacation Rental Description
No need for a swimming pool here! This villa is located in a calm quarter overlooking a panoramic view of the Mediterranean and is just a short stroll (600 metres) from the safe sandy beaches of St Pierre la Mer/ Narbonne Plage. Situated on the French Mediterranean coast, some 50 miles from the Spanish border. BBQ and relax with a bottle of local wine in the garden as you watch the sail boats drift by.
THE ACCOMODATION
Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1(en-suite)with double bed and private balcony.
Bedroom 2 with twin beds.
Bedroom 3 (ground floor) with double bed.
Bathrooms:
En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with shower, wc and wash basin.
Family bathroom with shower, wc and wash basin.
Downstairs cloakroom with wc and hand basin.
Kitchen:
Fully fitted American Kitchen with four plate hob and extractor fan, electric oven, fridge freezer, microwave, electric kettle and coffee machine.
Utility Room:
Washing machine.
Living Rooms:
Living/dining room with doors opening on to rear covered terrace suitable for outside dining. Sofa and armchairs. Coffee table. Dining table and chairs. Satellite TV/DVD/Stereo. Electric heating. Wood burning fire and fireplace (not for use in summer).
Notes on accommodation:
Ceiling fans throughout. Electric heating throughout. Private parking.
CLEANING/TOWELS/LINEN
Bed linen, tea towels, washing up liquid, toilet cleaner are all provided and beds made on arrival. Towels can be provded on request at a modest extra charge. Guests are expected to leave the house as found, in a clean and tidy condition.
AMENITIES/FACILITIES PROVIDED
hob/stove, oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, iron/ironing board, satellite TV, cot, folding bed, and barbecue
OUTSIDE
Terrace with table and chairs for outside dining, sun loungers and parasol.
Rear garden with a magnificent view. Garden furniture and a barbecue. Please note that the end of the garden falls away steeply with many sharp cactus plants growing on the slope, requiring children to be supervised.
Front garden suitable for off road parking.
COAST/BEACH
Only 600 metres from the safe sandy beaches of St Pierre/ Narbonne Plage. Plus mile after mile of fine sandy beaches (some naturist) along the coast.
DISTANCES
About half a mile from the heart of St Pierre sur Mer and about two miles from Narbonne Plage.
The nearest large cities are Narbonne and Beziers. Both are about 14 miles and steeped in history.
FURTHER DETAILS
Two smallish supermarkets in St Pierre are open 7 days a week in season. Hypermarkets at Narbonne but they do not open on Sunday. St Pierre is a well kept secret by the French. In addition to being a beach resort, it is also a great location for sporting activities. There is a traditional daily market and a wide selection of waterside restaurants, bars and cafes. There is a fairground and disco(s) in the town and free evening entertainments are provided by both St Pierre and Narbonne Plage. Numerous local vineyards offer the ever popular wine tasting.
OUT AND ABOUT
Out and About, this is historic Languedoc, the land of the Cathars and the Albigensian crusade. Picturesque fortress castles (Queribus and Peyrepertuse are particularly impressive) can provide an enjoyable diversion from the sunshine beach and sea holiday. The fortified village of Minerve, the heart of the Minervois wine region is well worth a visit.
Carcasonne is a splendid restored medieval city; hence it is popular with tourists.
Montpellier, the birth place of Western medicine, is a beautiful city and has a medical museum. Spain is about an hour away by car and just over the border Figeures, home of Salvador Dali, has a museum dedicated to him.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cooking Utensils
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
Sterio
TV
Washer
St Pierre is a great location for sporting activities with superb wind/kite surfing, tennis, horse-riding, mountain biking or walking in the Massif de la Clape (a beautiful natural park with rare orchids and exotic birdlife) in the immediate vicinity. There is a traditional daily market and a wide selection of waterside restaurants, bars and cafes.
Neaby airports for budget airlines : Beziers, Carcassone, Perpignan and Montpellier. Toulouse and Girona are also a possibility but are approx 100 miles (all motorway).
If you are driving, it is 580 miles from Le Havre - which we do in two easy five hour drives.
Activities
Adventure Sports
Beach
Biking
Boating
Playground
Fishing
Horse Riding
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
Skiing
Tennis
Water Sports
Zoo/Wildlife
Fairground in season. Free open air evening entertainment provided by the municipalities in season. Aqua Park. Disco
Travel Options