Vacation Rental Description
This really delightful three storey village house is situated in the very centre of the beautiful medieval village of Laurens and the Languedoc-Roussillon wine growing region of Southern France. The region is steeped in history and attracted early Christian pilgrims making their way to the shrine of St Jacques de Compostella. The house is only thirty minutes away from Beziers and approximitely one hour from Carcassonne. A special discount is available for long term lets. The property benefits from electric central heating in all rooms and is therefore also available for a winter let.
This lovely, three-storey, traditional, Languedoc house is superbly situated in the heart of the beautiful village of Laurens. Surrounded by the village shops. You’ll experience a real sense of being part of this small community. The house looks out over the village square with its delightful fountain. Comfortable and spacious accommodation with a charming and private courtyard garden for those long evening meals with a bottle or two of famous Laurens’ wine.
Lovely walks through the vineyards two minutes from the house or all the fun of the mediterranean beaches just 35 minutes away. The local campsite that is within walking distance is available to non residents and includes a large outdoor swimming pool, bar and resturant. Horse riding treks are also available daily from the campsite. An ideal base for your holiday or extended stay, with a real taste of southern French living in a famous wine-producing village, yet within easy reach of beaches, Beziers, Carcassonne and all the riches that the region has to offer.
The Templar Knights used it as one of their more important regional bases for collecting taxes to pay for the Crusades until 1307. Laurens has some of the most breath taking countryside, lakes, The Canal du Midi and beaches in all of France. Laurens is within easy driving distance of two major airports at Toulouse and Montpellier, a sea port at Sete and the beautiful beaches of Cap D’Agde
The village shops are just stepping distance from the property. Laurens has its own boules area (boules are provided in the house). The property sleeps 6 and from the first floor balcony overlooks the fountain in the middle of the village square. Long and short-term lets are available.
Facilities
Cleaning Service
Cooking Utensils
Dishwasher
DVD
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Microwave
Open Fire
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
TV
Washer
The Kitchen has a wonderful old antique wood burning stove.
The small courtyard back garden has a BBQ table and four chairs. Relax and enjoy memorable breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
A pool is available for use at the local campsiteR in the village. Parking is plentiful in the village square outside the property.
There is a swimming pool in the village campsite where visitor/guests are welcome to use the facilities for a small charge. The campsite also provides Horse Riding facilities and hiring of bicycles.
Within a very short walking distance there is a public boules area where the very friendly local french people gather for socialising.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Playground
Fishing
Horse Riding
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Sailing
Shopping
There is an excellent Cave where the fantastic local wine "Faugeres" can be purchased in take away containers or pre bottled.
The Chateau Grezan, located only fifteen minutes walking distance from the house provides restaurant facilities of a very high standard.
The local Cafe/Bar in Laurens has a rustic charm where you can meet some of the friendly locals.
Village life includes open-air markets, beautiful countryside walks, fishing, horse riding, lakes, caves and the gorgeous Languedoc National Park. 20 miles to coast/beach at Cap d'Agde with its chic shops and nightlife, and only 10 miles to the historic town of Beziers. Carcassonne, and Canal du Midi is very close by together with a Aqua Park.