Mon Reve in Marseillan , Hérault

TV and DVD in the open plan living area and a barbecue and seating for six upstairs on the bright roof terrace. Washing machine in the ground floor laundry area.

The fully fiited kitchen has built in fridge, oven and 4-ring electric hob. Kettle and Microwave and all utensils. Downstairs in the laundry area find a washing machine.

A vos fourchettes! As they say in the village, for these quaint little side turnings are but a step away from the rue Emile Zola that meanders down to the market place. You may never make it to the table by the port you planned on, since so many lures await on such a short stroll. A fabulous patisserie to your right, fresh fish from the poissonerie to your left, and all before you step foot on the cobbles of the market place. Even around the market, you might be tempted by the Michelin noted gastronomy of the Table d'Emilie or the aromas wafting from the fireplace at Le Boulevard where steaks are prepared over the flames! If you do get to the port, just a few hundred yards along the road, then do allow yourself to be seduced by succulent seafood and wooed by wonderful wines. You can always work off the guilt and the waistline at the tennis courts, on the water or even just think about it lazing on the endless sandy beach just across the lagoon.

Step in from the sunny street into the cool haven of a village house built by those born to understand a Languedoc Summer. Flop on the big double bed, step into a cool shower after the flight and the easy drive to Marseillan. Your holiday starts here.

The ground floor master bedroom suite has its own shower room and wc. Perfect haven for parents who like their own space, when, with the family upstairs, they can relive the joys of being a couple!

The entrance hall leads up to the first floor with two further bedrooms, and a shared second shower room and wc. One double room and one twin, and even a little balcony to look out on the sleepy little street.

Up the staircase once more to discover the open plan living space with its fully fitted kitchen, sofa and dining area.

A charming iron spiral staircase leads up to the rooftop terrace, with views over terracotta tiles, age old chimney stacks and tall trees. Peek over the side wall of the terrace and see the heart of the village, with the distinctive church spire and the caged bell that tolls the hour on the sea breeze wafting from the east.

Sit around the face style tables to enjoy fresh crisp white wine and maybe a barbecue lunch that lingers til it becomes supper. Or send the family out to the beach and settle down with a long book and a longer drink and an even longer linger under the Languedoc sun.