Ferme de Bonnefont near Saint-Etienne-D'Albagnan , Hérault

Swimming pool, CD player and radio, BBQ, substantial book library, access to surrounding countryside for walking, riding, cycling off/on road, this is a very quiet almost isolated situation which will appeal to those searching an " away from it all holiday."

Gas cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave cooker,cafeteria,washing machine, toaster, iron, towels, pool towels, tea towels. Enough crockery etc for six persons. A welcome pack consisting of wine, beer tea, coffee, bread, butter, cheese and milk, sugar and eggs, will be awaiting your arrival.

You will be in the heart of the Haut Languedoc, in the almost undiscovered countryside, where time itself seems to have almost stood still; however whatever your leisure passion we can assist you to find it.

Bonnefont is a tiny hamlet and it takes its name from the abundance of fresh water which rises from the source nearby. It consists of two houses, an old schoolhouse and a number of barns and out buidings. The schoolhouse is dated 1658 and your gite, La Ferme de Bonnefont, is considered older. Its origin was probably that of a house and over the years it has been extended to its present size and in recent history was in fact the working farm of the hamlet. Smoking is not permitted inside the house.
ACCOMMODATION,
The farm house has recently been brought back to life by a restoration which has preserved where possible the original features and character of the house.
On the ground floor you enter into the LIVING/DINING area. There is a wood burning stove in an ancient fire place. The room has a beamed ceiling and contains dining table easy chairs and settee. Access to the terrace and BBQ with wooden patio furniture at the rear of the house through a glass door.
DOUBLE BEDROOM downstairs,with wardrobe and bedside tables.
KITCHEN with all conveniences and a bathroom with toilet and shower facility.
Upstairs via a wooden staircase is a BEDROOM with three single beds and the possibility of childs cot or put-u-up bed. There is also a small store room on this floor.
The private, solar heated, SWIMMING POOL is situated next to the house and has its own changing room with toilet, shower and where pool furniture etc is kept.

The nearest village is St Etienne d'Albagnan which is about 5 kilometres on a very quiet country road. You will definitely need transport to get here and the property is quite isolated by modern standards; however it is this aspect which makes it so special to our guests.
The house is surrounded by hills, mountains, woods,wild birds and butterflies, forests, streams, old stone houses and villages, lakes and tracks. The trees are cherry, walnut, oak chestnut and there are numerous vineyards producing quaffable wines at incredibly low prices!
In St Etienne you will find a tabac selling day to day items, a post office, restaurant, church and museum. 20 minutes by car brings you to St Pons de Thomieres where there are two supermarkets, banks and restaurants. There is also a Wednesday morning market in the cathedral square.
The pretty village of Olargues is also nearby where you will find a pharmacy,doctor, butcher, baker, restaurants and bars.

TO BOOK
Just contact me on the above email or telephone numbers.

THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING EXTRA TO PAY. THE PRICE INCLUDES BEDDING, TOWELS AND USE OF BABY'S COT, PUSHCHAIR, HIGHCHAIR, AND PLAYPEN IF REQUIRED. A SEPARATE RETURNABLE CHEQUE OF 100EUROS IS REQUIRED TO COVER YOUR DAMAGE/CLEANING DEPOSIT.

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR 2007.