House in Poilhes , Hérault

UK Freeview TV, DVD player. 2 bicycles. Swimming pool. BBQ. Municipal tennis courts.

Kitchen - Fully equipped with fridge freezer, dishwasher, oven and hob. Small table and chairs. French window opening onto front of property. Washing machine and tumble dryer in the garage.

Fifteen minutes east of Poilhes is Beziers where you can stroll through the famous Friday Flower Market and Cathedral, and 20 minutes from Poilhes are some of the most enticing beaches in the Mediterranean. A half hour's drive south are the Roman ruins and the cathedral of Narbonne. Just outside Narbonne one can visit the magnificently restored Cistercian monastery of Fontfroide, where an incident which sparked the first Albigensian Crusade was reputed to have happened. For those with an interest in the Middle Ages, there are the Cathar castles such as Minerve, situated between two deep gorges, and Carcassonne, an intact Medieval city and the site of many an historical film. This is the ideal location to provide a relaxing holiday base, whilst being within easy reach of local attractions and activities. The Mediterranean coast is 20/30 minutes drive and Montpellier, the thriving capital of the Languedoc with its international airport, is 45 minutes away by car. One of the most diverse regions of France, the Languedoc offers mountains, lakes, rivers and beautiful stretches of coastline; major towns and fairytale citadels. Languedoc is one of the most prolific wine-producing areas of France and a happy afternoon can be spent touring the many vineyards and tasting the local produce. Budget airlines fly regularly to Beziers, Montpellier, Perpignan, Nimes, Carcassonne and Girona. Spain, Andorra and the Pyrenees are within easy reach. By rail, the TGV operates from Lille to Béziers or Agde. Eurostar has a non-stop service from Waterloo to Avignon (July to September).

The accommodation is on two levels and comprises a spacious living area, a separate kitchen and a shower room on the ground floor, with 3 bedrooms and a large family bathroom on the first floor.

Entrance hall-
Leads to kitchen, living/dining room, shower room and garage. Hanging space for coats.
Stairs to first floor.
Shower room -
Walk-in shower, handbasin, wc.
Kitchen -
Fully equipped with fridge freezer, dishwasher, oven and hob.
Small table and chairs.
French window opening onto front of property.
Living/dining area-
Spacious, light living/dining room with corner unit sofa, dining table and chairs.
UK Freeview TV, DVD player.
Two French doors giving access to covered terrace at rear of property.
Garage -
Parking for one car.
Washing machine, tumble dryer.

First floor:
Master bedroom with kingsize bed, wardrobes.
Small covered balcony with space for table and chairs.
Travel cot available.
Bedroom 2-
Double bed, wardrobes.
Bedroom 3 -
Twin beds, wardrobes.
Bathroom -
Large family bathroom with bath and shower over, handbasin, wc.

This semi-detached house was built in 2006 and is one of only 9 in a quiet cul de sac with a view of the Canal du Midi.

The house occupies a slightly elevated position; the main entrance is up a few steps and has a small terraced area in front. To the left of the entrance is the French window which opens into the kitchen.
Once inside the entrance hall, immediately to the left is the shower room; the next door on the left leads to the kitchen.

Straight ahead is the tastefully furnished living /dining area with two French doors leading onto the covered terrace at the rear of the property.

On the right is the staircase leading up to the first floor. Beneath the staircase is the door to the garage and a space for hanging coats etc.
The garage is down a few steps and has space for one car; it also houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. There are also two bicycles for guests' use.

Directly at the top of the stairs is the master bedroom, which has a French door opening onto a small covered balcony with table and chairs, with a view towards the canal.

On this floor is a large family bathroom and along the landing are two more bedrooms, a double on the right and a twin on the left.

All the bedrooms have good quality furniture and linen, and ample storage space in either a free standing wardrobe or fitted cupboards.
There are electric heaters and tower fans.

At the rear of the property is a covered terrace area with a wooden table and chairs for enjoying the welcome shade. The garden rises gently at the rear of the property behind a low retaining wall and has been planted with Mediterranean shrubs, herbs etc. At the very back of the garden is a row of mature trees which give this new property an established feel.

The swimming pool is situated at the side of the house in full sun and has steps in. It is surrounded by a tiled terrace with table and chairs and sunloungers. There is also a built-in barbeque and exterior lighting for those alfresco meals.