Self-catering rental country home in Languedoc Roussillon with private pool

Introduction

This impressive country house sits among almost endless vineyards on the banks of a small river just 5 minutes outside the famous and picturesque village of Saint Chinian, 40 min from the Mediterranean coast.

Private drive lined with plane trees.
High quality living accommodation over four floors with renovated interior and many original features; beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls and wood and tile staircase.

Large, traditional, welcoming hallway leads directly to the garden and into the main house. Two, separate living rooms allow for private reading and relaxation whilst the main living area is open plan, situated on the lower ground floor: 100m² with double-height ceiling, exposed stone walls and open fireplace.

UK satellite TV and Wi-Fi internet. Doors lead to exterior boules court and dining terrace.

Semi-professional, fitted kitchen opens to delightful breakfast terrace overlooking the river and woodland, whilst a small conservatory leads out to the main dining terrace and pool area.

Two master suites with sitting area and ensuite bathrooms.

Four further bedrooms and 5 bathrooms to sleep 10 in total.

Outstanding exterior with 2 hectares of private grounds bordered by woods, vineyards and small river with lovely shallow river pools ideal for swimming.

Lawns and rough grassed areas for children's ball games etc.
The well-planted and tended gardens have lawns and flower beds and enjoy stunning views over the vineyards to the rugged hills beyond.

Private, infinity pool 13 x 4.5m with sun terrace and dining terrace.

Maid service and full or part catering services available on request.

All amenities in Saint Chinian, 5 min with supermarket, restaurants, café bars, bank, pharmacy and many wine outlets.
Excellent street market.

Mediterranean coast and sandy beaches 40 min.

Carcassonne and Montpellier 60 min.

Accommodation

Main entrance hall with beamed ceiling and through-door to pool area and garden

Separate WC and hand basin

'Petit salon' with sofas, fireplace and TV with UK satellite channels

Reading / living room with sofas and library

Stairs down to lower ground floor:

Open-plan, living-room / dining-room / kitchen with double-height ceiling and exposed stone walls

Living room with sofas and fireplace. TV with UK satellite channels, DVD and Wi-Fi internet
Door to dining terrace, boules court and garden

Dining table and chairs

Fitted kitchen with central island, gas range and oven, fridge freezer, 2 dishwashers
Door to dining terrace

Utility room with 2 fridge freezers, ice-maker and washing machine

Conservatory with table and chairs leading to pool area and garden

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and basin

1st Floor;

Study with desk and chairs

Bedroom 1, double with separate living area. TV with UK satellite channels. Ensuite WC, walk-in shower and twin hand basins

Separate bathroom with WC, bath / shower and hand basin

Large studio with day beds and table tennis

Bedroom 2, double with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin

Stairs to 2nd floor;

Bedroom 3, double with living area. Ensuite WC, bath / shower and hand basin

Bedroom 4, single

Bedroom 5, single

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

Bedroom 6, double with ensuite WC, shower and hand basin

EXTERIOR;

2 hectares of private grounds including lawns, rough grass, orchards, river frontage and woods

Pool-side dining terrace with table and chairs and BBQ

Private pool 13 x 4.5m with steps

Sun terrace with loungers

'Breakfast terrace' (off kitchen) with table and chairs over-looking river

Dining terrace and large boules court

Direct access to shallow river with superb swimming pools

Large grassed area ideal for children's ball games etc

Private, tree-lined drive and parking

Map showing: Saint-Chinian

Map & local information

The property is located in open countryside less than 5 min from the picturesque and renowned wine-producing town of Saint Chinian.

Riverside setting with waterfall - great for swimming and bathing - 5 min.

Saint Chinian sits in the almost endless Languedoc vineyards, 65 min from Carcassonne and Montpellier, and 40 min from Mediterranean beaches at Valras Plage.

Saint Chinian has all amenities including supermarket, café bars and restaurants, may wine outlets, artisan shops, bakeries and grocery stores, pharmacy, bank and wonderful street market.

30 min away is Olargues, officially one of the 'prettiest villages in France'.

Stunning countryside all around; The Gorges d'Héric offer spectacular walking and scenery and a great alternative to the Med beaches with crystal clear water pools.

Rafting, canoeing and swimming on the nearby Orb river.

Beziers, 30 min with several hypermarkets and street markets for local produce and flowers.

Don't miss a trip to Carcassonne with its amazing fortified castle with many attractions for all ages.

Prices & booking

Terms & Conditions

• * Sterling & Dollar rates are provided ONLY as a guide - all rentals are payable in EUROS.
• Prices are for the rental of the entire property above, per week.
• Bookings run from Saturday 4:00pm to Saturday 10:00am.
• Neither Pure France nor the property owner are liable for any loss or interruption of internet service.
• Security deposit of £400 or 500 Euros cash payable to the housekeeper upon arrival. Fully refundable (if no damages or breakages) prior to departure.
• No smoking in the property.
• Bookings include electricity, water, linen and towels (not beach / pool towels).

Client comments

"Just to let you know how much we all enjoyed our stay at Maison Donnadieu last week. It's a very attractive, spacious house for a family visit. We particularly appreciated that the house is primarily a home, with comfortable furniture and a garden which is loved. Everything was clean and very well maintained. All of the staff - Monica, Simon, the gardener, and the cleaners were most helpful and courteous."
Marsh Family

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Languedoc Roussillon self-catering rental country home, Saint-Chinian in Hérault, south of France with private pool...

'Maison Donnadieu'

Languedoc Roussillon self-catering rental country home, Saint-Chinian in Hérault, south of France with private pool.

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