| |
|
|
| |
|
| |
| |
Property |
Location |
|
| |
La Bergerie at Les Horts |
Beziers, Languedoc-Rousillon, France |
|
| |
| |
One-off feature |
|
| |
La Bergerie is situated in a small hamlet amongst vineyards on the slopes of the Caroux mountains in the Haut Languedoc Regional Park, with stunning views across the Jaur valley from secluded covered and open terraces. Walks through magnificent scenery, with a 'grande randonée' passing above, and spectacular gorges with cascades and rock pools for swimming. |
|
| |
| |
Property Info |
|
| |
Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
|
| |
Property Setting:
| Mountainous / Village / Rural |
|
| |
Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity |
|
| |
Bedrooms:
| 2 |
|
| |
Guests:
| 4 |
|
| |
Catering:
| self-catering |
|
| |
| |
General Info |
|
| |
La Bergerie was built in the 17th century as a stone shepherd's cottage in the beautiful valley of the Juar river. Stone steps lead up to the secluded landscaped garden which surrounds the south facing property.
|
|
| |
| |
Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
|
| |
The track which runs past the house through the village of Les Horts, twists up to the top of the ridge, where it joins one of the grande randonée signposted hiking trails. With the house situated in the middle of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Park, it is a walking paradise, with many treks across the wild Caroux region, punctuated with refreshing mountain pools. Canoes can be rented for trips down the rapids of the Orb from Tarrasac (5km).
Mountain bikes, rock climbing, horse riding and even golf are all catered for nearby. There are a wide range of tourist activities available in the Langedoc-Rousillon region. The nearest beaches are about an hour away at Valras-Plage, with many more beautiful beaches along the stretch from Marseillan-Plage to the old fishing port of Sète. However, there is great swimming in the refreshing local rivers, mountain streams and lakes in the summer.
|
|
| |
| |
Getting there & away/local amenities |
|
| |
Getting There:
| 5 airports within 2 hours, Beziers closest and Montpellier largest. |
|
| |
Nearest airports:
| Beziers Agde 40 km |
|
| |
Nearest train station:
| Bedarieux 15 km |
|
| |
Car Hire:
| Advised |
|
| |
Nearest restaurant:
| Olargues at 3km, more choice in Lamalou or Beziers |
|
| |
Nearest beach:
| 1 hour to Med, with local river and lake beaches |
|
| |
Nearest shop:
| Olargues, supermarket at Herepian 15km |
|
| |
Nearest market:
| Various local town markets |
|
| |
| |
More Info |
Owner Info |
| |
| |
 |
Name |
Juliet Gibbs |
| |
 |
Contact Phone No. |
01223 360670 |
| |
 |
 |
| |
|
| |
Accommodation details |
| |
| |
Activities Nearby |
Canoeing / Climbing / Cycling / Fishing / Walking
|
|
| |
| |
Interior Facilities |
Linen provided / Log Fire / Washing Machine
|
|
| |
| |
Interior Details |
The lower floor was once the place where the shepherd kept his sheep in the winter. Today, it contains a large and comfortable twin bedroom, with a vaulted stone ceiling and French doors opening onto a terrace, which is ideal for taking meals outside, or enjoying the sun. This space is connected to the main upper floor by a spiral staircase in a glass atrium.
Upstairs is a well-equipped kitchen, and a cosy living room with stone walls, exposed wooden beams and an open fireplace. A large covered terrace opens out from the kitchen and living room; from it, there are magnificent views up and down the valley of the Juar river. The second bedroom is on a mezzanine above the living room and under the vaulted ceiling, approached up a wooden step ladder.
|
|
| |
| |
Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden / Terrace
|
|
| |
| |
Exterior Details |
A set of stone steps leads off a restricted-access track through the village of Les Horts, to the secluded landscaped garden which surrounds the property. The house faces south and gets lots of sunshine. The terrace has garden furniture and a sun umbrella, making it ideal for taking meals outside, or enjoying the sun.
|
|
| |
| |
Further Details |
This region is steeped in history, particularly the time of the medieval religious wars of the Cathar faith. There are many hilltop castles and villages dating from this period. The medieval fortress city of Carcassonne is a couple of hours away, and is well worth a visit. To the south, a good day trip would take in the beautiful châteaux of Quéribus and Peyrepertuse, and the narrow Gorge of the Galamus river.
|
|
| |
| |
Conditions of
Rental |
The house is available weekly on a Saturday to Saturday basis. Dates may be more flexible during low seasons.
|
|
| |
| |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
