ARBOUSIER
NEAR ST CHINIAN AND BEZIERS, LANGUEDOC
FRANCE HOLIDAY HOME VACATION RENTALS
LANGUEDOC VILLA
RENTAL
SLEEPS 8
4 BEDROOMS
SWIMMING POOL
GARDEN AND TERRACES
HIGH QUALITY AMENITIES
Built into the hillside, just over twelve years ago, L'Arbousier is spacious
and very comfortably furnished, with spectacular views of the Vernazobres
valley.Peacefully located but less than a five minute drive to the centre of St Chinian - with a sheltered swimming pool, terraces and gardens - four bedrooms to sleep up to eight - this is a house in which to truly relax and restore the spirit.
Larger photo - The Terrace
DETAILS OF ACCOMMODATION
L'Arbousier is built on two levels, the upper level being the main living accommodation. Coming up the staircase you enter into the Sunroom, furnished with comfortable rattan furniture and a large dining table seating eight - this large airy room, has magnificent panoramic views over the valley and is a perfect place in which to relax and enjoy a leisurely meal at the end of the day, whilst watching the sun dipping behind the hills, creating spectacular sunsets. Leading off this room is a large sun deck, partly covered, with an outdoor table and again seating for eight.
Walking into the main house from the sunroom through double glass doors, you enter into the Living Room - a large room with a fifteen foot high beamed ceiling - cool in summer and warmed in winter by a large open log fire - this room is very attractively furnished and can comfortably seat eight, having three sofas and occasional chairs - Satellite TV, radio, CD and tape for entertainment. This room has two windows overlooking the hillside and doors leading out into the colorful Mediterranean courtyard.
Kitchen
Leading off from the Living Room through double glass doors you enter into the galley kitchen - fully equipped with electric oven, five burner gas cooker, microwave oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. A washing machine is provided downstairs in the laundry room. Beside the kitchen is a cloakroom with WC and washbasin, and beyond, the corridor, leading to the bedrooms. The swimming pool is just a few steps up from the courtyard, and is surrounded by terraces from where you have magnificent views.
Bedroom 1 is a large comfortably furnished room with a king size double bed, built in wardrobes, and window overlooking the sun deck and valley beyond. This room has an en-suite shower, WC, bidet and washbasin.
Bedroom 2 is a very comfortably furnished room, again with a king size double bed built in wardrobes and windows on two elevations - this room shares a bathroom with Bedroom 3. Bathroom 2 is again fully tiled with large walk in shower, WC, bidet and washbasin.
Bedroom 3 is a delightful room, well furnished with two 3 foot twin beds (these can be clipped together to form a double bed), and double glass doors leading to the abri jardin - a beautifully cool area even in the height of summer - and to the courtyard beyond.
The abri jardin has table and chairs and is the perfect place to sit to have a lunch when the sun is at its highest - there is a barbecue in the courtyard and rosemary, thyme and sage bushes are all on hand for the more adventurous cook!
Bedroom 4 is on the lower level, approached via a small sitting room with kitchenette. This sitting room has a microwave, fridge and coffee making machine - perfect for those wanting an early breakfast before the remainder of the house are about. This room has double glass doors looking out over the valley and beyond to the hills.
Bedroom 4 has two three foot twin beds ( these can be clipped together to form a double bed) - there is a built in wardrobe, dressing table and a window overlooking the southern aspect. Bedroom 4 has its own private tiled bathroom with bath, shower, WC, bidet and vanity washbasin.
All the rooms have electric central heating for all year round rentals.
L'Arbousier has much to offer - whether you are lying by the pool soaking up the rays of the sun beside the Strawberry Tree, from which L'Arbousier is named, or in the cool abri jardin, quietly reading a book in the shade, or sitting on the sundeck watching the changing light of the sky, the magic of the area cannot fail to touch you
Larger photo - Swimming Pool
Larger photo - Arbousier
Sitting room
Bedroom
Double bedroom
Sun room
Larger photo - View from terrace
Patio
Market day at St Chinian
Saint Chinian, is nestled in the foothills between the Montagne Noire and the Cevennes, being almost equidistant from the beaches of the Mediterranean and the Haut Languedoc Regional Park
The village is the focal point for the immediate surrounding area. Within walking distance from the house are the twice weekly markets, five bars and restaurants, five bakers, four butchers, grocery shops and newsagents. There are also two banks with ATMs, and a larger supermarket with petrol station on the outskirts. Some of the other facilities available include tennis courts, two open-air swimming pools, cycle hire, hairdresser/barber, dry cleaner and doctors.
The Languedoc-Roussillon region is a haven for wine lovers, with Saint Chinian at the heart of the AOC region by the same name. There are a lot of other past-times to keep your interest and here are just a few: cycling along the Canal du Midi, canoeing down the river Orb, fishing in one of the many streams, stunning walks in all directions, swimming in the Mediterranean or painting the lovely scenery.
Saint Chinian is an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding towns and villages, the countryside and sights of "the other south of France", making it perfect for a superb holiday at any time of the year.
ACCESS
International airports are within easy driving distance - Montpellier (60 mins), Carcassonne (60 mins), Toulouse (2 hours) and Barcelona (3.5 hours). There are railway stations at Beziers (25 mins) and Narbonne (40 mins) with TGV connections to Paris.
ARBOUSIER SLEEPS 8 SWIMMING POOL
Payment is based on Pound Sterling Value - Euro (€) and $ are only approximate
Notes: Rental includes all utilites except where indicated. Linens, bedding and towels are included in the rental. Refundable damage deposit £200.00 payable with the balance of the rental. No smoking or pets please.
| WEEKLY RENTAL RATES 2010 (SATURDAY TO SATURDAY) | £ GBP | $ US | € Euro | ||
| 31 Oct 09 - 1 May 10, 30 Oct 10 - 30 Apr 11 (excluding electricity) | £750 | $1220 | €815 | ||
| 1 May - 29 May, 2 Oct - 30 Oct | £995 | $1620 | €1080 | ||
| 29 May - 3 Jul, 28 Aug - 2 Oct | £1250 | $2035 | €1360 | ||
| 3 Jul - 28 Aug | £1750 | $2850 | €1900 | ||
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