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Cozy house with swimming pool surrounded by nature's beauty

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Marthomis, Occitanie
  • Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park
    1 min walk
  • Lac de la Raviège
    29 min drive
  • Les Gorges de la Cesse
    39 min drive
  • Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    97 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy house with swimming pool surrounded by nature's beauty

A cozy, authentic and rural family house in the middle of the Haut-Languedoc region with complete quietness, privacy and surrounded by beautiful nature. You have your own swimming pool, a view of the mountain 'Saint-Bozille', a garden of five hectares with a waterfall, walnut-, chestnut- and fruit trees, wild mushrooms and herbs like lavender, thyme, mint, chives, sage and rosemary. If you're lucky you can spot deer, wild boars, foxes, rabbits or buzzards. At night you'll hear the owls and the crickets. Nearby is a golf course called 'La Barouge', a cycling route over the old railway 'Voie Verte', there are many caves you can visit and the gorge 'Gorges d'Héric' is close by for great hikes and swims. The beaches of Sérignan and Gruissan are an hour and fifteen minute drive, it's a bendy drive, but still enjoyable because of the views and the typical French towns you drive through.
Our house has close to 50 years of history and memories, it hasn’t been modernized that much because we want to keep this certain French family atmosphere, please keep that in mind. The purpose of this place has always been to have a rustic and quiet get-away from the busy world, to enjoy the sheep, the butterflies, the silence and the brightest stars in the world. While we’re here, we swim in the pool, we take a walk through the river, we visit the market of Saint-Pons, we have lunch in the sun overlooking the garden and we visit one of the beautiful villages close by. We love to share all of these great and relaxing experiences with you. Things that are good to know: Our house is part of nature, so we don’t remove every spider in the house, we usually leave them alone. Our neighbors are Jeannot and his wife, they have sheep and horses and sometimes they use our land to graze. You‘re free to say hi to the animals while you’re here. Our terrace and garden have steps and height differences. Please also keep in mind that this region is season bound, in the colder months some restaurants and activities are closed.

History of the house:
In 1973 a very good friend of our family found a beautiful piece of land in the south of France called ‘Le Pré du Moulin’; the mill meadow. Back in Holland he told us about this amazing place and we trusted him enough to buy the land without ever seeing it. In the summer of 1973 we were welcomed by mister Senegas and his wife, to show us around our new holiday spot. The land included a river flowing through, many fruit trees and a wine press, the rest was just grass and bushes.
In the summer of 1975, after several holidays of camping there, we built a swimming pool to get through the hot summers. First a bridge was built to get across the river and then an eight by four hole was dug. The whole town came to see and help, because it wasn’t easy to get an eight by four swimming pool down our steep and small road, but that swimming pool is still laying there now.
One year later, in 1976, we started building the house, which was finished in 1977. Almost all the interior was brought up to France from Holland with just a full car and a full trailer, and since then we’ve spent more than a hundred holidays there.
In 2010 we built a second garage and an ensuite bedroom, and in 2015 we bought the land on the other side of the river to protect the view and the atmosphere of our house, because a machinery company was about to settle there. This new land has many apple-, pear-, peach- and cherry trees, so make sure you don’t miss these delicious fruits when you’re here in autumn.

Things to do:
• Grotte de la Devèze (the caves of Courniou)
• Gorges d’Héric (A huge gorge made by the river Héric, great spot for hikes and swims)
• The market of Saint-Pons (and Saint-Chinian)
• Lac de La Raviège (A lake with lots of water sports)
• The beach at Valras, Sérignan or Gruissan
• Golfing at La Barouge in Mazamet
• Cycling over the old train tracks ‘voie verte’
• Having dinner on the terrace of restaurant Fleurs d’Olargues

Beautiful villages/cities to visit:
• Olargues
• Saint-Chinian
• La Salvetat-sur-Agout
• Minerve
• Aigne
• Assignan
• Montpellier
• Carcassonne
• Albi
• Sète
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park. An outdoor pool and a spa tub are available. Free WiFi and a private pool are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a private pool, a kitchen, and a washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub
  • 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and 16.1 mi (26 km) from Lac de la Raviège
This vacation home offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. The family-friendly vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Hans van Hemert

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Music library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • Next to a golf course
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1345 sq ft (125 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: There's no fence, please respect home and nature

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cosy Villa Swimming Pool Middle Natural Park Nearby Hotspots

Cozy house with swimming pool surrounded by nature's beauty Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hans v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House
Paradise in France
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Very nice peaceful setting
Nice and peaceful location. Pool was great, no paths on grounds so could not access grounds except for the garden area. A few protected animals living in lott were a bit noisy at night!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Philisantha v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely people and a beautiful house
The house was lovely and has everything you need. So many places to sit and enjoy the sun and each others company. The most important thing I would like to mention is the kindness of the owner Hans and also of the people that welcome you upon arrival and help you during the week by keeping the pool clean for example. Hans, Guy and Benoit were so kind to us and really made us feel welcome. I am very happy I got to spend the vacation in such a beautiful ambiance with my family. I would definitely recommend it to people that are traveling with their family and kids and are looking forward to a quiet relaxing vacation in the south of France!!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marthomis
Déconnection totale avec la réalité. Retour à l'essentiel, l'espace, la nature ... Zénitude complète. Merveilleux séjour. La maison est très agréable et l'environnement au top ! Merci pour ce havre de bien-être ! Stéphane, Marie et les Amis ...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

PHILIPPE P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent séjour
Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour, Guy nous a accueilli avec beaucoup de gentillesse et de bienveillant. Il est charmant , disponible. La maison est proche de la rivière et au calme. Elle est très bien équipée et très fonctionnelle. Parfaite pour deux familles de 7 personnes. Deco très chaleureuse et environnement extrêmement calme que nous avons adoré. Autour, un écrin de verdure pour les amoureux de la nature.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Isabelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Endroit très calme. Piscine agréable.
A recommander pour quelques jours ensoleillés avec la piscine. A noter que la maison est vraiment éloignée de tout commerce (boulangerie par ex) et bien demander des explications pour la trouver... car la 1ère fois ce n'est pas évident. Le départ avant 10 h est un peu "short" au vue du prix de la nuitée....
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Isabelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Endroit très sympathique en pleine nature
Endroit très sympathique et très calme, idéal pour ceux qui aiment la nature et les animaux