Lounge: 16m², sitting for up to 10, fireplace, television with foreign channels, DVD, video projector, hifi.
Dining room: 16m², table, six chairs, bar.
Kitchen: 10m², dishwasher, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, gas hob, toaster, coffee machine, table, three chairs.
Utility room: 3m², washing machine.
3 Bedrooms, one Bathroom, two Separate wc's:
Bedroom 1: first floor, 12m², double bed, wardrobe, cupboard.
Bedroom 2: first floor, 10m², single bed, single pull out bed, cupboard, desk.
Bedroom 3: ground floor, 12m², pull down double bed, cupboard, desk, drawers.
Bathroom: first floor, 4m², separate, bath with shower attachment, basin.
2 Separate wc's: one on each floor. Grounds: 2000m² shared between the owners and La Pierre Rouge including 800m² which are for the guests' exclusive use. Enclosed.
Terrace: 25m², view over garden and pool. Table, six chairs, plancha.
Swimming pool: ten x 4m. Depth: 1.1 to 2.3m, steps. Situated on the side of the villa. four sunloungers.
Villa 115m² / Sleeps 6.
3 Bedrooms - one Bathroom.
Wifi internet.
Large private pool.
500 meters from shops, restaurants, etc.
Style : Pretty villa in enclosed grounds. Peaceful setting, surrounded by forests. ten km north of Montpellier. Half an hour's drive from the coast.CLIENTS' REVIEWS - Check our "Additional Information" section.
Located in the heart of a region rich in history and boasting many UNESCO World Heritage sites, the medieval village of Clapiers lies on the edge of a pine forest, only a 10-minute drive from Montpellier historic centre. A perfect base to explore the city and the Languedoc Roussillon area.
The attractive beaches of Carnon, Palavas Les Flots and La Grande Motte are all within half an hour's drive.
Environment : Peaceful setting, surrounded by forest and other villas.
PLACES TO VISIT:
Montpellier. ten km. Bustling capital city of the Languedoc region and a delight to explore. The old university town has preserved much of its past, with narrow mediaeval streets, grand private houses, the Place Royale and its famous lively Place de la Comédie.
La Grande Motte. 30 km. One of the main seaside resorts of the Languedoc and boasting some of the best beaches in the region. The thriving summer seaside resort is characterised by its distinctive pyramidal buildings, inspired by the pyramids of Mexico.
Aigues Mortes. 40 km. Stunning medieval town with pretty much intact walls, sitting on the flat marshes of the Petite Camargue.
Nîmes. 55 km. On the border between Provence and Languedoc, the city boasts some of the most extensive Roman remains in Europe. Famous for its arena, the best preserved amphitheatre of the Roman era built under Emperor Augustus in the 1st century A.D.
THINGS TO DO:
Parc Zoologique Henri de Lunaret, Montpellier. five km. Animal park. Want to see animals of all kinds? Lions, monkeys, giraffes and more are all found here! 90 species and more than 500 animals. Come see the lemurs make their show in their cages, the bears wade into the pond and giraffes eat leaves. A great family day out.
Aquarium Mare Nostrum, Montpellier. ten km. Educational, scientific and fun, this aquarium offers a fabulous journey... you will discover the Mediterranean Sea. Magic sound atmospheres, animals staged in a remarkable way, everything was studied to confuse the visitor and offer him a real moment of happiness.
Planétarium Galilée, Montpellier. ten km. Equipped with the latest technology, the planetarium will take visitors on a virtual intergalactic voyage as seen from under the 15m diameter dome/screen. 3D restitution which is both entertaining and educational will bring to life the most mysterious astronomical phenomena.
Ponant Aventure, La Grande Motte. 30 km. Treetop adventure. Over 115 activities for the whole family (from the age of 5). Thrills guaranteed!
FURTHER AFIELD:
Camargue. 60 km. Natural Park, around the Rhone Delta, home to bulls, wild white horses, flamingoes and with an exceptionally rich wild life. Best discovered slowly, on foot, on horseback, on a bicycle or in a boat. Bordered by 60 km of fine sand beaches, the Camargue is popular with sunbathers.
Les Saintes Maries de la Mer. 70 km. In the heart of Camargue's Parc Naturel, surrounded by immense plains filled with ponds and wild lands. Traditionally the meeting place for the gypsy people whose rich folklore and music attract many visitors all throughout the year.
Arles. 80 km. Vibrant city of festivals, art and culture, with extraordinarily well-preserved Roman arena (the very same that was the scene of the Roman games in the 1st century!), backed by an equally impressive variety of other stones and monuments, both Roman and medieval. Linked with Gaugain, Van Gogh and Picasso.
Avignon. 95 km City of history and city of theatre, the fortified city of Avignon marked by papal history will charm you with its ancient streets, spectacular monuments and museums and impressive number of cafes and restaurants. Its famous bridge still stands over the Rhone river.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Montpellier (30mn), Nimes (50mn).
Your views :
"We have had a wonderful holiday. Kids loved the pool. Peaceful location. Hosts very kind and hospitable. Thank you!" JN, UK, Aug 2011.
"Merci pour ce petit coin de paradis, nous avons passé un agréable séjour, trop court à notre goût. Un accueil très sympatique et une maison à la hauteur de nos espérances ! Au plaisir de vous revoir." AS, France, July 2011.
"Excellent place to stay. Very friendly owners. Peaceful location, close to all the beaches and nice villages. We felt extremely welcome and looked after. Would love to return and stay for much longer. Thank you! GR, Holland, June 2011.
"A very comfortable attractive villa - a real home from home! Wonderful pool! The villa owners Michel & Claudine were most welcoming and could not do enough for us. We have no hesitation in recommending this property to others, the location is ideal - just enough to get away from it all but with good access to major roads, the nearby beaches of La Grande Motte and Montpellier airport." JM, UK, Sep 2010.
Household information :
No phone
Wifi internet
Electric heating
Cot on request
Pets welcome
Parking on site for four vehicles
Noise: none
Overlooked: slightly, other villa on the side but mostly hidden by vegetation.
General information :
Sea: 19 km CARNON, 20 km PALAVAS, 28 km LA GRANDE MOTTE
Supermarket: two km
Shops, restaurants, boulangerie: 500 meters
Town centre: 500 meters
Doctor: 500 meters
Hospital: eight km
Golf: 15 km
Tramway: four km
Night Club: 12 km.
To be paid on site :
Security deposit: 400€ cash
Bed linen and towels provided.
Flexible arrival day may be considered outside July and August, please ask.
Breakage cover (or security deposit) is collected and returned locally unless it says otherwise in Additional information.