Maison Ballon, Languedoc, South of France, 5 Air-Conditioned bedrooms, Amazing Outdoor Bar, Walking Distance to Restaurants, [HE158A]

South of France Air-Conditioned Holiday home

19 to 25 August (6 nights) 2024 Available!

Reduced prices for 6 people out of season.

Flexible arrivals may be possible, Monday arrivals in August prefered.

This old French manor house or Maison de Maitre as they are called in the South of France, has been lovingly renovated to an extremely high standard.  

The outdoor area really is an amazing place, it is almost like being at a hotel (you just have to serve yourself!) 

Set in a lovely Languedoc Village which has a couple of restaurants, including  tapas and a pizzeria. The wine from the vignerons is excellent and they even supply a famous UK chef.

South of France Holiday Home for 10 people

The lounge is as you enter the property, with 2 comfortable sofas. To the right is the fantastic kitchen and dining area. No expense has been spared in the transformation of this bespoke kitchen. An authentic butcher's block, large American style fridge freezer, breakfast bar with stools. French doors lead to the large outside terrace and swimming pool.

Dining table which can seat 10.

The spiral staircase takes you up to 2 of the bedrooms. (This can also be accessed by the main stairs)

To the left of the lounge is the main staircase which leads to the 2 upper floors.

A large utility/laundry room with wc can be found along the corridor.

First Floor

To the right there are 3 bedrooms and to the left a bathroom, large walk in shower, free standing bath, sinks and wc.

Bedroom 1 - Twin or Double bed (75cm x2) , a chill out area with chair

Bedroom 2 - Twin or Double bed (75cm x2)

There is a connecting door to bedroom 3 , this is great for families with young children. Bedroom 3 can also be accessed by the spiral staircase for privacy and the connecting door locked.

Bedroom 3 - Twin or Double bed (75cm x2)- En suite shower room and wc

Second floor

Master Suite (bedroom 4)  Large open plan room with exposed beams (low in certain places), comfortable sofa, free standing bath, fixed double bed (150cm), air-conditioned.

There is a connecting door to bedroom 5  (Twin or Double bed) again this is great for families with young children. Bedroom 5 can also be accessed by the spiral staircase for privacy and the connecting door locked.

Dishwasher
large American fridge /freezer with ice maker
Large double oven with induction hob
Microwave
Espresso machine
Kettle, blender/juicer, toaster
Plastic glasses & crockery for outdoor dining
Washing machine and dryer
Smart TV
Bluetooth speakers
Hairdryers in each bedroom
Plenty of outdoor furniture
Outdoor Bar
BBQ
Travel cot and High Chair

Parking for 2 cars (possibly 3 small ones) within the property

Set on the edge of the village this beautiful property offers the perfect setting for al-fresco living.

The 9 meter long pool is surrounded by a tiled terrace and can be secured with an electric cover.

The highlight of the outdoor area is the bar and  lounge area.

Full stainless steel kitchen units, drawers, sink & tap, undercounter fridge, ice machine.

Parking for 2 cars (possibly 3 small ones) within the property.

South of France Rental 

Puissalicon  a typical South of France wine-producing village with several excellent wineries,  family restaurants, Tabac

Beziers approx 10km The cathedral dominates this busy market town, rising majestically above the river Orb. The lively Feria in August lasts five days; bull-fighting, paellas, flamenco dancing, and partying in the streets until the early hours of the morning.  Beziers has a wonderful food hall with local produce where you can buy meat or fish and have it cooked for a few euros at the market itself while drinking some local wine. 

Beaches - South of France beaches apprx 20km. Valras, Portiragnes, Serignan, Vias, Marseillan and Sete all have wonderful beachside restaurants - the owners house book gives you the best options.

River Swimming and Kayaking:

Reals near Murviel is literally 10 minutes away with river swimming in the Orb river on the doorstep

Roquebrun approx 30 mins has a canoe and kayak base and wonderful river beach as well as a few great restaurants

Parc Naturel du Haut Languedoc approx 20km north of Thezan are the mountains and rocky gorges of the Caroux mountains. Great canoeing on the river Orb

Agde approx 25km. Old historic town and fishing port, founded by the Ancient Greeks. Nice market, excellent seafood restaurants

Cap d'Agde approx 30km. 'Aqualand' (huge water-slides, etc.) 27-hole golf course. 
Narbonne approx 35km. Once the capital of Roman Gaul. Famous cathedral
Montpellier approx 75km. Capital of Languedoc
Carcassonne approx 100km. Largest fortified medieval town
Nimes approx 105km. Roman temple and arena
Perpignan approx 110km Palace of kings of Mallorca

For more information about this region, please refer to our Languedoc Regional Guide

ACCESS

For information on reaching Languedoc, please refer to our South France Travel Information Guide

International airports are at:
Beziers - the airport is about 24km from this holiday villa.

Ryanair from Bristol, Luton, Manchester, Edinburgh. 

Carcassonne - (Ryanair to Stansted, East Midlands, Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, Cork and Dublin).

Montpellier (international flights worldwide). Flights to Gatwick and Luton via Easyjet, Ryanair to Leeds/Bradford.

Perpignan (Ryanair to Stansted, Birmingham, Flybe - Southampton)

Nimes (Ryanair to Stansted, Luton, East Midlands and Liverpool)

Toulouse and Barcelona (Spain) also have international and transatlantic flights.

Girona (Spain) Ryanair to various UK destinations

South of France by Rail:
Beziers and Agde have railway stations with nearby car rental
Paris to Montpellier is 4,10 hrs by TGV (Train Grande Vitesse)

South of France by Road:
746km south of Paris (about 6 hours' drive non-stop)
1030km south of Calais (about 9 hours' drive non-stop)

Within walking distance of this South of France Holiday Home

Distances from the property are approx:-

Puissalicon village Centre – 2 minutes’ walk 
Newsagent/Tabac

Pizzeria and burger bar- Chez Louka
Picamandil- tapas
Cap & Mestra Restaurant
Tabac/newsagent/epeicerie

Magalas  3km 

Supermarkets - Intermarche, Aldi
Adjacent to the supermarket is a Butcher/Baker along with a cafe that is open 7 days a week in the Summer from 0700-1930h - even on Sunday!

Centre of Magalas approx 2.5km
Pharmacy 
Restaurants - Le Bistro de la Galerie by the Church, Excalibur Bar 
2 cafe-bars 
Baker
Small Spar type shop

Golf St Thomas Beziers approx 20km 

Riding approx 6km 
Tennis courts approx 7km 
Canoe hire approx 10km 

Mediterranean Beaches 20km - Valras Plage, Portiragnes
River at Reals approx 8km 
Lake du Salagou approx 45km

Other local places/activities, of interest:
Natural parc of the Languedoc
Aqualand at Cap d'Agde 
Beziers Cathedral
Narbonne
Medieval City of Carcassonne