Self-contained Apartment
Self-catering apartment with modern facilities and 10m pool The apartment is on two floors, has been refitted with modern appliances while retaining the pretty beamed ceilings and plaster walls. It provides spacious accommodation for two people (60sq.mtrs.) with the option of one or two additional people sleeping on confortable covertible beds downstairs. Set in pretty terraced gardens, the apartment has its own entrance and off-road parking. It is south facing and has wonderful views towards the medieval village of Soubès and the surrounding hills. The village centre is a three minute walk away and has a bar/restaurant and shop.
Ground floor The large living room has a comfortable seating area leading to a well equipped kitchen with refectory table, four chairs and dresser.
Upstairs Light, twin-bedded room. Bathroom with shower, toilet and vanity unit. There is a separate toilet with washbasin.
Equipment Central heating, Dishwasher,
Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge, Hairdryer, Flatscreen TV, DVD/CD player,
Wi-fi Internet access.
Swimming pool You will have full use of the 10 x 4 metre pool and there are loungers so you can enjoy the magnificent views.
Our village
Soubès is a medieval village of around 700 people established in the natural protection of a horseshoe of high hills. It has two chateaux standing tall over the meander of narrow alleyways leading off the main street. Every August there is a three day festival with music and the famous bull run. There is a general store, daily bread deliveries and a bar/restaurant.
How to get here
Airports (see Ryanair and Easyjet sites): approx. journey time by car
* Montpellier - 1hr
* Nimes - 1hr 20mins
* Rodez - 1hr 40mins
Rail: TGV to Montpellier
Road: A75 motorway, junction 52
Local Activities
This is an area of outstanding natural beauty with many marked footpaths of varying degrees of difficulty. You can go walking straight from the apartment and organized walks are available from Lodève and other towns and villages.
There are tennis courts in the village, non-polluting water sports at Lake Salagou (15 mins), canoeing at the Grotte de Clamouse (30 mins), hang-gliding at Millau (30 mins).
There are many independent and co-operative wine producers who offer tastings.
Therapy treatments, including massage, reflexology and reiki, are available on-site for relaxation or for those recovering from illness or suffering from stress.
The area is well-suited to lovers of outdoor pursuits, watersports and the natural beauty of the countryside. It offers great opportunities for artists, photographers, bird watchers, walkers, rock climbers, cyclists and motorcyclists. It also appeals to people interested in local history and the sites associated with the Cathars, Hospitaliers and Knights Templar.
Other activities incude Boating, Boules, Canoeing, Hang Gliding, Horse
riding, Ice skating, Kayaking, Riverside activities, Shopping, Sightseeing,
Swimming, Tennis, Walking, Water sports, Wind Surfing and Wine tasting.
Nearby
Lodève is a small market town 6km south, standing at the confluence of the rivers Lergue and Soulondres. It is known as the gateway to the Mediterranean and its history can be traced back to Nero, who minted coins here to pay the Roman legions. Visit the cathedral of St Fulcan and also the museum which is housed in the palace of Cardinal-de-Fleury and where regular, world class art exhibitions are held. You will find supermarkets here for general shopping.
East of Lodeve is the priory of St-Michel-de-Grandmont with Romanesque cloisters and dolmens in the grounds. To the west of Lodève is the cirque de Labeil, a natural amphitheatre forming the southern foothills of the Larzac plateau.
The European Buddhist centre, Lerab Ling, for followers of Sogyal Rinpoche, is within a 30 minute drive.
Montpellier is an impressive mix of old and new. There are narrow lanes full of boutiques and a new shopping area full of familiar shops. There are wonderful old buildings complimented by modern architecture all reached by a tram system that reduces road traffic and offers incredible value for money. It is bustling and vibrant and a perfect way to people watch is to sit at a café on the main square enjoying a coffee or light lunch.
Hérault is a very special corner of France. There is spectacular scenery with wooded hillsides which are green all year round. Fascinating rock formations sometimes seem sculpted or man made. Many of the villages have connections with the Knights Templar and are unspoilt. There are miles of wonderful mediterranean beaches and the villages and towns around the 'etang' or inland sea sell the freshest of shellfish.
Everywhere, there are miles of marked pathways for walkers of all abilities offering stunning vistas. Drive the hair-raising bends around the Cirque de Navacelles, the most impressive natural feature of the Vis Valley with the village of Navacelles nestling at the base of almost vertical walls of rock. Take the autoroute to see the Millau viaduct designed by Sir Norman Foster. Add to this, 300 days of sunshine!
Booking the apartment
Please note the apartment is non smoking,
we do not accept children under 14 or pets and there is no wheelchair access.
* Price includes electricity and central heating in season. Use of pool
from end April to end September.
* In Low and Mid Seasons short break bookings are accepted (minimum 3 nights).
* We provide cotton bed linen, towels, tea towels, washing up liquid, dishwasher
tablets and basic condiments.
* On arrival you will be provided with bottled water, milk, butter, eggs,
cheese, bread and a bottle of local wine.
* We can provide packages to include therapy treatments and also residential
therapy training courses - please enquire for details.
To make a booking enquiry please click here
Prices
Prices are in € (Euros) and are per property per week.
| Season | First Night | Last Night | Weekly Rate | Min Stay | Weekday Rate per night | Weekend Rate per night |
| Low |
24/11/07 |
28/03/08 |
350 |
3 Nights |
50
|
50
|
| Mid |
29/03/08 |
30/05/08 |
450 |
3 Nights |
65
|
65
|
| High |
31/05/08 |
29/08/08 |
550 |
1 Week |
n/a
|
n/a
|
| Mid |
30/08/08 |
03/10/08 |
450 |
3 Nights |
65
|
65
|
| Low |
04/10/08 |
27/03/09 |
350 |
3 Nights |
50
|
50
|
| Mid |
28/03/09 |
29/05/09 |
470 |
3 Nights |
67
|
67
|
| High |
30/05/09 |
28/08/09 |
570 |
1 Week |
n/a
|
n/a
|
| Mid |
29/08/09 |
02/10/09 |
470 |
3 Nights |
67
|
67
|