Secluded villa with garden pool Beautiful picturesque village

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8136 sq m

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Fireplace
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Pool
Barbecue grill
Parking available

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Soubès, Occitanie

Lodeve Cathedral
‪7 min drive‬
Lake Salagou
‪12 min drive‬
Saint-Michel de Grandmont Priory
‪13 min drive‬
Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)
‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bidet · Shower only

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Our villa 'La Lavande' sits on the edge of the unspoilt village of Soubes, which nestles in the foothills of the Cevennes 45 minutes from Montpellier and the coast. Perfect for family friendly holiday.
With 3/4 bedrooms, open-plan living area with log fire and extensive garden and fenced pool (8M x4M) it is an ideal location for a peaceful family holiday. The open log fire provides additional comfort for out of season holidays, as the area is ideal for trekking, cycling and bird watching
There are many beautiful walks, and the village with its small shop and friendly cafe/restaurant only less than a mile walk or drive.
The beautiful fortified medieval village of Couvertoirade is 20 minutes away and the picturesque St Guillem le Desert is within easy reach.
The ancient town of Lodeve is 6km away with market, shops and restaurants.
3 Golf Courses nearby, closest at Beziers, then Cap d'Agde and Fontcaude.
Water sports are available at the Lac de Salagou with bathing or canoeing on the nearby Herault River. Try wine tasting at the numerous local vineyards. Alternatively, sit and relax in the sun by the pool or read a book in the shade of the garden and enjoy the stunning views.

Property manager

Joanna Bullock

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Please contact us to discuss possible exceptions.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Please contact us to discuss possible exceptions.

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Soubes

Located in Soubes, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Salagou and Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, while Musée de Lodeve and Museum of Village d'Antan are cultural highlights. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

Soubès, Occitanie

What's nearby

Musée de Lodeve - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
Lodeve Cathedral - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Lake Salagou - 12 min drive - 14.2 km
Saint-Michel de Grandmont Priory - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
Lerab Ling Buddhist Temple - 28 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

Lunas Station - 30 min drive
Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Petite Fringale - ‬18 min drive
‪Hôtel de la Paix - ‬7 min drive
‪Entre Terre et Mer - ‬7 min drive
‪Cafe du Parc - ‬7 min drive
‪Epicerie Fleury - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded villa with garden pool Beautiful picturesque village have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Secluded villa with garden pool Beautiful picturesque village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded villa with garden pool Beautiful picturesque village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded villa with garden pool Beautiful picturesque village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded villa with garden pool Beautiful picturesque village located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Arles Way, Musée de Lodeve, and Episcopal Palace. Monument aux Morts and Lodeve Cathedral are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Katie K.

5 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

Lovely views and great outdoor spaces with a great pool, ping pong and pétanque. Easy walk to pretty village with a bar and shop for fresh bread, cheese and wine.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

10 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schöner Urlaub mit der Familie

uns hat das Haus und die Lage sehr gut gefallen. Wir waren für uns und hatten eine schöne Zeit mit der Familie. Der Pool, Tennisplatte und das Grundstück sind wirklich klasse. Die Kommunikation war super, obwohl wir sehr spontan waren 🙂 Vielen Dank und sehr gerne kommen wir nochmal dahin!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David O.

15 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful stay

Lovely property set in the almost unknown jewel of France, wonderful wildlife, terrific scenery, empty roads, what's not to like? Try some of the local caves for superb wines, if you like riding try EquiLarzac, simply great. Lots to do, more to see. We discover more each year. Great communication with hosts so thanks to them as well.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

27 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schönes Haus und tolle Lage!

Wir haben hier einen tollen Familienurlaub verbracht. Das Haus ist sehr schön, groß und hat eine schöne Alleinlage mit tollem Grundstück. In der Gegend gibt es viel zu sehen und der Strand ist auch in ca. 45 min zu erreichen. Wir waren sehr zufrieden!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippe G.

2 September 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So good

Très content de notre séjour dans cette maison spacieuse avec un terrain de pétanque, une table de tennis de table et un jeu de fléchettes en extérieur en plus de la piscine.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pierre T.

28 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour ensoleillé très agréable.

Bon emplacement. Confortable et bien agencé. Piscine et table de ping-pong en plus. Super séjour dans cette belle région.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie P.

15 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour entre amis à Soubès

Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans ce gîte spacieux et très bien équipé pour un groupe de 6 personnes. Beau jardin, jolie vue sur le village, piscine, nombreux jeux à disposition, ping-pong, terrain de pétanque...Seul bémol, la nationale qui passe dans le village est un peu bruyante à certaines heures. Région très sympa, nombreuses balades et visites à faire dans les environs.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryline P., Essonne

18 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour en pleine nature

Location très agréable, avec tous les équipements nécessaires et de nombreuses activités entre la piscine, le ping-pong, les fléchettes... La nature est visible depuis l'ensemble des fenêtres de la maison ce qui est vraiment agréable. Idéalement située en voiture à 10mn de Lodève, petite ville avec de nombreuses commodités, à 15 mn du Lac de Salagou (un conseil passez par le Mas de Riri, cuisine délicieuse et cadre magnifique). Nous avons passé 2 superbes semaines.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jimmy P.

30 September 2020

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Séjour parfait!

La maison est très fonctionnelle et bien entretenue. La piscine tient ses promesses. Le tout dans un jardin calme, arboré et ombragé. Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour. Merci :-)

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Sabine M.

29 August 2020

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séjour août

Très bon séjour, dans un endroit qui correspondait à ce que nous cherchions dans cette période de crise sanitaire. Merci

10/10 Excellent

Bertrand L.

11 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Très bon séjour, maison et piscine agréable

Nous étions 5 adultes et 2 adolescents, avons passé un très bon séjour. La région est très bien, et la maison agréable avec la piscine. A préciser mieux l'adresse, merci aux voisins. Et le couchage est très bien pour 6, moyen au-delà. Nous reviendrions avec plaisir.

10/10 Excellent

Gady F.

1 August 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

séjour super agréable

la promesse client est là : tout est conforme au descriptif; la maison est confortable, la piscine agréable, plusieurs terrasses pour pouvoir bénéficier de l'ombre ou du soleil au cours de la journée, l'endroit tranquille au sein d'un petit village qui a un épicier aux produits locaux de qualité. excellente adresse pour découvrir cette belle région heraultaise

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

LYDIA B., Bretagne France

25 July 2020

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bel emplacement maison sympathique

Bon séjour maison agréable, ménage un peu insuffisant, beaucoup d'équipements dans la maison et plusieurs possibilités d'ombre et de repas en extérieur...

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tine V.

24 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Geschikt huisje voor 6

Ideale woning voor 6 personen, met 8 zouden er 2 op een slaapbank moeten slapen. Rustige omgeving en toffe tuin. Is goed gelegen om veel uitstapjes te doen.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

David O.

6 August 2019

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The perfect choice.

A lovely, comfortable and ideally located place to stay. Close to the beaches and ideal walking / horse riding country. Clean, comfortable and well maintained we really didn't want to leave at the end of our stay. An abundance of wildlife surrounding the house make a delightful and interesting environment. Truly delightful.

Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

28 August 2018

Beautiful home with breathtaking surroundings

We had a fantastic week in the villa! There was everything we could possibly need an more! The house was in a perfect condition, and comfortably fitted our group of friends, with ample space for playing in the pool, chilling next to it, playing boules, cooking up a storm in the kitchen and sheltering from the summer storm one evening! The town itself is a short, scenic walk away, with a lovely boulangerie and bar in the town square, and we even caught sight of a mountain biking competition! There are endless activities to do in the surrounding areas, with loads of leaflets and suggestions in the house. We loved paddleboarding, beach trips and visiting various local rivers. It was honestly the perfect holiday home, couldn't recommend it enough!

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

9 July 2018

Excellent villa in quiet French village

Second visit to this very family friendly villa. Set just outside the town of Soubes this is ideally situated to explore the region or just laze around the grounds. Swimming pool is a good size and depth for children (or adults) to play and swim. The villa itself is well presented with lots of space inside. Outside apart from the pool, we enjoyed several evening bbq's in the peaceful surroundings, several games of table tennis and the odd boule game. A car is a must as you are around an hour from the beaches of Le Grand Motte. Soubes itself has one pub/restaurant a short walk away but I recommend it for an evening meal with the locals! Lodeve, the nearest town is a 10 minute car drive but has an excellent supermarket for your holiday essentials as well as lovely restaurants. If you're looking for a family friendly, safe, away from the hustle and bustle of a busy life villa then this will tick your boxes. Added to this the great response and ease of communication with the owners...we will return!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David O.

9 August 2017

Spacious, clean, well equipped, good location.

We love this property, away from it all yet not isolated and surrounded by wildlife. Lots to see and do with Sete plage just an hour away but with beautiful scenery on the doorstep, if you're into horses try Domain de Gaillac just up the road. It's a great house with everything you could possibly need for a great holiday. Weather was good as well!

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nick C.

31 July 2017

A great location near a old village with a wonderful shop and bar. Great views from the garden.

The property is well located an hours drive from Montpellier and a few miles off the motorway. The property itself is tired and in need of painting inside. The bathrooms too are in need of updating. We were initially disappointed that it was dated and items were broken- the parasol and a number of light bulbs. The house layout worked well and it was lovely and cool in the heat of the day. We loved the outside space: the pool, numerous seating areas, ping pong table and the views. The local village was delightful and we enjoyed walking from the villa in the surrounding countryside. A great base too to explore further afield. There is no shortage of things to do and we could have happily spent 2 weeks in the area. We would certainly return to the area. We felt that it was expensive for the dated interior of the property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

16 September 2016

Tranquil setting in a comfortable villa

The villa is well equipped and in a secluded location. It is well placed to visit many of the local attractions that include medieval towns, gorges and local markets. The pool, boules pitch and table tennis table provide a welcome distraction from lazing on the sunbeds, reading, drinking local wines and eating cheese. The surrounding area, particularly to the north, contains some stunning scenery. We stayed for two weeks but this was not long enough to explore the area.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

A J.

3 May 2016

Excellent Villa in a Wonderful Setting

I had never heard of Soubès but was extremely pleased to discover this property which is located in beautiful countryside just outside the rather quaint village and quite close to Lodève, a nearby small market town. The region around Soubès/Lodève is unspoilt and largely agricultural, with many vinyards. A future visit must include a tasting or two! There are many charming family run restaurants in the area which offer exceptional value; indeed, it is difficult to understand how such good cuisine, leave alone wine, can be offered at such prices. The villa is well maintained and very comfortable. The pool is a particular bonus; at least it will be a little later in the year! I'm looking forward to a return visit later in the year, as and when the opportunity arises and would highly recommend it to others.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susanne W., Stockholm

17 July 2015

La Lavande, the perfect getaway!

La Lavande is the perfect getaway for those looking for peace, nature and French idyll. There are lots of places to visit nearby, especially for nature lovers. We enjoyed the perfectly planned gardens, with stunning views over the village Soubes, with plenty of space for social activities such as the large dining table and barbecue, swimming pool, petang, table tennis, as well as " rooms" for those looking for a quiet moment with a book with maybe a Ricard pastis. The house is very well designed and can accommodate many beds. We enjoyed our stay so much and our June week passed far too quickly.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sammie R.

11 September 2014

A fantastic holiday!

This holiday was pure luxury. Could not have asked for a more relaxed and peaceful setting. The property has everything that you could possibly need from pots to half a dozen blow up lilos. The pool was kept crystal clean and the house is only a 15 minute walk from the centre of the village which allowed me to eat out and to buy the all important French baguettes for a great start to the morning. I would, without hesitation, recommend this to anybody looking to enjoy a weeks holiday in the South of France.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David O.

19 July 2014

A superb villa in a wonderful part of France

This property was a real surprise, a wonderful little gem nestled in the hillside above a sleepy little village in the Herault. Fully equiped with everything we needed to make it a stay to remember, from the well equipped kitchen to the wonderfully comfortable sitting room to the cool welcoming pool with its array of loungers. A great jumping off point to explore this most secluded part of France with its amazing birdlife (Buzzards, Golden Aurioles and Vultures), great food and wonderfully friendly people, it's all there. Drive through the eye wateringly scenic gorges or laze the lunch hour (or two) away in a cafe and I guarantee that you will want to come back. Fully recommend to anyone

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

28 August 2013

A pleasant villa in a wonderful setting

The position of this property, on the hillside above - and overlooking - Soubes village, is really wonderful. To complement the elevated position, the garden is a lovely place to be, with mature plants, a variety of seating areas (a large dining table under the trees, a small cast iron table by the pool, a stone table on the edge of the garden, overlooking the village, and another table on a balcony/terrace outside the living room with panoramic mountain views), as well as the good-sized pool, table tennis table and petanque court. It would be very relaxing to spend your entire stay here, serenaded constantly by the insects, but the area is too good for that. There is so much to see and do - walking, cycling, villages, hills, gorges, coast, Montpellier, Millau, etc. - that most people could happily settle here for several months. The house itself is a clean, light, decent space, well stocked with everything you could need, whatever the weather (which, for our fortnight stay, was wall-to-wall sunshine - a couple of afternoon storms aside). The walk into the village of Soubes is a pleasant 15-20 minutes, much of it alongside the river. (We enjoyed the walk in with our daughters - aged 6 and 8 - to fetch bread for breakfast each morning.) The village itself is attractive, with a well-stocked small shop and good cafe-restaurant. All in all, we would highly recommend this property. We generally try to stay somewhere different each year but are seriously considering a return visit to La Lavande.

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