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Picturesque house in 17th century village, with privacy, pool and views

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Living area
Pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Roquessels, Hérault
  • Château Abbaye de Cassan
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Lamalou-les-Bains Golf
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Lake Salagou
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Shower room

Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Picturesque house in 17th century village, with privacy, pool and views

This bright, sunny, tastefully renovated house with private patio, pool and exquisite views to the Mediterranean is situated in a charming medieval village nestled among the vineyards near the wonderfully historic towns of Pezenas and Béziers . The house has two bedrooms upstairs, one with private balcony, both with southerly views. The open concept living and dining rooms and the kitchen open directly onto the patio and private pool area. Located in the beautiful Languedoc region, just 1/2-hour's drive from the beaches and fishing villages of the Mediterranean, this is quintessential wine country with rolling hills, tree-lined roads and vineyards as far as the eye can see. Shop in the colorful outdoor markets, enjoy top notch local fare in area restaurants or savour the fresh bounty of the Mediterranean sea and the flavors of the local wines and olive oil on the patio. Relax in true Mediterranean style, or keep busy with hiking, cycling, sightseeing, kayaking or golfing.

Property manager

Eglantine
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

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

Roquessels

Located in Roquessels, this holiday home is in a rural area. Scenovision Moliere and Musée de Vulliod St-Germain are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mas Lou and Mas des Capitelles Winery. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like ecotours.
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Roquessels, Hérault

What's nearby

  • Château Abbaye de Cassan - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Lamalou-les-Bains Golf - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Lake Salagou - 32 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Canal du Midi - 35 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Saint-Thomas Golf Club - 45 min drive - 48.2 km

Getting around

  • Magalas Station - 17 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistrot l'Escampette - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Excalibur - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Le Bataclan - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Pitchou Pizza - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Picturesque house in 17th century village, with privacy, pool and views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Picturesque house in 17th century village, with privacy, pool and views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Picturesque house in 17th century village, with privacy, pool and views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque house in 17th century village, with privacy, pool and views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque house in 17th century village, with privacy, pool and views located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Domaine Florence Alquier and Le Cellier de La Vigneronne. Mas des Capitelles Winery and Mas Lou are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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Maison Candide

Lovely house in very small quiet village. A wonderful base to explore the Occitan
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob O.

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Charming and Peaceful

We really enjoyed our stay. Eglantine's property is a perfect quiet retreat to enjoy southern France. We spent almost all of our time sitting outside beneath the grape vines enjoying the beautiful view towards Gabian. The property has everything you'd need from a short stay to a longer holiday and the pool is wonderful on the hot days. My partner and I have stayed in a lot of holiday lets around europe and both agreed this was by far the best yet. The village of Roquessels is an amazing location with tons of small towns close by, plenty of easily accessible walking spots and the coast not far away. I would recommend this property to anyone that wants to explore the south of France; we'll definitely consider returning ourselves.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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Logement parfait pour le repos et le calme

L'annonce décrit parfaitement la maison, c'est vraiment un lieu très calme et c'est ce que nous avons apprécié. Nous avons aussi apprécié la climatisation même si l'air frais avait du mal à monter dans les chambres mais cela restait supportable. Le logement était parfaitement entretenu, les lits faits lors de notre arrivée, les serviettes de bain fournies, c'est un sans faute de ce coté là. Pensez à allez visiter la petite chapelle sur les hauteurs de Roquessels, nouvellement rénovée, elle en vaut le détour. Je recommande cette location, merci à la propriétaire c'était un excellent séjour de 2 semaines.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yente d.

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Blissful two weeks at Maison Candide

My friends and I really enjoyed our stay in Roquessels, a quiet and characteristic French town with lovely locals (and cats)! The house had everything we needed, which was a huge comfort. The house was very cosy and nicely decorated. During the hottest days we made a lot of use of the pool, which was cleaned regularly. We enjoyed our trips to the nearby markets, towns and beaches and had some nice hikes in the area. We could easily contact the owner for any questions we had. We highly recommend Maison Candide and hopefully will be coming back someday!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Véronique B.

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Maison au calme, très jolie, très bien équipée, très bien située dans une région fantastique. Mille

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Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jörg F.

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Idylle

Sehr schönes Haus mit Terasse und Pool mitten in der Natur!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

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Calm, scenic, lovely

We had a lovely time in Roquessels! The house contains everything one might need. We especially adored the outside area and its amazing view; the pool was definitely a highlight. The neighbourhood is super calm and we therefore had a very relaxing stay. Would highly recommend this location to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria d.

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A Gem of A Property

We loved our stay at Maison Candide! It was the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the sun. The villa was well equipped and it was great to have a good selection of the basics (olive oil, herbs, washing powder etc) in the cupboards on arrival. The pool was a great hit with the whole family and the perfect way to cool off in the heat. Roquessels is a very quiet village with some lovely walks. We tried a few different boulangeries before eventually settling on Le Fournil de Benjamin opposite Hyper U in Roujan. We would definitely visit again!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

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Idyllic Rural Retreat

We have just returned having spent the most wonderful time at Maison Candide. Located in the quiet small village of Roquessels it is perfect for those that are looking for privacy and rural tranquility. The house is perfectly equipped even for the strict self-caterers having everything you could possibly need. Not for everyone, but having Freesat TV with all the regular English channels means that those who wish to keep up with what’s happening back home can do so. A car is essential since there is no Boulangerie, shops or restaurants in the village. Nearest Boulangerie is an 8 minute drive to Gabian. For your supermarket Roujan is just a further 7 mins on. Out and about there are so many Caveau’s to visit. Try the local “Trinities” in Roquessels or visit Faugeres, Neffies or Fontes for your Rose. You are literally spoilt for choice. Pezenas is just 20 minutes away and in 35 minutes you can be in Meze or Bouzigues. Eglantine made sure that we were aware of everything ahead of our arrival and also dealt with the problem of a broken washing machine very promptly. Within 3 days of letting her know of the problem a new one was installed and running. Fantastic service which we truly appreciated. If you want to enjoy the beauty of this part of France and get away from it all this is just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans d.

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Een heerlijk verblijf in een compleet en goed ingericht huis, met een mooi uitzicht. Zeer rustig dorp op kwartier rijden van winkels, goede uitvalsbasis voor leuke trips. Fijn ook de extra verzorging van het zwembad, terras en kleine schoonmaak (met verschoning van de bedden en de handdoeken) van het huis halverwege (we huurden twee weken). Aan te raden!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

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Lovely house in quiet village

Really super house in very peaceful rural location. Amazing views from the terrace. Swimming pool was great - especially during the heat wave. A real home from home. Eglantine has thought of everything. Close to lots of lovely little towns and only 25 mins to Pezenas - a must! Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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Beautiful location

The property itself is delightful, very quintessentially French but with all the mod cons ( the air con was a welcome addition as was the English t.v channels for when it rained!) the views from the Villa are just stunning. The pool is small but the owner is clear about that on the description and it kept our two children entertained (11 and 9). The village is very peaceful and everyone we met was friendly. The surrounding areas are full of rolling hills, vineyards and sleepy villages. You definitely need a car to travel round. We visited several beaches, all were within 40-60 mins. We loved Pezenas, such a lively place with plenty of restaurants and beautiful buildings. The owner was really easy to communicate with and left a really handy folder full of useful information about places to visit. If you are looking for a peaceful place, with gorgeous views, that is surrounded by a part of France that feels largely untouched by mass tourism then this is definitely the place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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Excellent séjour

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, la maison est charmante, nous nous y sommes sentis comme chez nous.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cia R.

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Wonderful stay!

We had a lovely week in this beautiful house, it was absolutely fantastic! We spent almost all of our time outdoors; reading, eating and swimming. The contact with the home owner as well as all the practicalities worked without a problem. A calm and very relaxing holiday. Thank you so much! We look forward to returning soon! / Cia & Erik
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Burkhard B.

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Ruhige kleine Oase

Sehr gemütliches Haus mit schönem, kleinem Pool mit tollem Ausblick! Sehr netter und unkomplizierter Umgang mit der Besitzerin. Das Haus hat alles, was man für einen gelungen Urlaub benötigt!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Stéphanie G.

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Superbe vue

Très chouette maison dans une belle région avec une superbe vue…seul bémol: la température de l eau de la piscine à 22 degrés…presqu’impossible de s y baigner..trop frais pour nous
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

christian L.

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Séjour très agréable dans un cadre magnifique propice au repos et à la découverte de la région.

Maison pleine de charge on l'on s'y sent bien : espace et prestations fournies (ménage, linges et nettoyage de la piscine) au top permettant de profiter pleinement de ses vacances. La voiture est indispensable mais tout est accessible rapidement. Piscine de bonne taille pour se rafraîchir. En résumé à découvrir. Pour notre part nous y reviendrons.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rasmus Skov K.

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A month in paradise

We highly recommend staying in this hidden gem. We spend a month in Maison Candide with our infant and everything was taken perfectly care of, from cleaning service to pool, so we could truly enjoy our vacation. Eglantine warmly welcomed us and showed how everything worked, and she was quick to respond whenever we had questions. The house is beautifully decorated well equipped and we hope to return one day soon. Roquessels is a cosy village with friendly people, and a short drive to everything you could need.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

isabelle M.

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location conforme à l'annonce

location conforme à l'annonce
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa B.

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A beautiful, idylic and peaceful holiday at Maison Candide

We had the most wonderful, relaxing holiday at Maison Candide. The villa is situated in a beautiful, quiet medieval village set up in the hills surrounded by the most stunning views. The villa is spacious and full of character and charm with some lovely personal touches which caters for all your needs. The pool is a great asset for that quick dip to cool off and the terrace is perfect to sit out and eat and enjoy the views with a glass of local wine.... there is certainly enough choices available to sample in the area as you are surrounded by vine yards! It is one of those places that you can totally switch off to the outside world as it is so peaceful and completely private. There are plenty of places to visit in the area so you definitely need a car to be able to tour around and see all the sites. The owners were so attentive from the moment we booked our holiday and they couldn't have been more helpful with all their tips and advice on places to go and see. We were sad when our holiday came to an end and we look forward to returning again soon.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

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Perfect

Amazing can't fault it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

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Peace

The house is a home and makes a wonderful quiet space to spend a week. The kitchen was well-equipped so cooking and eating was straight forward. Good to have a modern very clean bathroom, although the separate shower in the bedroom is a little quirky - I was glad there was a proper one! Sitting outside on the terrace is the highlight with the pool readily available for cooling off. It didn't matter to the children that the pool was small as it was deep enough and just big enough to provide plenty of entertainment opportunities. The views from the terrace are just wonderful at every time of day. I loved being up before everyone else and just watching the sun come up and the swallows and martins flying around. The plants all around the terrace on an irrigation system make such a good addition to a holiday rental as so often places are soulless with gardens that are empty so the lush greenery was much appreciated. Roquessels is a small village and a car is essential, but you are near enough to Pezenas (which is beautiful) and other small villages to make little trips out very easy. We didn't venture far, probably because the house was so accommodating and enjoyable to be in that we didn't need to. Pat and Mel were very helpful by email before our trip and answered all our questions promptly and warmly. For a haven of rest and relaxation I would highly recommend this property.

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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Delightful destination

What a fantastic little place! We had a wonderful week’s holiday based at Maison Candide. It is beautifully presented and a ‘home from home’ with everything you might need provided. The views over the vineyards are stunning. It’s a great location to access a raft of different places and activities, although a car is a must. We would love to return!

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

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Charming, well-equipped cottage full of character and views to die for!

This is our second time at Maison Candide and once again we had a fabulous time. Pat was the perfect host making sure we had all the information we needed and adding her own personal touches which were really appreciated. The house has everything required for a relaxing holiday soaking up french culture. The garden is full of colour and the pool a welcome addition on the hot summer days. We loved waking up with a brew in the garden and ending the day in the same spot with a wine, bliss!! The location is great for strolls around the village and vineyards. A short drive away are numerous costal towns with gorgeous beaches or pretty inland towns and villages. Alternatively, a full day out will take you to Spain or into the Pyrenees. For anyone travelling with kids there’s some great Velorails and water parks nearby to couple with the pool and wifi at the cottage. Many of the beaches are really family orientated too. Perfect for occupying them home and away! Thanks for sharing your beautiful house Pat. x
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Damon K.

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Southern France Heaven

This is an amazing place to stay - in the heart of southern France with incredible day trips! The space itself is absolutely stunning as are the views! We are all runners in our family & there are no shortage of places to explore. The pool was a delight to come home to & take a dip! The ceiling fans in the bedrooms were much appreciated as it was very warm when we were there. Pat was very easily to communicate with and she did a great job of giving us information well in advance of our visit - about her place as well as about suggestions about what to do while we were staying! We plan to return again!

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