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French/Scandinavian villa, large pool in secluded Mediterranean garden

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Welcome to Maison Agnès
Maison Agnès from the street
Maison Agnes from the garden
French windows outside the livingroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Heated pool
    Swim in comfort year-round in the heated pool, a rare find in this location.
4 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Laurens, Occitanie
  • Place, Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Canal du Midi
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Salagou
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 2

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

French/Scandinavian villa, large pool in secluded Mediterranean garden

It is now possible to book September 2024!

Maison Agnes is situated 5 minutes' walk from the centre of the medieval village of Laurens in the wine district of Faugeres. It is a one storey villa in a secluded Mediterranean garden with a private pool 10x4m. UK satellite TV and French channels, DVD player and free internet access. The villa has 3 AC units.The beautiful French windows lead out to the garden where you can dine and find shade under the mulberry trees and the barbecue (gas-heated) is close to the dining area. You can also have a game of Table Tennis in a shaded area. The garden is surrounded by hedges and the sun shines on the pool area the whole day. Here you can also find a pool shower, 8 sun chairs and a group of sofa and armchairs and a table for a cold drink or a cup of coffee. In the front garden there are several fruit trees, like pear, fig, pomegranate, quince and clementine and you are allowed to pick them when they are ripe. There is parking space for several cars in the garden and a car port.
In the village you can taste wine in several wineries. You can also find 2 bakeries, 1 butcher, 1 pharmacy, 1 take away restaurant, 1 restaurant, 1 small grocery store and a newly opened Medical Health centre, a post office and all within walking distance.
In Magalas (7 minutes drive) is a large supermarket.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor smoking is allowed.

Important information

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Property # 8153159
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Laurens

Located in Laurens, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Salagou and Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, while Scenovision Moliere and Musée de Vulliod St-Germain are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Centre Culturel créatif, or check out an event or a game at Arenes de Beziers. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Laurens, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Canal du Midi - 30 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Lake Salagou - 38 min drive - 38.0 km
  • Saint-Thomas Golf Club - 39 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Camping le Serignan Plage - 44 min drive - 45.6 km

Getting around

  • Magalas Station - 17 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Grand Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Les Grands Vins Du Terroir - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chateau St Pierre de Serjac - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪le relais des oliviers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪General Truck Burger - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does French/Scandinavian villa, large pool in secluded Mediterranean garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is French/Scandinavian villa, large pool in secluded Mediterranean garden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at French/Scandinavian villa, large pool in secluded Mediterranean garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at French/Scandinavian villa, large pool in secluded Mediterranean garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at French/Scandinavian villa, large pool in secluded Mediterranean garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is French/Scandinavian villa, large pool in secluded Mediterranean garden located?

This family-friendly Laurens villa is located in a rural location, 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Château Abbaye de Cassan and Karting. Château des Estanilles and Château Haut-Lignières are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabien B.

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

Very convenient

The house is very well equiped and very convenient to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire L.

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

French village getaway

Villa Agnes is very well equipped and comfortable. The pool is great to lounge by if you fancy a lazy day and there is a good boulangerie about two minutes walk away. There's a great restaurant, Abbaye Sylva Plana- not cheap - on the outskirts of the village. Bit of a schlep though if you don't want to drive. There's lots to do in the area, some lovely towns and villages to visit and great wine to try! We had a very enjoyable trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Harriet B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay in a beautiful place

We very much enjoyed our stay at Karl and Agentas villa, the town of Laurens is a very sleepy area in the middle of a wine county. Our young children enjoyed watching the small tractors ferry grapes to the local winery. The locals of the village were very friendly. The Villa is beautiful with a clean good sized pool which we spent most of our days by. The house was a great size for 5 adults and 3 small young children. Only issue, the floors and surfaces were very dusty which we had to clean ourselves when we arrived.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2023
We are sorry to hear that the floors and surfaces were not clean. That should not be the case when new guests arrive, and we have never heard complaints like that before. You should have contacted us immediately and we would have arranged for the property manager to take care of it
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham W.

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

Laurens at the end of summer

The property is well positioned with easy access to Laurens and it’s local shops and a good restaurant. Laurens is in the middle of wine country and when we were there vendage was in full flow with a constant smell of wine! Being close to the hills and national park there is plenty of good walking but if you want to go to the coast, it is within an easy drive. The Villa is fairly simply but very adequately furnished and equipped and the pool is very nice. The pool isn’t heated but after the first shock of going in was very pleasant. The host was easy to deal with on booking and we had no need to contact the local property manager. I would certainly recommend the property.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2021
We are really sorry if the heating of the pool has been turned off. It can easily be switch on by pressing a button at the pool-house or by contacting the house-keepers. An e-mail to us would also have solved the problem.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

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

Absolutely Fantastic

This villa is just brilliant, the photographs online do not do it justice at all. Externally there is a gated and large driveway with enough parking for several cars. The patio area is very usable and the tree is particular is immense, the shade it offers and some how cools the air on a hot day is unreal. The pool area is great, plenty of seating, clean and tidy and well appointed, the pool is a good size, one depth throughout. The internal space is well thought out, the lounge and kitchen area being especially impressive due to its size and layout, have the shutters open and it is very light and a nice place to be, to cool down as it was in august. The bedrooms and bathrooms are all a good size, the property is well finished and furnished throughout making it a great place to be. I'm sure my words will not do the property justice but it really is great throughout, very comfortable in a great location. We met the housekeepers who were only too happy to help when required, offered some great advice on the local areas, what was going on and things to do. The village although out of the busy area and quiet is really nice, as soon as you are in tune with the shop opening hours you can get all you need. This was a wonderful holiday for my family, beautiful area of the world with plenty to do and great accommodation. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Corinna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Im Großen und Ganzen war es ein schöner erholsamer Aufenthalt mit ein paar Schönheitsfehler,der Grill war total verdreckt,wir konnten nicht einmal grillen,es fehlten Geschirrtücher und die Stuhlauflagen hatten auch schon bessere Zeiten gesehen.Der Pool war super ,schön groß und nachdem der Pooltechniker da war ging auch die Heizung des Pools wieder.Auch unser Hund hat sich super wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2025
A new grill will in place for the season of 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Piscine très agréable. Joli jardin, mûrier platane très appréciable pour les repas.Climatisation fonctionnelle et très appréciée aussi. Intérieur de la location spacieux, confortable et conforme aux photos. Plein de belles découvertes à moins de 45 minutes de la location. Nous sommes ravis de notre séjour
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurent L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa de qualité, très calme. Une grande piscine très propre et très appréciable vu les forte chaleur de cet été.La villa Agnes est très grande et très bien équipée avec toute les commodités, nous n'avons manqué de rien.La région, que dire ... formidable avec tous ces vignobles. La régions est très bien desservie également.Nous recommendans fortement.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magnus K.

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

Ett superfint hus med härlig inbäddad tomt

Vi kan varmt rekommendera detta hus, huset ligger i lugn by och du bor bra till för att utforska Languedoc.Vi var en familj på fem personer och alla stortrivdes, i synnerhet att sitta ute på den mysiga uteplatsen eller att bara hänga vid poolen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lydie m.

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

Très belles vacances entre amis

Vacances très sympa avec maison tout équipée, avec un sans faute entre les photos et le réel. Propriétaire sympa et très à l'écoute. Vraiment une belle propriété Merci
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michel m.

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

Très bel endroit

Très bon séjour dans cette belle maison, l'extérieur est superbe, belle piscine, environnement calme. L'intérieur est très fonctionnel, la literie parfaite. Tout est réuni pour passer d'excellentes vacances.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vivien T.

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

Séjour très agréable :)

La maison est fonctionnelle et bien équipée, le terrain est très spacieux (entièrement clôturé : top avec notre chien) avec ses arbres fruitiers ainsi qu’une belle terrasse mi soleil mi ombre et la piscine très appréciable sous 35 degrés. Merci pour les délicieuses figues
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian Z.

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

Schöne Tage in Laurens

Wir durften eine Woche mit Freunden in der Maison Agnes verbringen. Kurz um: es war alles schick, wie beschrieben und mehrfach positiv rezensiert. Besonders gut gefallen hat uns das tägliche gemeinsame Abendessen unter dem Maulbeerbaum. Prime Time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie-Jeanne P.

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

Havre de paix

Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans la maison Agnès. Tout est prevu pour vous sentir comme chez soi. Le jardin est très agréable ainsi que sa grande piscine. Merci.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Tres bel endroit

Belle maison , joli jardin et piscine tres agréable dans un village tranquille .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Simone S.

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

tolle Unterkunft

Ein traumhaftes Haus in einer tollen ruhigen Dorf. Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man für einen tollen Urlaub braucht.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christophe M.

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

Super séjour dans

La maison Agnès est très agréable, remarquablement bien équipée, très propre et idéalement située pour rayonner dans la région. Le jardin et la magnifique piscine ont fait le bonheur de toute la famille (et du chat) pendant une période estivale très chaude. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié les petits présents de bienvenue et remercions les propriétaires de cette délicate attention. Nous recommandons sans réserve la maison Agnès !
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agnes R.

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

Super maison super piscine

Semaine très agréable en famille. Propriétaires réactifs quand il y a Besoin. Laurens est un village fort sympathique !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Noémie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On a passé de bonnes vacances

La maison est jolie , arborèe et calme. La piscine est grande et on trouve dans la maison tout ce qu'il faut pour passer un bon séjour. Juste un petit bémol sur le nettoyage à notre arrivé mais la propriétaire a été très réactive. On a passé de bonnes vacances en famille !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roland S.

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

Wunderbares Haus, toller Garten und fantastischer Pool!

Wir haben uns das Haus mit zwei Familien geteilt und es war ein großartiger Urlaub. Sehr freundliche Gastgeber, toller Service und vor allem ein sehr schönes Haus mit einem fantastischen Pool. Gute Location für Ausflüge.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stéphane C.

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

séjour très agréable

Belle propriété bien équipée
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane Hopkinson

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

Fantastic week in a gorgeous property

We had a fantastic week in this property. The location was great for sightseeing. Everything from pretty towns and villages to sea side towns to gorgeous countryside walks were within half an hours drive. The property itself is beautiful. Very clean and well equipped. We loved the outdoor space and even enjoyed playing table tennis most nights. Agneta was a great host. We had regular contact before our stay with clear information and loads of tips on local amenities and days out suggestions. We loved it so much we are booking again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

Lovely villa in a quiet village

Stayed here for a week at the beginning of June. Villa was lovely and very well equipped for our needs. We travelled with a 1 year old baby and everything we could need was there- baby bath, high chair and cot. Owner's communication in the lead up was excellent, we had all the info we needed. Housekeepers also very friendly and helpful. All in all it was a relaxing week away. Would 100% return
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Olivia K.

Great villa and village for a family holiday

To celebrate a big birthday and also a retirement, my husband and I booked this villa for friends and family over a three week period. It was ideal for us and the pool was a real treat during our stay, with our granddaughter trying out swimming with armbands for the first time. The accommodation was comfortable, the wi-fi a necessity with all our different ages and the gas barbecue was an added bonus during the extended stretch of fantastic weather. Laurens is quiet but there are a few shops, a good restaurant within walking distance, a basic bar, a takeaway and also an unusual Chinese takeaway two evenings a week operating from a local house! There is also a good farm shop just outside the village and a pharmacy close by. A car was vital to see the unspoilt countryside but hold your breath if you tackle some of the tiny, one way streets in many local villages. Add to the mix the extensive choice of local wines and this really was a great place to stay to see a really rural and friendly part of France.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Very well presented villa, lovely garden and pool

Our family of 8 adults and a 4 month old baby thoroughly enjoyed our 2 weeks at the Villa Agnes in Laurens. The inside and outside spaces worked very well for us and we felt the house was very well equipped and presented. The internal layout was well matched to our needs and the warm weather ensured that the lovely garden, outside living spaces and the pool area and were well utilised. The house has ample parking and Laurens provides an excellent base for exploring the surrounding areas which have a lot to offer.

About the host

Hosted by Agneta and Carl Blomqvist

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We Agneta and Carl Blomqvist, live in Sweden, but when we retired we decided to spend some months every year in the South of France. We bought the house in Laurens in July 2013 and since then we have renovated most of it and built a pool of 10X4 m. Our Giant Schnauzer also follows us to France.

Why they chose this property

We bought the house because we wanted to come closer to French culture, food and wine. Our house is surrounded by French families who are very friendly and helpful. Close to the house is a nature reserve where we can hike with our dog. Within one hour's drive there are a lot of interesting and historic places to visit. The beaches are 30 minutes' drive from the house.

What makes this property unique

There are lots of places nearby to visit, we have enjoyed Gorge d'Eric a fantastic canyon, where you have an easy paved walk along a river with fantastic scenery. A visit to historic Pezenas with its boutiques, restaurants and Saturday market is well worth visiting. The old part of Beziers is another place to visit. On Friday mornings there is a wonderful flower market. Further away you can find Lamalou with hot springs, Roquebrun where several restaurants overlooking the river. A rather steep walk takes you to a botanical rock garden. Albi with its famous Cathedral and Toulose Lautrec museum, Aigues Mortes the fortified Town with the wall from 1250. The historic town of Carcasonne is also well worth a visit.

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English, German, Norwegian, Swedish

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