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Country house set in a rural location with terraced gardens and stunning pool

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House front and main entrance
Main House entrance
Main House - upstairs lounge windows and ground floor lounge
Entrance doors to hallway
Outside dining area and doors through to kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Aubaygues, St. Etienne de Gourgas, Occitanie
  • Place, Arles Way
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Musée de Lodeve
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Lodevois & Larzac Tourism Office
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)
    ‪86 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Country house set in a rural location with terraced gardens and stunning pool

The stone house is built into the hillside so cool in summer and warm in winter. It is set in tranquil, shaded terraced gardens leading down to a sun-filled pool area. Comfortable sleeps 6 with two lounges. Dining area inside and large shaded dining area on the patio. Access from the back of the house into Foret de Partlatges and many hiking / biking trails nearby. So much to do in the area such as kayaking at Gorge du Tarn, beaches 45 minutes away, cultural centres of Montpellier, wine tasting in Montpeyroux, St Guilleme le Desert, Mont Ventoux and even trip to Barcelona just 3 hours away.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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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

Property # 8750495
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Saint-Etienne-de-Gourgas

Located in Saint-Etienne-de-Gourgas, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Aubaygues, St. Etienne de Gourgas, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Arles Way - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Musée de Lodeve - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lodevois & Larzac Tourism Office - 13 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Monument aux Morts - 14 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Lodeve Cathedral - 14 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Lunas Station - 35 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soubes, Café Du Terral - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Cabane De Soumont - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪L'Assiette Provençale - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪La Réserve - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Pizzas Farnientes - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Country house set in a rural location with terraced gardens and stunning pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Country house set in a rural location with terraced gardens and stunning pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Country house set in a rural location with terraced gardens and stunning pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country house set in a rural location with terraced gardens and stunning pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Country house set in a rural location with terraced gardens and stunning pool located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Lodevois & Larzac Tourism Office, Monument aux Morts and Arles Way. Episcopal Palace and Lodeve Cathedral are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Koenraad v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All you need for a nice holiday in Herault!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dirk D.

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

Nice House...great region!

Charmeful house....nice pool!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Nicola H.

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

Fantastic pool great area

The pool is definitely the selling point for this house.. it was used everyday and was so nice to have it to ourselves! We had a few issues on arriving but these were sorted very quickly, the house was lovely and cool after a hot day by the pool
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Again Wonderful

We have been again in this wunderful house. Thanks a lot to Ian and Siobhan.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Namid S.

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

Great stay in rural French villa

We had a great stay at Ian’s property. The location is fantastic with lots of things to do. There was a storm one night that caused power to go off in the area but Ian's contact in the area was really helpful and provided us with a cool box to chill our food. Would definitely recommend staying. Thanks for a great week
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian F.

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

Just the best.

Wow, Even better than the discription, this is a very quiet area. Beautiful. What else can I say.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Cycling trip

A very comfortable week - Lovely property & the bonus of ring able to cycle into the National park & up into the hills from the house without using a vehicle was fantastic. Some great cycling routes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julien B.

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

Beautiful country house for a peaceful stay

Everything we needed was in the house. We wanted peace and a restful place.. and that's what we found there! Be aware: do not expect to have a swim when its cold outside, the swimming pool is not heated unless by the sun.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fiona J.

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

Fantastic

This is our second stay at the villa and we came back for a reason. The property is great to come together as a family to cook, play some uno and share some great meals in front of the fire. But then people can spread out for their downtime to play pool or get stuck into a good book in a comfy chair. The views from the house can be enjoyed from almost every window and the patio is a great space to take in the quiet of the morning or to enjoy a cocktail in the early evening. Ian & Siobhan are great and provide all necessary info and are quick to respond. We would definitely recommend the property to family & friends and hope to be back again for future holidays!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jean-François D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Maison conforme au descriptif, charme, espace, tranquillité, confort (une chambre plus "spartiate"), bien située pour des visites de la région. Guide des consignes à mettre à jour sur l'entretien de la piscine (passage hebdomadaire d'un technicien non précisé) et boîte à clé un peu difficile à ouvrir.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Renate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es war ein schöner ruhiger Aufenthalt
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britta T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir hatten einen sehr erholsamen Urlaub in diesem liebevoll und individuell eingerichteten Haus mit seinem verwunschenen großen Garten und Pool. Die Kommunikation mit den Vermietern war herzlich und unkompliziert.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles D.

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

Juste parfait !

Rustique, charmant, romantique, chaque recoin joliment décoré pour une ambiance cosy, et le tout bien équipé ! Dans ce gîte, on se sent comme chez soi, tout est à disposition, du barbecue aux tongues, aux palmes, aux bougies, et jusqu'à la crème solaire ! La terrasse et la piscine sont aussi très agréables. Le seul inconvénient propre à la région : les moustiques (prévoir lotion pour la peau et tortillons pour la terrasse). Félicitations et merci aux propriétaires pour ce lieu plein de charme et idéal pour de belles vacances !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

René S.

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

Great!

Eine der schönsten Unterkünfte die ich je besucht habe. Sehr viel Platz und eine sehr ruhige Lage. Die Kommunikation mit Ian war hervorragend.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

sophie H.

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

Vacances en famille

Très belle maison avec beaucoup de caractère et un jardin magnifique. Bien située pour visiter la région et arpenter les nombreux chemins de randonnée. Le temps n’était pas propice aux baignades dans la piscine mais nous avons profité de ses abords idéalement ensoleillés l’après midi. Ping pong et billard à disposition. Beaucoup d’espace pour partager jeux , discussions et repas !
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurent D.

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

Saint-Étienne-de-Gourgas

Agréable séjour dans cette spacieuse maison. Très bien équipée. Région magnifique offrant de multiples possibilités de balades. Place de parking peu pratique.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eliane r.

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

une maison pleine de charme

maison très agréable et très personnaliffsée qui en dit beaucoup sur ses propriétaires.A chaque séjour nous découvrons de nouvelles commodités comme le lave vaiselle et le micro-onde.C'est pour moi une source d'inspiration... et encore merci pour votre offre de prolongation bonne soirée et peut-être à une autre fois
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

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

Sehr erholsame zwei Wochen

Es hat alles gut gepasst! Vielen Dank!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick C.

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

Vacances au calme

Nous avons séjourné dans une maison atypique joliment décorée avec des coins et des recoins. Un super jardin arboré, en suivant le chemin au fond de celui-ci une piscine pour se rafraichir. Nous avons passé une semaine de déconnection totale, au calme entre ballade, apéro et piscine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meike F.

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

Zwei wunderschöne Wochen!

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in diesem speziellen Haus. Ich liebe spezielle Häuser! Der Pool ist großartig, das Grundstück ist toll! Die Informationen des Vermieters zum Haus und zu möglichen Unternehmungen sind super. Auch Fragen zwischendurch wurden sehr schnell beantwortet. Das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis ist sehr gut!! Wir haben uns richtig wohl gefühlt, vielen Dank!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Eine paradisische Entdeckung!

Dieses Landhaus ist ein einziger Traum! Ruhig gelegen in unmittelbarer Nähe landschaftlich beeindruckender Naturparks des Languedocs, der Küste und Montpelliers bietet es den idealen Ausgangspunkt für zahlreiche Ausflüge. Die gepflegten, sorgsam bepflanzten Terrassengärten, die immer wieder neue Panoramen auf die Umgebung eröffnen, halten als Highlight einen riesigen, idyllisch gelegenen Swimmingpool mit moderner Salzfilteranlage bereit. Großzügige Gastgeber, die vorher viele hilfreiche Informationen zur Verfügung stellen und jederzeit per Mail erreichbar sind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evertjan d.

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

Fantastisch

Het was boven verwachting, wat een fantastisch huis! We hebben ervan genoten.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabian B.

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

Un séjour en famille très agréable

Nous avons passé 8 jours en famille très agréables. De grands espaces bien aménagés. Il y a le nécessaire pour profiter des lieux et environs dès notre arrivée. Merci pour tout
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

valentine H.

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

Parfait

Séjour très agréable A refaire sans hésiter
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorene R.

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

Bien

Maison conforme à l'annonce, très complet, bien pour un séjour. Maison très grande
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

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