The French Wine Estate
is a beautiful country estate with luxury self-catering properties.
Total capacity:
- 28 self-catering suites and villas with private gardens sleeping 2 to 8
- 1 hotel room in the chateau
Useful things to know:
- Kids Club runs in July and August
- 150 acres of grounds to explore
- 20 metre heated outdoor pool (heated from April to October)
- Complimentary bikes and sports equipment
- Tennis and volleyball courts
- Two boules pitches
- Brasserie open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Barbecue packs, pizza deliveries and take-away meals available
- Babysitters can be arranged
- Stair gates and baby equipment available
- Rental car is recommended
- Plenty of family-friendly days out in the area
- Closest airports are Béziers (25 mins), Montpellier (60 mins) and Perpignan (75 mins)
- The closest villages are Capestang, Quarante and Puisserguier, where you can find supermarkets as well as many restaurants, cafés and bars – from bistros to up-market canal-side restaurants. Capestang is the closest, about 3km away (a 35 minute walk or 5 minute drive).
A working wine estate in southern France where the picturesque turreted chateau and former wine cellars, stables and barns have been converted into luxury self-catering suites and villas.
With the atmosphere of a stylish country club, families can enjoy the privacy of their own villa and garden (some also have pools) whilst also having access to the estate’s sports and recreational facilities.
Suites and villas retain many original features and have been stylishly decorated in fresh colours and furnished with a mix of antiques and modern pieces. Kitchens are state of the art and very well equipped – ideal for preparing family meals after shopping at the local markets – and bathrooms are sleek and modern.
An exceptional destination for families, there is no end of healthy, wholesome outdoor activities to enjoy. On site, guests can help themselves to complimentary bikes to explore the vineyards and grounds, play tennis, volleyball and petanque, or swim in the heated pool. A little further afield is the beautiful Canal du Midi, sandy beaches are only half an hour away and there are several theme parks nearby to keep the younger family members entertained.
In July and August there is also an excellent Kids Club for 4 to 12 year olds, with lots of engaging activities on offer. Parents can use the off duty time to relax in the conservatory with a book from the library, take a guided tour of the vineyards or indulge in a wine tasting session.
For guests who prefer not to cook while on holiday, there is a brasserie serving fresh, seasonal Mediterranean cuisine and well equipped barbecue station that is perfect for a summer cookout, and barbecue packs are available. Meals can also be ordered to take away from the brasserie and pizza deliveries can be ordered in summer.
Check-in time
16:00
Check-out time
11:00
Minimum Stay
Please note there is a 7 night minimum stay during peak season for all self-catering accommodation.
LOW SEASON DATES:
November 2022- March 2023
MEDIUM SEASON DATES:
April, May and October 2023
HIGH SEASON DATES:
June and September 2023
PEAK SEASON DATES:
July and August 2023
Prices from
Self-catering accommodation 2023 prices:
2 bedroom apartment or house: FROM €245 per night in low season, from €495 per night (7 night minimum stay) in July or August
2 bedroom house with pool: FROM €295 per night in low season, from €755 per night (7 night minimum stay) in July or August
3 bedroom apartment or house: FROM €349 per night in low season, from €705 per night (7 night minimum stay) in July or August
3 bedroom house with pool: FROM €359 per night in low season, from €835 per night (7 night minimum stay) in July or August
Rental rates include water, electricity, gas, beds made up on arrival and linen changed every 3 to 4 days, use of the main pool, bikes, barbeque area, tennis courts and boules terrain.
The tourist tax is not included and is an additional €1.80 per night per adult (18 and over) and is payable with the final balance.
Please note in the self-catering accommodation linen is changed every 3-4 days and guests are required to empty their own bins and to leave the accommodation as they found it on arrival. Additional housekeeping services are available on request.
Deposits / Cancellations
SELF-CATERING PROPERTIES: A deposit of 25% of the total fee is payable upon confirmation. The balance is due within 28 days of the check-in date.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR SELF-CATERING PROPERTIES:
In the event of cancellation, payment will be refunded as follows:
- More than 28 days before the date of arrival: no cancellation fee will be charged.
- More than 14 days before the arrival date: 50% of the total amount of the stay will be charged as a cancellation fee.
- Less than 14 days before the arrival date: 100% of the total amount of the stay will be charged as a cancellation fee.
- In case of early departure no refund will be made.
The Area
The Hérault region of the Languedoc offers an altogether more tranquil and authentic version of southern France than one finds at the seaside resorts. Here, medieval castles perch on rocky crags and rivers meander gently through lush valleys.
Undulating vines and farmland surround sleepy villages, where family bakeries turn out fabulous breads and afternoon activities may be limited to a game of boules under the shade of a plane tree.
There are plenty of historic towns and villages – most notably the market towns of Pézenas and Béziers as well as Narbonne – and the pretty Canal du Midi winds its way peacefully through the area.
The stunning Haut Languedoc Parc is located 40 minutes northwest of the Estate, with mountains, rivers, gorges, valleys and lakes, the scenery is spectacularly varied and begs to be discovered, and winery tours are always a popular way to spend a day or two when in the area.
The coast is about 30 minutes away with beautiful sandy beaches and inland lagoons which are used to farm delicious oysters.
Pets
Pets are allowed at the property for an additional fee of 15€/night.
