"Mount Counil" North of  Beziers - Ref PP34915

Sleeps up to 12 - Large house with Swimming Pool

The spacious downstairs living area - 120 sq. metres
has a breathtaking view across the pleasant terrace, shaded by a bower of passion-flowers down the garden and through to the hills.

Windows run all the way along this side of the house and all bedroom windows look out to this same landscape. At one end a large fireplace and at the other, luscious green plants growing up the wall give character to this light and airy room.
The living room leads out through French windows to the terrace, which is well equipped with plenty of garden furniture and a large barbecue. Next to the reception area there is a good-sized, practical kitchen (15m²) with a big cooker, dish washer, micro-wave and plenty of kitchen equipment and utensils. There is also a larder with fridge, a freezer and generous shelf space. Next to the kitchen is the laundry room with a washing machine and spare fridge.
Off the main room is a room that once served as a bar - now converted and equipped with a double bed an en suite shower room and w.c. In the middle of the house, a small cosy sitting room area with a lovely fireplace can be used as a sixth bedroom, as there is a convertible sofa bed to sleep two.
The staircase leading to the bedrooms is in this room, so the owners have put a screen in this room to separate the sleeping area. The television is in this room and there is an adjoining toilet with wash basin.

Upstairs there are four double bedrooms (15m², 10m², 10.5m², 8.5m²) all with attractive low wood beamed ceilings, two with a double bed and two with twin beds.

The smallest bedroom, suitable for small children with its single beds, leads off the third bedroom. The largest of the four has a shower and wash basin and there is also a large bathroom with a double wash basin, bath, separate shower and bidet.
There is a separate toilet on this floor. Perfect for family holidays away from the crowds.

Once upon a time, an English musician fell for a French girl from Pézenas. Together they created the 'Poisson Fa'. Nestled among the hills of the Garrigue, two miles above the small village of Gabian, this very special property welcomes you to the very essence of the South of France. an unmade track leads you down 300 metres from the crest of the valley to a farm and then the house. Care should be taken because sometimes this track is used by a chicken or the odd sheep.

 Rather more practical, homely surroundings you can really relax in and enjoy. If you feel inspired, there is a piano there for your enjoyment. The downstairs which once hosted jazz concerts reflects the taste of Ticha, upstairs the rough and ready, but practical character of Ray is more apparent. The land leading down from the house is surrounded by hills of the Garrigue. There is an outdoor pool near the house and the house is let with a spacious private outside area. Beyond this there are two acres of land leading down to the bottom of the valley. There you are likely to meet the owner who sometimes exercises his horses and swims from time to time in the small lake. Depending on the winter rainfall this can look very appetising or can masquerade as a mud hole. One summer I saw a large carp staring up out of the water at me. You will enjoy the peace and quiet of the beautiful countryside that you will be sharing with birds, squirrels and rabbits. Your only neighbours are the owners who live at the back of the property and to the other side of the house, but with no view over the property, there is a small farm where you can purchase all sorts of organically grown produce.

Rental is Saturday to Saturday, but other arrival/departure days may be possible in low season (and tariff calculated pro rata).
All prices are per week, Saturday to Saturday
Arrival time 5pm. Departure 10am.

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