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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a building with a tiled roof, and a satellite dish.
A house with a swimming pool, outdoor furniture, and a fenced garden area.
Bastille night fireworks over Soubès
Narrow street of Soubès
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Soubès, Occitanie
  • Place, Arles Way
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Musée de Lodeve
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lodevois & Larzac Tourism Office
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)
    ‪80 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 King Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom

Bidet · Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded villa with large garden pool Overlooks beautiful picturesque village

Our villa 'La Lavande' sits on the edge of the unspoilt village of Soubes, which nestles in the foothills of the Cevennes 45 minutes from Montpellier and the coast. Perfect for family friendly holiday.
With 3/4 bedrooms, open-plan living area with log fire and extensive garden and fenced pool (8M x4M) it is an ideal location for a peaceful family holiday. The open log fire provides additional comfort for out of season holidays, as the area is ideal for trekking, e biking cycling and bird watching
There are many beautiful walks, and the village with its small shop and friendly cafe/restaurant only less than a mile walk or drive.
The beautiful fortified medieval village of Couvertoirade is 20 minutes away and the picturesque St Guillem le Desert is within easy reach.
The ancient town of Lodeve is 6km away with market, shops and restaurants.
3 Golf Courses nearby, closest at Beziers, then Cap d'Agde and Fontcaude.
Water sports are available at the Lac de Salagou with bathing or canoeing on the nearby Herault River. Try wine tasting at the numerous local vineyards. Alternatively, sit and relax in the sun by the pool or read a book in the shade of the garden and enjoy the stunning views.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please contact us to discuss possible exceptions.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Heating will be charged over winter
Visiting dogs may be agreed after discussion with owner- premium payable

Important information

You need to know

Property # 13575
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
Note from host: Please contact us to discuss possible exceptions.
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 and a first aid kit
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

Soubes

Located in Soubes, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Soubès, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Arles Way - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Musée de Lodeve - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Lodevois & Larzac Tourism Office - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Episcopal Palace - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Lodeve Cathedral - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Lunas Station - 30 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soubes, Café Du Terral - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Boulangerie Caumes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Les Artisans Semouliers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Auberge du Lac - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Tan Lap - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded villa with large garden pool Overlooks beautiful picturesque village have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Secluded villa with large garden pool Overlooks beautiful picturesque village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Secluded villa with large garden pool Overlooks beautiful picturesque village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded villa with large garden pool Overlooks beautiful picturesque village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded villa with large garden pool Overlooks beautiful picturesque village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded villa with large garden pool Overlooks beautiful picturesque village located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Arles Way, Musée de Lodeve, and Episcopal Palace. Monument aux Morts 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. 24 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Katie K.

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

Beautiful setting

Lovely views and great outdoor spaces with a great pool, ping pong and pétanque. Easy walk to pretty village with a bar and shop for fresh bread, cheese and wine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Leanne B.

Excellent!!!!!!

This villa is excellent. We stayed here for our honeymoon and found the villa, its amentities, its surroundings and the local area superb. The villa and its grounds have everything that you might need and are all finished to a very high standard. Whether its a break away from it all or to use as a base for exploring, this is the one for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

A wonderful stay

Lovely property set in the almost unknown jewel of France, wonderful wildlife, terrific scenery, empty roads, what's not to like? Try some of the local caves for superb wines, if you like riding try EquiLarzac, simply great. Lots to do, more to see. We discover more each year. Great communication with hosts so thanks to them as well.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Beautiful home with breathtaking surroundings

We had a fantastic week in the villa! There was everything we could possibly need an more! The house was in a perfect condition, and comfortably fitted our group of friends, with ample space for playing in the pool, chilling next to it, playing boules, cooking up a storm in the kitchen and sheltering from the summer storm one evening! The town itself is a short, scenic walk away, with a lovely boulangerie and bar in the town square, and we even caught sight of a mountain biking competition! There are endless activities to do in the surrounding areas, with loads of leaflets and suggestions in the house. We loved paddleboarding, beach trips and visiting various local rivers. It was honestly the perfect holiday home, couldn't recommend it enough!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Sehr schöner Urlaub mit der Familie

uns hat das Haus und die Lage sehr gut gefallen. Wir waren für uns und hatten eine schöne Zeit mit der Familie. Der Pool, Tennisplatte und das Grundstück sind wirklich klasse. Die Kommunikation war super, obwohl wir sehr spontan waren 🙂 Vielen Dank und sehr gerne kommen wir nochmal dahin!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Sehr schönes Haus und tolle Lage!

Wir haben hier einen tollen Familienurlaub verbracht. Das Haus ist sehr schön, groß und hat eine schöne Alleinlage mit tollem Grundstück. In der Gegend gibt es viel zu sehen und der Strand ist auch in ca. 45 min zu erreichen. Wir waren sehr zufrieden!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe G.

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

So good

Très content de notre séjour dans cette maison spacieuse avec un terrain de pétanque, une table de tennis de table et un jeu de fléchettes en extérieur en plus de la piscine.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pierre T.

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

Séjour ensoleillé très agréable.

Bon emplacement. Confortable et bien agencé. Piscine et table de ping-pong en plus. Super séjour dans cette belle région.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie P.

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

Séjour entre amis à Soubès

Nous avons passé un très agréable séjour dans ce gîte spacieux et très bien équipé pour un groupe de 6 personnes. Beau jardin, jolie vue sur le village, piscine, nombreux jeux à disposition, ping-pong, terrain de pétanque...Seul bémol, la nationale qui passe dans le village est un peu bruyante à certaines heures. Région très sympa, nombreuses balades et visites à faire dans les environs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryline P.

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

Séjour en pleine nature

Location très agréable, avec tous les équipements nécessaires et de nombreuses activités entre la piscine, le ping-pong, les fléchettes... La nature est visible depuis l'ensemble des fenêtres de la maison ce qui est vraiment agréable. Idéalement située en voiture à 10mn de Lodève, petite ville avec de nombreuses commodités, à 15 mn du Lac de Salagou (un conseil passez par le Mas de Riri, cuisine délicieuse et cadre magnifique). Nous avons passé 2 superbes semaines.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jimmy P.

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

Séjour parfait!

La maison est très fonctionnelle et bien entretenue. La piscine tient ses promesses. Le tout dans un jardin calme, arboré et ombragé. Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour. Merci :-)
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabine M.

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

séjour août

Très bon séjour, dans un endroit qui correspondait à ce que nous cherchions dans cette période de crise sanitaire. Merci
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bertrand L.

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

Très bon séjour, maison et piscine agréable

Nous étions 5 adultes et 2 adolescents, avons passé un très bon séjour. La région est très bien, et la maison agréable avec la piscine. A préciser mieux l'adresse, merci aux voisins. Et le couchage est très bien pour 6, moyen au-delà. Nous reviendrions avec plaisir.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gady F.

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

séjour super agréable

la promesse client est là : tout est conforme au descriptif; la maison est confortable, la piscine agréable, plusieurs terrasses pour pouvoir bénéficier de l'ombre ou du soleil au cours de la journée, l'endroit tranquille au sein d'un petit village qui a un épicier aux produits locaux de qualité. excellente adresse pour découvrir cette belle région heraultaise
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

LYDIA B.

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

Bel emplacement maison sympathique

Bon séjour maison agréable, ménage un peu insuffisant, beaucoup d'équipements dans la maison et plusieurs possibilités d'ombre et de repas en extérieur...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Tine V.

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

Geschikt huisje voor 6

Ideale woning voor 6 personen, met 8 zouden er 2 op een slaapbank moeten slapen. Rustige omgeving en toffe tuin. Is goed gelegen om veel uitstapjes te doen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

The perfect choice.

A lovely, comfortable and ideally located place to stay. Close to the beaches and ideal walking / horse riding country. Clean, comfortable and well maintained we really didn't want to leave at the end of our stay. An abundance of wildlife surrounding the house make a delightful and interesting environment. Truly delightful.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Excellent villa in quiet French village

Second visit to this very family friendly villa. Set just outside the town of Soubes this is ideally situated to explore the region or just laze around the grounds. Swimming pool is a good size and depth for children (or adults) to play and swim. The villa itself is well presented with lots of space inside. Outside apart from the pool, we enjoyed several evening bbq's in the peaceful surroundings, several games of table tennis and the odd boule game. A car is a must as you are around an hour from the beaches of Le Grand Motte. Soubes itself has one pub/restaurant a short walk away but I recommend it for an evening meal with the locals! Lodeve, the nearest town is a 10 minute car drive but has an excellent supermarket for your holiday essentials as well as lovely restaurants. If you're looking for a family friendly, safe, away from the hustle and bustle of a busy life villa then this will tick your boxes. Added to this the great response and ease of communication with the owners...we will return!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Spacious, clean, well equipped, good location.

We love this property, away from it all yet not isolated and surrounded by wildlife. Lots to see and do with Sete plage just an hour away but with beautiful scenery on the doorstep, if you're into horses try Domain de Gaillac just up the road. It's a great house with everything you could possibly need for a great holiday. Weather was good as well!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Nick C.

A great location near a old village with a wonderful shop and bar. Great views from the garden.

The property is well located an hours drive from Montpellier and a few miles off the motorway. The property itself is tired and in need of painting inside. The bathrooms too are in need of updating. We were initially disappointed that it was dated and items were broken- the parasol and a number of light bulbs. The house layout worked well and it was lovely and cool in the heat of the day. We loved the outside space: the pool, numerous seating areas, ping pong table and the views. The local village was delightful and we enjoyed walking from the villa in the surrounding countryside. A great base too to explore further afield. There is no shortage of things to do and we could have happily spent 2 weeks in the area. We would certainly return to the area. We felt that it was expensive for the dated interior of the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2020
Every year we do a lot of work to try and improve the property and the experience of our guests. Recently we have concentrated our efforts on the exterior, pool and garden as feedback tells us this is where people spend most of their time. As a result we accept that the interior has been a little neglected. We have therefore decided this year to undertake significant redecoration inside, in time for the 2018 season. From time to time light bulbs and other items will fail and need replacing. We therefore have a drawer in the house containing spare bulbs etc which can easily be replaced. If other items fail during a guest's stay (parasols etc are quite vulnerable to strong gusts of wind) we will happily refund replacement of similar items providing guests let us know in advance.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Tranquil setting in a comfortable villa

The villa is well equipped and in a secluded location. It is well placed to visit many of the local attractions that include medieval towns, gorges and local markets. The pool, boules pitch and table tennis table provide a welcome distraction from lazing on the sunbeds, reading, drinking local wines and eating cheese. The surrounding area, particularly to the north, contains some stunning scenery. We stayed for two weeks but this was not long enough to explore the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A J.

Excellent Villa in a Wonderful Setting

I had never heard of Soubès but was extremely pleased to discover this property which is located in beautiful countryside just outside the rather quaint village and quite close to Lodève, a nearby small market town. The region around Soubès/Lodève is unspoilt and largely agricultural, with many vinyards. A future visit must include a tasting or two! There are many charming family run restaurants in the area which offer exceptional value; indeed, it is difficult to understand how such good cuisine, leave alone wine, can be offered at such prices. The villa is well maintained and very comfortable. The pool is a particular bonus; at least it will be a little later in the year! I'm looking forward to a return visit later in the year, as and when the opportunity arises and would highly recommend it to others.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Susanne W.

La Lavande, the perfect getaway!

La Lavande is the perfect getaway for those looking for peace, nature and French idyll. There are lots of places to visit nearby, especially for nature lovers. We enjoyed the perfectly planned gardens, with stunning views over the village Soubes, with plenty of space for social activities such as the large dining table and barbecue, swimming pool, petang, table tennis, as well as " rooms" for those looking for a quiet moment with a book with maybe a Ricard pastis. The house is very well designed and can accommodate many beds. We enjoyed our stay so much and our June week passed far too quickly.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sammie R.

A fantastic holiday!

This holiday was pure luxury. Could not have asked for a more relaxed and peaceful setting. The property has everything that you could possibly need from pots to half a dozen blow up lilos. The pool was kept crystal clean and the house is only a 15 minute walk from the centre of the village which allowed me to eat out and to buy the all important French baguettes for a great start to the morning. I would, without hesitation, recommend this to anybody looking to enjoy a weeks holiday in the South of France.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David O.

A superb villa in a wonderful part of France

This property was a real surprise, a wonderful little gem nestled in the hillside above a sleepy little village in the Herault. Fully equiped with everything we needed to make it a stay to remember, from the well equipped kitchen to the wonderfully comfortable sitting room to the cool welcoming pool with its array of loungers. A great jumping off point to explore this most secluded part of France with its amazing birdlife (Buzzards, Golden Aurioles and Vultures), great food and wonderfully friendly people, it's all there. Drive through the eye wateringly scenic gorges or laze the lunch hour (or two) away in a cafe and I guarantee that you will want to come back. Fully recommend to anyone

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