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Spacious Wine Country House.Shops & Restaurants 5 mins Walk. Heated Private Pool

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The house at night
Combined view of the donwstairs area more than doubled in size

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ginestas, Occitanie
  • Place, L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Canal du Midi
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Domaine de l'Herbe Sainte
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Downstairs WC

Soap · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Wine Country House.Shops & Restaurants 5 mins Walk. Heated Private Pool

The house offers a rare blend of privacy, character and convenience in the centre of Ginestas, a charming circulade village. Just atwo minute stroll just a 2-minute stroll to the local boulangerie 🥐, café ☕, restaurant 🍽️, and bar 🍷.

🛏️ Spacious & Flexible Accommodation
• 6 generously sized bedrooms — one fixed double, and the others can be arranged as double or twin
• 3 of the bedrooms come with en suite bathrooms
• Ideal for families, friends, or groups.

Outdoor Oasis
• Huge private pool 🏊 set in a tranquil garden bursting with local charm
• Enjoy al fresco dining under the stars ✨ or relax with a glass of wine by the poolside 🍷

🌊 Four Ways to Swim!
1. Your own private pool 🏊
2. Sandy Mediterranean beaches just 30 minutes away 🏖️
3. Lac de Jouarres (freshwater lake with beach) 15 mins 🚣
4. River swimming at Bize Minervois, also 15 mins away 🏞️

🍷 A Wine Lover’s Dream – Especially During the Vendanges!
You're literally steps from the vineyards — just walk to the end of the road! During the Vendanges (grape harvest) in September, the whole region comes alive with:
• Wine festivals and tastings 🍇
• Grape-picking experiences 🍾
• Tours of local châteaux (10+ within a 15-minute drive!)
This is an incredible time to visit for anyone interested in wine, food, and local traditions.

This is one of four places we have listed. We welcome over 1000 guests a year and have hundreds of onlinre reviews.Our average rating is 4.9! We try to deliver consistent quality again and again.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We also have a cot.

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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 # 1810474
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ginestas

Ginestas is home to this holiday home. L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative and Lutin Park Carousel are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Les Halles de Narbonne and Narbonne Market. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Ginestas, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Canal du Midi - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Domaine de l'Herbe Sainte - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Château de Paraza - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park - 10 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Lezignan Aude Station - 16 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Croisade - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buvette de Cabezac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Auberge de la Selette - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bistrot De La Placette - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious Wine Country House.Shops & Restaurants 5 mins Walk. Heated Private Pool have a pool?

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

Is Spacious Wine Country House.Shops & Restaurants 5 mins Walk. Heated Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Wine Country House.Shops & Restaurants 5 mins Walk. Heated Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Wine Country House.Shops & Restaurants 5 mins Walk. Heated Private Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Wine Country House.Shops & Restaurants 5 mins Walk. Heated Private Pool located?

Situated in Ginestas, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Canal du Midi, Domaine de l'Herbe Sainte and L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative. Château de Paraza and Reiki Practice JinKei 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. 63 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic property in a beautiful location. The house was well-equipped and had everything we could possibly have needed. Really easy to ‘check in’, very clean and the pool was wonderful! We had a fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2025
Delighted to hear it! Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther C.

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

Great accommodation

Great spacious property for a group of friends to get together. Superb location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jan, 2025
Delighted that it met all your expectations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

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

Ginesta beautiful stay

Great property in a lovely village that has restaurants within walking distance. Lovely pool plenty of room and nice large bedrooms We had a great stay
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2024
Delighted that you enjoyed it so much. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

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

Fantastic stay

Really enjoyed our time at the house for a wedding at the local chateau. The house is huge and the pool is fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2023
Delighted that you enjoyed it so much, and always welcome back. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Beautiful, huge property

Pool was fab, had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2023
Delighted that you enjoyed it so much and very welcome back. Mark.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Lovely property - superb pool

Enormous property with beautiful heated private pool and comfortable bedrooms. We couldn’t believe how spacious it was. Lovely peaceful setting just minutes walk from the village cafe, boulangerie and restaurant. Also a short drive to lots of other local attractions. The hosts couldn’t have been more helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2025
Delighted that you enjoyed it so much and, of course, always welcome back. Mark.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie A.

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

A perfect spacious home and great pool

We had a fantastic time! The house is spacious and very well equipped, we enjoyed the BBQ, the pool and having a local baker for morning bread. Highly recommended and we hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2024
Delighted to hear it. You will be very welcome for a return visit. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

1 week in Ginestas

Fantastic week in the beautiful village of Ginestas. The house was truly amazing. Plenty of space for everyone; more bathrooms than you can ever need; good quality fixtures and fitting; topped off by the private pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2024
Delighted that you enjoyed it so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

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

Fabulous property

Lovely house. So much thought has gone into it. Whole family thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip Stuart N.

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

Beautiful house in charming French village

We had a wonderful stay at Mark's house in Ginestas. The house is beautiful, with original features, very clean and it has a great pool that the whole family enjoyed. Ginestas itself is a lovely, typically French village with a range of facilities and not far from the coast and larger towns. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

40 year reunion

Gorgeous property in a beautiful village Thoroughly enjoyed our stsy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2024
Delighted to read this...always welcome back. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

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

Old friends

A great location, a great house, a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2023
Perfect! Delighted to have provided exactly that. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jane j.

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

Fabulous spacious house, beautiful pool.

Stunning property! The pool was fab! Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Comfy beds. Peaceful location in small town - plenty of interesting places to visit in surrounding area. The casino bar/restaurant in the town is amazing! We had a wonderful time. Thank you Mark!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2023
Wow. I am really pleased that you had such a great time...holidays more important than ever in these stressful times. It's great to be able to deliver exactly what you wanted. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

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

Lovely stay!

Great size of property with enough space for everyone. The pool is a great size and a great way to cool down. The area doesnt have much for children but we had two hire cars for 8 of us and everywhere was driveable. Lovely day trip to Carcassonne, Peyrepeteuse Castle, Aquajet water park and loads more. Enjoy your stay :)
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
Glad you enjoyed it. When they were small, we found we were able to wear out our kids with the pool and many beaches about half an hour's drive away! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Fabulous stay in Ginestas

We have had a glorious stay at Mark's place in Ginestas. Booking and communications with the owner were first rate. The house exceeded all expectations - it is truly beautiful. Wonderful location, absolutely beautiful property and a brilliant pool and gardens. It had absolutely everything we needed and more. Truly outstanding in every respect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2023
Delighted that you enjoyed it so much! And always welcome back. Mark.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location to visit the surrounding area. 40 mins from Gruissan beach, Roqebrun for kayaking and cycling along the canal du midi. The table du casino is great for dinner in the village. Some constructive feedback for the owners - The pool wasn’t as clean as it should be. Where we have stayed before the pool is cleaned/hoovered on a weekly basis, by the end of the week is was rather dirty and needed a proper good clean,Also the bathrooms needed a good deep clean.A lovely house full of character. Many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2025
Glad you enjoyed it overall. Upon inspection we discovered The pool is cleaned weekly. Upon inspection we discovered an issue with a filter that has now been remedied. I will have the bathrooms checked - we have nevver had a suggestion of a problem before ,or any comments, but we need to make sure that it stays that way! - and that they remain spotless as previously.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

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

Amazing house, fabulous pool

Beautiful, spacious house with ample accommodation for our party of 9. Lots of original features and a pool to die for, especially in an August heatwave. Great location for exploring the region. The village itself was very quiet (i.e. no bar open for an evening aperitif) but the Wednesday evening 'nocturne' was a blast, and everyone made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George S.

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

Superb break

Clean; well provided; old house with character but all mod cons and decor; the yard and pool had plenty of seating and loungers: the pool was a good size and heated. Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2023
Glad that you enjoyed it so much and that it delivered exactly what you promised and were looking for. Mark.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik J.

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

Easter holiday

large house for the whole family. large dining room with plenty of space. heating was good. strongly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2024
Delighted that you enjoyed it so much, and always welcome back. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

Ginestas Gem

Just back from a glorious week in Ginestas. The house was everything I expected and more. Really good feel about the property and everyone enjoyed it. It was clean, very well equipped, and we wanted for nothing. The pool was very welcome when the temperatures hit the 30's. Would recommend very highly and a special mention for Karen and Hazel who were very accommodating. Thank you both.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2023
Delighted that you enjoyed it so much. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

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

Perfect family holiday

We had a really fabulous week here. The house was beautiful and spacious and the pool was much enjoyed by all. We ate at several of the restaurants in the village and had very good experiences in all. The people in the local village were warm and friendly. The house was in an excellent location for exploring Carcasonne, Beziers and Narbonne and all the beautiful villages. It is also close to the Canal du midi. All in all, a fabulous trip to a wonderful house in a beautiful location. Thank you to Mark for allowing us to enjoy his beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2023
You are very welcome and always welcome back. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie F.

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

Perfect!

The house provided a perfect base, loads of space, functional facilities and a wonderful outside area with fantastic swimming pool! The village it’s self was an ideal location with a bakery, village shop, bank and eateries, pop up shops and fête with live music and food stalls. However, the best restaurant we ate at was in the neighbouring village by the Midi canal. Day trips are easy with a car, Carcassonne and Minerva make for great days out and coming back home to MarksPlace put a real smile on all our faces. The property is even more impressive than it appears in the photos. Mark and his house managers are very responsive, friendly and helpful. Thank you for truly unforgettable holiday for all, cherished memories were made and nobody wanted to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
Wow. Delighted that you enjoyed it so much. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

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

October getaway

The house is lovely. We arrived after a long day of travelling, and the standard delays in picking a hire car up - this meant we arrived in the dark, tired and frazzled. When we opened the door all the tiredness evaporated and everyone was excited about the house and the holiday. The house is huge - so deceptive from the outside but it also has really grand proportions (high ceilings etc). We stayed with extended family and the number of bathrooms was very welcome. Everything is comfortable and well-stocked. We were there at the end of October and the weather was very hot. The use of the pool was very welcome. Ginestas is a lovely village and the house is perfectly placed for a stroll around, or to pop to the shops/ bars in the village.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2023
Delighted that you enjoyed it so much, always welcome back. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Giles O.

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

Lovely house in a charming town

Spacious and charming old town house with lots of big bedrooms and bathrooms -- no cramped little en-suites here! Good pool and areas for al fresco dining and sun-lounging. Altogether well equipped and easy to get on with. Ginestas is a great little town with a bakery, a delightfully eccentric wine bar, wonderful old school cafe-restaurant (Les Trois Cochons) and an absolute gem of a restaurant (Table de Casino) which is a few minutes walk away but is clearly attracting people from much further (drop in and book). We went there three times in two weeks! The little canal-side villages round and about are also worth exploring. Excellent big sandy beach with good swimming just east of Gruissan, with a huge bar (Paparazzo) to retreat to --it's a wide open beach so could get rough in a wind. The lake at Homps is underwhelming. Great canoeing centre at Roquebrun -- they will drive you upstream and leave you to paddle back, which is a perfect way to spend the afternoon with some gorgeous river swimming spots (especially the hamlet of Ceps, where the 5k trip starts). Narbonne has a beautiful historic centre with a magnificent cathedral.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantal W.

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

Fantastique! 5*

Where to begin! The timeless rustic elegance of the house was immediately evident to us on opening the beautiful wooden front door for the first time. We were thrilled to investigate the whole house and allocate rooms for ourselves and our guests. The house is exceptionally spacious and the bedrooms are extremely large with comfortable beds. The outdoor space is light, private, and spacious. The pool was gorgeous and the landscaping is well thought out. The House was clean (Thank you Hazel) and overall in excellent condition. The kitchen was well equipped. It had everything we needed over the fortnight except for a lemon squeezer which is of no consequence. The Boulangerie was a huge hit and frequented by us everyday. La table du Casino was a great find. Full of life and great food. We also enjoyed dining at L’Oncle Jules. I would also highly recommend La Grillade du Chateau in nearby Ventenac sur Minervois. Truly splendid and the least expensive of the three mentioned! In conclusion – the house is full of character and charm, we all fell in love with it resulting in a truly memorable holiday. I can honestly say the house exceeded on all counts and I would like to thank you Mark for giving it life again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun, 2023
Delighted that it met all your expectations! Mark

About the host

Hosted by Mark Fox

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I have an obsession about personal service, not just machines with endless tape recordings an options and waiting 20 minutes to be answered! I always make sure that I or my agents are available at the end of my mobile if needed. My motto is "personal holidays with personal service".

We are all from London. I am a retired banker and my wife is a doctor. We started buying holiday homes because we were consistently disappointed with the quality of other places when we started renting self-catering places as a young family. Hotels didn't offer proper flexibility for small kids, and self-catering was either very basic or ridiculously expensive jet-set places.

Our children are now adults, but the business has grown as we found that others like our choice of locations and standards. Some of our guests have stayed in all five of our holiday homes, sometimes 3 or 4 times in the same one.

Over 1900 guests a year now stay at ou holiday homes. The average rating of over 250 online reviews is 4.9! I try to deliver consistency and quality.

Self catering should be about high quality and compete with a good hotel experience, not just renting someone else's place.

Why they chose this property

There are a lot of properties in the Languedoc, so why this one? We wanted somewhere in a traditional French medieval village. The countryside is glorious, but not as practical. The convenience of walking to shops, bars and restaurants was important, and it feels much more "French" to become a part of the village, even if only a week or two. A "vignernon" is a house originally owned by a winemaker - this one was built in 1860. It is full of character with lots of space and light, but so much nicer than a modern concrete villa. A large pool and sun terrace as well as outdoor dining was important. The house hadn't been modernised for about 80 years, so we had to do everything - it has every modern feature, but keeps its old feel. Ginestas is a friendly, small village full of tradition, literally surrounded by vineyards, but just 30 minutes' drive from the sea and the town of Narbonne with all its facilities.

What makes this property unique

Lots of space and a large pool, but within a friendly French country village, not somewhere in the countryside.

Everything about the house is traditional French. From the shutters to the original tiled floors throughout, and giant wrought iron bannisters with glass finials. The furniture is a mile away from flatpack chipboard, self-assembly. It is tough enough so that you don't have to worry about the kids, but proper French furniture.

There are lots of modern, semi-identical villas on small housing estates. that is absolutely NOT what we wanted. We wanted somewhere with French character through and through to give a unique experience, not just a house with a pool and a bit of sunshine (although it certainly has that too!). Several of our guests have said that the house is a destination in its own right, which is just what we wanted.

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