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5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Village "Maison de Maitre" with Private Pool & Garden

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Sitting/Dining Room
Hallway
TV room
Poolside view
Garden view from poolside

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Dive Into Relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Sainte-Valière, Occitanie
  • Place, L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Canal du Midi
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Château de Paraza
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carcassonne (CCF-Pays Cathare)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Village "Maison de Maitre" with Private Pool & Garden

Renovated Maison de Maitre near the centre of a picturesque village in the Cathar region of Languedoc, midway between Carcassonne, Beziers and Narbonne, with patio, private swimming pool and large secluded garden with children's swing and slide. The village has its own shop/cafe. Bank, post office, chemist can be found in nearby village of Ginestas 5 minutes away. Nearest supermarkets are 10 minutes drive. Beautiful views from top of house over vineyards towards the Montagne Noire. Undulating countryside ideal for walks and cycling. There are many local restaurants in the vicinity, and a small "epicerie" (general store) in the village. The house is a high-ceilinged characterful property built in the 1870s. Its thick stone walls ensures that it stays relatively cool in the heat. There are electric fans in every room but no air-conditioning. This is a much-loved family home rather than a purpose-built holiday villa; hence some of the furniture and fittings are well-used. It has five bedrooms and four bathrooms, a large living/dining room and a separate TV room with Broadband WiFi and UK Freeview TV/Netflix etc. The renovated kitchen is fully equipped and gives on to the patio, pergola and swimming pool. The large garden ensures privacy and there are vineyards to the rear. The picturesque Canal du Midi is 3 kms away. Historic Narbonne is 25 mins and the nearest beaches 45 mins.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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
For August rentals, 14 day minimum stay required

Important information

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Property # 8066506
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Sainte-Valiere

Sainte-Valiere is home to this holiday home. Musée de la Chevalerie and Musée du téléphone are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Château de Paraza and Château Tourril. L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative and Lutin Park Carousel are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Sainte-Valière, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Canal du Midi - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Château de Paraza - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Reiki Practice JinKei - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park - 10 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Lézignan-Corbières Station - 20 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buvette de Cabezac - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪L’entrepotes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant la Fourchette Gourmande - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Auberge de la Selette - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Village "Maison de Maitre" with Private Pool & Garden have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Village "Maison de Maitre" with Private Pool & Garden pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Village "Maison de Maitre" with Private Pool & Garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Village "Maison de Maitre" with Private Pool & Garden?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Village "Maison de Maitre" with Private Pool & Garden?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Bedroom 4 Bathroom Village "Maison de Maitre" with Private Pool & Garden located?

Situated in Sainte-Valiere, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Canal du Midi, L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative and Reiki Practice JinKei. Château de Paraza is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Archival

10/10 Excellent

marion f.

Beautiful home

Lovely comfortable home with everything you need for a great holiday in this wonderful part of France. Pool was enjoyed by all of my family (Wexford,Ireland) garden and local village stunning. Property is in a quiet part of the village very private would highly recommend this home for a family holiday.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed the house and its surroundings. The Languedoc is certainly a rich area to explore and has something for all ages and tastes.
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8/10 Good

Mathew L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

French character

Great much loved family home and fantastic pool area. Lovely orginal french house with loads if space in a friendly little village.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2023
Thank you, Mat. Glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DESIGN U.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A piece of Heaven in St.Valiere

Beautiful home in a quite village. We enjoyed a serene week in this wonderful home full of character. The outdoor space and garden has everything you could possibly need. Even on rainy days the house offered the comfort and space to enjoy our holiday. If there were bikes available it would be perfection.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter johnson

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

Fantastic spacious home in a beautiful part of France

You really need to stay rather than read my words. A wonderful large home in a quaint French village surrounded by vineyards A beautiful garden with trees for shade and a large pool for relaxing and cooling off. Clear skies that reach out for miles to the Mountains in the distance. We would love to come and stay again and visit even more villages and towns in the region and Chez Gordon is the perfect place to base ourselves Thanks Robert and Pam
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2023
Many thanks Peter and Ange for your kind words. it was a delight to have you. As you say, this is a magical part of France and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Do come again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grand logement très bien équipé (ne prévoyez rien, tout est disponible sur place !) les extérieurs sont super et la piscine très agréable.Seul bémol : pas de climatisation, en période fortes chaleurs les pièces des étages peuvent vite grimper en température.Merci pour l’accueil
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katharina R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr großzügiges Haus mit wundervoller Terrasse und großem Pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2025
We're so happy you enjoyed you stay, Katharina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Séjour reposant à la campagne

La maison a un charme fou. Le jardin, la terrasse couverte, la piscine et les 5 chambres ont permis d’avoir chacun nos espaces. Nous étions 10 (2 familles de 5). Au calme mais non loin de lieux très sympathiques de visite : Carcassone, Narbonne, Fontfroide, Gruissan…. Les activités n’ont pas manqué. Le kayak a Roquebrun a fait l’unanimité. De l’accueil au départ, tout a été très agréable et nous recommandons cette jolie maison.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2025
Merci pour ces commentaires si positives. Nous nous rejouissons que vous avez passé un séjour si agréable
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8/10 Good

Karine A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent séjour

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour dans cette maison tres spacieuse et agréable. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié la pergola et la piscine.Le gardien a été tres réactif aux petits soucis a l'arrivée ( manque de draps et toilette non fonctionnelle).Le seul point negatif est la vaisselle qui n'etait pas tres propre a notre arrivée.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Nous sommes heureux que vous avez passé une bonne vacance chez nous. Pour nous aider à ameliorer notre service, veuillez s.v.p. specifier quels lits etaient sans draps, quelle toilette ne fonctionnait, et quels articles de vaiselle n'etaient pas propres. Merci.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karil T.

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

Maison parfaite

Endroit tranquille, il y a tout ce qu’il faut dans le logement. Les conseils et informations données par l’hôte sont parfaits. Nous avons passé un excellent séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Geneviève H.

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

Séjour très agréable.

Nous avons apprécié cette jolie maison avec piscine Ainsi que les villages pittoresques .. La famille est prête à renouveler cette expérience !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Fabien G.

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

Vacances en famille

Villa très agréable, très bien équipée dans l'ensemble, belles décorations, piscine superbe et au top. MERCI pour vôtres belles intentions, belle découverte. Dans l'ensemble familial, on s'est tous bien plus dans votre belle villa. Deux petits bémols, certaines literies à revoir et l'équipe de nettoyage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2022
Merci Fabien pour vos commentaires si positives. On va revoir nos literies pour l'année prochaine.
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8/10 Good

Clémence L.

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

Super séjour !

Le séjour été génial dans un village au calme. La maison est super surtout l'extérieur ou nous avons beaucoup profiter avec la piscine et le patio. Le gardien est très gentil à l'écoute et sympathique. La maison est immense très agréable pour plusieurs personne. Pour le ménage par contre ce n'était pas propre il manque un bon coup de menage dans toute la maison. En tout cas nous avons passée de super vacances. PS: prévoir un produit anti-moustique on s'est fait dévoré.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug, 2021
Merci pour ces commentaires. Nous parlerons avec notre femme de menage.
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8/10 Good

lise m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Logement très agréable, spacieux et bien situé

Très bon équipement pour cuisiner. Draps et serviettes disponibles, très pratique. L'espace de la maison permet de s' isoler quand on est nombreux. Belle piscine. Calme Sanitaires très propres. Autres recoins un peu poussiereux oubliés ( pas grave si on vit dehors). Un seul bémol les literies un peu désuètes et pas très confortables. Cela reste un bon séjour.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2021
Merci pour ces commentaires utiles
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8/10 Good

valerie l.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

BELLE EXPERIENCE

Nous avons passé un super séjour.Maison agréable et spacieuse,bon accueil et bon contact par mail du propriétaire.Très à l écoute.Nous recommandons.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2020
Merci pour ces commentaires. Nous sommes très contents que vous avez passé un si agréable séjour dans cette région que nous aimons tant.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christelle P.

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Superbe location

Très belle maison vigneronne, très bien équipée et joliment décorée. L'emplacement est idéal, proche Narbonne et Carcassonne. L'extérieur de la maison est également très agréable. Nous recommandons vivement cette location de qualité.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2020
Merci pour ces commentaires généreuses.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

STEPHANE ET MAGALI V.

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

Très belle et agréable maison.

Très bonnes vacances dans cette maison de maître rénovée avec goût et très bien équipée
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2020
Ravi que vous avez passé une vacance si agréable chez nous.
Verified

8/10 Good

delphine v.

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

Maison pleine de charme

Très agréable maison de famille, adaptée à un sejour entre amis. Petit bémol sur le ménage à notre arrivée. Merci pour l accueil et les bons conseils de visites et balades.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Belle maison ayant du caractère et une âme

Maison parfaite pour visiter le Minervois, très bien équipée. Endroit idéal pour notre groupe cycliste de 8 adultes où nous avons passé une semaine très agréable. Tant l'intérieur que l'extérieur nous a permis beaucoup de moments de convivialité. Quelques petits problèmes ont été vite résolus par la gentillesse et la promptitude d'Alain, le voisin, chargé par le propriétaire Robert Gordon de nous accueillir à l'arrivée dans cette maison. A recommander.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
It may be helpful to have an English translation: "Great house for visiting the Minervois wine region, well equipped. Ideal place for our cyclist group of 8 adults where we've spent a very pleasant week. Both the interior and exterior have provided us with many happy moments. Such little problems as did arise were quickly solved by Alain, the caretaker whom the owner Robert Gordon asked to greet us on our arrival. We can recommend the house to others."
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Beautiful holiday home in a stunning part of Franc

Just returned from this beautiful holiday home and can't recommend it highly enough. The house is spacious, clean and well equipt. The pool is fantastic. We travelled with another family and a combined total of 5 boys aged between 7and 11. There is so much in the area to do. Beaches, towns, river swimming, kayaking, watermarks and wine tasting. Definitely one of outer best holidays ever.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
We're so glad your holiday was such a success. The pool is a real plus when the weather is as hot as this!
Archival

8/10 Good

deborah cotter

Fabulous House in Sainte Valiere

We - the Cotter Family of Bicester, Oxon , and our friends the Logan Family of Glossop, High Peak, Derbyshire had a most wonderful holiday at this beautiful house this Summer. The facilities were excellent, this is obviously a well loved family home, which just happens to be available for Families like us to rent out - what a great place to relax, enjoy some chilled wine (from the "Cave" next door), and BBQ every night of our Vacances. Too much to impart re: everything we did but swimming in the Orbe was just great. You will most definitely Not be Disappointed if you select this lovely, rustic property for your "Hols" and the swimming pool was so refreshing after a relax in the Sun !! We'll be back in the future !! Nick, Debbie, Chris, Dan, Alex, Lauren and La Famille Logan !!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar, 2020
We're so glad that our guests had such a wonderful time and were able to explore this lovely region.

About the host

Hosted by Robert Gordon

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My wife and I live in Wiltshire; we've had a holiday home in France for over thirty years,. In 2010 we decided to move to the Languedoc region, as we love the 300 days of sunshine per year and the proximity to the sea. As we're keen on the Mediterranean climate and vegetation, we've stocked the garden with olives, cypresses, umbrella pines and mulberries (for shade). The village is extremely friendly and our neighbours have quickly made us feel at home. The village has an international feel as quite a few Brits, Belgians, Americans, Canadians and Aussies live there full-time. One of favourite past-times is to visit the covered market in Narbonne where the local produce is incredibly fresh!

Why they chose this property

Having travelled through this region many times on our way to Spain, we have decided it offers everything we could want: a warm climate where the wind helps to keep the summer heat at bay, a wide blue sky and those wonderful Mediterranean aromatic herbs underfoot. We've fallen in love with the rolling hills of vineyards with vistas stretching towards the Pyrenees. We particularly wanted to be part of a French village life, and there is just the right blend of friendly locals and well-integrated foreign residents. Unlike some of the villages on the nearby Canal du Midi, this one is not overrun with tourists in the summer months. A short drive takes you to the picturesque resorts of Collioure and Banyuls, and Spain is only an hour away.

What makes this property unique

The local "epicerie" - just 100 metres down the road in the village square - sells fresh bread and croissants/pains au chocolate from 08.00 (closed Mondays) and also stocks other basics. Other supplies are within a few minutes drive. We like the privacy afforded by the large garden behind the house, as well as the vineyard beyond. For those who like water sports, there are ample oportunities to canoe/kayak in the local rivers or to wind-surf or kite-surf in the lagoons beyond Narbonne. Cycling or barge-renting along the nearby Canal du Midi is also popular.

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