Stylish villa with private pool located in the heart of Occitanie

Discover your own tranquil haven amidst vineyards and hills, where you can unwind at your private pool or explore nearby markets and wine domaines.

Sous Les Mûriers is a beautifully refurbished, 4-star villa that offers breath-taking views and serves as the perfect base for exploring the picturesque Minervois wine region.

Set in 1,500 m² of private gardens, the property features a private pool, multiple terraces and all the comforts you need for a relaxing stay.


Indoors
With over 80 m² of open-plan living space, the villa is designed for both comfort and style.

• Relax and Unwind:
Two large sofas invite you to kick back and watch your favourite shows on the smart TV. The satellite delivers French and international channels while there are Netflix, Prime and other subscription services on the TV (your own subscription required).

Overhead speakers add an extra touch for music via the Sonos app, compatible with Amazon Music or Spotify.

There is super fast broadband (200+Mbps) and a Wifi mesh ensuring coverage throughout the house.

• Cook and Dine:
The modern kitchen is equipped with an induction hob, eye-level oven, microwave, De'Longhi espresso machine, a spacious American-style fridge freezer with an ice dispenser and ample cupboard space, glasses, cutlery, crockery. Two indoor dining areas and the shaded outdoor space offer plenty of options for enjoying meals together.

The villa has three air-conditioned bedrooms:

• Master Bedroom:
Located upstairs, this room boasts a private balcony with panoramic views of the valley, rolling hills, and even the Pyrenees on a clear day.

• Additional Bedrooms:
Two ground-floor rooms include a twin room and a double room, both thoughtfully designed for comfort.

The two bathrooms feature walk-in Italian-style showers, heated towel rails, and sleek fittings.

Outdoors
The outdoor space is perfect for making the most of sunny days and warm evenings:

• Private Pool
Take a dip in the 8m x 4m pool while enjoying stunning views of the countryside. At night, underwater lighting creates a magical atmosphere. A solar pool shower is also available.

• Shade
Recently installed, the pergola at the rear of the house provides shade for the casual seating area. There are retractable side screens that allow you to control the amount of sunshine you desire.

• Dining and Leisure:
Enjoy meals at the large outdoor dining table, shaded by mulberry trees. Cook al fresco on the gas barbecue and dine under the stars. An area for boules offers the quintessential French pastime for guests to enjoy.

4-Star Accreditation
This villa has been awarded a prestigious 4-star rating by the French tourist board, ensuring a high standard of quality and comfort for your stay.

Please note only the bedrooms have air-conditioning but the living room/kitchen is large with high ceilings and plenty of external doors that can be opened.

Location
Sous Les Mûriers is located on a crest on the edge of hamlet. To the rear of the house the view is of the valley below, vineyards and hills. The area is classed as 'garrigue' .

Evergreen holm oak, lavender, wild thyme, sage, white cistus and artermisia are all found in the landscape behind the house. In the valley below is the river Ognon that has been dammed to create a small lake.

To the front of the house the landscape slopes down to the town of Félines-Minervois and far in the distance the mountains of the Pyrenees.

There is a small supermarket in Félines-Minervois (5 mins drive) and a larger one in Peyriac-Minervois (15 mins drive).

Food and wine
There are numerous local markets, restaurants and wine domaines in the area.

In Félines-Minervois, the Grand Café Occitan has delicious food in an outdoor setting. Le Panier de Julie, as well has being a small grocery store, has outside tables where you can enjoy a drink purchased in the shop.

La Livinière - a scenic drive away - has two restaurants both popular with local people: Les Meulieres and La Bistronerie.

The weekly market in Olonzac (20 minutes by car) has numerous food stalls from local producers, as well as clothes, jewellery, pottery and baskets. There are also smaller markets in Félines-Minervois and Ferrals Les Montagnes.

The house is situated in a the area producing la cru of Minervois-La Livinière - the first sub appellation in the Minervois wine region. Local vineyards welcome wine tasters and some even organise informative walks through their vineyards. There are vines growing a few minutes walk from the house that you can stroll through.

Activities, Places to Visit
Sous Les Mûriers is ideally placed to enjoy both active and more sedate pastimes.

The lac de Jouarres near Homps is popular and kayaks can be rented there.
Various water based adventures including kayaking and white water rafting can be safely indulged on the Aude river starting at Puichéric.
Slightly further away are Les Gorges d'Heric where it is possible to hike, go canyoning and even scuba dive!

For children, if you can drag them away from the pool at the house, there are water theme parks in Narbonne or try the recently opened swimming baths in Peryiac-Minervois.
Cycling is a popular local activity. There is plenty of opportunity to explore the quiet, though hilly, roads nearby, or head down to the Canal du Midi for a flatter route. Bicycles can be rented at Homps or Trebes.

A more unusual cycling activity is provided by Velorail where you can cycle on a railway bogie over a stretch of an old railway line.

Alternatively, have lunch in one of the restaurants by the Canal du Midi at Homps before exploring the brocantes of Homps, Olonzac and Rieux-Minervois.

Minerve is a picturesque, medieval town situated at the end of a deep gorge. There is a car park on the outskirts, restaurants, gift shops, caves and a trebuchet!

Carcassonne is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Site fortified city. There are car parks just outside the walls. You can wander through the streets that are packed with shops and restaurants. There is the opportunity – for a fee – to visit the inner section of the city. The amphitheatre is used to host musicians during the annual festival in July.

The main part of Carcassonne is also worth a visit for its market, shops and restaurants.

There are a number of subterranean caves that can be visited. For example, Grotte de Limousis which is about 40 minutes’ drive away.

Visit our own website www.sous-les-muriers.fr for more details.