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Castrum
Nizas, Herault, Languedoc Roussillon .
Southern
France
Apartment with swimming pool sleeping
up to 4 in
2 Bedrooms.
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An attractive 1st floor apartment, sleeping upto four comfortably, in a self-contained and private half of a large, attractive historic village house with stunning views and sun terrace. On the edge of the oldest quarter of a traditional wine making village, only 25 minutes from the Mediterranean beaches and 5 mins. from Pezenas.
NB Prices below are for 2 people sharing.
The setting of the house is exceptional. It is quiet, south-facing and offers stunning, uninterrupted views and immediate access to the glorious surrounding countryside. The apartment has a large private terrace of 20sqm overlooking vineyards and woodland. The village amenities, comprising a good general store, bar and post office are only 2 minutes walk away near the place which is overlooked by a pretty church and a C16th chateau.
The apartment has been tastefully refurbished and decorated in 2005 with great attention to detail including new appliances, classic French furniture, shuttered windows and pleasing original C18th and C19th prints and artwork throughout. Satellite TV and a DVD / CD player have also been installed. Guests can take advantage of the owners DVD film library.
Please note, Castrum and its sister apartment Griffe located on the second floor can be rented together to create a house sleeping 5/6 people comfortably.
** Guests may use the owners pool.
The apartments are accessed via the front door on the north side of the house and a private stairway. Off-road parking is available.
The owners, Nick and Sally live next door and are on hand to give advice on any holiday or home-buying matters.
CASTRUM is named after the ancient tower just outside the front door. The apartment is designed to sleep upto 4 comfortably. There is 1 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a sitting room which can be turned into a bedroom, a kitchen and a large south-facing terrace of 15sqm.
One bedroom: The double bedroom (16sqm) has a double bed, a classic wardrobe, two original and comfortable art deco armchairs, dressing table and bedside tables. It has two windows overlooking the village. The satellite TV showing bbc channels and DVD/CD player.
The Sitting Room (15sqm) has a classic iron sofa/bed, an inviting meridian sofa and a classic wardrobe, two armchairs and table overlooking a stage balcony with a superb vineyards through a large French window. This room can be turned into a spacious extra bedroom.
Two bathrooms: One bathroom has a shower, washbasin and W.C. The second bathroom adjoining the bedroom has a bath with shower attachment and wash basin. Opposite, there is a 2nd W.C. with washbasin.
Kitchen : The light and airy kitchen (12sqm) has exposed wooden beams and double French doors opening onto a large terrace. It has an original bistro table with 4 chairs and a comfortable cushioned couch. The kitchen is fitted with new appliances including an electric oven and 4 plate hob, a fridge, dishwasher and washing machine.
Terrace: The large and private south-facing terrace (20sqm) has panoramic views of vineyards and woodland. It is furnished with a large wooden table and 4 chairs for outside dining, a sun umbrella and 4 sun loungers to relax on during the day.
Please ask to see owners apartments website for upto date availability, guests comments and further photos.
Nizas (pop.500) is a tranquil and unspoilt circulade village in the Herault valley with origins going back to Roman times. It is situated amongst gently undulating hills between the long sandy beaches of the Med (25km) and the wild hills of the Languedoc National Park. The village has no through traffic and is surrounded by vineyards and woodland.
The historic Renaissance town of Pezenas is 5km away and the cosmopolitan city of Montpellier is 55km away.
Nizas is easily accessible from Montpellier, Carcassonne and Perpignan airports and the A9 and A75 motorways. The location of Nizas is such that the sun is invariably shining and the temperature can be warm well into December.
Nizas is ideally located to explore the many delights of the Languedoc.
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Out and About
Nizas is a perfect place to relax. The immediate countryside is superb for walking, biking, painting and birdwatching. Along the paths crisscrossing the vineyards and woods you will see an array of wild flowers, herbs and birds including exotic species like hoopoes and bee eaters. You might also see the local shepherd tending his flock.
There are many sites of interest and activities to do within close proximity to Nizas, whatever the season. There are many high quality wine making domaines nearby to visit.
Only 5km away is Pezenas which is famous for its beautifully preserved Renaissance architecture and antique shops. There you will find great food shops, restaurants and a lively market every Saturday. A festival of Arts and Music is held in Pezenas every summer from June until September.
To the south of Nizas are the wide sandy beaches of the Mediterranean(25km), stretching endlessly either side of Cap d Agde. The picturesque ports of Sete and Meze have excellent quayside seafood restaurants. Oysters are the local speciality. Nearby you can also take boat trips on the Canal du Midi.
To the north are the wild and dramatic hills and gorges of the Languedoc National Park where you can trek, swim and canoe. You can visit the natural wonders of the Cirque de Navacelles and the Chaos de Moureze and the UNESCO preserved man-made wonder St Guilhem-le-Desert – a stunningly beautiful medieval village and monastery (30km).
To the southwest are the bustling towns of Bezier (25km) and Narbonne (50km) both heavy with history. Nowadays Bezier is famous for its lively week-long feria in August - a heady brew of bulls, horses and music. It is also partytime in Nizas which hosts several events, including art and music festivals throughout the summer.
Just beyond Bezier towards the stunning town of Carcassonne you enter Cathar country. The turbulent history of this part of the Languedoc can still be sensed.
Following the coast towards Spain (1.5hrs) is Coullioure famed for its beautiful harbour and as a past haunt of Fauvist artists.
Finally towards the East is Montpellier, the most vibrant and cosmopolitan city in the region – voted the city where most French people would like to live. Just a little further on are the fascinating towns of Arles and Nimes.
Your hosts Nick and Sally can provide further information on things to see and do.
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For
most properties high season is August and July, mid season is June and September
and low season is the rest of the year. Prices shown here are not contractual
so please confirm prices with the owner before booking.
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