Self catering gite
Sleeps 2
Use of large swimming pool
Panoramic views of vineyards, mountains
Shops, bar and bistro in village.
Near St Guilhem le Desert, Clermont L'Herault

A PLACE IN THE VINES is in a superb location on the edge of the historic village of Montpeyroux in the heart of one of the finest wine growing regions, close to Clermont l'Hérault and St Guilhem le Desert.

The one bedroom gîte adjoins a typical Mediterranean style villa. It is self contained with its own entrance and is available on a self catering basis to non-smokers. With regret - no children nor pets.

The owners are a hospitable retired English couple who are there if you need them

Access. Airports: Montpellier (45 mins) , Nimes ( 75 mins), Carcassone (90 mins), Perpignan (90 mins), Rodez (90 mins), Marseille (110 mins). Train: TGV to Montpellier (45 mins)

DETAILS OF ACCOMMODATION

Separate Entrance

Living area - doors to south-west facing patio garden, UK satellite TV, radio/CD/Cassette.

Kitchen area - breakfast bar, hob, oven, microwave and fridge.

Bedroom - doors to south-west facing garden, double bed & built-in wardrobe.

Bathroom - full sized bath, shower, basin and WC

Patio Garden - south-west panoramic views over vineyards and mountains

Swimming Pool - full shared use with owners of 11 m x 6 m kidney shaped pool.

Electric Heating in all rooms (at extra cost)

Washing Machine

Off-Road Parking inside Electric Gates

MONTPEYROUX

A Place in the Vines is located an easy 5 minute walk from the centre of the historic village of Montpeyroux. Overlooked by the floodlit ruins of Le Castellas, Montpeyroux has a baker, butcher, general store, hairdresser, tabac, post office, bar and bistro.

There is a village market on Thursday and Sunday mornings.

In addition there is a wine co-operative and over a dozen independent wine growers

SURROUNDING AREA

Only a few minutes drive away there is the Hérault gorge - with a small beach for swimmers, Grotte de Clamouse, and the world heritage site of St Guilhem le Desert.

Montpeyroux is located at the foot of the Massif Central in the Hérault, in a region that is rich in history, culture and magnificent scenery.

The historic and vibrant regional capital city of Montpellier, with it's fine contrast of classic and ultra modern architecture, theatres and museums is an easy 35 minute drive away.

The Mediterranean Sea can be reached in only 40 minutes. Here you can find restaurants along the miles of sandy beaches and beside the Etang du Thau that specialise in freshly-caught sea food dishes.

The region is a paradise for artists and ramblers.

At A Place in the Vines you can choose whether to relax on the patio, in the pool or discover one of France's best kept secrets...the beauty of the Languedoc.

ACCESS

By air:
Montpellier (45 mins) , Nimes ( 75 mins) , Carcassone (90 mins), Perpignan (90 mins), Rodez (105 mins), Marseille (110 mins).
Airlines include BMI Baby, Easyjet, Flybe, GB Airways, and Ryanair from a variety of UK airports.
By Road:
Typically about 9 driving hours from Calais, Boulogne, Dieppe, Le Havre, Caen, via Rouen and Orleans and the spectacular A71 / A75 over the Massif Central and Viaduct du Millau.
By Train:
Typically just over 7 hours from London to Montpellier, by Eurostar and TGV, with an easy platform change at Lille.

IN THE VINES     SLEEPS 2   SWIMMING POOL Payment is based on £ GBP Value - € Euro and $ US are only approximate. All Bookings are from Saturday 4 pm to Saturday 10 am. Linen is provided except for beach and pool towels.
WEEKLY RENTAL 2008	£ GBP	$ US	EUROS
JAN 5 - MARCH 8, NOV 1 - DEC 27 - Electricity and Heating at extra cost	£270	$535	€340
15 MARCH - 17 MAY, 4 OCT - 25 0CT - Heating at extra cost	£330	$655	€415
24 MAY - 21 JUNE, 13 SEPT - 27 SEPT - Heating at extra cost	£375	$745	€475
28 JUNE - SEPT 6 - Heating at extra cost	£405	$805	€515

For reservations and more information contact
Michael and Josephine Gillespie
inthevines@southfrance.com

Telephone
International: +33 4 67 44 49 14
France: 04 67 44 49 14