Relax by the Pool (1/28)
Front of house with parking (2/28)
Kitchen (3/28)
Kitchen (4/28)
Lounge (5/28)
Bedroom 1 (downstairs) (6/28)
Bedroom 2 (downstairs) (7/28)
Downstairs bathroom (8/28)
Bedroom 3 (upstairs) (9/28)
Bedroom 4 (upstairs) (10/28)
Sun room (11/28)
Lounge by the pool (12/28)
Swing by the pool (13/28)
Canal du Midi, Homps (14/28)
Carcassonne (15/28)
Lac de Jouarres (16/28)
Lastours (17/28)
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Minerve (19/28)
Le Somail (20/28)
Peace on the Canal (21/28)
Aigne (22/28)
Chateau d'Aguilar (23/28)
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La Pepiniere, Homps
Villa Ref: 12153
- Sleeps 8
- Self Catering
- 4 Bedrooms
- No Smoking
- 2 Bathrooms
- No Pets
- Large Private Pool
A/C throughout
Local Restaurants - Car essential
Changeover
Saturday
Nearest Airport: Carcassonne (40km)
Not suitable for infirm
Description
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Spacious villa with off road parking, a large garden, private 10x4 pool and air conditioning. Located in the small village of Homps (population 700) on the Canal du Midi which has six restaurants, a bar, supermarket and fuel station.
The villa is 30 minutes from the historic cities of Carcassonne, Beziers and Narbonne with lovely beaches nearby.
Comprehensive cooking facilities in the large kitchen. Large pool terrace with 4 loungers. Pergola with dining table provides shaded eating.
Sunniest region in France with mountains to the north (Montagne Noire) and south (Corbieres). Surrounded by excellent restaurants and vineyards with lots of activities nearby (walks, swimming, windsurfing, tennis, golf, rugby, kayaking etc).
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Further details indoors
Leather settees and dining chairs in lounge where there is a beautiful stone fireplace and TV with DVD/Blue Ray. Sofa bed and additional TV and DVD/Blu Ray player in upstairs sitting area off one of the bedrooms. Two armchairs in sun lounge. There are two bedrooms downstairs and two upstairs. Two of the bedrooms have king sized beds, one has a double bed and one has two single beds, with a sofa bed in the adjoining sitting area. A travel cot and high chair are also provided, although you will need to bring your own bedding for the cot. All bedrooms and the kitchen and lounge have air conditioning. Essential for the summer months. A selection of tourist information is available and a guide to the area is provided.
Further details outdoors
Beautiful private 10x4 pool with steps and shallow end. The pool terrace is south facing and is a real sun trap. Four sun beds are provided for you to relax on, and a pergola provides shaded dining area with large table and 8 chairs. There is a large parasol for further shade. There is a BBQ for alfresco dining. There is also a two seater swing with awning.
Location of holiday rental in Homps, Aude, Occitanie
| Holiday Type: | Rural, Lake/Riverside, Historic/Sightseeing, Family |
| Local Activities: | Swimming/Watersports, Walking, Golf, Fishing, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Local Market |
| Nearest Airport: | Carcassonne Beziers Toulouse |
40km 72km 138km |
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| Nearest Railway Station: | Lezignan | 11km |
| Nearest Ferry Port: | Le Havre | 980km |
| Nearest Bus Station: | Lezignan | 11km |
| Nearest Beach: | Narbonne Plage | 45km |
| Nearest Pub/Restaurant: | Homps | 1km |
Location description
Languedoc-Roussillon, Aude. Sunniest region in France. Major wine growing area with lots of good restaurants (30 Michelin within 25 kms). There is so much to see in this area of France: beautiful villages, castles, abbeys and vineyards. Historic cities of Carcassonne, Minerve, Narbonne, Beziers and Perpignan . Plenty of sunny beaches, rivers and lakes with the Black mountains to north and the Corbieres to the south.
La Pepiniere is in the lovely village of Homps which is situated on the banks of the Canal du Midi (UNESCO World Heritage site). The villa is a 7-8 minutes walk from the canal which has lots of tourist boats passing by in the summer. Six restaurants and a bar can be found on the canal side. There is a shop within walking distance (0.5km), or a number of larger supermarkets in driving distance, Olonzac (3km), Leznignan (11km), Rieux (14km), Trebes (26km) and Narbonne (28km). There is an excellent market at Olonzac each Tuesday morning and an ever bigger market at Lezignan on Wednesdays. Historic sites include Minerve, Carcassonne, Beziers, Narbonne, Perpignan and many Cathar castles, including those at Lastours, Queribus and Peyrepertuse. There is swimming and kayaking at the local lake and river Aude. Bikes can be hired either in Homps, or delivered to the door, to explore the local area and to ride along the banks of the Canal du Midi. Cruises on the Canal du Midi can be boarded at Homps. Golf courses are at Carcassonne and Beziers.
Other activities
Wine tasting at the many local wine domaines
Local events
Weekly markets at many of the local towns and villages.
There is a particularly good one at Olonzac every Tuesday morning.
Directions
Fly budget airline to Carcassonne (40km), Beziers (72km), Perpignan (85km) by Ryanair, or Montpellier (125km), Toulouse (138km) by Easy Jet. Homps is on the Canal du Midi on the D610 from Carcassonne to Beziers. A car is recommended if you want to explore the area, but if you just want a quiet relaxing holiday around the pool it is possible to get the train to Lezignan Corbieres which is a short taxi ride away from Homps.
Accommodation, Facilities and Services
| Suitability: | Not suitable for infirm, No Smoking, No Pets |
| General: | Air conditioning, Telephone, Internet Access, Stairgate, Hairdryer |
| Bedrooms: | 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8 1 Double/s with ensuite, 2 Double/s, 1 Twin/s, 1 Sofabed/s, 1 Cot/s Two of the double rooms have king size beds |
| Bathrooms: | 2 Bathroom/s 1 Bath/s, 2 Shower/s, 2 Wash basin/s, 2 Toilets/s In addition there is a toilet and wash basin outside by the pool |
| Lounge: | Seating for 8 people Satellite/Cable TV, CD Player, Radio, DVD Player, Large screen TV, Board Games, Books/Magazines, Selection of Films, Selection of Music Six seats in the lounge, with two additional seats in the sun room |
| Dining Area: | Seating for 8 people , High chair |
| Kitchen/Utility: | Oven, Hob, Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee maker, Dishwasher, Washing machine, Ironing board, Iron |
| Outdoors: | Swimming Pool, BBQ, Private garden, Terrace, Sunloungers, Patio table, Patio chairs, Sunshade |
| Access: | Car essential, Off road parking, Secure parking, Stairs |
| Services: |
Linen provided, Towels provided, Cleaning included, Laundry included |
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Rates
| Period | Weekly | Minimum Stay |
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| 13 July to 30 August 2024 | £1,650 | 7 Days |
| 31 August to 20 September 2024 | £1,400 | 7 Days |
| 15 March to 16 May 2025 | £1,100 | 7 Days |
| 17 May to 13 June 2025 | £1,500 | 7 Days |
| 14 June to 11 July 2025 | £1,700 | 7 Days |
| 12 July to 29 August 2025 | £2,000 | 7 Days |
| 30 August to 19 September 2025 | £1,650 | 7 Days |
Please Note: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion. Currency conversions are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Deposit/Booking Notes
10 pw pp for cleaning, change of bed linen and pool maintenance - discounts apply for children. Prices quoted are for payment by bank transfer or cheque. It is possible to pay by credit card (PayPal), please let us know and this can be arranged
25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
Balance payable 8 weeks before start of your booking. At this time there is a refundable security deposit of 150 pw to be paid.
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Owner Details
Owner Name:
James Nisbet
Property Ref:
12153
Languages Spoken:
English
Preferred Contact Method:
Enquiry Form
Owner joined website:
6 August 2016
Property listed since:
7 August 2016
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Owner Details
Owner Name: James Nisbet
Property Ref: 12153
Languages Spoken: English
Preferred Contact Method: Enquiry Form
Owner joined website: 6 August 2016
Property listed since: 7 August 2016
Please mention theholidaylet.com and be aware of time differences if making contact by phone.
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