Maison de Maitre with pool near St Chinian.

The imposing maison-de-maitre dates back to 1874. It was lovingly restored by its present owners over the years, and provides comfortable home from home accommodation, with a mixture of contemporary and antique furniture and two beautiful terraces for sitting out and dining, both facing the vineyards. The house stands on the edge of a picturesque wine-making village of Berlou, providing both privacy and access to village facilities, which include tennis courts and wine shop (the local Cave Cooperative produces some of the best wines in the area). There is a large garden with trees, a lawn, and a swimming pool with a terrace for sunbathing. It is a place of relaxation and tranquility, there's no wifi or TV in the house. The house is lovely and comfortable, with spacious, light-filled rooms and a large garden with a swimming pool. The house is for 8 people, but bu arrangement can accommodate up to 10 people (please ask!). If you like your French holiday to be chic and individual rather than perfect, it is for you to enjoy, it's beautiful, you won't find an ugly object inside. We changed the roof last autumn, but there are small marks on some walls from old leaks, and the door-handles are 19th century and squeak, but we love them. We re-tiled the pool a couple of years ago and now have the most beautiful swimming pool in the whole of Languedoc-Roussillon! A large open plan kitchen is situated on the raised ground floor, with a table for 8, and two large sofas for an after-dinner digestif. Or enjoy a glass of eau de vie in the adjacent salon-library, with 2 further sofas, 2 armchairs and a coffee-table. Large doors open onto the terrace with outside table and chairs. Next to the salon, on the same floor, there's a twin bedroom with an adjacent bathroom (toilet and shower). A curved staircase with cast-iron railings leads to the 1st floor, where you will find 3 further bedroom (1 en-suite) and 2 bathrooms. Guests have the use of the entire house and a 3000 m2 garden, with lawn, some fruit trees and lavender borders, as well as the swimming pool 10m x 5 m with the terrace for chaise-longues. The village of Berlou, renowned for its excellent wines, is one of the best producers of St Chinian Appellation Contrôlée. Staying in Berlou, you can be guaranteed a proper holiday in France, with beautiful views and great wines! The old village of Berlou is renowned for its fine wines, AOC St Chinian. The house has a large terraced garden with rows of lavender and fruit trees, and a large swimming pool with a terrace with sunbeds, table and chairs. The village of Berlou is conveniently located for walks, cycling, local markets and restaurants.