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Picturesque house in 17th century village, with privacy, pool and views

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Picturesque house in 17th century village, with privacy, pool and views

This bright, sunny, tastefully renovated house with private patio, pool and exquisite views to the Mediterranean is situated in a charming medieval village nestled among the vineyards near the wonderfully historic towns of Pezenas and Béziers . The house has two bedrooms upstairs, one with private balcony, both with southerly views. The open concept living and dining rooms and the kitchen open directly onto the patio and private pool area. Located in the beautiful Languedoc region, just 1/2-hour's drive from the beaches and fishing villages of the Mediterranean, this is quintessential wine country with rolling hills, tree-lined roads and vineyards as far as the eye can see. Shop in the colorful outdoor markets, enjoy top notch local fare in area restaurants or savour the fresh bounty of the Mediterranean sea and the flavors of the local wines and olive oil on the patio. Relax in true Mediterranean style, or keep busy with hiking, cycling, sightseeing, kayaking or golfing.

Property manager

Eglantine

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Roquessels, Hérault

What's nearby

  • Château Abbaye de Cassan - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Lake Salagou - 32 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Beziers Cathedral - 35 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Canal du Midi - 35 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Saint-Thomas Golf Club - 45 min drive - 48.2 km

Getting around

  • Magalas Station - 17 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bistrot L'escampette - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Le Bataclan - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪le petit péché - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bar la placette - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Le Maracana - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Picturesque house in 17th century village, with privacy, pool and views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Picturesque house in 17th century village, with privacy, pool and views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Picturesque house in 17th century village, with privacy, pool and views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque house in 17th century village, with privacy, pool and views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque house in 17th century village, with privacy, pool and views located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Domaine Florence Alquier and Le Cellier de La Vigneronne. Mas des Capitelles Winery and Mas Lou are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Picturesque house in 17th century village, with privacy, pool and views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison Candide

Lovely house in very small quiet village. A wonderful base to explore the Occitan
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

Amazing

Beautiful, great house, lovely area
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Calm, scenic, lovely

We had a lovely time in Roquessels! The house contains everything one might need. We especially adored the outside area and its amazing view; the pool was definitely a highlight. The neighbourhood is super calm and we therefore had a very relaxing stay. Would highly recommend this location to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and Peaceful

We really enjoyed our stay. Eglantine's property is a perfect quiet retreat to enjoy southern France. We spent almost all of our time sitting outside beneath the grape vines enjoying the beautiful view towards Gabian. The property has everything you'd need from a short stay to a longer holiday and the pool is wonderful on the hot days. My partner and I have stayed in a lot of holiday lets around europe and both agreed this was by far the best yet. The village of Roquessels is an amazing location with tons of small towns close by, plenty of easily accessible walking spots and the coast not far away. I would recommend this property to anyone that wants to explore the south of France; we'll definitely consider returning ourselves.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yente d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blissful two weeks at Maison Candide

My friends and I really enjoyed our stay in Roquessels, a quiet and characteristic French town with lovely locals (and cats)! The house had everything we needed, which was a huge comfort. The house was very cosy and nicely decorated. During the hottest days we made a lot of use of the pool, which was cleaned regularly. We enjoyed our trips to the nearby markets, towns and beaches and had some nice hikes in the area. We could easily contact the owner for any questions we had. We highly recommend Maison Candide and hopefully will be coming back someday!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Amazing can't fault it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in quiet village

Really super house in very peaceful rural location. Amazing views from the terrace. Swimming pool was great - especially during the heat wave. A real home from home. Eglantine has thought of everything. Close to lots of lovely little towns and only 25 mins to Pezenas - a must! Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We had a lovely week in this beautiful house, it was absolutely fantastic! We spent almost all of our time outdoors; reading, eating and swimming. The contact with the home owner as well as all the practicalities worked without a problem. A calm and very relaxing holiday. Thank you so much! We look forward to returning soon! / Cia & Erik
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Gem of A Property

We loved our stay at Maison Candide! It was the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the sun. The villa was well equipped and it was great to have a good selection of the basics (olive oil, herbs, washing powder etc) in the cupboards on arrival. The pool was a great hit with the whole family and the perfect way to cool off in the heat. Roquessels is a very quiet village with some lovely walks. We tried a few different boulangeries before eventually settling on Le Fournil de Benjamin opposite Hyper U in Roujan. We would definitely visit again!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

The property itself is delightful, very quintessentially French but with all the mod cons ( the air con was a welcome addition as was the English t.v channels for when it rained!) the views from the Villa are just stunning. The pool is small but the owner is clear about that on the description and it kept our two children entertained (11 and 9). The village is very peaceful and everyone we met was friendly. The surrounding areas are full of rolling hills, vineyards and sleepy villages. You definitely need a car to travel round. We visited several beaches, all were within 40-60 mins. We loved Pezenas, such a lively place with plenty of restaurants and beautiful buildings. The owner was really easy to communicate with and left a really handy folder full of useful information about places to visit. If you are looking for a peaceful place, with gorgeous views, that is surrounded by a part of France that feels largely untouched by mass tourism then this is definitely the place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James C.

A lovely place to stay.......................

We had a lovely holiday - thank you. Your house was perfect for us. Beautiful and so peaceful and we enjoyed walking up to the chapel on the hill every evening to watch the sunset. We tried a few of your suggestions - the pancake place in Pezenas was a big hit . As you say they are the best galettes I have ever had.....and Cafe Bio was lovely. Cycling was fun. We did three bigger rides - one from the house up to Pezenes-les-Mines and back round via a couple of the local towns. We also did a nice ride down the canal from Capestang to near Bezier and back. Finally we cycled down the coast from Sete to Agde. The cycling was probably the high point of the trip. It was 25 deg every day and just lovely to watch the vines turning orange. My daughters used the pool on a few days but it was a little too "fresh" for my wife and I! Things couldnt really have been any better

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace

The house is a home and makes a wonderful quiet space to spend a week. The kitchen was well-equipped so cooking and eating was straight forward. Good to have a modern very clean bathroom, although the separate shower in the bedroom is a little quirky - I was glad there was a proper one! Sitting outside on the terrace is the highlight with the pool readily available for cooling off. It didn't matter to the children that the pool was small as it was deep enough and just big enough to provide plenty of entertainment opportunities. The views from the terrace are just wonderful at every time of day. I loved being up before everyone else and just watching the sun come up and the swallows and martins flying around. The plants all around the terrace on an irrigation system make such a good addition to a holiday rental as so often places are soulless with gardens that are empty so the lush greenery was much appreciated. Roquessels is a small village and a car is essential, but you are near enough to Pezenas (which is beautiful) and other small villages to make little trips out very easy. We didn't venture far, probably because the house was so accommodating and enjoyable to be in that we didn't need to. Pat and Mel were very helpful by email before our trip and answered all our questions promptly and warmly. For a haven of rest and relaxation I would highly recommend this property.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idyllic Rural Retreat

We have just returned having spent the most wonderful time at Maison Candide. Located in the quiet small village of Roquessels it is perfect for those that are looking for privacy and rural tranquility. The house is perfectly equipped even for the strict self-caterers having everything you could possibly need. Not for everyone, but having Freesat TV with all the regular English channels means that those who wish to keep up with what’s happening back home can do so. A car is essential since there is no Boulangerie, shops or restaurants in the village. Nearest Boulangerie is an 8 minute drive to Gabian. For your supermarket Roujan is just a further 7 mins on. Out and about there are so many Caveau’s to visit. Try the local “Trinities” in Roquessels or visit Faugeres, Neffies or Fontes for your Rose. You are literally spoilt for choice. Pezenas is just 20 minutes away and in 35 minutes you can be in Meze or Bouzigues. Eglantine made sure that we were aware of everything ahead of our arrival and also dealt with the problem of a broken washing machine very promptly. Within 3 days of letting her know of the problem a new one was installed and running. Fantastic service which we truly appreciated. If you want to enjoy the beauty of this part of France and get away from it all this is just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Liz S.

Charming house in a great location

We, a family of four including an 11 year old and 6 year old, have just returned from Maison Candide and we all absolutely loved the charming house. We drove from the UK by car and were looking for somewhere well situated for day trips but isolated enough to feel like we'd completely escaped on days spent at home, Maison Candide is a great balance. Roquessels is a very small village and we had some great peaceful evening walks down the lanes through vineyards or up to the Chateau at the top of the hill. The house was suitable for the 4 of us and the kids loved both the pool and the wifi - which made for a harmonious holiday. The sun stayed on the garden most of the day and the views from the garden & balcony were stunning, the garden is full of colour - so appealing you just want to spend all day there! Once inside, the house is so well equipped that every need is covered and there are enough little zones to feel like you are not living top of each other. There are supermarkets a short car drive away and pretty villages to walk round too. We loved visiting the coast especially nearby Meze where the water is so warm, there's a great choice of restaurants, parking is easy and you can pretend you're rich enough to own one of the boats lining the harbour! We also enjoyed the nearby Velorail and visits to Sete, Adge, Narbonne and Barcelona - it really is a great base point :) Our stay came late July/early August and the weather was consistent throughout the fortnight with temperatures often hitting +30 degrees and the sky being cloudless (I think there was only one cloudy day the whole time we were there and it brought with it a brilliant evening thunderstorm). Pat was very easy to communicate with before and during the stay plus had left lots of useful information whether it be instructions for something at the house or recommendations for local tourism. All in all a great few weeks. Thanks, Liz, Steve, Kayla and Edward xx
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Logement parfait pour le repos et le calme

L'annonce décrit parfaitement la maison, c'est vraiment un lieu très calme et c'est ce que nous avons apprécié. Nous avons aussi apprécié la climatisation même si l'air frais avait du mal à monter dans les chambres mais cela restait supportable. Le logement était parfaitement entretenu, les lits faits lors de notre arrivée, les serviettes de bain fournies, c'est un sans faute de ce coté là. Pensez à allez visiter la petite chapelle sur les hauteurs de Roquessels, nouvellement rénovée, elle en vaut le détour. Je recommande cette location, merci à la propriétaire c'était un excellent séjour de 2 semaines.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Véronique B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison au calme, très jolie, très bien équipée, très bien située dans une région fantastique. Mille

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Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jörg F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Idylle

Sehr schönes Haus mit Terasse und Pool mitten in der Natur!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top

Een heerlijk verblijf in een compleet en goed ingericht huis, met een mooi uitzicht. Zeer rustig dorp op kwartier rijden van winkels, goede uitvalsbasis voor leuke trips. Fijn ook de extra verzorging van het zwembad, terras en kleine schoonmaak (met verschoning van de bedden en de handdoeken) van het huis halverwege (we huurden twee weken). Aan te raden!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent séjour

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour, la maison est charmante, nous nous y sommes sentis comme chez nous.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Burkhard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruhige kleine Oase

Sehr gemütliches Haus mit schönem, kleinem Pool mit tollem Ausblick! Sehr netter und unkomplizierter Umgang mit der Besitzerin. Das Haus hat alles, was man für einen gelungen Urlaub benötigt!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Stéphanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe vue

Très chouette maison dans une belle région avec une superbe vue…seul bémol: la température de l eau de la piscine à 22 degrés…presqu’impossible de s y baigner..trop frais pour nous
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

christian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour très agréable dans un cadre magnifique propice au repos et à la découverte de la région.

Maison pleine de charge on l'on s'y sent bien : espace et prestations fournies (ménage, linges et nettoyage de la piscine) au top permettant de profiter pleinement de ses vacances. La voiture est indispensable mais tout est accessible rapidement. Piscine de bonne taille pour se rafraîchir. En résumé à découvrir. Pour notre part nous y reviendrons.
Stayed 20 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rasmus Skov K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A month in paradise

We highly recommend staying in this hidden gem. We spend a month in Maison Candide with our infant and everything was taken perfectly care of, from cleaning service to pool, so we could truly enjoy our vacation. Eglantine warmly welcomed us and showed how everything worked, and she was quick to respond whenever we had questions. The house is beautifully decorated well equipped and we hope to return one day soon. Roquessels is a cosy village with friendly people, and a short drive to everything you could need.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

isabelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

location conforme à l'annonce

location conforme à l'annonce
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful, idylic and peaceful holiday at Maison Candide

We had the most wonderful, relaxing holiday at Maison Candide. The villa is situated in a beautiful, quiet medieval village set up in the hills surrounded by the most stunning views. The villa is spacious and full of character and charm with some lovely personal touches which caters for all your needs. The pool is a great asset for that quick dip to cool off and the terrace is perfect to sit out and eat and enjoy the views with a glass of local wine.... there is certainly enough choices available to sample in the area as you are surrounded by vine yards! It is one of those places that you can totally switch off to the outside world as it is so peaceful and completely private. There are plenty of places to visit in the area so you definitely need a car to be able to tour around and see all the sites. The owners were so attentive from the moment we booked our holiday and they couldn't have been more helpful with all their tips and advice on places to go and see. We were sad when our holiday came to an end and we look forward to returning again soon.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2019