BELLEVUE, Peret A delightful Village House with outstanding views in a Medieval village  Self-catering holiday rental Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms  Microwave, Satellite TV, CD/DVD player, BBQ

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Traditional tiled floors, whitewashed walls, exposed beams and colourful fabrics create a real French country feel for your vacation rental at 'Bellevue'. A charming, beamed house on three levels, it has been restored to a high standard, retaining the character whilst carefully incorporating all modern day comforts.

On the top floor there's a large, bright sitting room with exposed beams and a magnificent view. French doors lead from the sitting room to an enormous, south-east facing sunny terrace, with stunning 300 degree views of mountains and vineyards. Equipped with sun lounges and dining setting, it's perfect for meals and sunbathing. (NB: some of the stairs up to the sitting room from the kitchen are irregular in size).

On the next floor are two bedrooms. The spacious double bedded room is decorated in Provencal fabric of blue and yellow, the twin bedded room in burgundy Toile de Jouy traditional print. There is a second WC also on this level. The delightful kitchen/ dining room has lots of charm with exposed beams, blue and white tiles and enormous old fireplace. An efficient wood burning stove provides warmth and ambience for cold weather.

The spacious bathroom, with separate shower and bath, two washbasins and WC, is on the ground floor.  From the utilities area, doors lead to the pretty garden protected by an ancient stone wall.  Quality equipment includes a washing machine, Satellite TV, CD/DVD player, microwave.

Parking is available in a small square approximately 300 ft (1 minute) from the house and you can stop outside the house to load/unload your car.

THE VILLAGE:

Péret is a picturesque little village of 650 inhabitants, climbing typically higgledy piggledy up a hill crowned by a 14th century church and 12th century chapel.  Local shops include a mini market (also sells fresh bread and croissants, etc) and internet café.   Restaurants, supermarkets, street markets, shops, banks etc can be found in the lively market towns of Clermont l’Herault (10 minutes) or Pezenas (15 minutes).   Swimming at Mediterranean beaches, 30 minutes, Lake Salagou (also fishing and watersports), 10 minutes, River Hérault (canoe hire) 15 minutes.

2010 WEEKLY RENTAL RATES

17 Apr-21 May                                                    £280

22 May-02 Jul                                                     £360

03 Jul-27 Aug                                                     £435

28 Aug-24 Sep                                                    £360

25 Sep-08 October                                               £320

09 October-24 Dec                                               £245

Bed linen and bath towels are included

Electricity included except for low season (£245 rate) when it is extra, payable by meter reading

£150 security deposit applies

SOME QUOTES FROM VISITORS TO 'BELLEVUE' (formerly VINEYARD VISTAS)

We came in search of the scene in the brochure.  The camera does not lie!!  We have sampled the delights of Péret and the surrounding countryside, the hustle and bustle of Montpellier, the unusual coastline.  But the memory which will linger on is of your charming French house in a friendly village in the Languedoc.       

Just delightful, loved every minute of our stay.  Great base to go off and explore this fantastic part of the country….  This stay will be remembered for ever, the people (very friendly), the drinks and dinner on the terrace with the birds and the views.

COPYRIGHT BRENDA KEMP 2010