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Delightful family friendly villa with new private & heated pool

Escape to this charming family-friendly villa surrounded by vineyards. Savor wine tastings nearby while enjoying peaceful mornings on your own private terraces.

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Sun loungers
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Delightful family friendly villa with new private & heated pool


We have renovated the entire downstairs area to include, a new travertine floor throughout, a HUGE new kitchen dining room with two sets of doors (beautifully light) that lead out onto two separate terraces which take you down to the pool area. There is a new double bedroom upstairs, a beautifully modern family bathroom and an en-suite shower room adjoining bedroom 4.

Charming family friendly villa sitting in an acre of private grounds offering panoramic views, steps away from a tranquil and traditional working French village. With over 300 days of sunshine in the region and a particularly favourable microclimate in Cebazan, this is a great place to relax and catch some rays.

Villa Alais is located in a charming village near St Chinian in the middle of Wine country. In summary the Villa offers a HUGE fully equipped family kitchen, dining room with seating for 8, large lounge with plenty of comfy seating and twin french doors opening onto the front terrace. The house is fully furnished, in addition to a full stock of modern conveniences including wifi, widescreen HD TV

There are multiple terraces around the villa that catch the sun across the day, perfect to take coffee and croissants in the morning or a sundowner before dinner in the afternoon. If you are looking for a calm retreat to recharge your batteries then this is it, with great wine, great food and lots of space to relax in the sunshine.

The relaxed working village of Cebazan is on your doorstep, with a great bakery and fabulous wine tasting only steps away. The AOC wine making town of St Chinian is 3 kilometres away: five minutes in the car, 16 minutes by bicycle and about 35 minutes walk along the quiet country roads that pass old ruins and offer views to the med.

The villa is equipped with all of the conveniences you need to make the most of your holiday including a private heated swimming pool, two BBQs (one gas / one charcoal ).
Villa Alais is very family friendly - designed with our little one in mind - with high chair, child cot and children's toys. If there is anything in particular that you might need, please send us an enquiry and we will do our best to accommodate.

Great beaches are easily accessible along the Languedocienne coast: our favourite is Serignan Plage which is just 30 minutes away. For the more adventurous, Kayaking, Horse Riding and several other activities are easily accessible as an alternative to more relaxed pastimes such as the wine tours that are very popular in this region.

Property manager

david carruthers

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Boat on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3229 sq ft (300 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Cébazan, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Place du Marché - 4 min drive
  • Canal du Midi - 16 min drive
  • Beziers Cathedral - 22 min drive
  • Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park - 24 min drive
  • Les Halles de Narbonne - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Béziers Station - 26 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café du Helder - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Le Vernazobre - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe du Balcon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant le Terminus - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Le Thai de Castigno - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Delightful family friendly villa with new private & heated pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Delightful family friendly villa with new private & heated pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Delightful family friendly villa with new private & heated pool ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Delightful family friendly villa with new private & heated pool ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Delightful family friendly villa with new private & heated pool located?

This family-friendly Cebazan villa is located in a rural location, 2 mi (3.2 km) from Place du Marché, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Canal du Midi and Place du Marche. Château de Combebelle and Domaine Lou Colombier are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Delightful family friendly villa with new private & heated pool Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private with lots of space, ideal for 2 families
We (two families of four) stayed at Villa Alais in early August and had a wonderful time. The photos don't do the place justice, as the pool and back seating/BBQ area seemed further away from the house than they are - it's actually all really close/together and sociable! We had a lovely time, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in gorgeous part of France
Lovely spacious villa in a quiet, pretty village in the south of France. Spacious kitchen and indoor and outdoor dining areas made family meals a pleasure. Private salt water pool was lovely and made for a really relaxing holiday. Local town of St Chinian is charming and the surrounding scenery is outstanding. Host was really helpful. Thoroughly recommend the villa for a comfortable, relaxing stay in a gorgeous part of France.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic base for exploring the area
Huge property. Loved the space, the big kitchen, the sunny pool, and the fact there are lots of eating areas so you can chase the sun or shade. Walked into the village for croissants, pizzas and did the wonderfully picturesque walk over to St. Chinian a couple of times for the market or just for breakfast. The bakery there is great! Visited Beziers and Montpellier and did beach sports at Valras. Also enjoyed doing a tour at Noilly Prat in Marseillan and the water jousting at Sete. It was also a great base for visiting the river Orb valley with its picturesque old villages and watersports. .
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Break
Just what the Doctor ordered. Great pool for relaxing around and all the amenities required. Nice places to visit just a short drive away. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anita R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Alais for a memorable family holiday.
Large family villa with excellent outdoor spaces on the edge of a quiet village. There are wonderful terraces with table and chairs for outdoor eating, with a gas and charcoal BBQs. The stunning pool had plenty of lounge seating with a smart fence and lockable gates for child safety. The bedrooms were spacious with comfortable beds. The kitchen had plenty of equipment to self cater for a large family. Very useful baby/child equipment including a baby bath, toys, cot and a high chair. There were bikes and games equipment available which we did not use on this visit. Pleasant walk (40mins) or drive to St Chinian which has market days, cafes, shops and supermarkets. Bakery 5min walk into village for fresh bread for breakfast. Lots of interesting places to visit and the coast is not far away. We all enjoyed our stay in Villa Alais and would love to return for a longer stay. The owners have been very helpful before and during our stay answering any of our queries. We thoroughly recommend this villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Perfect!
This was our second stay at this excellent property. It has everything that you could wish for, whether it be for a group of adults or for a family or two. On this visit our children and grandchildren joined us and it worked perfectly for all. The property is beautifully decorated and well maintained. It has a fantastic ambiance - as soon as we arrived we felt welcome, comfortable and relaxed. The kitchen is well equiped and there is also a great barbecue. Having a choice of two outside eating areas plus a dining room allows for comfortable eating,whatever the weather. There is a great inside living area too, fully equipped with tv and video. All the bedrooms are great. Although there is no air conditioning it is possible to maintain a pleasant cool environment by using the substantial shutters that are present on the windows and doors. And then there is the pool! This area has been renovated since our last visit and is absolutely stunning. Lovely during the day (with plenty of shade) and also in the evening with the stylish lighting on. The property suited us very well for a large family stay, but we are thinking that we will book it again to use as a base for a cycling holiday. There are excellent cycle routes throughout the Languedoc region - we plan to fly to Beziers and hire bikes from there, but there is also a bike hire shop in nearby St Chinian. There are two bikes available at the property for local use. The property is well situated for visits to other villages, towns and cities. In Cebazan a walk to the boulangerie for croissants each morning is a treat and there are also some wineries where you can sample the excellent local wines. In nearby St Chinian there is a good range of shops and restaurants. The St Chinian market (Thursdays and Sundays)has delicious local produce and fresh fish. I would recommend day trips to some of the magnificent cities in the region - Narbonne and Beziers in particular. It is also possible to visit the seaside towns of Agde, Sete and Marseillan Plage. On our first visit we had a great time kayaking in one of the nearby rivers. And on our list for our next visit is to explore some of the nearby Roman ruins. In summary, I thoroughly recommend this accomodation and sincerely hope that I will be able to return.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

linda s.

A fabulous family holiday
If you love wine, great food and exploring ..it's hard to beat! The weather was ideal, great for sunbathing and swimming in the pool but not too hot (we had a baby with us). The house is ideal for families, and has all sorts of toys and equipment for children, which they adored. I particularly liked chatting with the locals(especially whilst wine tasting), visiting the markets and sightseeing in Bezier. A delightful holiday, enjoyed by all.

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

A wonderful stay in peaceful sunny tranquility
We had a lovely stay in Villa Alais and can only thank David and Sarah for the "loan" of. The Villa itself offers everything that you need and has so much space to spread into. We loved eating in the evening at the outside table by the BBQ and watch the sun go down and would breakfast in the morning on the front terrace, two totally different aspects. The pool is an absolute bonus and there were enough loungers / chairs for everyone! The local area is very peaceful and rustic but within easy reach of so much. We all loved walking over the top, through the vineyards to the village of St Chinian (about an half hour walk). The village is very buzzy, particularly on Sunday market day plus good restaurants and bars on offer. Our party consisted of 5 adults with varied interests. Everything to enjoy was never too far, canoeing, golf, walking and cycling right on your doorstep. I would recommend a visit to Valras Plage, lovely beach with good restaurants, men playing boules - a French delight. Also during our stay we were lucky to see the grapes being harvested and delivered to the local distilleries, I could go on but really just to say we had a lovely holiday and are definitely considering going back.

8/10 Good

Thierry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grande villa fonctionnelle! Belle piscine! Jolie région! Nous y retournerons avec plaisir !!
Semaine des plus agréable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein wunderschöner Urlaub in Südfrankreich
Wir haben die Woche in der Villa Alais in Cébazan sehr genossen und uns rundum wohl gefühlt. Vielen Dank an David und Sarah! Wir kommen gerne wieder. Das Haus ist sehr geräumig, gut aufgeteilt und bestens ausgestattet. Wir haben besonders den Pool geschätzt und viel Zeit hier verbracht. Auch der Gasgrill ist super, und so haben wir uns ohne viel Aufwand bestens bekocht und natürlich auch die tolle Küche genutzt. Alles ist wie beschrieben. Nur die Fahrräder waren entgegen der Anzeige nicht mehr verfügbar und die Garage verschlossen, dies hatte Sarah uns aber vorab mitgeteilt. Die Lage ist ruhig und man ist unbeobachtet. Die Umgebung mit den vielen Weinbergen ist herrlich. Natürlich haben wir verschiedene Weine verköstigt. Besonders herzlich wurden wir Sonntag in St. Chinian an der Hauptstraße rechts bei Domaine La Servelière vom Winzer persönlich beraten. Nebenbei hat er die Kinder mit Salami, Chips, Wasser und seinem besonderen Humor bei Laune gehalten. Zu empfehlen. Wir waren Kanufahren auf dem Fluss Orb und können den Anbieter in Roquebrun empfehlen. Die 15 km Strecke von Tarassac bis Roquebrun ist bei dem niedrigen Wasserstand gerade zu Beginn doch anspruchsvoller als gedacht. Das Boot setzte mehrfach auf und musste durchs Aussteigen befreit werden. Die Hausverwaltung war über Jess und Jules gut erreichbar und Jules hat uns sofort geholfen, als ein Türschloss der Innentüren verklemmt war. Am gleichen Vormittag war das Schloss ausgetauscht. Toller Service.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thierry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa top !
Excellente semaine dans une maison spacieuse, propre, confortable au calme !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

pascale c.

Liked: Cleanliness
agréable séjour
Avons apprécié l'espace intérieur avec une belle cuisine et l'espace extérieur avec plusieurs terrasses et la piscine, piscine qui nous a permis de résister à la chaleur. Un store ou un grand parasol sur une terrasse aurait été un plus. Endroit idéal pour partager de bons moments entre plusieurs générations
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Yves D.

Great stay
Beautiful and spacious house with an enjoyable various terrace. A modern and a great place to relax. An ideal base which is easy to reach. We had a good time. However, we have the feeling that the house is not well maintained. The heating of the pool was broken and could not be repaired. There was a broken pool filter (a danger for kids), and the BBQ was still very dirty from the previous guests. I must add that all problems were solved by the management office asap. thumbs up for this. Overall recommendable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Béatrice H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Belle maison
Nous avons apprécié la maison qui était très bien équipée. En revanche, le chauffage de la piscine ne fonctionnait pas et la bonde était cassée . Tout cela devait être réparé mais il ne s’est rien passé… cette année le temps n’étant pas chaud, nous aurions apprécié de pouvoir nous baigner tous les jours . Nous sommes un peu déçus
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thibault C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa au top
La villa Alais est vraiment top. Seul petit reproche à faire, c’est qu’elle située un peu loin des coins sympas pour le groupe de 25/30 ans que nous étions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Veronique S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un séjour au Top !
Nous avons adoré séjourner dans cette villa (et dans cette région) ! La maison correspond parfaitement à l'annonce : elle est propre, grande, fonctionnelle et très agréable au quotidien. Elle mériterait, cependant, un peu plus de rangement pour les affaires personnes et quelques étagères supplémentaires dans les salles de bain. La piscine est un vrai plus : C'est une piscine d'eau salée, grande et profonde et toujours à bonne température car elle est chauffée. Les terrasses sont également idéalement orientées pour fournir de l'ombre dans la journée quand il fait chaud. La région offre une multitude d'activités pour les petits et les grands !
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meeke C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
The house is spacious with enough bedrooms, sitting rooms and a new fantastic kitchen. Very spacious pool with lots of space around the pool and plenty of sun beds. the various terraces are also pleasant. Highly recommended to stay in the region!

10/10 Excellent

Sune B.

Completely honest
The house description is honest to every word. The house has everything to every age. It just works. The management office are on location to ensure the pool quality 2 times each week. Definitely worth a stay.