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Cottage in Maison Vigneronne le Somail on Canal du Midi 25km from the Mediterranean

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Point of interest
Exterior
Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
Pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage in Maison Vigneronne le Somail on Canal du Midi 25km from the Mediterranean

Part of a winemaker's house that has been in our family for more than 7 generations, this charming cottage, renovated in 2015, is located on the banks of the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in the charming village of Somail. With its 2 large bedrooms, each with a double bed and a single bed for a child, our cottage is ideal for 2 couples or a family.
This village is home to many restaurants serving local specialties or why not explore one of the 10 Michelin-starred restaurants in the Aude department!
The golden sandy beaches of the Mediterranean are only 25km away, offering in addition to swimming, jet skiing, kite-surfing and sea trips ...
Also discover the new Balneoludic Center in Gruissan or visit the African Reserve in Sigean.
There are a plethora of other activities available nearby: horse riding or cycling along the Canal, boat trips, canoeing, swimming in the Cesse river 2 km away or wine tasting in one of the many cellars. .

Property manager

Michel et Nicole Mouls

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Location non-fumeur à l'intérieur.

Services and conveniences

  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Un chien autorisé uniquement

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Property Registration Number 925074171

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Gite Maison Vigneronne Somail Canal Midi 25km Mediterranean
Cottage House Vigneronne Somail Canal Midi 25km Mediterranean
Vigneronne Somail Canal Midi 25km Mediterranean Ginestas
Cottage House Vigneronne Somail Canal Midi 25km Mediterranean
Vigneronne Somail Canal Midi 25km Mediterranean Ginestas

About the neighborhood

Map
Ginestas, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Narbonne Cathedral - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Réserve Africaine de Sigean - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Les Halles de Narbonne - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Canal de la Robine - 19 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Abbey of Fontfroide - 40 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Lézignan-Corbières Station - 24 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Oncle Jules - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Grillade du Chateau - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Maison de l'écurie - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Le Chat Qui Pêche - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Auberge du Somail - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in Maison Vigneronne le Somail on Canal du Midi 25km from the Mediterranean pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Cottage in Maison Vigneronne le Somail on Canal du Midi 25km from the Mediterranean?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in Maison Vigneronne le Somail on Canal du Midi 25km from the Mediterranean?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in Maison Vigneronne le Somail on Canal du Midi 25km from the Mediterranean located?

This family-friendly Ginestas cottage is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Canal du Midi and Domaine de l'Herbe Sainte. L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative and Château de Paraza are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Cottage in Maison Vigneronne le Somail on Canal du Midi 25km from the Mediterranean Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simone S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the canal
We had a wonderful week in this great, perfect and charming house. Everything you need is available and nothing is missing. Nicole is a perfect hostess and is always there to help and advise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Canal du midi holiday
A stunning property in a beautifully location. Nicole our host was very helpful, told us some of the best places to go during our stay. We look forward to being able to return soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location and perfect accommodation
We had a great stay for 2 weeks and i wish we had booked a month. Generous and kind hosting by Nicole, and the Gite has everything you need to be comfortable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect
Lovely location, host helpful & well organised. Parking on site. Exceptionally clean. Large comfortable bedrooms. Secure rear garden. Many thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful relaxing time
Location ideal, very peaceful, easy to drive to towns, cities and shops (if you want to!), excellent host, great local walking and cycling either canalside, villages or countryside, local barge/shop/bakery 50m, parking easy, you can just sit on the front patio watching the boats and cyclists go by knowing they are looking at you with envy. Lovely stay, thank-you😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merci Nicole
Thank you for this wonderful stay, we enjoyed each single minute. Your location is beautiful, your warm welcome even better. Thank you so much hosting us Ivy, Annette, Marc
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great holiday!
The gite was impeccable, stylish and supplied with every conceivable comfort. Our host was very kind, knowledgeable and great company. Restaurants are within walking distance of the property and river swimming (for the intrepid…) too! There is much to explore with local markets, the coast line and the canal itself. A great holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So Relaxing
An excellent choice. Right by the canal, to spend many happy hours just watching the boats go by. There were only two of us, so plenty of room. Very well equipped for a self catering holiday. Bedrooms are huge, as are the beds, which were very comfortable. Shower rooms large and super clean. Welcome pack amazing, and further items during our stay. Thank you Nicole, hope you have a busy season.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue M., Central Point, Oregon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn't be better
A lovely place to stay. Incredibly clean, comfortable and well appointed. Terrific hosts - welcoming, generous, but not at all intrusive. Perfect location - private setting, with a great view of activities on the Midi Canal. Nice assortment of restaurants steps away and in nearby villages. This rental sets an extremely high standard for all VRBO facilities.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

A touch of luxury in Le Somail
A perfect stay with perfect hosts. We could find no fault - a beautiful house, so well equipped and furnished and boats passing the door, what more could we ask for! Thank you both for your warm welcome and an enjoyable holiday. Wendy and Peter Gibbs
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael F., Langley British Columbia

This was excellent
You can go ahead and book this property with confidence. This is ideal for two couples the bedrooms were huge and the bathrooms great. This is well located on the canal easy walk to four restaurants and a small epicure. Thank you so much Nicole you rescued a potential disaster, the week in Paris was great.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

René D., Winterthur Schweiz

Fantastic
The best accomodation ever with two wonderful hosts. Their dedication and passion to make you feel at home is fantastic. All we needed was there. Thank you for having us. Rene & Susanne
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect
This is the perfect location, particularly if you have dogs, come out of the house turn left and you are on the canal path. The village is a 2 minute walk away with a selection of restaurants. The house was really lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Can’t recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful gite on the Canal du Midi
The gite is located on the bank of the Canal du Midi in an idyllic setting. The owner Nicole greets you warmly on arrival and explains all of the facilities and provides lots of suggestions for places to visit and eat out. Nicole also surprised us with some eggs from her own chickens. These were really tasty and a nice touch. We would highly recommend this gite as it is located in a great position to explore the local area. Simply a superb place to stay. This would be our number one choice if we revisit this area. Steve and Sarah
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Comfortable Home on the Canal Midi
The two weeks we spent in this immaculately clean, completely outfitted comfortable home were a delight. The rooms are spacious; kitchen and bathrooms recently renovated to modern standards. Nicole and Michel, our hosts, live in the main house, featured in the photographs, next door to the rental portion of the building. They were respectful of our privacy yet generous, having treated us to fresh eggs from their hens on a couple of mornings. The village of Le Somail has an authentic, historic feel to it and the Canal du Midi provides endless entertainment for anyone interested in things maritime.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

What a lovely gite! Beautiful location, on the Canal du Midi at Le Somail. Very friendly owners.
The gite is very well decorated and furnished - plenty of room - modern fittings and equipment - air conditioned (it was very hot while we were there in mid-June - in the 30C plus range, every day) - quiet garden terrace at the back - another sitting-out area in the front, overlooking the canal. The owners, Nicole and Michel, live next door - Nicole is/was a Brit, so language was no problem. Both very friendly and helpful - Michel brought us home-grown apricots and fresh eggs. Le Somail is a lovely village - centred on the canal, with many boats to hire or just to watch going by. We enjoyed a village fair weekend, with dinner (very nice), music and dancing, until very late. Great evening! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

Perfect canal side location
What a delightful Gite in an outstanding and quiet location on the canal du midi, great view to wake up to in the morning and also to enjoy the front terrace area with a glass of wine in the evening . With options for al fresco dining at both the front and rear of the property, and restaurants close by this makes for a very convenient location without the need to drive far.The accommodation is well thought out, impeccably clean with quality crockery, cutlery and glassware (often overlooked in rental accommodation). The Gite is very spacious and has all the modern conveniences in the kitchen that you would want for home cooking if you choose to prepare your own meals, a bonus was the surprise delivery of freshly laid hens eggs from the owners hens next door and made breakfast even more of a delight. I would certainly not hesitate to return to this beautiful Gite and superb canal side location. Nicole and Michel the owners live next door which was a great bonus as they have taken great care with their Gite to ensure a comfortable stay, which is not always the case in properties that are managed remotely. Parking was a bonus too, available adjacent to the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Volker B.

Very nice holiday home in Le Somail
There are lots of positives about this place. The house has three clean, nice bathrooms, quick wi-fi, microwave, oven and all the cutlery you'd want. Overall, a very nice, well-maintained flat, even some basics like salt, dishwasher tabs, etc were provided. If you spend time sitting out front, you will be photographed from the other side of the canal, it is a beautiful setting... Nicole and Michel are very nice and helpful, the verbal induction and the information folder in the house provided lots of suggestions with regard to restaurants, day trips, etc... and we even got fresh eggs in the morning. Le Somail itself must have the highest per-capita density of restaurants with five eateries within walking distance (you could walk on your hands, really, the furthest place was about three minutes away). The village also has a little boat where you can buy fresh baguettes and croissants in the morning, fantastic. Some things to improve on are the relative lack of comfortable chairs... the two arm-chairs were in high demand between the three of us. Also, the room cleaning fee of 50 EUR was mentioned, but rather far down the small print, as was the 200 EUR deposit against damage.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes Haus- tolle Umgebung- sehr nette Vermieterin
Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Das Ferienhaus ist top, alles da, alles sauber und dazu sehr gemütlich. Die Lage direkt am Canal Midi ist wirklich schön, die Baguette morgens gibt es auf einem Boot , die Bücherei - sensationell! Dazu kommt eine sehr, sehr nette und zuvorkommende Vermieterin. Gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Else H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschön gelegenes Häuschen
Gerne kommen wir wieder
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hans-Henning P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wir sind begeistert
Das Ferienhaus in Le Somail ist eines der besten, das wir je in Südfrankreich besucht haben. Nicole hat uns bei Ankunft mit sehr leckerem Wein, Eiern aus eigener Produktion, Butter etc. ausgestattet und uns freundlich alles im Haus gezeigt. Sie ist in bester Weise eine Gastgeberin, die zur Verfügung steht und uns mit guten Informationen ausstattet, ohne jemals aufdringlich zu werden. Das Haus ist vorzüglich ausgestattet und ist so sauber und ordentlich, wie wir es noch niemals in anderen Unterkünften erlebt haben. Der Standard entspricht auch dem höchsten Anspruch. Die Lage direkt am Kanal mit Blick auf die vielen Hausboote und die romantische Brücke ist perfekt. Im Ort gibt es mehrere Restaurants, man kann zu Fuß eine urige Badestelle im Fluss Cesse erreichen, an der der Canal du Midi über den Fluss mit einem Viadukt geführt wird. Wir konnten auch Tage im Haus und fußläufiger Umgebung verbringen, ohne einen Ausflug mit dem Auto zu den vielen Sehenswürdigkeiten der Region zu unternehmen. Nicole hat auch zwei 1er Kajaks, mit denen man wunderbar über den Kanal gleiten kann. Wir kommen wieder :)
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammo O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Urlaub direkt am Kanal du Midi
Wir hatten eine wundervolle Woche in der schönen Unterkunft von Nicole direkt am Kanal mit Blick auf die berühmte Brücke von le Somail. Nicole war eine fürsorgliche und verlässliche Gastgeberin. Sie hat uns gut versorgt und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immer wieder eine Reise wert
Wir waren dieses Jahr schon zum 2. mal in dieser tollen Unterkunft. Die Lage direkt am Kanal ist wunderschön. Das Haus ist auch bei den vorbei fahrenden Boot ein beliebtes Fotomotiv. Wir klappern gerne Weingüter ab. Das kann man von dort auch sehr gut tun. Eine Woche ist fast zu kurz.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pierre C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eine besondere Begegnung
Wir können uns den positiven Bewertungen nur anschließen. Unser Aufenthalt wurde für uns zu etwas Besonderem, durch die Art des Umgangs mit uns durch unsere Gastgeberin. Danke Nicole, dass wir Sie in perfekter Weise neben uns haben durften. Es war uns eine große Freude Sie kennenzulernen. Pierre und Ariane
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein traumhafter Aufenthalt an einem zauberhaften Ort
Wir hatten das Vergnügen, drei Wochen lang in diesem wunderschönen Ferienhaus zu verweilen, das zu den besten gehört, in denen wir je waren. Nicole Mouls hat hier wirklich ein Juwel geschaffen, das all unsere Erwartungen übertroffen hat. Das Ferienhaus ist ein liebevoll restauriertes historisches Gebäude, das seinen ursprünglichen Charme bewahrt hat. Die Aufteilung der Räume ist durchdacht und geräumig, und die Lage direkt am Canal du Midi verleiht dem Aufenthalt eine besondere Atmosphäre. Die Zimmergröße war perfekt, und der Garten war ein echtes Highlight. Nicole hat sich hervorragend um uns gekümmert. Ihre Tipps für lokale Sehenswürdigkeiten und Restaurants waren äußerst hilfreich und haben unseren Aufenthalt bereichert. Sie war immer ansprechbar und aufmerksam, ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Wir fühlten uns von Anfang an herzlich willkommen. Das Frühstück auf der Terrasse war ein tägliches Highlight. Mit Blick auf den Canal du Midi und die wunderschöne Umgebung genossen wir unsere Mahlzeiten in vollen Zügen. Es gibt keinen besseren Weg, den Tag zu beginnen. Nicole überraschte uns regelmäßig mit frischen Eiern von ihren Hühnern, die das Frühstück zu etwas Besonderem machten. Außerdem erhielten wir immer wieder eine Flasche Wein um unsere Abende zu versüßen. Diese persönlichen Gesten zeugen von Nicoles außergewöhnlicher Gastfreundschaft. Wir können dieses Ferienhaus uneingeschränkt empfehlen! Vielen Dank, Nicole, für diesen unvergesslichen Aufenthalt.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2023