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#Spacious farmhouse with large private pool in own grounds

#Spacious farmhouse with large private pool in own grounds

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Private pool 10x5m
Domaine de Favette
Pool overlooking vineyards
Pool
Evenings by the pool

Overview of #Spacious farmhouse with large private pool in own grounds

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Coursan, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationRéserve Africaine de Sigean11 min drive
  • Popular LocationNarbonne Cathedral12 min drive
  • Popular LocationLes Halles de Narbonne12 min drive
  • AirportBéziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite 1

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

#Spacious farmhouse with large private pool in own grounds

We'd love to welcome you for a relaxing, away from it all holiday at Domaine de Favette.
This secluded traditional farmhouse with its 10x5m private pool is nestled between vineyards and the river Aude. Relax on the sun-drenched south facing terraces with a locally produced chilled rose wine, enjoy a swim in the pool, pick fresh figs from our trees, and end the day with a barbecue on the tiled terraces or make the short journey to a selection of fabulous restaurants in Narbonne. For the more adventurous, you can fish in the river, or venture further afield to explore the Cathar Castles, while away a day by the Canal du Midi or visit the many wine producing chateaux to seek out your favourite wine.
The house is ideal for exploring the Languedoc region, Cathar Country and visiting the Mediterranean beaches.
Domaine de Favette is a spacious, restored 19th century farmhouse set in its own 4000m² grounds, combining many original features with every convenience to ensure your stay is really comfortable.
Most rooms have original oak beams, and tiled floors. All rooms have wooden shutters, which can be left ajar during the day to keep the rooms cool in even the hottest weather. Three double bedrooms (two with ensuite shower rooms) and two twin bedrooms, family bathroom, and a wet room downstairs. Large, comfortably furnished open plan living room with original beams, tiled floor and wood burning stove, there are settees and a dining table, with internet TV and DVD/CD player. The fully equipped kitchen includes a range cooker, dishwasher and microwave, with washing machine, freezer and extra fridge in a separate utility room. The house is 2.5km north of Coursan, giving you peace and quiet, and within a short drive or bike ride of all local facilities.


Travel to La Favette: Airports: Within 1 hour drive of Beziers, Carcassonne, Perpignan and Montpellier, 2 hours from Barcelona-Gerona, Toulouse and Nimes (airports serviced by Ryanair, EasyJet, Flybe, and British Airways).

Railways: the TGV from Lille (served by Eurostar) takes around 5 hours to Narbonne - car hire is available near the station. Motorail from Paris is also available.
Drive: from Calais, it is possible to drive to within 15km entirely on auto route, including the famous Millau viaduct. With breaks, it takes around 8-9 hours (depending on traffic).

Property manager

Philip Harlow

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Pool
Air-conditioned maison de maitre 13 km from beaches, gardens, secure swimming pool, games.
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
9.6 out of 10, (18 reviews)
Air-conditioned maison de maitre 13 km from beaches, gardens, secure swimming pool, games.

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Well behaved dogs allowed. Weekly fee €30 per dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Coursan

Located in Coursan, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Musée Lapidaire Narbonne and Musee de la Chevalerie are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Narbonne Cathedral and Archbishop's Palace (Palais des Archeveques). Traveling with kids? Consider Reserve Africaine Sigean and Aquajet Parc Canaima. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Map
Coursan, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Réserve Africaine de Sigean - 11 min drive
  • Narbonne Cathedral - 12 min drive
  • Les Halles de Narbonne - 12 min drive
  • Narbonne Hotel de Ville - 13 min drive
  • Canal de la Robine - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Coursan Station - 4 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brioche Dorée - 15 min drive
  • La Croissanterie - 14 min drive
  • Burger King - 12 min drive
  • Brioche Dorée - 13 min drive
  • La Boutique - 14 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

alyson d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Just returned from an incredible 3 weeks at this property. The location was idyllic surrounded by vines and nature. The house was spotless and had plenty of room for the family. It was well equipped with everything we needed. Great location to visit the area and within an easy drive of Bezzier Cap D’agde airport. The large supermarket a few minutes away made life very easy. Communication was excellent and instructions on checking in were clear. Richard and Shirley were fantastic with cleaning the pool 3 times a week and changing bedding and towels weekly. Nothing was too much trouble for them. All in all I would highly recommend a visit.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesper P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property in a great location
We stayed at the property in August (group of 10 friends in late 20s). It is is located in a great location. The nearest village, Coursan, is a 20-25 minute walk from the house and there are two large supermarkets in Coursan that have everything you need. There isn't anything to do in Coursan but the nearby town of Narbonne has lots to do and is very pretty. You can travel to Narbonne by bus or train but they do not run often. A taxi from the Narbonne train station to the house costs around 20 to 30 Euros. You can stay at the property without a car using the options mentioned above but it is definitely easier (and saves a lot of time) to have a car, which we did. The house itself is an old farmhouse. It is quite large so it's very spacious. The bedrooms are comfortable and the kitchen is well equipped. We cooked most nights we stayed there. There is no air conditioning but each bedroom has a fan and the windows have mosquito nets that can be drawn up and down. We were worried about the fact there was no air conditioning (the temperature reached 35 degrees when we were there) but it turned out to be absolutely fine with the fan and ability to leave the windows open. Given the house is in rural location bugs are to be expected but they weren't that bad in the evening. We sat outside every night and we did get bitten by mosquitos (despite spraying repellent on our bodies) but it was not overwhelming. The pool and pool area are great. The pool is a good size and there is lots of space around the pool to relax. There were enough deck chairs for all of us and there were padded covers for the deck chairs to make them more comfortable. The pool area also has lights so it can be lit up in the evening, which created a lovely atmosphere. As there are no neighbours you don't need to worry about making too much noise. There is also a table tennis table and a small pool table, which were great additions to the property. I corresponded with the owner, Philip, before our trip who was very helpful and responded quickly. A booklet was also issued to myself before our visit which contained a lot of detail regarding the property and surrounding area. It was very useful to have and made life much easier when staying at the property. Overall, this property would be great for any group. You can stay there without a car but it is certainly easier with a car.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Benjamin D.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Mes vacances à Coursan
Le Domaine de Favette est un lieu magnifique dans un cadre très calme, nous avons rarement loué un bien bénéficiant d'une si belle situation. Il y a beaucoup de sanitaires et de chambres, rendant la vie en groupe possible tout en gardant son intimité. Au niveau des bémols, la maison est peu équipée en mobilier (il n'y a pas suffisamment de chaises pour s'asseoir à l'intérieur en cas de pluie) ou ustensiles de cuisine (plus assez de verres, de casseroles, de couverts,... donc il faut faire tourner le lave-vaisselle après chaque repas), la table extérieure est assez vétuste et "oscillante", et il ne vaut mieux pas laisser trainer de pain dans la cuisine (sous peine de le retrouver mangé par les musaraignes). Les personnes qui gèrent la location sur place sont toutefois très sympathiques et ont toujours fait au mieux pour nous aider à régler les problèmes qui étaient là à notre arrivée (amener de la vaisselle, déboucher la douche, laver le four, changer la pompe de la piscine qui ne fonctionnait plus !,...). Je recommande ce lieu de vacances à tous mais je pense qu'il serait bon de "rafraîchir" un peu le mobilier pour les futurs locataires ainsi que de vérifier le bon fonctionnement de la piscine avant leur arrivée pour éviter qu'ils perdent des jours de baignade ;-)
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

MORGANE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Au top !
Superbe villa au calme, pas de voisins et au milieu des vignes le Paradis ! La piscine est top. Tout est là pour passer un agréable séjour!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnifique séjour au Domaine Favette
Le domaine Favette est un havre de paix au milieu des vignes. Nous avons séjourné une semaine dans ce domaine calme et bien pensé. Tout est mis en place pour rendre nos vacances agréables. La piscine est très plaisante , au soleil jusqu’à 17h. Petit plus : un système son aménagé au bord de la piscine pour des après-midi festifs. Nous avons passé un séjour optimal, seul petit bémol, le lave vaisselle qui nous a lâché le deuxième jour mais Julie et Mark ont fait leur maximum pour trouver une solution. Une équipe très sympathique et disponible. Je recommande vivement cette maison qui vous promet des vacances relaxantes et confortables.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Philip Harlow

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We live in North London, with our two grown up children - and they still love visiting Domaine de Favette!

Why they chose this property

We had a long search to find the right house for us - the main attraction was to be away from it all, as a complete contrast to living in London. We chose the Languedoc for its amazing weather, and knew from previous holidays that the region had a lot to offer in terms of history, places to visit, restaurants and of course, wine! The pace of life is relaxed - the locals still observe a proper break for lunch!
The house itself met our needs perfectly - no neighbours to annoy, a real French feel to the house, with the features of a 140 year old farmhouse.
It's a real home from home for us, and we only wish we could spend more time there!

What makes this property unique

It is incredibly peaceful - the occasional noise comes from the wine growers tending their vines from time to time. The pool and the terraces mean you can really relax. But it's still only a few minutes from Coursan with the usual small town facilities and a short drive from Narbonne which is one of our favourite small cities - a daily market and many restaurants make this a regular journey. In other small towns in the vicinity there is a great choice of local restaurants.

Languages:

English, French
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