There aren't many houses like ours in the area: successfully combining the old and the new, providing spacious, stylish and comfortable stay. Built in 19th century, lovingly renovated in the last couple of years, the house has all modern amenities yet oozes the charm of the old rural France.
An imposing maison-de-maitre dates back to 1874. We've lovingly restored it over the years, and the house provides comfortable home-from-home accommodation, with a mixture of contemporary and antique furniture and two beautiful terraces for sitting out and dining. The house in the wine-making village of Berlou, the old tradition of wine-growing imprinted into its landscape as much as into its mode of life. One feels privileged to be here and to witness, day by day, the ways of the noble tradition of wine-making.
In spring'22 the house has undergone yet another stage of renovations, upcycled Poggenpohl kitchen was installed, terraces and a bathroom renovated to a high standard.
The house is well-equipped and comfortable, with spacious, light-filled rooms. It is for 8 people only.
It stands on the edge of a picturesque wine-making village of Berlou, providing both privacy and access to village facilities, which include tennis courts and wine shop (the local Cave Cooperative produces some of the best wines in the area). Next to the house, there is a large garden with trees, a lawn, and a swimming pool with a terrace for sunbathing. It is a place of relaxation and tranquility, there's limited wifi and no TV in the house.
If you like your French holiday home to be chic and individual rather than perfect, our house is for you to enjoy, it's beautiful, you won't find an ugly object inside. We've changed the roof last autumn, but there are small marks on some walls from old leaks, and the door-handles are 19th century and squeak, but we love them.
We re-tiled the pool a couple of years ago and now have the most beautiful swimming pool in the whole of Languedoc-Roussillon!
In June'22 we installed an upcycled Poggenpohl kitchen, with modern AEG appliances. The kitchen is large and open plan, situated on the raised ground floor, with a table for 8, and a large sofa for an after-dinner digestif. Or enjoy a glass of eau de vie in the adjacent salon-library, with 2 further sofas, 2 armchairs and a coffee-table. Large doors open onto a spacious terrace with outside table and chairs.
Next to the salon, on the same floor, there's a double bedroom with an adjacent bathroom (toilet and shower).
A curved staircase with cast-iron railings leads to the 1st floor, with 3 further bedroom (1 en-suite) and 2 bathrooms. One of the bathrooms just renovated, June'22. There is a large terraced garden with rows of lavender and fruit trees, and a large swimming pool (10m x 5m) with a terrace with sunbeds, table and chairs.
The house stands on the edge of the village, surrounded by vineyards and hills, you can step out and go cycling or hiking in the hills, with breathtaking views all around.
The house has a large terraced garden with rows of lavender and fruit trees, and a large swimming pool with a terrace with sunbeds, table and chairs. You can step out of the house and go cycling or hiking in the hills with breathtaking views all around. conveniently located for walks, cycling, local markets and restaurants.
The village of Berlou, renowned for its excellent wines, is one of the best producers of St Chinian Appellation Contrôlée. Staying in Berlou, you can be guaranteed a proper holiday in France, with beautiful views and great wines!
