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Charming air-conditioned cottage "the cabin" and its private and independent garden

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Property grounds
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 445 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sommières, Occitanie
  • Place, Office de Tourisme du Pays de Sommieres
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Château de Villevieille
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Carnon-Plage
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Montpellier (MPL-Montpellier - Mediterranean)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming air-conditioned cottage "the cabin" and its private and independent garden

The charming cottage "la cabane" is located in the green park of a house of character in the center of Sommières, a pretty medieval city between Nîmes and Montpellier.
The historic route that leads to the castle through the shaded alleys and squares will make you discover a rich and varied heritage.
Ideally located for visiting the region (Les Cévennes, Camargue ...), increasing the number of sporting activities (horse riding, kayaking, tree climbing ...), and cultural activities (Avignon, jazz in Junas, Arles ...)

"The cabin" is located at the entrance of the park. You will appreciate its original shape, its brightness and its views of the wooded garden.
"The cabin" consists of a living-dining-kitchen area, a double bedroom and a spacious bathroom.
The sofa bed in the living room can accommodate 2 additional people knowing that access to the bathroom is in the master bedroom.
An outdoor patio sheltered under the vine and equipped with a barbecue, a plancha and a garden table is at your disposal.
The accommodation is equipped with an air conditioner, which is very significant in summer.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Sommieres

Located in Sommieres, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Roc de Massereau Adventure Park and Domaine Bort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arles Way and Arles Way. Manade Vitou and Les Petits Fermiers are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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Sommières, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Office de Tourisme du Pays de Sommieres - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Château de Villevieille - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Comedy Square - 34 min drive - 40.1 km
  • Carnon-Plage - 35 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Pont du Gard - 61 min drive - 69.2 km

Getting around

  • Lunel Station - 13 min drive
  • Montpellier (MPL-Montpellier - Mediterranean) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Salvino - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Canopee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Les Korrigans du Vidourle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sansavino - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bridge Pub sommieres - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming air-conditioned cottage "the cabin" and its private and independent garden pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Charming air-conditioned cottage "the cabin" and its private and independent garden?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Charming air-conditioned cottage "the cabin" and its private and independent garden?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming air-conditioned cottage "the cabin" and its private and independent garden located?

Located in the heart of Sommieres, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Office de Tourisme du Pays de Sommieres and Château de Villevieille. Roc de Massereau Adventure Park is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russell E.

Wonderful cabayne in lovely garden in Sommières steeped in history we loved it

Sommières lovely French town and we loved staying in the cabayne with its wonderful garden our host was very charming and helpful too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic holiday

Madame Bergé is wonderful. She gave us loads of information about the locality and even arranged for her grand daughter to come round and speak to us in English. The location is amazing. Would thoroughly recommend and we will be returning.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little oasis of calm.

The cabin is situated in the grounds of the manor house that once belonged to the author Laurence Durell. The hostess is amazing and cannot do enough to make your stay as pleasurable as possible. Walk out of the secure grounds and you are in the old town of Sommieres, with its numerous restaurants and bars . This place could not score higher if you want a base to explore the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Perfect for a couple seeking a quiet, secluded and charming “Cabin”in a beautiful garden.

We were very comfortable in The Cabin and Ghislaine was a charming host. Everything worked well, the air conditioning was a real blessing during the 36C Drought of 2022 and there is a delightful BBQ area for outdoor dining (but don’t forget the insect repellent!). Thank you Ghislaine - you made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alistair M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent

We had a super stay at the property. It has all you need for a very comfortable stay. It is located in a garden of the house once owned by Laurence Durrell - behind secure gates..and only a short walk from the town centre. Our host Ghislaine was friendly and helpful and even provided an apple pie and tomatoes from the garden during our stay...we will stay here again if we are in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W., Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and wonderfully comfortable!

I love this place! (2nd time staying here.) Ghislaine is a wonderful host. The cabin has all the desired conveniences, including air conditioning. And it is centrally located just a 3 minute walk to Old Town, restaurants, stores, etc. I especially like that the cabin is located on the grounds of a private residence, secured behind locked gates. The cabin is peaceful, clean and comfortable. Parking is located on the property, inside the gated area. I look forward to returning here again. It's the best place to stay in Sommières!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An Amazing Find

The Cabine is set in the grounds of the late writer's house, and is perfect as a base to explore the area. Yet just two minutes walk to the shops, bars and restaurants. The cabine is fully equiped and we could not have asked for more. The Capine has a private garden with sun loungers, bbq and table to eat beneath the over hanging vines. Such a delight to stay here. Ghislaine could not have been a more helpfull, and accommodating host. This is a delight and we will most certainly book again next year. Perfect retreat in the South of France just 20 miles from the coast.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy W., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous caban in a secure and private garden

We visited Sommieres for a wedding in a nearby chateau. This caban was perfect - a one off design with everything we needed. It had a secure private garden within the large grounds of the hosts - she and her family were lovely and welcoming and we felt like special guests rather than paying customers! It went up to 41C during our stay so the caban air con was a welcome feature. Sommieres is s stroll away across the old bridge and whilst small has multiple restaurants, bars and cafes. It couldn’t have been nicer. Thank you to our wonderful hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W., Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent place! Excellent location!

I have stayed here in the cabin a few times. It's perfect. Great location - just a short over the Roman bridge puts you in old town Sommières. The cabin is on a private property, behind a high wall and automatic gate. This makes the cabin very quiet, relaxing and safe. You will receive keys for the cabin and gate as well as a fob for the electric gate opener. In the cabin, everything functions perfectly. A very comfortable bed, a good little kitchen with everything you need, a bathroom with hot shower and a clothes washing machine. (There is a line outside, beside the cabin for hanging & drying clothes.) The hostess is incredibly gracious and welcoming. I very happily recommend it is VRBO rental. 🤗👍🏻
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Finn Arne J., Norway

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage in a charming town

I stayed two weeks here. This cabin is ideally located just outside of the main gate into the town of Sommieres. It is on a lovely property with lots of big trees and parking inside of the property gate. Easy to walk to the big Intermarche supermarket and to bakeries. The cabin is perfect for a single or couple. It has kitchenette with everything you need and a clothes washing machine in the bathroom. The outside sitting area (pergula with vines) is perfect for breakfast and evenings. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. You do need to make sure that you don't leave crumbs around (ants were incredibly fast to discover them), but it isn't a real problem. I happened to stay in the first week of August when the local horses & bulls festival is on and the cottage was perfectly located to be able to take in the activities. There is also a summer wine festival every Monday evening in the city marketplace.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Tamsin H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

The property is in a good location but was simply not clean. The kitchen area in particular was not hygienic to use with both work surface and appliances needing a good clean. The seating area was not very comfortable and there was hair and stains on the seat cushions. The wifi signal was so weak it was impossible to maintain a connection and although the host arranged for someone to come to try to address this, the wifi set up - via the main house - isn't suitable. On the plus side, the bed linen was crisp and fresh. There was plentiful hot water and we appreciated the bottle of wine and pods provided for the coffee machine.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

veronique f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnifique

Un accueil chaleureux, dans un cadre verdoyant, logement douillet, propre et ouvert sur le jardin que demander de plus ?
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Uwe S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bezaubernd

Das Ferienhaus entsprach genau den Beschreibungen. Die Vermieterin war ausgesprochen nett und kooperativ. Wir können das Haus auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Le cabanon enchanteur

Dans un écrin de verdure à 5 minutes à pied du centre ville de Sommières, complètement au calme, un petit logement (difficile à trouver sur le GPS...) vraiment original et surprenant. Une hôtesse sympathique aux petits soins pour ses locataires. Très bon séjour, Sommières et ses environs sont remarquables. Merci pour tout et pourquoi pas à une prochaine...
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruno c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

La cabane du plaisir

Très agréable séjour dans la cabane,très bonne literie, intérieur très bien consu,la clim que du bonheur en cette période, extérieur très mignon , Ghislaine réactif a chaque demande ,je recommande.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Sehr schön mit etwas schwierigem Start

Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit in Sommières an einem kulturell-geschichtsträchtigen Ort in einem kleinen Park. Die Übergabe hatte uns allerdings ziemliches Kopfzerbrechen bereitet, da unsere Nachfrage nach der Telefonnummer, unter der wir die Hausherrin über unsere Ankunft informieren sollten, nicht von FewoDirekt beantwortet wurde und die Klingel am Anwesen defekt war. Die Dame war dann allerdings äußerst freundlich und hilfsbereit, sodass wir diesen Punkt schnell vergessen konnten. Danke für den schönen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

AGNES S., VINCENNES

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tout simplement parfait !!!

Merveilleux séjour à La Cabane ! Gite empli de charme, tres bien equipe et situé au sein d’un superbe parc. Un cocon de verdure aux portes de la ville ideal pour un couple Un grand merci à Ghislaine pour son accueil, sa gentillesse et son sourire Avons hâte d’y revenir
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Le cabanon dans le jardin

Excellent séjour ! Accueil vraiment très chaleureux de la propriétaire. Centre-ville de Sommières à deux pas, de même que les services (épicerie, restos...) Un bel emplacement pour visiter cette magnifique région.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grünes Paradies

Man ist für sich auf einem wunderbar gepflegten parkähnlichem Anwesen in einem kleinen hübschen Häuschen welches gut ausgestattet war. Auch die Betten waren sehr bequem. Sehr angenehm empfanden wir die Klimaanlage. Die Unterkunft ist sehr gut gelegen, so dass man alles fußläufig erreichen kann. Ghislaine ist eine sehr nette, fürsorgliche, kompetente und jederzeit erreichbare Gastgeberin. Vielen Dank dafür ! Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

ghislaine b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un petit paradis

Un grand merci à Ghislaine pour son accueil et sa gentillesse. Nous reviendrons avec un grand plaisir pour profiter plus longtemps de ce petit nid douillet au calme.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Véronique S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un séjour aux poils

Une dépendance très bien engagée avec tout le confort pour nous comme pour notre animal de compagnie qui a rencontré des congénères trop choux.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F., Puy de Dome

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bijou caché

Un lieu de séjour idyllique. Niché dans un coin d'un trés beau grand jardin, avec une cuisine d"été abritée sous les vignes. Un havre de paix mais a quelques pas de tous les principaux commerces et du centre-ville historique. Nous avons été chaleureusement accueillis par des hôtes charmants et nous avons hâte d'y retourner l'année prochaine.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Claudia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

wieder einmal wundervoll :-)

Eine sehr schöne 'Hütte' auf einem sehr schönen parkähnlichen Grundstück mit sehr netter Gastgeberin. Ganz herzlichen Dank für alles, liebe Madame Berge!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gemütliches Häuschen in zentraler Lage

Wir haben den Aufenthalt bei Ghislaine sehr genossen. Es ist ein hübsches Anwesen inmitten von Sommières. Man kommt fußläufig in die Stadt, zum Supermarkt, den Restaurants und kann den Abend in der gemütlichen Gartenlaube ausklingen lassen. Es war wunderschön und Ghislaine ist eine liebevolle und reizende Gastgeberin. Vielen lieben Dank für all die Tipps und die Fürsorge, wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Annie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Atypique et agréable

Environnement très agréable, même en plein hiver. L'ouverture sur le parc est apaisante. A 5mn de la ville et plusieurs possibilités pour marcher, nous avons beaucoup apprécié. Parfait à 2. Ghislaine a le sens de l'accueil et nous a fait profiter de ses bons conseils. A refaire!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021

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