Sunny Winemaker's House in Canal du Midi Village with Pool near Beaches

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6320 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pool

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Poilhes, Hérault

Canal du Midi1 min walk
The Nine Locks of Fonseranes14 min drive
Beziers Cathedral15 min drive
Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)38 min drive

We can’t believe how lucky we were to find this property for our holiday. It is enormous! So beautifully decorated and f...

Lizzie M.

Sep 1, 2022

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Located in the beautiful, canal-side town of Poilhes in the Languedoc Region in the South of France, La Fontaine has been tastefully renovated from a former winemaker's estate to a contemporary holiday home, retaining its original charm but now with the advantage of modern conveniences. Featuring a private swimming pool (open from late April to beginning October), three bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom, a spacious sun-soaked courtyard, and a flower-lined entrance, La Fontaine is perfect for a flexcation/staycation or as a home base to discover the extraordinary Languedoc Roussillon region. La Fontaine is perfectly situated as the courtyard gets much sunlight throughout the day, yet because of the stone structure, the house does not overheat and stays cool during the warm summer period. The enclosed courtyard walls offer protection from the wind. Free street parking is available nearby/a minute’s walk from the house.

Surrounded by vineyards, the picturesque village of Poilhes with its 500 inhabitants, is just the place to spend a calm, relaxing holiday. The Canal du Midi, which flows through the center of Poilhes, is located steps away from La Fontaine. This beautiful area is just 20 minutes from the long, sandy beaches of the Mediterranean and 30 minutes from the mountainous Haut Languedoc national park. There is a small shop and three restaurants in the town for your convenience.

(For stays of 14 days or longer, we provide a discount- please message us.)

Property manager

Serena

Languages

English, French, German

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

For pets, please message us before booking

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

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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

Poilhes

Located in Poilhes, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Salle Zinga Zanga and Musee de Biterrois are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Domaine de Soustres and Domaine Castan: Le Musée des Emile Vignerons. Consider Arenes de Beziers for a night out or L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Poilhes, Hérault

What's nearby

Canal du Midi - 1 min walk
The Nine Locks of Fonseranes - 14 min drive
Beziers Cathedral - 15 min drive
Narbonne Cathedral - 21 min drive
Les Halles de Narbonne - 21 min drive

Getting around

Colombiers Nissan Station - 5 min drive
Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

Port de Colombiers - 9 min drive
Café de la Grille - 5 min drive
Café de la Paix - 6 min drive
Le Caveau de la Place - 5 min drive
Au Lavoir - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunny Winemaker's House in Canal du Midi Village with Pool near Beaches have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Sunny Winemaker's House in Canal du Midi Village with Pool near Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny Winemaker's House in Canal du Midi Village with Pool near Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny Winemaker's House in Canal du Midi Village with Pool near Beaches?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Sunny Winemaker's House in Canal du Midi Village with Pool near Beaches located?

This family-friendly Poilhes holiday home is located on the riverfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Canal du Midi and Domaine de Soustres. Archaeological Site and Museum of Enserune is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lizzie M.

1 September 2022

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

A hidden gem

We can’t believe how lucky we were to find this property for our holiday. It is enormous! So beautifully decorated and furnished. We were in heaven from start to finish. Serena and Tobias could not have been more helpful - from pre arrival information about things to do in the area, to on-hand advice and help during our actual stay. The pool is wonderful, a perfect size. And there is so much to do and see in this region of France. We only wish we could have stayed longer!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Klaus H.

23 August 2022

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

Sehr gut

Alles war super. Sehr nette und immer hilfsbereite Gastgeber. Absolut zu empfehlen!!

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Günther F.

9 August 2022

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

Besonderes Haus mit herzlichem Empfang

Wir haben wundervolle Ferien im Ferienhaus von Serena und Tobias verbracht! Der Empfang durch die Gastgeber war sehr warmherzig und unkompliziert. Das Haus und seine Ausstattung ließen keine Wünsche offen - die Küche ist bestens ausgestattet, die Betten waren bequem, das Elternschlafzimmer und das Zimmer unter dem Dach sind mit einer Klimaanlage ausgestattet. Auch Technik-Begeisterte kommen auf ihre Kosten mit einer schönen Soundanlage sowie Beamer und Leinwand für Filmabende. Auch viele Brettspiele sind vorhanden. Nicht nur die Kinder waren begeistert von dem tollen, großen Pool! Die Terrasse ist sehr schön, es findet sich den ganzen Tag über ein schattiges Plätzchen. Das Dorf Poilhes ist sehr angenehm, es gibt drei Restaurants und eine Epicerie, die sehr leckere Backwaren verkauft. Der nächste Supermarkt ist mit dem Auto keine 5 Minuten entfernt im Nachbarort. Insgesamt hatten wir tolle Ferien und danken Serena und Tobias für ihren Empfang. Wir können das Ferienhaus uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen!

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Saskia N.

20 June 2022

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

Sehr schönes großes Haus mit traumhaften Pool

Wir waren zu viert in diesem wunderschönen Haus und haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Tobias und Serena waren sehr nette und aufmerksame Gastgeber und immer erreichbar. Tobias hat uns sehr herzlich empfangen und alles erklärt, was es in dem großen Haus zu wissen gibt. Ans Meer sind es 30 min., einen großen Supermarkt gibt es in Capestang (10 min.), wir haben immer selbst gekocht in der großen, bestens ausgestatteten Küche. Das Haus innen ist superschön und liebevoll eingerichtet mit ganz vielen tollen Details, hohen Räumen, wunderschönen Stuckdecken und Steinböden. Am tollsten war natürlich der wunderschöne Innenhof mit super Pool, Sonnenliegen und großem Tisch mit Sonnenschirm. Schatten findet sich zu jeder Tageszeit, im Haus bleibt es auch relativ kühl im Sommer, allerdings war es im Dachgeschoss schon sehr heiß, aber es gibt Ventilatoren und im Hauptschlafzimmer Air Condition. Wir bedanken uns herzlich für die schöne Zeit in La Fontaine!

Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate Fallows

6 June 2022

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

FABULOUS!

We have just returned from a wonderful week in Poilhes. The house is truly STUNNING, it exceeded our expectations. All the rooms are spacious (especially the enormous master suite), it is beautifully furnished and decorated and is very well equipped with everything you need (towels, hairdryers etc). The courtyard garden and pool are just beautiful, a real oasis of peace and tranquillity. The house is in the centre of the village, right on the canal du midi and has a small shop where you can buy fresh pastries daily and other basics. A large supermarket in Capestang is only five minutes drive away. The three restaurants in the village serve classic French food and we cannot recommend the friendly staff at Vinauberge highly enough. The house owners couldn't have been more helpful in the run up to our visit and for the duration of our stay. We visited Pezenas on market day (highly recommend) and Beziers, we hired a boat on the canal at Colombiers (10 mins drive) and loved the beach at Valras plage which is only 30 mins drive away. We had a fantastic holiday and would highly recommend this stunning house and its location to anyone. We very much hope to return in the near future.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Serena

Based in the beautiful Languedoc Region, ViaMidi is a small, family-run property rental and management company. With more than a decade in the hospitality industry, we are delighted to be welcoming guests in this sunny stretch of France renowned for its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and culinary traditions. We would be happy to assist in planning your holiday and recommend areas and activities for you.

Why they chose this property

La Fontaine is a multifaceted estate with something for everyone. The property is imbued with a rich sense of history spanning from the 19th century. Original elements of the house such as the iron staircase railings, antique floor tiles, and empire fireplace will be sure to thrill design enthusiasts, not to mention the romantic atmosphere they evoke for those looking for a couple's getaway.

Alternatively, the house would be also ideal for a gathering of families and friends as there are several spacious indoor and outdoor common areas for guests to come together while the layout of the ensuite bedrooms offer privacy and personal space.
We also have a nice variety of board games and books to keep you entertained.

If you are a digital nomad looking to escape city life for a calm oasis, La Fontaine also offers dedicated working space with a printer, monitor, and free Wifi.

The chef's kitchen is well-stocked with cookware and bakeware for the culinary minded.

What makes this property unique

La Fontaine is conveniently situated and easily accessible from the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany through economically priced and quick flights via Easyjet, Aer Lingus, and Ryan Air. Beziers/Cap d'Agde airport- 20 minutes, Montpellier airport (1hour), Carcassonne (1hour), Perpignan (1hour), Toulouse airport (1.5 hours), Marseille (2.5hours), Barcelona airport (3 hours).

There is a local bus which takes you around the neighboring towns but a car would be strongly advised to fully discover the region. Free street parking is easily available.

We also have two bikes that for your use to discover the area.