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Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing
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9.6 out of 10
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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6140 sq m
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Explore the area
Mons, Occitanie
- Terre Liquide17 min walk
- Mont Caroux
- Gorges d'Héric7 min drive
- Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde)63 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Children’s bedroom
2 Single Beds and 1 Crib
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing
La Casèla is a 17th century stone house which we refurbished for our family in 2002-3 and to which we return each year. It is set on the edge of a friendly, small hamlet (Mons) which nestles on the side of Mont Caroux. The scenery is beautiful - vineyards line the valley, chestnut forest flanks the slopes which rise to the heather-covered mountain top. The house is perfect for exploring the area on foot, or as a base to enjoy swimming in nearby rivers and gorges, canoeing, riding, cycling on the long distance cycle path along the valley or mountain biking for the more adventurous, or venturing further afield to the beach or wine-tasting tours.
The house is very comfortable inside: the bedrooms and bathroom are light and pretty and the kitchen is very well equipped. The living room is spacious with a smart TV, sofa and chairs for relaxing and a wood burning stove for colder times. There is plenty of outside space for sunbathing and relaxing - either on the terraces or in the garden.
Mons La Trivalle is a small community in the Hérault. The ancient part of the village is called Mons and it is located very close (1km) to the beautiful Gorges d'Heric. This is where our house, La Casèla, is located and there is a lovely footpath straight from the house through chestnut woods to the Gorges, where you can swim, rock climb or hike. The environment is very tranquil and the perfect location for a family holiday. At the bottom of the valley (5 minute walk) is La Trivalle, where you find a bar, baker, grocery shop and restaurant. There is also a long distance, traffic-free cycle route through the village extending for 30km in either direction.
The river Orb runs through the bottom of the valley and provides wonderful opportunities for canoeing, swimming and sunbathing.
All in all the house is a great location for anyone looking for a relaxing holiday with good access to outdoor activities. In addition, the house is very comfortable and if you don't fancy going out at all, the terraces and garden provide the perfect location for reading and relaxing.
The house is very comfortable inside: the bedrooms and bathroom are light and pretty and the kitchen is very well equipped. The living room is spacious with a smart TV, sofa and chairs for relaxing and a wood burning stove for colder times. There is plenty of outside space for sunbathing and relaxing - either on the terraces or in the garden.
Mons La Trivalle is a small community in the Hérault. The ancient part of the village is called Mons and it is located very close (1km) to the beautiful Gorges d'Heric. This is where our house, La Casèla, is located and there is a lovely footpath straight from the house through chestnut woods to the Gorges, where you can swim, rock climb or hike. The environment is very tranquil and the perfect location for a family holiday. At the bottom of the valley (5 minute walk) is La Trivalle, where you find a bar, baker, grocery shop and restaurant. There is also a long distance, traffic-free cycle route through the village extending for 30km in either direction.
The river Orb runs through the bottom of the valley and provides wonderful opportunities for canoeing, swimming and sunbathing.
All in all the house is a great location for anyone looking for a relaxing holiday with good access to outdoor activities. In addition, the house is very comfortable and if you don't fancy going out at all, the terraces and garden provide the perfect location for reading and relaxing.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 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 (limit 1 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Mons
Located in Mons, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Terre Liquide and Lamalou-les-Bains Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park and Gorges d'Héric. Canoeing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
Mons, Occitanie
What's nearby
- Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Terre Liquide - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Gorges d'Héric - 7 min drive - 3.1 km
- Lamalou-les-Bains Golf - 16 min drive - 17.1 km
- Lake Salagou - 51 min drive - 44.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Le Funambule - 4 min drive
- Snack
- La Guinguette De Monsieur Cyclopede - 12 min drive
- Snack Loulette - 19 min walk
- Fleurs d'Olargues - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Alex MacGillivray
We restored La Casela to become a beautiful family home while living in France. We are now back in the UK but visit often and would welcome sharing our home with you.
Why they chose this property
I have always loved this area - previously we owned a small house near Bedarieux where we spent our holidays, but we always found ourselves driving to Mons to swim, walk, eat, etc. So when the chance came to restore the derelict La Casela, we jumped at it!
What makes this property unique
The house is in lovely quiet setting, with direct access by foot (or car if you prefer) to the beautiful Gorges d'Heric for walking and swimming.
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
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