A lovely bright and air-conditioned gite with swimming pool, gardens and great views.Set on the outskirts of this very pretty Languedocian village, close to the beaches of the Mediterranean, Fontes offers extremely good accommodation for up to four people. The property is fully air-conditioned and is all on one level, it is attached to the owners villa. There is a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, a well-equipped kitchen with Microwave, hob, fridge/freezer. A comfortable sitting area with sofa and television, a spacious shower room with twin wash hand basins, and shower and a separate toilet. Outside there is a small front garden with BBQ patio table and chairs; this garden offers beautiful views over the surrounding vineyards and hills. To the rear of the property is the swimming pool with a superb pool terrace with chairs, table, sun beds, this area is available to guests from 10am until 8pm. The Area The gite is a five-minute walk from the centre of Fontes (see pictures) a pretty medieval village with a host of shops, a bar and a post office. Just 4 kilometres away is the village of Cabrieres with more shops and a really super little restaurant. More restaurants are to be found in the nearby villages and in the town of Pezenas. The area is a sightseeing paradise. There are many medieval towns and villages, beaches, gorges and mountains. The village of Fontes sits amongst one of the largest areas of vineyards in the whole of Europe. Cap d’Agde the famous beach resort with Water Park, and 14kms of golden sands is just 40 minutes drive. Also, just 40 minutes away, the Heric gorge is one of the most outstanding beauty spots in the Espinouse mountain range. The walls of the gorge are the finest rock faces in the region and the area is popular with walkers and climbers. The paths and rock pools provide a wonderful venue for a days exploring and picnicking. The is a super little scenic road train that takes visitors on a picturesque route as far as the Gouffre du Cerisier when you can chose either the train to return or take a splendid walk back down past the rock pools and foaming waters of the Heric. Fontes is a delightful spot for a family holiday. The French owners are very friendly and go out of their way to make their guests feel at home. E-mail – robert.wilson@wanadoo.fr Tel - 00 33 (0)4 67 98 53 97
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