Maison Petunia Blanche
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Overview
It’s rare to find a villa with a beautiful swimming pool set in secluded gardens yet also within a short stroll to one of southern France’s most delightful towns. Maison Petunia Blanche enjoys all of this and more, located in historic Pézenas yet also close to the vineyards, villages and idyllic landscapes of the Languedoc-Roussillon.
An artist’s home, bold artwork adorns the walls and sculptures are proudly displayed in the large living and dining space, a room filled with light from the large bay doors that lead straight to the gardens. The bright kitchen is superbly equipped with its convivial kitchen island and doors out to an al-fresco terrace. Four inviting bedrooms include a spacious master double with its own sunken bath and there’s also a simpler fifth bedroom for extra space if needed, allowing this warm and welcoming home to sleep up to nine guests.
The garden is your own corner of paradise with its swimming pool, surrounded by shady pines and pots bursting with summer colour from vivid hydrangeas to trailing petunias. Kids can splash around in the shallow plage at one end of the pool whilst keen swimmers can bathe as they admire the verdant scenery around them. Pretty stone terraces, a shaded al-fresco lounge and even a quiet bench by the pond offer picturesque spots to relax with a glass of Languedoc wine as you listen to the birds sing.
It’s hard to believe you are within walking distance to the heart of Pézenas, one of the Languedoc’s finest towns with beautiful architecture, wonderful restaurants and cafes as well as the historic market on a Saturday morning, one of the best in the region. Visit Molière’s L'illustre Théâtre, wander around antique shops and art galleries and admire artists at work in studios dotted around the old town.
Head out to the Languedoc countryside for wonderful walks, cycling and wine-tasting in beautiful vineyards. Visit pretty villages such as Montagnac, sample oysters and white wine by the Étang de Thau in Mèze, canoe along the river Orb or head to the long stretches of sandy beach and watersports in Cap d’Agade and Sète, just half and hour away.
Béziers is also close by and you can even reach the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert and Carcassonne for incredible days out. Maison Petunia Blanche's superb setting offers a wealth of experiences both in Pézenas and across the alluring Languedoc region.
What you should know…
- The fifth bedroom is near the kitchen and laundry room. It was traditionally a maid’s bedroom so may be better suited to an accompanying nanny or helper
- Only the living room has air-conditioning whilst the bedrooms feature an underfloor cooling system
- The beautiful gardens feature a pond
This home is a part of our Great Value Collection!
Our great value homes:
- may be traditionally styled for a laid back feeling
- may have some simple amenities and features
- mean that you can enjoy top holiday destinations for less!
Property Features
Villa Interiors
- Open-plan living room
- Kitchen, well-equipped including dishwasher, large fridge, oven, induction hob, microwave
- Master bedroom with double bed (180cm) with partially open-plan bathroom with bath tub, shower and two sinks. Doors lead to garden and pool with semi-private terrace area
- Bedroom 2 with twin beds (90cm each)
- Bedroom 3 with double bed (160cm)
- Shower room (shared between above two bedrooms)
- Bedroom 4 with double bed (160cm) and sink
- Bedroom 5 with double bed (140cm) and shower (please note this room is across from the kitchen, near the laundry room, possibly ideal for a nanny or helper)
- Laundry room
- 2 WCs
Outside Grounds (2300m2)
- Swimming pool (4.5x10m, depth: 1.1-1.7m) including plage-style shallow end (15m2) and safety alarm. Open approximately mid-May to end-September (other dates are on request and, if accepted, subject to a supplement).
- Pool house with bar, fridge, hotplate, pizza oven, shower and WC
- Summer lounge area
- Al-fresco dining terrace
- BBQ
- Boules
- Pond
- Garden area and trees
- Car parking for up to 4 cars
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Air-conditioning (living room only)
- Underfloor cooling system (other rooms)
- TV
- Hairdryer
- Washing machine and dryer
- Ironing facilities
Maison Petunia Blanche enjoys an enviable location in the beautiful and historic town of Pézenas in...
| Nearest Airport |
Béziers Cap d'Agde Airport
(27km) |
| Nearest Airport 2 |
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport
(57km ) |
| Nearest Airport 3 |
Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport
(113km (1hr10)) |
Location
About the surrounding area of Maison Petunia BlancheMaison Petunia Blanche enjoys an enviable location in the beautiful and historic town of Pézenas in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. Down a narrow country lane, it’s just a five-minute walk into the heart of Pézenas with all its amazing restaurants, shops and attractions.
Pézenas is one of southern France’s most delightful towns and is especially well known for its links to Molière; visit the L'illustre Théâtre for regular performances of his work. Pézenas is a town filled with art and history; you can admire its architecture across the town with some especially beautiful 16th to 18th century mansions or simply potter around its art galleries, antique shops and studios.
The market on a Saturday morning, dating back to the 14th century, is one of the best in the region and there are lots of restaurants and pretty cafes serving local specialities. In July and August look out for the Friday evening event ‘Les Estivales’ when night markets bring Pézenas to life with live music, wonderful street food and of course lots of local wine.
This area is wonderful for lovers of wine with so many Languedoc vineyards scattered across the surrounding countryside. Personal tours and tastings can be arranged and many of the wineries host wonderful lunches in the vineyards for a truly magical experience. As well as places to visit within a short distance of Pézenas, you can also head north to try the appellation around Faugères (24km).
You can also enjoy chilled local white wine served with oysters from the nearby Étang de Thau in Mèze (19km) or take a boat trip to visit the oyster beds of Bouzigues. Mèze is also a great place to visit for its various markets (including weekly night markets in the summer) and all sorts of events and festivities throughout the year, including summer jousting tournaments, so typical of this area.
Along the Mediterranean coastline enjoy the long sandy beaches in Sète (40km), all sorts of family attractions in and around Cap d'Agde (28km) and other water-based activities along Marseillan Plage (30km). This is one of the great joys of Languedoc – the contrast between historic towns, idyllic villages and the seaside, all so close to each other.
Heading in the other direction, there are also watersports at the lovely Lac de Salagou (32km) where you can wind-surf, canoe, kayak or paddle-board in the lake. It’s a really tranquil spot and also wonderful for its walking, hiking and mountain bike trails. Perhaps combine with a visit to Clermont-l'Hérault (22km), the capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon region, where you should buy some local olive oil made in the town’s mill.
You can also hire canoes along the river Orb near Cessenon-sur-Orb and Béziers. Indeed, Béziers (25km) is a great place to visit to experience authentic Languedoc, especially in August during the four-day long feria with its bullfighting and festivities.
This is also a good location for some of France’s UNESCO World Heritage sites with the village of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert (42km) just forty minutes away and even the magnificent city of Carcassonne (105km), a superb day out.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport |
Béziers Cap d'Agde Airport
(27km) |
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| Nearest Airport 2 |
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport
(57km ) |
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| Nearest Airport 3 |
Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport
(113km (1hr10)) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
Agde Gare SNCF
(20km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Pézenas
(Walking distance ) |
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| Nearest Shop |
Pézenas
(Walking distance ) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Golf Saint Thomas
(16km) |
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| Nearest Tennis |
Pézenas
(2km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Cap d'Agde
(28km) |
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Region
Languedoc-Roussillon is one of those areas of France where you can feel like you’re totally cut off from the rest of the country. Commercial tourism has been very slow to capitalise on the region, meaning you can still enjoy a slice of authentic French rural life at its finest. A mixture of landscapes also makes it a great place to visit, with a good stretch of coastline offering a totally different experience to more bucolic interiors. Whatever you’re looking for, our range of villas and chateaux in Languedoc means you can get exactly the kind of holiday you want with accommodation that’s perfectly tailored to you, your friends and your family.
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesThe location of Maison Petunia Blanche really is superb for families – you can just wander down the lane and you’re in the heart of Pézenas in minutes. Great for popping out for an ice-cream or local sweet treat, experiencing the vibrant Saturday morning market, visiting little art galleries or watching crafts people at work in their studios. Parc Sans Souci, to the south of the town, is a great place for kids to let off steam with ducks to feed and a little playground.
There is some great canoeing in the region with canoe and kayak hire available on the River Orb in Cessenon-sur-Orb and Béziers as well as in Mèze on the Étang de Thau. The lovely Lac de Salagou also offers summer watersports including canoeing, paddle-boards and wind-surfing. Enjoy walks around the lake, stopping off at a beach for a picnic and paddle, or the more adventurous can follow some of the amazing hiking or mountain bike trails.
There is also a wealth of watersports along the coast in Cap d’Agade and Marseillan Plage, both around half an hour away, as well as football pitches and volleyball courts. This part of the Mediterranean coast also enjoys long sandy beaches and lots of family attractions from waterparks to summer evening fairgrounds, especially around Cap d’Agade.
Kids will also love the trampolines and mini-golf at Dinoland in Cap d’Agade whilst dinosaur lovers should try and visit the Musée des Dinosaures around 15km away.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Walk to Village
- Walk to Restaurant
- <1hr to Airport
- Watersports
- Sailing
- Canoeing/Kayaking
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Boules/Petanque
- Child-Safe Pool
- Outdoor Games
Services Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Babysitting / childcare services
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
- Cook
- Babysitting
- Shopping service and fridge stocking
- Mid-stay clean/linen change
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | €700 charged to client’s credit card as a pre-authorisation one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €700 charged to client’s credit card as a pre-authorisation one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 4.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes. |
| Heating costs included? | Yes, except for stays longer than 2 weeks, in which case charges will apply. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes. |
| Pool towels included? | Yes. |
| Pool opening dates? | The pool is open approximately mid-May to end-September (cooler months may not be suitable for swimming). Additional dates are on request and if accepted subject to a supplement of €150-€300 per week. |
| Changeover day | Saturday. All other changeover days on request. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights. All other durations on request. |
| Pets welcome? | On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Outside only. |
| Tax | French Visitors Tax payable to Oliver's Travels at the time of balance payment (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night - please enquire if exact amount is required). |
| Other Ts and Cs | Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed. |
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 9 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Nov 29th 2024 - Jan 4th 2025 | £2,426 |
| Jan 4th 2025 - Jun 28th 2025 | £4,327 |
| Jun 28th 2025 - Aug 30th 2025 | £4,262 |
| Aug 30th 2025 - Jun 2nd 2026 | £2,492 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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