Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

Property Location

Latigatis set in 7 acres of terraced gardens adjoining a national forest with an extensive network of tracks and footpaths offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and a haven for wild birds and animals such as deer, red squirrels and sanglier. A hundred metres below the property, the Primelle stream wanders through a fertile valley where olive and fruit trees are interlaced with vineyards and leads to the pretty village of St Etienne de Gourgas, nestling beneath the magnificent cliffs of the Cirque du Bout du Monde. This stunningly beautiful area which enjoys a reliably sunny Mediterranean climate marks the transition between the coastal plain and the 800m high Grand Causses. These four limestone plateaux, famous for the production of Roquefort cheese, are a unique landscape protected by a national park.

Description of Property

Latigat is a large Maison de Maitre. Guest rooms are on the ground floor overlooking a rose garden and with views of the surrounding mountains. There are two guest bedrooms sharing a central shower room with double washbasin, bidet and W.C. Guests may choose either to occupy the double or twin room with en suite, or alternatively both rooms may be occupied by one family. There is also an additional W.C. on this floor. Tea making facilities are provided. Breakfast is served on the South facing terrace on the first floor overlooking the woodland gardens. · Tennis court (due to be resurfaced this spring - if unavailable there is a court in the village) · 8.5m X 4.2m shared pool.

Local Facilities/Places of Interest

Within easy reach of the (free) A75 autoroute and Montpellier airport, La Primelle is 2 Km from the picturesque village of St Etienne de Gourgas where olives, goats cheese fruit and veg. and charcuterie are available directly from producers. The medieval village of Soubes is a further 2 Km and has a shop, bar and restaurant. Lodeve, the principal town of the area, is a 12 minute drive away with its supermarkets, a lovely 13C cathedral, museums and a Saturday market. Nearby sights include the natural wonder of the Cirque de Navacelles, the wild and spectacular Herault Valley, medieval St Guilhem le Desert, the Grottes de Clamouse and Demoiselles with their stunning natural limestone formations, and many charming Languedocian villages and vineyards. Further afield, the Mediterranean with its wide sandy beaches and fishing villages is less than an hour's drive, as are the beautiful towns of Pezenas, Sete, Beziers and of course the vibrant city of Montpellier. To the north lie the Cevennes mountains and the numerous spectacular gorges (Tarn, Doubie etc.) which cut deeply into the limestone plateaux of the Grande Causses. Nimes, the Pont du Gard and the Carmargue offer yet further opportunities for exploration. Locally available activities include hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, horse trekking, and bird watching. Swimming, canoeing, wind surfing and fishing can be enjoyed in the numerous rivers, streams and lakes, which include the Herault River and nearby Lac Salagou.

Gîte also available