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The Pefect August Home - Heated Private Pool

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Children's area
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Exterior detail
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 12600 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Pefect August Home - Heated Private Pool

All the bedrooms are large, one double, the rest can all be double or twin. 3 have en suite bathrooms.. Huge private pool and garden full of local character. But, unusually, in the heart of a historic village, not the edge. Just 2 minutes walk to a food shop/boulangerie, café, restaurant and bar. A traditional "circulade" village full of glorious architecture.

If you are interested in wine, well walk to the end of the road,and you are literally in a vineyard! There are at least 10 chateaux with wine tasting on offer within 15 minutes' drive of the house.

This area is Cathar country. The famous medieval capital of Minerve is a 15 minute drive. Carcassonne, with its giant castle, is 30 minutes' away.

There will be very few places on offer that have four different types of swimming within easy reach! As well as its own pool, the sea is about a 30 minute drive away. A freshwater lake with a beach and swimming facilities is 15 minutes away at Homps and proper river swimming facilities are on offer at Bize Minervois about 15 minutes away as well.

This is one of five places we have listed. So far this year we have had over 900 guests and over the years more than 200 online reviews of our properties. Our average rating is 4.9! We try to deliver consistent quality again and again.

Property manager

Mark Fox

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 6,458 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We also have a cot.

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 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 no smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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

Property is also known as

Late Summer Breaks - Heated Private Pool Ginestas
Piscine Chauffee. Heated Pool. Jardin Garden. Large House
Late Summer Breaks - Heated Private Pool Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Ginestas, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Narbonne Cathedral - 19 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Réserve Africaine de Sigean - 19 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Les Halles de Narbonne - 19 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Canal de la Robine - 21 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Abbey of Fontfroide - 25 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Lezignan Aude Station - 16 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Oncle Jules - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Grillade du Chateau - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪L’entrepotes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Maison de l'écurie - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Chat Qui Pêche - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Pefect August Home - Heated Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The Pefect August Home - Heated Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Pefect August Home - Heated Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pefect August Home - Heated Private Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Pefect August Home - Heated Private Pool located?

Situated in Ginestas, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Canal du Midi, Domaine de l'Herbe Sainte and L'Oulibo Olive Cooperative. Château de Paraza and Reiki Practice JinKei are also within 6 miles (10 km).

The Pefect August Home - Heated Private Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect spacious home and great pool
We had a fantastic time! The house is spacious and very well equipped, we enjoyed the BBQ, the pool and having a local baker for morning bread. Highly recommended and we hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ginesta beautiful stay
Great property in a lovely village that has restaurants within walking distance. Lovely pool plenty of room and nice large bedrooms We had a great stay
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house, fabulous pool
Beautiful, spacious house with ample accommodation for our party of 9. Lots of original features and a pool to die for, especially in an August heatwave. Great location for exploring the region. The village itself was very quiet (i.e. no bar open for an evening aperitif) but the Wednesday evening 'nocturne' was a blast, and everyone made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip Stuart N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in charming French village
We had a wonderful stay at Mark's house in Ginestas. The house is beautiful, with original features, very clean and it has a great pool that the whole family enjoyed. Ginestas itself is a lovely, typically French village with a range of facilities and not far from the coast and larger towns. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Liked: Cleanliness
40 year reunion
Gorgeous property in a beautiful village Thoroughly enjoyed our stsy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
1 week in Ginestas
Fantastic week in the beautiful village of Ginestas. The house was truly amazing. Plenty of space for everyone; more bathrooms than you can ever need; good quality fixtures and fitting; topped off by the private pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giles O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in a charming town
Spacious and charming old town house with lots of big bedrooms and bathrooms -- no cramped little en-suites here! Good pool and areas for al fresco dining and sun-lounging. Altogether well equipped and easy to get on with. Ginestas is a great little town with a bakery, a delightfully eccentric wine bar, wonderful old school cafe-restaurant (Les Trois Cochons) and an absolute gem of a restaurant (Table de Casino) which is a few minutes walk away but is clearly attracting people from much further (drop in and book). We went there three times in two weeks! The little canal-side villages round and about are also worth exploring. Excellent big sandy beach with good swimming just east of Gruissan, with a huge bar (Paparazzo) to retreat to --it's a wide open beach so could get rough in a wind. The lake at Homps is underwhelming. Great canoeing centre at Roquebrun -- they will drive you upstream and leave you to paddle back, which is a perfect way to spend the afternoon with some gorgeous river swimming spots (especially the hamlet of Ceps, where the 5k trip starts). Narbonne has a beautiful historic centre with a magnificent cathedral.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
The house provided a perfect base, loads of space, functional facilities and a wonderful outside area with fantastic swimming pool! The village it’s self was an ideal location with a bakery, village shop, bank and eateries, pop up shops and fête with live music and food stalls. However, the best restaurant we ate at was in the neighbouring village by the Midi canal. Day trips are easy with a car, Carcassonne and Minerva make for great days out and coming back home to MarksPlace put a real smile on all our faces. The property is even more impressive than it appears in the photos. Mark and his house managers are very responsive, friendly and helpful. Thank you for truly unforgettable holiday for all, cherished memories were made and nobody wanted to leave.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
Great size of property with enough space for everyone. The pool is a great size and a great way to cool down. The area doesnt have much for children but we had two hire cars for 8 of us and everywhere was driveable. Lovely day trip to Carcassonne, Peyrepeteuse Castle, Aquajet water park and loads more. Enjoy your stay :)
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantal W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastique! 5*
Where to begin! The timeless rustic elegance of the house was immediately evident to us on opening the beautiful wooden front door for the first time. We were thrilled to investigate the whole house and allocate rooms for ourselves and our guests. The house is exceptionally spacious and the bedrooms are extremely large with comfortable beds. The outdoor space is light, private, and spacious. The pool was gorgeous and the landscaping is well thought out. The House was clean (Thank you Hazel) and overall in excellent condition. The kitchen was well equipped. It had everything we needed over the fortnight except for a lemon squeezer which is of no consequence. The Boulangerie was a huge hit and frequented by us everyday. La table du Casino was a great find. Full of life and great food. We also enjoyed dining at L’Oncle Jules. I would also highly recommend La Grillade du Chateau in nearby Ventenac sur Minervois. Truly splendid and the least expensive of the three mentioned! In conclusion – the house is full of character and charm, we all fell in love with it resulting in a truly memorable holiday. I can honestly say the house exceeded on all counts and I would like to thank you Mark for giving it life again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jane j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous spacious house, beautiful pool.
Stunning property! The pool was fab! Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms. Comfy beds. Peaceful location in small town - plenty of interesting places to visit in surrounding area. The casino bar/restaurant in the town is amazing! We had a wonderful time. Thank you Mark!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Old friends
A great location, a great house, a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb break
Clean; well provided; old house with character but all mod cons and decor; the yard and pool had plenty of seating and loungers: the pool was a good size and heated. Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
Really enjoyed our time at the house for a wedding at the local chateau. The house is huge and the pool is fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
October getaway
The house is lovely. We arrived after a long day of travelling, and the standard delays in picking a hire car up - this meant we arrived in the dark, tired and frazzled. When we opened the door all the tiredness evaporated and everyone was excited about the house and the holiday. The house is huge - so deceptive from the outside but it also has really grand proportions (high ceilings etc). We stayed with extended family and the number of bathrooms was very welcome. Everything is comfortable and well-stocked. We were there at the end of October and the weather was very hot. The use of the pool was very welcome. Ginestas is a lovely village and the house is perfectly placed for a stroll around, or to pop to the shops/ bars in the village.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John O., Cork Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness
Ginestas Gem
Just back from a glorious week in Ginestas. The house was everything I expected and more. Really good feel about the property and everyone enjoyed it. It was clean, very well equipped, and we wanted for nothing. The pool was very welcome when the temperatures hit the 30's. Would recommend very highly and a special mention for Karen and Hazel who were very accommodating. Thank you both.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family holiday
We had a really fabulous week here. The house was beautiful and spacious and the pool was much enjoyed by all. We ate at several of the restaurants in the village and had very good experiences in all. The people in the local village were warm and friendly. The house was in an excellent location for exploring Carcasonne, Beziers and Narbonne and all the beautiful villages. It is also close to the Canal du midi. All in all, a fabulous trip to a wonderful house in a beautiful location. Thank you to Mark for allowing us to enjoy his beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate P., Sheffield

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay in Ginestas
We have had a glorious stay at Mark's place in Ginestas. Booking and communications with the owner were first rate. The house exceeded all expectations - it is truly beautiful. Wonderful location, absolutely beautiful property and a brilliant pool and gardens. It had absolutely everything we needed and more. Truly outstanding in every respect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, huge property
Pool was fab, had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spacious property. We were attending a wedding at the chateaux on the same road and property was in perfect location for this! So much better than expected and would definitely recommend and return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Esther C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Lovely spacious property in a great area of France with plenty to explore and experience close by. A great little town with plenty of eateries.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property
Lovely house. So much thought has gone into it. Whole family thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louise F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house in a great location
We were blown away, upon entering the house, it was much bigger than anticipated and absolutely beautiful. The garden and pool were perfect for the children. The umbrellas were a welcome provision, for the one rainy day we had and the beach towels saved us space in our luggage. All in all a wonderful week and we could have stayed much longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Krysia D.

absolutely fabulous!!!!!
What a fabulous, spacious and clean house! All our needs were met. Would recommend anyone to stay at any time!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Serena B.

Impressive and Gorgeous!
What a beautifully renovated house with plenty of rooms, bathrooms and space. The beds were comfortable, everything was clean and the pool was fabulous. A tiny niggle: we had 4 days of windy, rainy weather which meant we were forced inside to eat; the living area was cramped for our number but, as soon as mealtime was over, everyone disappeared to their rooms. Once the sun appeared again, we didn't spend any time in the living room. Mark is clearly a well respected member of the Ginestas community and has ensured impeccable management of the property. The house is a short stroll from all necessities: corner shop, boulangerie, play park (great for under 8s), tennis court, bar and restaurants and well located for sightseeing trips. We felt very grandiose to be staying in such an elegant place. Thank you.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2017