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Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing

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Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Aerial view
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books, stereo

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6140 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

Property manager

Alex MacGillivray

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,507 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Great Base for Walk Swimming Relaxing
Great Base for Walk, Swimming and Relaxing Mons
Great Base for Walk, Swimming and Relaxing Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Mons, Occitanie

What's nearby

  • Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Terre Liquide - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gorges d'Héric - 1 min drive - 0.6 km
  • Plage Publique - 11 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Mont Caroux - 29 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

  • Saint-Pons-Herault Station - 28 min drive
  • Béziers (BZR-Cap d'Agde) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurant l'école - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Lézard Bleu - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Auberge des Gorges de Madale - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fleurs d'Olargues - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Faitout - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, Terre Liquide and Gorges d'Héric. Plage Publique is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Beautiful base for walking, swimming and relaxing Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 34 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lydia l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant home away from home
We had the most wonderful time at Alex and Lillie’s house with our 8 month old daughter. The place is so cosy and tastefully decorated and brilliantly stocked for a family holiday. The surrounding area is heaven for walking and swimming and just generally enjoying lazy days. Alex and Lilli were always super helpful with queries before and during our stay. Look forward to returning one day!
Stayed 25 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aralena L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, cozy maison de village
We (family of 5) stayed for 5 days in this lovely home, with plans to discover the parks of the Haut-Languedoc. The house itself was beautifully renovated, very clean and well-equipped - we lacked for nothing in terms of cooking, relaxing and sleeping. The beds were very comfortable, the bathroom is nice and large, and the selection of books - nonfiction, folio, fiction, children's... - is more than large enough to keep everyone entertained without screens! We took advantage of the location of the gite to walk to the Gorges d'Heric, and within a short drive were able to visit other spectacular hiking trails and the Voie Verte (we didn't bring our bikes, but there's a bike rental spot in the village). All in all, a wonderful, cozy, charming home in a nature-lover's paradise that we thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary Appleton

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Mons
We spent two wonderful weeks in this tiny medieval hamlet. Nightingales called constantly outside. The village store, down the hill, was remarkably well stocked; the bar a welcoming place. It was nice to meet Lilli the day we arrived, who was very helpful. We had wonderful walks, both from the house itself, or short drives away. The characterful house is spacious, the beds are comfortable; there is constant hot water. Well stocked kitchen; fantastic amount of books and maps. Choice of sun or shade on the terraces. Utter peace. The only thing we did start to miss after a week or so was a TV.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hillside heaven
This is a lovely spacious and comfortable old house with real character, located on the hillside above Mons. It is a great place to explore the area either by walking out of the front door or hiring a bike in the village. There are many places to swim in the afternoon either In the Gorge d’Heric or in the rivers. It is really worth getting up early and climbing up to the viewpoint on the Caroux. For anyone still feeling adventurous it is possible to walk back to the house through the hills via Douch and Heric. We had a wonderful holiday, and having such a lovely place to stay was a big part of that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

"A home from home"
Thankfully I'd done my homework & with Lilli's excellent guide we were able to pinpoint the exact location of this beautiful gem. At the end of your journey you're just looking to sitting down, relaxing & start taking it all in. "La Casela" has exactly all that. The home feels warm, its exactly how it should be decorated & very well equipped & kept. The walk from La Trivalle is challenging but if you're a walker it's good exercise. We stayed in a very warm period so careful management of the balance between letting air in & keeping heat out was needed. This was our second stay in the region so allowed us much more scope to explore. The local community are welcoming & very friendly despite our poor command of French we were helped along well. Overall a fantastic holiday in a beautiful location. Thank you for sharing your fabulous home.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

john r.

Lovely, lovely.
We and our little dog had a great time. The cottage is sympathetically restored, comfortable, charming and well equiped; except for no ice making facility (G&Ts). Lillie was very helpful. The village and area is beautiful and interesting with much to see and do. The food, wine and people are all great.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Ed Z.

Very Nice
It is in a beautiful area and views from upstairs windows are particularly nice. Walking to the home from where you park the car is a bit of an effort but that's part of the overall charm. The home was very clean, there was a welcoming bottle of wine, the internet was good, the bed was comfortable and the home is spacious and authentic. Owner responds quickly via electronic communication. Excellent centrally located area for hiking. There is no freezer, not even a tiny one, in the small refrigerator. Not an huge problem, but I wish we had known ahead of time before shopping for groceries. A late, but final disappointment was that when we paid the required 300£ security deposit it was US, $397.33. When the 300£ deposit was credited back the £ had dropped and we got only $366--a direct additional $33 charge. Ah Brexit. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B., Montlaur, 11220 Franceinfo

A very special place to stay
We were looking for an old country cottage with character and ambience where we could have a few days rest and relaxation with our two dogs. We found exactly that! The house is a couple of hundred metres from the Church car park and up a winding stone path. It oozes history but also is well equipped and comfortable. It is a lovely place just to BE.. We loved sitting on the spacious terrace in the September sunshine, watching the dogs stretched out on the cool flagstones after leaping over the stone walls and playing with the autumn leaves on the walk to the gorge . The views from the upstairs windows are stunning. The village shop ( 20 minute walk) is brilliant and the cafe bar very friendly. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Katja J.

Liked: Cleanliness
old stone house in tranquil Mons
The old house is lovely renovated and very cosy. It has everything you need except a dish-washer, a freezer (it‘s only only a small fridge) and an ac. There is a lot of space for a family of 5 or 6, you find a lot of books and maps. The beds are very comfortable. It is in walking distance to the Gorge‘d Héric. We had a great week there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Semaine en famille
Nous avons passé une semaine délicieuse dans cette maison authentique décorée avec goût. Les propriétaires ont été très disponibles lorsque nous les avons sollicités. Le village est calme, et très joli. Nous espérons y retourner un jour.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Dorthe l.

Liked: Cleanliness
meget atmosfærde
Dejligt ophold i et smagfuldt indrettet hus i en hyggelig by. Vi havde meget varmt vejr, og da er det virkelig varmt at sove på 1. sal trods fan i loftet da der også er en del myg, hvis vinduerne er åbne. Meget udførlig beskrivelse af boligen og dybt chamerende område. Dejligt at bade på campingpladsen og i gorges.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

laurence d.

Liked: Cleanliness
a so lovely house
C'est je crois la 6ème fois que je séjourne à la Casela, et comme à chaque fois, je m'y plais beaucoup et ne cherche qu'à revenir ; j'apprécie son charme d'une maison ancienne joliment rénovée et décorée, le silence (que les oiseaux !), les terrasses au soleil (je préfère celle en pierre coté sud ouest) le wifi confortable, la proximité des chemins de randonnées vers les gorges d'Héric,la voie verte Passapaïs toute proche pour faire du vélo tranquillement, et ce que j'aime par dessous toute : le chemin qui descend depuis l'église et donne à voir sur le paysage doucement vallonné vers l'ouest, en direction d'Olargues et de St Pons de Thomières
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parfait
Parfait. Correspond exactement à la description.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Calme et authenticité
Très belle maison, rénovée avec beaucoup de goût. Nous avons passé 5 jours dans le calme, le chant des oiseaux et à 15 min de marche sur un joli GR des gorges d’Heric. Nous avons pu nous y promener et faire de l’escalade en famille Une très belle collection de livres a occupé nos soirées. Une très bonne adresse. A privilégier en famille car l’insonorisation de ce type de maison est plutôt légère. Mais cela ne gâche rien à celle-ci. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnès S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une agréable maison de village
Belle maison rustique, avec terrasse, beaucoup de livres (en anglais) -
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gérald M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison très agréable et tranquille
Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable dans cette maison. Elle est très bien placée pour rejoindre les coins de baignade et les gorges d'Héric. Les commerces de proximité sont à la Trivalle, il faut prendre la voiture pour s'y rendre. A part ça, on recommande vivement la maison et les environs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toralf R.

Liked: Cleanliness
enjoy
a place to enjoy not having trouble all day long who ever is looking for a good base to experience the way of live in south France - here is it in the middle of an old village near to a lot of possibilities from sight seeing to excellent food (and if the time is right - party with music and people)
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

ulrich k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustikales Haus in guter Lage
Das Haus ist wirklich sehr charmant und erstaunlich geräumig. Allerdings muss man darauf gefasst sein, dass es sehr! hellhörig ist. Wir kennen das bereits von ähnlich alten Häusern und da wir nur zu zweit mit zwei Hunden dort waren, war es überhaupt kein Problem. Vom Haus kann man durch einen kleinen Wald zur nächsten Schlucht wandern (ist eigentlich sogar eher ein Spaziergang).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour agréable
Maison très agréable sur le sentier des gorges de l'héric.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

laurence d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Attachante maison en vieille pierres
J'adore la maison d'Alex et Lili, je m'y sens chez moi à chaque fois. Beaucoup de.charme dans cette maison ancienne et rénovée. Silence, calme, environnement magnifique. Ah les deux terrasses ! Les gorges d'Heric tout près, la vue dans le village sur la vallée de l'Orbe Je.veux déjà revenir à La Casela
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Charlotte D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une maison charmante dans un superbe cadre
Très jolie maison en pierre l'emplacement est idéal dans un village charmant, à pied on trouve commerce et restaurants et il est possible de se rendre aux gorges de l'Héric en 20 min de ballade..le top. Les espaces extérieurs de la maison sont agréables et la décoration soignée ! la communication avec notre hôte a été bonne. je recommande cette maison pour un séjour au calme en famille. Toutefois je précise que l'isolation sonore de la maison n'est pas optimum.La 3e chambre n'est pas une 'vraie' chambre mais plutôt un coin chambre assez spacieux mais pas fermé du reste de la maison. à prendre en compte lorsqu'on part avec des enfants en bas age. .merci .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Nicole M.

Maison en tout point conforme à la description
Maison de village rustique en tout point conforme à la description, proche du centre de la Trivalle (restaurants et petit supermarché). La maison se trouve en hauteur et la voiture doit être laissée un peu plus bas. Endroit idéal pour découvrir la région : on peut rejoindre les gorges d’Heric à pied au départ de la maison, piste verte à proximité. Location idéale pour les randonneurs et amateurs de vtt. Lilli est facilement joignable par mail et très réactive aux messages. En cas de souci, ses amis sur place sont disponibles (pendant notre séjour, ils sont venus détruire un nid de guêpes). Le seul point à améliorer nous semble être la batterie de cuisine qui pourrait être renouvelée et le frigo de trop petite dimension. Un congélateur serait également appréciable dans une région où il peut faire chaud.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Conny M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beurteilung des Objekts in Mons
Ich war schon etwas enttäuscht über den Zustand des Objekts. Leider kann man nicht direkt vor dem Haus parken und muss somit mehrmals bei über 30 Grad ca 0,5 km steil bergauf seine Urlaubsachen und Einkauf tragen. Wir sind auch etwas zu früh da gewesen, so dass ich sehen konnte , wie die Betten bezogen wurden. Die Inlets waren braun-gefleckt! Wir sind dann los und habe für uns neue Kissen gekauft. Die “ frischen “ Handtücher haben so muffig gerochen, dass ich sie noch 2 mal mit der hauseigenen Waschmaschine waschen musste. Im Dachfenster im Bad befand sich ein Avocado - großes Wespennest, wodrauf ich zwar hingewiesen wurde, sich aber im Laufe der Woche auch niemand mehr drum kümmerte. Auch waren die Küchenutensilien zum Teil wirklich sehr dreckig hinterlassen worden (es klebten noch Stücke in der Zitruspresse usw.) Es befindet sich auch Schimmel hinter dem Wasserhahn in der Küche und wenn jemand im Bad darüber duscht, läuft das Wasser neben dem Herd von der Decke die Wand runter. Ich könnte an dieser Stelle noch einiges mehr aufzählen und habe auch Fotos davon gemacht. Wir haben trotzdem aus Allem versucht das Beste zu machen und hatten einen tollen Urlaub. Dennoch bin ich froh mir hier mal Luft machen zu können, denn wir waren schon alle sehr enttäuscht. Das Haus wurde als hervorragend offeriert, und das war es mit Abstand nicht . Vieles muss repariert und erneuert werden und dann hat das Haus auch ein Potential zum “hervorragend “!!! Mit freundlichen Grüßen Familie Morgenthal
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Blandine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
BON SEJOUR
Agréable maison dans un hameau médiéval très calme. Bcp d activités a proximité immédiate de la location. La terrasse sous la vigne est un pur bonheur! je recommande sans hésitation cette location! Et merci encore a Lilli pour sa disponibilité et sa réactivité!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

laurence d.

toujours aussi merveilleux
C'est mon 4ème séjour dans cette maison et je m'y sens toujours aussi bien. Après l'été et le début d'automne, voici ma découverte du printemps sur la terrasse ensoleillée et aux alentours (gorges d'Heric, promenades en descendant vers Mons, randonnées sur le Mont Carroux) La maison est confortable et les deux terrasses joliment fleuries en cette période une chose est sure : je reviendrai !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019