Property Details

A desirable location in the South of France, close to the attractively understated and historical market town of Lodeve, Soubes has to offer the very best of rural France: Optimum Summer temperatures, a relaxed and easygoing pace of life, combined with the astounding natural beauty that so characterizes this region.

Set just outside of the idyllic village of Soubes, our villa offers the best of rural traditions with modern conveniences. Whether you want a base for a walking holiday, a traditional setting for your family holiday or just a place to relax where all you need to do to experience the natural beauty of Southern France is open your eyes in the morning, we believe our villa is the place you've been looking for.

Offering commanding panoramic views in all directions of the surroundings hills and forest covered mountainsides, our villa is set in its own private and secure grounds and planted with a third of an acre of natural and organic fruit-bearing trees, olives galore, bamboo and too many shrubs to list.

The villa also boasts a large, enclosed private pool, complete with its own pool house, covered seating area, changing area, toilet, basin and of course its own fridge for those hot Summer days. And with over 300 days of sunshine a year in the Languedoc region there are plenty of Summer days.

Our four bedroom villa, has two twin rooms and two doubles (one of each upstairs and downstairs), each room has its own fitted wardrobes. And upstairs is one shower room with a toilet and basin, while downstairs is the main bathroom with twin basins, shower, bidet and toilet.

There is one further toilet in the villa. A convenient utility room with a washing machine. A traditional kitchen renovated to incorporate every necessity of modern living (dishwasher, microwave, large fridge-freezer, etc.). I should also mention the spacious longer/diner, with its television and music center, that through French doors opens out onto a large south-facing terrace, with breathtaking views and a traditionally built, covered barbecue.

Local Area Details

Soubes is a typical rural village of this area, surrounded by stunning forests, hills and mountain ranges. The main village is a small maze of seemingly chaotic narrow streets lined in balconies with overspilling and fragrant flowers. There is a small village square with a small supermarket and a most welcome cafe with outside seating underneath overhanging and shady trees.

Situated in the foothills of the Cevennes in Languedoc Rousillon, Soubes is less than 50 kilometers from the Mediterranean and Montpellier. It's nearest town is the market town of Lodeve (6kms away). Lodeve has a large array of shops, cafes, restaurants, banks, doctors, a post office, tourist center, hospital, cinema, museum and several art galleries. But perhaps its biggest draw for us is the lively Saturday market, where you can sample excellent local produce all as fresh as can be.

But perhaps more than anything the region of Languedoc is famous for its wines and within 30 minutes drive of Soubes there are many local vineyards where you're welcome to sample the wines and perhaps buy a bottle or two at refreshingly low prices.

Although temperatures here in the South of France run high and we enjoy over 300 days a year of sunshine, the end of December and start of January can see temperatures as low as 10 degrees centigrade. But come April early morning temperatures start at 19 degrees and come midday can easily reach highs of 37.And about this time of year the region's wild irises and orchids begin to burst out into colorful bloom.

Although a small and sleepy village, Soubes does have several festivals including the fete de music on the 21st of June, when all of France comes out in colorful song and dance to celebrate.

There is also the annual August Bravado festival involving local youths being publicity attacked by bulls in an attempt to prove their manhood. No harm comes to the bulls and the men would never publicity admit to feeling any pain anyway.

Mid-September is when the whole region begins harvesting the vineyards, which is closely followed by the harvesting of local olives in mid November.

Property Features

* Has a Pool
* Children are allowed

Contact Information

Name:	Jeffrey Hartnell
Telephone:	44-01273-586082
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