The Fabrique Avenue Residence
Perks for the Parents
This glamorous South of France villa with a heated swimming pool is close to the town of Pézenas and is a great spot for a large family gathering or a holiday with a group of friends and their kids. It sleeps up to 16 + 2. There are 2 separate master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. One of these benefits from a balcony overlooking the garden and the other has a roof terrace, where you can enjoy the evening sun in total privacy. The lovely kitchen is fully equipped and lends itself to cooking for lots of people. There is a separate seating area on the entrance level to relax and enjoy a book away from the main living area and each adult bedroom has a kettle with tea and coffee. The house also has a boxing bag, boxing glows, various yoga equipment and a TRX to keep fit while on holiday.
Why Kids Love it
The house has plenty of toys, games and books for children under 10, and also a big desk with all kinds of supplies for arts and craft projects. There is lots of space to hang out or watch TV. The place has more than 400 DVDs and many of them are for children. The outdoor space benefits from a big trampoline and also swings and slides. As of the summer 2020, there will also be a massive treehouse on the grounds. There are inflatables for the pool, football goals and a net for badminton. Kids of all ages will adore splashing in the pool.
Things to Know
Minimum stay: 7 nights. Peak season rates apply for June, July and August. There may be an additional cost to heat the pool in Winter. There is no air conditioning but there is a portable unit in the upper master bedroom and fans throughout the house. The property is looked after by a caretaker who lives off-site but visits the property in the early mornings to make sure that everything is in order. Safety notes: The pool area can be closed off and there is an alarm that can be activated. The house has a mezzanine level with stairs and also stairs down to the main living area: there are no gates for either of these staircases. Kids should be supervised on the balconies. Included with the rental are 2 cribs, a high chair, a children’s dining chair, a stroller, and 2 kids’ bikes with helmets. Car hire is recommended to explore the area and day trips to the beach and beyond. There are hair driers in each bathroom.
About the Location
This residence is located in Castellneau-de-Guers, a small village 3km (25 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car) outside the medieval town of Pezenas. The house is about 25 minutes from Bezier airport and 50 minutes from Montpellier airport. The little village of Castellneau-de-Guers has a bakery and a small convenience store. It is surrounded by vineyards, some of them with ‘caves’ for tasting and purchases on the grounds. In Pezenas there are plenty of local supermarkets, wine shops and, on Saturdays, a big market with lots of local produce on offer, including fruits and vegetables, cheese and wine. Pezenas and its surrounding areas also have many good restaurants.
Accommodation Details
This 500 sq m townhouse has 7 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms in total, comfortably sleeping 12 adults, 4 kids and 2 babies. You enter this property on the 2nd level, which opens up to a lovely seating area with a separate washroom. The stairs behind the seating area lead down to the main living area. There is a large open plan kitchen-dining-lounge with two separate seating areas, a huge fire place and a TV with a DVD library. The kitchen has double ovens, a ceramic induction hob, 2 large fridges, a dishwasher, freezer, juicer, blender and microwave. There is also two washing machines and two driers and a separate washroom. From the living area there is direct access to a walled garden, outdoor seating and dining space, and a heated pool 12 x 7m with sunbeds and a hammock. There are 6 bedrooms for adults including an enormous kingsize master suite at the top of the house with an extra double bed, if children want to stay with parents, and a large private roof terrace. The other five bedrooms are on the 2nd level. The 1st bedroom has an open plan shower room, two aspect windows, a skylight and a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden. There is also a crib in this room/ Next to this is a beautiful family bathroom with a freestanding bath and a large shower. The bathroom also has a Juliet balcony and views over the garden. Next to the family bathroom are 2 children's bedrooms: one with a bunk bed and one with a queensize bed. Both rooms have a Juliet balcony overlooking the garden. Opposite the children's bed rooms is a further double bedroom with a Juliet balcony facing the street the street. Next to this room is a linen closet with extra sheets, bath and beach towels. There is a 2nd master bedroom at the end of the corridor with an en-suite bathroom including a free standing bath and large shower. A balcony wraps around the front of this room, with Juliet balconies to the sides. On the grounds there is a separate split level cottage with 1 king size bedroom with ensuite bathroom and separate living area with an open fire place. The downstairs living area in the studio also has a sofa bed that sleeps at least 1 person. The cottage also has a crib, but there are no stair gates.
Style Notes
Laid back luxurious style and a sense of space. Dating from the late 1880s and located in a small French village surrounded by vineyards, this is truly a spectacular place. It is flooded in light from the massive floor-to-ceiling windows and high ceilings. Original details include shutters, fireplaces, wooden beams and wrought iron balconies. The residence is beautifully painted in light colors throughout and is furnished with a mix of comfortable modern furniture and French antiques. We love the freestanding bath tubs that add a touch of decadence; the simply huge and elegant living space where everyone can gather to socialize, eat and hang out; and the outdoor pool and garden, made for lounging.
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Air Conditioning
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Baby Bath
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Baby Monitor
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Babysitter / Nanny
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Backyard / Garden
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Balcony
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Bathtub
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Bed Rails
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Bicycles
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Cabinet Locks
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Changing Table
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Chef / Catering
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Children's Dinnerware
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Corner Guards
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Dishwasher
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Elevator
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Fireplace Guards
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Game Console
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High Chair
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Housekeeper
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Outlet Plugs
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Parking
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Pet-friendly
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Pool
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Pool Gate
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Stair Gates
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Television
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Toys / Children's Books
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Washer / Dryer
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Wifi
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Window Guards

Pézenas, Southwest France
Markets, ancient stone and antique shops
This ancient French town, 20 minutes from glorious Mediterranean beaches, is a great place to uncover the real France. Browse the Saturday market for the freshest produce, shop in over 100 antiques shops and queue up for a daily baguette at the boulangerie. With mountains and pastures as well as beaches nearby, it's got everything you need.