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Le Thym
France » Languedoc-Roussillon » Aniane
1 Bedrooms , 1 Bathrooms
         Within private grounds, overlooking the plains of the Herault Valley and the distant mountains, Le Romarin boasts its own large garden and furnished patio, pergola and access to a lovely swimming pool (shared with four other properties). The view from the garden is magnificent. A comfortable and well-equipped holiday home, it is set in two acres of gently-sloping wooded land. The unspoilt village of Aniane with weekly market, shady squares, shops, bars and restaurants is less than 2km away. Dining room/kitchen area. Living room on mezzanine.Double bedroom. Shower room/WC.
AddressLa Lauze, Aniane, Languedoc-Roussillon, France Accommodation & Outdoor AmenitiesShared swimming pool (12m x 8m and depth 1m to 2.10m)
Local Amenities and ActivitiesBakers & chocolate makers Butcher Vegetable & fruit shops from local producers (mostly organic) Direct sales from local vineyards, and local wine co-operative Fish farm for direct sales of fresh trout & crayfish (St Guilhem-le-Desert) Local market in Aniane every Thusday morning Local market in Gignac every Saturday morning Supermarkets Hairdressers Beauty salon Florist Toy shop Post Office News agents & tabacs Bars Restaurants Pizzeria (sit-down & takeaway) Takeaway meal caterers Babysitters Taxi Recycling points Leisure activities Art Gallery Hospitals (Montpellier) Doctors Dentists Pharmacey Firebrigade Real Estate Agency St Guilhem le Desert (8km) - UNESCO world heritage site. This is a perfect little village with the famous Abbey, beautiful houses in yellow stone, and a shady square, with a gushing fountain and a magnificent plain tree, spreading it's branches out in an offering of respite from the hot summer sun. Restaurants and shopping. Pont du Diable (4km) A stony sand beach on the Herault river, with car park and restaurant.
St Jean de Fos (5km) A lovely little village, with a beautiful shady square with restaurants and bars. Known for its pottery shops & ateliers. Gignac (5km) Great open air market every Saturday morning. Aniane Observatory (400m) Within walking distance of the houses at La Lauze (5 mins), it runs regular workshops and evening events throughout the year. Perfect for viewing the renowned clear & unpolluted Aniane skies at night. Grotte de Clamouse (5km) Weird and wonderful stalignites and stalictites. Lac du Salagou (25km) Red earth lake. Watersports and swimming. Chateau d'Aumelas Ruined castle with magnifiant views. Wonderful place for a walk and picnic, followed by a visit to the nearby Chateau Bas d'Aumelas vineyard. Mont Saint Baudille Wonderful drive to the summit. Amazing 360°C panoramaric view over the Herault plains from the viewing platform. Canoeing, St Guilhem-le-Desert (8km) www.st-guilhem-le-desert.com/canoe-rapido.html www.les-cevennes.com Swimming at the river, Pont du Diable (4km), Lac du Salegou (25km) or a day trip to the seaside (40km) Windsurfing and sailing at Lac du Salegou (25km) http://www.decouvrir-l-herault.com/funboard-windsurf-salagou.htm Horseriding at Centre Equestre des Bruyeres, Aniane Au Pays des Carrioles, karting for children (3-13 years old) , La Bossiere (6km) La Ferme du Dolmen animal petting farm, Le Pouget (14km) Shopping & sightseeing in Montpellier city centre (35km) - visit the pedestrianised old city centre, with its churches, shops, opera house, Musée Fabre ( http://museefabre-en.montpellier-agglo.com/index.php/extra/informations_pratiques/horaires_et_tarifs), cathedral St. Pierre, Medical Museum and much moreOdysseum complex, Montpellier (37km) - cinema, planetarium, iceskating rink, aquarium, indoor rock climbing, karting, bowling, restaurants and bars. A great place to spend a rainy day with or without the kids. www.ot-montpellier.fr/odysseum/ Montpellier zoo (35km) - open air zoo with free access except for the exotic bird aviary building Visit the local vineyards www.domaine-des-conquetes.com www.daumas-gassac.com www.chateaucapion.com Dinosaur museum, Meze (40km) www.musee-parc-dinosaures.com Check in / Check out timesCheck-in: 4pm Check-out: 10am Airports / Sea Ports / Other TransportBy plane: Ryanair, Easy Jet, Air France, British Airway flights from UK, Germany, Ireland to Montpellier, Beziers, Nimes, Girona, Barcelona & Carcassonne By car: Easy driving access via motorway (A75/A750). Driving directions (from airport or sea port)Please ask us for detailed directions at the time of booking. Policies & Disclaimers
Prices are for 7 days, Saturday to Saturday. Arrival time is 4pm, departure time is 10am except by prior agreement. Please make your booking by using the Booking Form, or if you wish to contact us with any queries then email us using the Contact Us form. Bookings will be held provisionally for 7 days. A deposit of 20% will secure the booking. The balance must be paid at least six weeks before the commencement of the holiday. A cleaning and damage deposit of 200€ is required with all bookings. This will be promptly refunded provided the villa is left reasonably clean with no damage. The owner or an agent will meet you at the villa on arrival and departure. Arrangements for this will be made nearer the time. Terms and Conditions of Rental
1. The Parties This Agreement is made between the , rental agent, of Le Romarin, La Lauze, 34150 ANIANE, FRANCE and the yourself, the , whose name and address is to be supplied with the booking. The Party Leader accepts these Terms and Conditions on behalf of the entire party. 2. Booking and Deposit A booking is confirmed when the required booking details and 20% rental deposit have been received by the Agent at the above address. The booking must be made in writing, signed by the Party Leader, and sent by post to the Agent. A receipt will be returned to you by post including a unique Booking Reference Number. You must quote this Booking Reference Number back to us in all future correspondence, which may subsequently be by telephone or email. 3. Payment of Balance At least a further 40% of the total rental cost must be paid and cleared not less than six weeks prior to the start date of your holiday. If this further payment is not received by the due date, the property will be re-marketed for the booked dates and if a new booking is accepted, your booking will be cancelled and your deposit forfeited. The last remaining 40% must be paid, cleared and visible as such in our bank account before your arrival at the property. As a last resort you must pay any outstanding or uncleared balance in cash on arrival. There will be no exceptions to this. Keys will not be handed over if any balance is outstanding or uncleared. This includes the security deposit. 4. Cancellation or Alteration If you have to cancel your holiday for any reason, your 20% rental deposit will not be refunded. If notice of cancellation is given at least six weeks prior to the holiday commencement date, you will not be liable to pay the balance of the rental. If notice of cancellation is received less than six weeks prior to the commencement of the rental you will be liable for the entire outstanding balance of the rental. However, we will attempt to re-let the property and if we are successful we will refund you the proceeds of the new letting less any costs or discounts incurred. You are strongly advised to take out holiday insurance to include cancellation. If you need to alter your holiday dates, we will try to help but reserve the right to treat the alteration as a cancellation and re-booking. 5. Arrival The property will be available for occupancy from 4:00 pm on the day of arrival. The Owners or the agent will need to be on site for your arrival, so please inform us of your estimated time of arrival, and please contact us if you are delayed. We will require proof of identity of the party leader before handing over the keys. 6. Departure The property must be vacated by 10.00 am on the day of departure in order to allow sufficient time for the changeover. The owner or agent may arrive from 9:00 am to begin servicing the pool and outdoor areas. The house must be left in a reasonably clean and tidy state. Any major cleaning required will be charged against your security deposit. 7. Security Deposit A refundable security deposit of €200 is required and must be paid and cleared before the start of the rental. This will be refunded in full within seven days of your departure unless there is a need to make a deduction. Such deductions may be in respect of, but are not limited to, missing items, breakages, stains, or other damage to the property or its contents, or additional cleaning if the property is left in an unreasonable state. 8. Reasonable Care You are responsible for ensuring that your entire party take reasonable care of the property and its contents. You are liable for any losses from or damage to the property during your stay, however caused, reasonable wear and tear excluded. Smoking is strictly not permitted inside the property. You must lock up at night and when you are out during the day. You must comply with local laws and regulations, for example regarding the disposal of rubbish. Any such regulations will be clearly set out in the visitors guide available at the property, or available in advance on request. 9. Occupancy The property may only be occupied by the number of persons stated in the booking. Any amendments must be notified and agreed by the Owners in writing. The property may be occupied solely for the purposes of a holiday. This Agreement does not create any relationship of Landlord and Tenant. You are not entitled to any form of security of tenure as a result of this Agreement. 10. Shared Swimming Pool Used safely, the swimming pool will provide you and your family with an enjoyable and memorable holiday. However, swimming pools also present specific legal and safety issues. You must agree to comply with the reasonable rules and precautions set out on the visitors guide available at the property, or available in advance on request. 11. Noise and Nuisance The property is in a normally quiet residential area, and we require that you show reasonable consideration for the neighbours and other local residents at all times, but especially in the evenings and at night. As a rough guide, we suggest that after 9pm, raised voices would not be appropriate behaviour. Please be especially vigilant of children using the pool in the evening. Bathing and relaxing is fine, rowdy games are not. 12. Owner Access The owners or their agent reserve the right to reasonable access to the property in order to carry out any maintenance which may be required, or if they have any reasonable grounds for concern. The owners will endeavour to give you reasonable notice of such a visit except in an emergency when immediate access must be allowed. 13. Termination The owners or agent reserve the right to terminate your occupancy with immediate effect and without refund in the event of a breach of these Terms and Conditions. 14. Accidents No responsibility is accepted for any accident, loss or damage how so ever arising. You are strongly advised to take out holiday insurance to cover such events. 15. Non-Availability If for any reason the property cannot be made available on the date booked, all rent paid in advance will be refunded in full, but there will be no further liability. We are not responsible for any travel cancellation costs, lost time, or any other additional costs whatsoever. You are strongly advised to take out holiday insurance to cover any such costs or claims. 16. Complaints or Problems You must contact us immediately if any problem or cause for complaint arises, and allow us all reasonable opportunity to rectify the problem during your stay. We will not make any refund or recompense in respect of a complaint made after departure if the complaint was not made known to us during the holiday rental period. The owners do not accept responsibility for events or persons outside their control. 17. Linen Use of clean bed linen is included in the rental cost. Towels and beach towels are available at extra cost. All items must be left behind at the end of the rental. Any damage or irremovable stains will be charged against your security deposit. Our bath and hand towels must not be taken to the beach. 18. Electricity Electricity will be charged according to actual consumption (meter) at cost price. 19. Directions Directions will be sent to you well before your arrival date. 20. Assistance The owners, myself or an English speaking agent will be available Nearby during your stay and will offer assistance in any way they can. Contact details will be available at the property. Also available at the property will be details for obtaining assistance in an emergency. We look forward to welcoming you at La Lauze and aim to make your stay a relaxing and truly memorable one. 21. Jurisdiction These Terms and Conditions are to be interpreted in accordance with French law and any dispute arising will be dealt with in France under French law Access to the swimming pool is granted only to yourself and the members of your party Please respect the other users.
Terms and Conditions of Rental 1. The Parties This Agreement is made between the Agent, Mrs. Nicola CASEY, rental agent of Le Romarin, Le Serpolet & Le Thym, La Lauze, 34150 ANIANE, FRANCE and the yourself, the Party Leader, whose name and address is to be supplied with the booking. The Party Leader accepts these Terms and Conditions on behalf of the entire party. 2. Booking and Deposit A booking is confirmed when the required booking details and 50% rental deposit have been received by the Agent at the above address. The booking must be made in writing, signed by the Party Leader, and sent by post to the Agent. A receipt will be returned to you by post including a unique Booking Reference Number. You must quote this Booking Reference Number back to us in all future correspondence, which may subsequently be by telephone or email. 3. Payment of Balance The balance of the total rental cost must be paid and cleared not less than six weeks prior to the start date of your holiday. If this further payment is not received by the due date, the property will be re-marketed for the booked dates and if a new booking is accepted, your booking will be cancelled and your deposit forfeited. There will be no exceptions to this. Keys will not be handed over if any balance is outstanding or uncleared. This includes the security deposit. 4. Cancellation or Alteration If you have to cancel your holiday for any reason, 20% of the rental fee will not be refunded. If notice of cancellation is given at least six weeks prior to the holiday commencement date, you will not be liable to pay the balance of the rental. If notice of cancellation is received less than six weeks prior to the commencement of the rental you will be liable for the entire outstanding balance of the rental. However, we will attempt to re-let the property and if we are successful we will refund you the proceeds of the new letting less any costs or discounts incurred. You are strongly advised to take out holiday insurance to include cancellation. If you need to alter your holiday dates, we will try to help but reserve the right to treat the alteration as a cancellation and re-booking. 5. Arrival The property will be available for occupancy from 4:00 pm on the day of arrival. The Owners or the agent will need to be on site for your arrival, so please inform us of your estimated time of arrival, and please contact us if you are delayed. We will require proof of identity of the party leader before handing over the keys. 6. Departure The property must be vacated by 10.00 am on the day of departure in order to allow sufficient time for the changeover. The owner or agent may arrive from 9:00 am to begin servicing the pool and outdoor areas. The house must be left in a reasonably clean and tidy state. Any major cleaning required will be charged against your security deposit. 7. Security Deposit A refundable security deposit of €200 is required and must be paid and cleared before the start of the rental. This will be refunded in full within seven days of your departure unless there is a need to make a deduction. Such deductions may be in respect of, but are not limited to, missing items, breakages, stains, or other damage to the property or its contents, or additional cleaning if the property is left in an unreasonable state. 8. Reasonable Care You are responsible for ensuring that your entire party take reasonable care of the property and its contents. You are liable for any losses from or damage to the property during your stay, however caused, reasonable wear and tear excluded. You must lock up at night and when you are out during the day. You must comply with local laws and regulations, for example regarding the disposal of rubbish. Any such regulations will be clearly set out in the visitors guide available at the property, or available in advance on request. 9. Occupancy The property may only be occupied by the number of persons stated in the booking. Any amendments must be notified and agreed by the Owners in writing. The property may be occupied solely for the purposes of a holiday. This Agreement does not create any relationship of Landlord and Tenant. You are not entitled to any form of security of tenure as a result of this Agreement. 10. Shared Swimming Pool Used safely, the swimming pool will provide you and your family with an enjoyable and memorable holiday. However, swimming pools also present specific legal and safety issues. You must agree to comply with the reasonable rules and precautions set out on the visitors guide available at the property, or available in advance on request. 11. Noise and Nuisance The property is in a normally quiet residential area, and we require that you show reasonable consideration for the neighbours and other local residents at all times, but especially in the evenings and at night. As a rough guide, we suggest that after 9pm, raised voices would not be appropriate behaviour. Please be especially vigilant of children using the pool in the evening. Bathing and relaxing is fine, rowdy games are not. 12. Owner Access The owners or their agent reserve the right to reasonable access to the property in order to carry out any maintenance which may be required, or if they have any reasonable grounds for concern. The owners will endeavour to give you reasonable notice of such a visit except in an emergency when immediate access must be allowed. 13. Termination The owners or agent reserve the right to terminate your occupancy with immediate effect and without refund in the event of a breach of these Terms and Conditions. 14. Accidents No responsibility is accepted for any accident, loss or damage how so ever arising. You are strongly advised to take out holiday insurance to cover such events. 15. Non-Availability If for any reason the property cannot be made available on the date booked, all rent paid in advance will be refunded in full, but there will be no further liability. We are not responsible for any travel cancellation costs, lost time, or any other additional costs whatsoever. You are strongly advised to take out holiday insurance to cover any such costs or claims. 16. Complaints or Problems You must contact us immediately if any problem or cause for complaint arises, and allow us all reasonable opportunity to rectify the problem during your stay. We will not make any refund or recompense in respect of a complaint made after departure if the complaint was not made known to us during the holiday rental period. The owners do not accept responsibility for events or persons outside their control. 17. Linen Use of clean bed linen is included in the rental cost. Towels and beach towels are available at extra cost. All items must be left behind at the end of the rental. Any damage or irremovable stains will be charged against your security deposit. Our bath and hand towels must not be taken to the beach. 18. Electricity Electricity will be charged according to actual consumption (meter) at cost price. 19. Directions Directions will be sent to you well before your arrival date. 20. Assistance The owners, myself or an English speaking agent will be available nearby during your stay and will offer assistance in any way they can. Contact details will be available at the property. Also available at the property will be details for obtaining assistance in an emergency. We look forward to welcoming you at La Lauze and aim to make your stay a relaxing and truly memorable one. 21. Jurisdiction These Terms and Conditions are to be interpreted in accordance with French law and any dispute arising will be dealt with in France under French law Access to the swimming pool is granted only to yourself and the members of your party
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