Renovated but rustic stone shepherd's cottage, exceptional views | House in Saint-Julien

9.2 (44 Reviews) | Pet Friendly 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 4 Guests

Saint-Julien House | Renovated but rustic stone shepherd's cottage, exceptional views

2 Bedroom House in Saint-Julien

La Bergerie is located in a small hamlet surrounded by vineyards on the slopes of the Caroux mountains in the Regional Park of Haut Languedoc, with covered and open private terraces giving breathtaking views of the Jaur Valley. Walks through beautiful scenery, with many hiking trails (including the GR7) nearby, spectacular gorges with waterfalls and water points among the rocks to swim. Canoeing, fishing, climbing, horse riding, rivers and lakes nearby. Beaches of the Mediterranean at one o'clock.
La Bergerie in 'Les Horts' was built in the 17th century as a stone shepherd's house in the beautiful Jaur Valley, which is now part of the Regional Park of Haut Languedoc. A few stone steps lead to the house of a narrow road with restricted access through the village, and has a secluded landscaped garden surrounding the property. The Bergerie has been imaginatively transformed and enlarged to accommodate four people in comfort with all modern conveniences.
The house is facing south, so very sunny. The basement was once the place where shepherds kept their sheep in winter. Today, it's a large, comfortable two-twin room or a large double bed, with a large vaulted stone ceiling and french doors leading to a sun terrace. The terrace has garden furniture, ideal corner to take meals outside, or enjoy the sun. This space is connected to the main part of the house by a spiral staircase in a modern 'atrium' glass.
Upstairs there is a well equipped kitchen and a comfortable living room with stone walls with exposed beams, a large fireplace with wood burning stove. A large covered terrace opens onto the kitchen and living room. From there, magnificent views along the Juar River valley stretch out as far as the eye can see. A small wooden staircase gives access to a mezzanine which offers the second bedroom above the living room. An unusual and charming space, with a double bed located under a vaulted ceiling with large Velux for cool nights under the stars. Air conditioning is available for scorching summer nights.
In the basement there is a modern bathroom with toilet, walk-in shower and a laundry area equipped with washing machine and dryer.
Hameau Les Horts is halfway between the picturesque historic town of Olargues and Mons-La-Trivalle, connected by the railway converted into a green road, making it an easy cycle or walk of 3km to the café, bakery or shop in both directions (but the return home involves a steep climb). Mons is at the foot of Heric Gorge, renowned for its beautiful scenery, climbing sites, and rocky water pools and waterfalls. The store in the village of Mons is particularly well stocked.
Most walks in the gorges or surrounding hills pass through old chestnut forests shaded by the summer sun, with the possibility of refreshing swim in the fresh water pools. There are also very wild isolated gorges on either side of Les Horts where it is possible to swim in nature.
For serious mountain bikers, Olargues now hosts two of the biggest competitions in Europe; the Enduro World Series and the Epic Enduro Radon, the toughest endurance races in France. At the other end of the line, the PassaPais Voie Verte offers more than 75 km of off-piste for all the family joining all the villages of the Valley of Bedarieux in Mazamet, with occasional cafes along the way.
A paradise for people who are looking for a lot of activities or want to rest.

Renovated but rustic stone shepherd's cottage, exceptional views is located in Saint-Julien. Renovated but rustic stone shepherd's cottage, exceptional views provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Laundry, Pet Friendly, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, Laundry, Pet Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Renovated but rustic stone shepherd's cottage, exceptional views has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Saint-Julien has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Saint-Julien, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

Amenities

Pet Friendly
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Event Policy No events allowed

Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm

Check-out Check-out before 10:00 am

Child Policy Children are welcome. note from host: escaliers dangereux pour les petits enfants

Pet Policy 2 total pets note from host: les chiens bien élevés sont les bienvenus, pas sur pets allowed restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only

Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted;ne pas fumer à l'intérieur de la maison

Other Policy 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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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Reviews

Peter & Margie N. Jul 30, 2024 04:44:30 AM

Summary: Excellent location. Short drives to many outdoor attractions and villages.House has good outside spaces and privacy. Well equiped . Would be good in shoulder season but for summer the house overheats badly because of the glazed stairwell and no shutters or shading to downstairs bedroom. Upper loft very uncomfortable. Air conditioning is a joke. Undersized portable unit in loft area only which is noisy and innefective. Felt house was not correctly advertised as we relied on some form of air con coming here in mid summer. Lots of mosquitos. Bring Raid plug in units with you and this works ok.

HUGO P. May 9, 2024 03:35:04 AM

Summary: Having negotiated the 27 steps up to the front door we then mounted the spiral staircase to the living rooms on the first floor. Access to the mezzanine floor above was via a set of unguarded steps - an accident waiting to happen. We used the bedroom on the ground floor which, for the first five days, was cold but otherwise comfortable. However, on each of the next three nights, following heavy rain during the day, we experienced an ingress of water on the tiled floor alongside and under the bed. Another accident waiting to happen.The owners admitted that this was due to a usually dormant spring under the tiles which they claimed had not been a problem for some years! At this point, faced with a weather forecast of further heavy rain for the next week, we took the decision to vacate the property and return home three days short of our planned holiday. We will not be going back.

Joy L. Apr 21, 2024 08:22:59 PM

Summary: Very picturesque. Unique. Could use a space heater.

Dirk D. Oct 17, 2023 05:04:22 AM

Summary: nice

Sep 29, 2019 10:35:37 PM

Summary: Such a fantastic rustic peaceful getaway. We couldn’t have asked for anything more for a relaxing week away in France. The property is certainly unique and has almost everything you could need. The location and the views are spectacular. Plenty of walking and other activities locally surrounded by stunning beautiful villages and hamlets. We hope to return very soon.

Esther D. Aug 17, 2019 10:50:40 PM

Summary: Le Bergerie is a beautiful hideaway in the middle of the Haute-Languedoc, tastefully designed in a perfect balance between luxury and authenticity. And with a breathtaking view over the valley in front of the house. The terrace-room made us feel as if we were staying in a treehouse. We loved to stay there and will surely return!

Jeremy E. Jun 11, 2019 05:53:28 PM

Summary: We enjoyed exploring the area. The house has been imaginatively renovated, but we were very disappointed by its presentation and cleanliness. Parts of the house were in a poor state of repair. The main ground floor bedroom, which was far more suitable for our use than the mezzanine bedroom (accessed by open sided spiral stairs), was being used as a store room and appeared not to have been cleaned since the end of last season. On arrival we spent at least three hours cleaning, tidying, trying to make lights work, wiping outside furniture, sweeping the patio to make the house acceptable. After our return, we emailed the owner detailing the problems and suggested that since we had left the house considerably tidier than we found it, there was no justification for a cleaning fee. We received a noncommittal reply. We then sent a second email with a selection of photos which clearly showed the poor condition of doors, windows and areas around the house, as well as areas that had not been cleaned or tidied, We repeated our request for a refund of the cleaning fee and also suggested that a part-refund on the rental fee would be in order. We received no reply.

Carol W. Sep 29, 2018 03:53:09 PM

Summary: Had a wonderful week at La Bergerie, it's a very peaceful relaxing haven. Property is rustic but very homely and clean. Modern fabulous shower, always hot water. We used the downstairs bedroom which was very comfortable, cooler than the top bedroom. As you can see from site photos there are steps up to the property, a spiral staircase and open steps to top bedroom which won't suit everyone but they add to the charm and are worth it.The views of the valley are great and it was lovely to sit in the top room with the windows removed enjoying the breeze with a glass of wine. Situated in the small hamlet of Les Horts between Olargues and La Mons-both have a good village shop. Ideal for lots of walking/hiking with plenty of marked walks. Walking guides/maps/brochures at house were very helpful. Gorge D'Heric has a good pathway to the top, small cafe was open for drinks/baguettes. Lots of locals swimming/paddling in the large rock pools. A walk to the viewing platform on Mont Caroux is very worthwhile with stunning views, you can do a circular walk starting at the car park in small village of Douch. Take a picnic as no cafe/bakery at Douch. Bikes can be hired from the petrol station on main road at La Mons and you can get straight on the Voie Verte (a disused railway line so mainly flat although we did encounter some steep parts). Olargues is a beautiful old town, very picturesque with a small market on Sunday mornings, about 6-7 stalls but you can stock up with fruit/veg/olives/eggs/cheese/fish/meat. The bakery in Olargues was also open on Sunday morning. Google restaurants in Olargues and you will be pleasantly surprised. You can drive to the coast, we went to Beziers for the morning and Serignan Plage for the afternoon. You can also go canoeing very close by but alas we ran out of days.The grape harvest started while we were there and it was great to see (and smell) the tractors laden with grapes.There is a fig tree outside the back door and we enjoyed some for breakfast which were delicious. La Bergerie is a great base for exploring the area and the scenery is lovely. Weather for September was fabulous with no rain all week and temperatures around 28 degrees, much hotter at coast 36 deg.Juliet and Mike are very knowledgeable about the area and provided us with lots of info prior to going which we appreciated.We had a great week and thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you.

FAQ's

Is this Saint-Julien house pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Saint-Julien house have a swimming pool?

No, this Saint-Julien house does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Saint-Julien house?

Best-rates for the Saint-Julien house starts from $153 per night with includes Child Friendly, Security/Safety, Fireplace/Heating, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Kitchen, Laundry, Pet Friendly, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens with all other amenities. Perfect for Weddings is committed to ensuring every guest experiences a comfortable and extraordinary stay, whether planning a romantic getaway, a honeymoon, a pet-friendly stay, or celebrating with the entire wedding party.

Is Saint-Julien house a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this house Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the house has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Saint-Julien house wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Saint-Julien house has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Saint-Julien house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Saint-Julien house indicates 1 day stay policy at this house. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Saint-Julien house?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Saint-Julien house are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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