Luxury former monastery/winery: Incredible views/silent aircon/gym/PRIVATE pool | House in Alignan-Du-Vent
5 Bedroom House in Alignan-du-Vent
This uniquely positioned former monastery enjoys commanding views of a beautiful rolling landscape covered in vineyards. From the Pyrenees to the Black Mountains, Domaine des Montarels overlooks no less than six pretty, red-roofed villages complete with towers and spires, epitomizing the quintessential Languedocien dream. This is a truly special hidden treasure of the Herault region.
Perfect as an extremely quiet retreat or for wonderful family fun, the Domaine has a lovely garden with grass lawn and several terraces, a large pool and an orchard of almond trees; all of which get the sun all day long, and are fabulous for watching the spectacular sunsets.
This is a very ancient site, first mentioned in records dating back as far as the 10th century. During this millennia it has been a church, a hamlet, a retreat for monks from a nearby Abbey and eventually became a winery in the 19th century, producing almost a million bottles of wine per annum. Now in its latest incarnation as a lovely family home, full of antiques and treasures from the owners’ travels, you can feel the centuries past in its thick stone walls and charming courtyards.
The ground floor is entirely open plan divided by fabulous stone arches. There is an extremely spacious sitting room, hallway, dining room and brand new fitted kitchen with everything a large party would need for catering, all combined with character features such as old tiles, exposed beams and long windows throughout. There are two cloakrooms (one external for outside living). There is also a gym with many different types of apparatus, including a multi-gym, running machine and cross-trainer
Upstairs, the property has 5 large bedrooms and an art studio. Three of the bedrooms have king-size beds and two have superking-size beds, of which the latter can be twin beds, if desired. All of the king-size bedrooms are ensuite and there is a family bathroom. These bathrooms are as new. All bedrooms are air-conditioned and luxuriously furnished for maximum comfort and all beds are hotel standard pocket-sprung, dressed in the finest English linens, with mattress enhancers to ensure a perfect night's sleep. There will be bath robes provided as well as plenty of soft towels, both for the bedroom and pool, and luxury French toiletries.
Outside is a wonderfully shady, Moroccan-style covered lounging area overlooking the swimming pool (*this can be heated on request for an additional fee - see "Additional Pricing Information" for details), with plenty of cushioned seating and a barbecue, and, of course, that incredible view. There is also further shade for lunchtime al fresco dining under a huge umbrella pine. In the evening there is a large oval rattan dining table with very comfortable chairs on the travertine terrace; ideal for relaxing over a bottle of the finest local wine, perhaps from next door’s boutique winery.
Oh, and did we mention the view?
There is a private apartment at the back of the property where the owners sometimes stay. It has shared driveway access, but is otherwise totally separate and does not overlook the private guest area. If in residence they would be delighted to greet you and offer advice if needed.
Luxury former monastery/winery: Incredible views/silent aircon/gym/PRIVATE pool is located in Alignan-du-Vent. Luxury former monastery/winery: Incredible views/silent aircon/gym/PRIVATE pool provides accommodation, featuring Child Friendly, Private Pool, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This House features Child Friendly, Private Pool, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Luxury former monastery/winery: Incredible views/silent aircon/gym/PRIVATE pool has 5 Bedrooms , 4 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 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 Alignan-du-Vent has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Alignan-du-Vent, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Hair dryer
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Towels provided
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Soap
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Toilet paper
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4 bathrooms
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Shampoo
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Bathtub or shower
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5 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Living room
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Fireplace
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Dining room
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Wood stove
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Oven
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Dishwasher
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Stovetop
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Paper towels
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Electric kettle
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Ice maker
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Laundry facilities
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Washing machine and dryer
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Near laundromat
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Beach sun loungers
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Car required
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Onsite parking
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Onsite parking options include a garage
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Welcoming cats and dogs only
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2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
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Pet friendly
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Smoke-free property
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Note from host: We are non-smokers and the house is non-smoking.
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Golfing on site
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Bicycle on site
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Golf nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Boat on site
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Cycling nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Tennis on site
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Fitness center
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Kayak on site
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Hiking nearby
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Mountain biking nearby
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Winery tours nearby
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Books
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Video library
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DVD player
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TV with cable/satellite service
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Table tennis
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Games
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Unit size: 5856 sq ft (544 sq m)
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French
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English
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In a rural location
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In the mountains
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Near a zoo
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In a village
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Near a hospital
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Highchair
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Housekeeping (on request)
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Iron/ironing board
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Safe
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WiFi available
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Garden
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Balcony
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Barbecue grill
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Outdoor furniture
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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Deadbolt lock
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First aid kit
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Heated pool
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Outdoor pool
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Private pool
Policies
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 smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip note from host: please contact us directly to discuss the event. parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30 safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock 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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