La Bastide les Aliberts - Self-catering in Hérault
Les Aliberts, 34210 Minerve, Hérault
Languedoc - Roussillon,
Francia
There’s a wonderful winding road up past vineyards, umbrella pines and rocky cliffs to the 13th-century bastide. Barbara and Wendel are worldly hosts with umpteen languages between them and plenty of local knowledge. Their recent renovation carved five gîtes out of the space and revealed the soft gold stone. Rooms are airy, with high ceilings and views out over the countryside to the tips of the Pyrenees. The décor is contemporary - white walls set off by brocante treasures and art, quality beds, squeaky bathrooms and great kitchens. A separate entrance and terrace big enough to lounge and dine on means you can dip in and out of seclusion as you like, and for large groups there’s a dining room for feasting en masse. The baker arrives with warm croissants daily, and a bottle of good local wine awaits. Grounds include the bio olive grove and vineyard, deep pool with wild countryside backdrop, Jacuzzi perfect for stargazing and a secret path to the magical hammam and sauna spa set inside the oaks. You can organise wine tasting from home, reach beaches in under an hour, and medieval Minerve is moments away.
Caratteristiche
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Barbara Schulz:
Punti d'interesse locali da
Barbara Schulz:
- Welcome to Les Aliberts !Enjoy the silence, no traffic, no noise, only birds and some tractors especially during the harvesting period. They bring the grapes back home to the cellars in preparation of the wonderful juices of the Minervois.
- Take a walk in a prestine landscape, wild and romantic gorges, discover the remains of prehistoric monuments, visit the abbeys and some of the most beautiful villages of France full of history. Most suitable also for cyclists, mountainbikers and bikers.
- Go underground and explore the numerous stalactite caves, Grotte de Limousis, Grotte de Clamouse, Gouffre de Cabrespine and more. And once you surface again return to more recent times and visit the Cathar castles of the 12th century.
- Need a change from stones, vineyards and mountains? Take a deep breath of sea air at the mediterranean coast, take a swim and enjoy the long sandy beaches around Narbonne or the cliff line further south. All easily doable in a day trip from Les Aliberts.
- Getting hungry ? La belle France - not only a winelovers paradise but also popular for good food. Luckily we have numerous good restaurants in reasonable driving distance of 3-15 minutes or just walk down to Minerve ... up the hill on your way back.
- Don't miss to visit the Historic Fortified City of Carcassonne and to enjoy time along the Canal du Midi, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Wish to take a souvenir back home? On Tuesdays local market Olonzac: olive oil, cheese, food, soap, herbs and more.
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Details
- 1 House for 8
- , 2 Annexes for 4
- , 2 Apartments for 4 - 6
Minimum stay: 7 nights in high season.
16 November - 7 March.
Les Aliberts, 34210 Minerve, Hérault
