The villa nestles on the outskirts of Castelnau de Guers a picturesque medieval hilltop village dating back to the 11th century. The village has a bar/restaurant, post office, boulangerie, grocer and tabac. It's renowned for 'La Circuit St Antoine' a 10km walk which explores the village and surroundings with stunning views of vineyards and mountains. Castelnau is a short drive to the beaches the nearest being Marseillan Plage. Cap d'Agde, a 20 mins drive away boasts 'Aqualand' sports park. A short journey north takes you to mountains, lakes and gorges. Lake Salagou is renowned for fresh water swimming and Gorge d'Heric ideal for abseiling, hiking and canoeing. Culture and history are catered for in the nearby towns of Pezenas, Montpellier, Carcassone, Narbonne and Beziers. Pezenas, a renaissance town with its winding cobbled streets housing shops, galleries, bars and restaurants, is a 5 min drive from the village. So in summary the villa located in an ideal position. You can explore the Languedoc region - visiting significant historic sites such as Pont du Guard or you can visit the small towns and villages most of which have weekly markets. You can mooch around the antiques and bric-a-brac shops in Pezenas. Visit the vast number of wineries - all of which will give you a tasting. If you want to take the children to theme parks there is Aqualand at Capd'Agde. a Dinosaur park and and a Safari Park at Sigean. Alternatively you could just laze around the private pool and soak up the sun. The villa has a great outside area - it walled and very private over looking a quiet olive grove at the back. There is a pool and a sunbathing area. There are 2 BBQs, one gas and one charcoal and a patio dining area and if it is too hot there is a shaded dining terrace adjoin the living room and master bedroom. We have totally refurbished the kitchen with new units, worktops and appliances. The living room has been completely refurbished and bedrooms have also been updated. There are more details on our website www lamaisonalex com