Large Country House, centre of Perfect Pezenas, Ideal for families ***** Rated

We enjoyed our stay at Maison Alaric. We had plenty of contact with Alaric before our arrival and he provided us with the ‘Book of the House’ which covered every detail of the letting from plumbing to WiFi and also included items of interest about the surrounding area. By the time we arrived we felt we knew everything there was to know.

It is a great house and can accommodate large groups or smaller. We varied between 16 and 9 (our core group) and we were all very comfortable and didn’t feel we filled the house at any time!

The kitchen is wonderful and if we were ‘at home’ we spent most of our evenings there though we did use the upstairs drawing/dining room once for a birthday celebration. Because we were there in September we didn’t spend our evenings on the terrace but I imagine that would be pleasant in the summer.

The bedrooms are comfortable and there are plenty of bathrooms etc. The pool and terrace area are great and the garden secluded so although the house is virtually in the centre of town it was actually very quiet. (We were never actually quiet ourselves as we had 4 children with us all the time and for one week 8).

The Gardien responded quickly to any queries and he was a great help, especially as we didn’t all speak good French.

As we come from Australia and old is not really old in terms of buildings we spent much of our time wandering round Pèzenas looking at the fascinating old streets and alleyways. We also loved the bakeries and the delicious baguettes and croissants - the local wine went down very well, too. We felt there was a very friendly atmosphere in the town.

The area is in close proximity to many places of interest so it’s a good hub if you don’t want to just ‘hang out’ in Pèzenas. Car parking is provided on the property for two cars and the public car park at the rear was very safe and there was always space.

We can whole heartedly recommend the house (and Pèzenas) it was a most enjoyable place in which to spend 4 weeks – in fact we were sad to leave.

you have a lovely house and it was a lovely village and the beaches were wonderful...

As I am about to embark on this year's late spring break I am prompted to remember my similar, superb, break last year. Based at this fantastic house, right in the centre of Pezenas, I found so much too hand and yet the house and garden were quiet and private enough to feel we had really 'got away'. Needless to say the children enjoyed all the ammenities and had plenty of space to play - as quietly or as loudly as they wished..!
Though the owners had left ample information on places to go and things to do we did find ourselves calling them to ask about where we could get an extra car seat. It was quickly obvious that they were very helpful and made it clear that we shouldn't hesitate to call them should we require any further information-on anything. Very helpful. Unlike some places I could mention the photographs are a true representation of what you will find, an excellent standard of furnishings and plants that are actually growing not dying ! Excellent Value. We found ourselves as very welcomed 'guests' in someones home rather than just a cold let. A great time was had by all. This year we are in Portugal for May but I know we will be back to Pezenas and this house very soon...there is so much more to explore and (not) do...! PS Our daughter is profoundly deaf - hence why I am happy to check the disability box...we didn't bring any pets so don't know about suitability for pets..!