Domaine de Gourjo: outstanding Languedoc mansion with 18th century gardens

Stunning manor built on a hill and dominating a park of 5 acres with French gardens designed in the 18th century, a 15-mete long swimming pool, and a covered terrace with a summer kitchen and plancha.

Set in 37 acres of vineyards, a 5-acre park and surrounded by French gardens designed in the 18th century, this substantial estate will surely seduce you. From the elegant main house, to the intricate boxwood parterre designs, passing by the basins and fountains all powered by natural springs, and finally to its endless vineyard, everything in the property conveys luxury and legacy.

Situated on a hill, the house faces south, enjoying maximum sun exposure. It is organised over 3 floor. On the ground floor, visitors are welcomed into a large wing where three adjoining reception rooms look onto the gardens and terrace. The decoration is unassuming and sophisticated throughout, perfectly blending contemporary desings with second-empire-style furniture and a few accent pieces, such as the baroque mirror on top of the mantlepiece at the far end of the reception room. Hard to miss, one of these rooms has a grand concert-grade Erhard piano. Also on this floor, guests will enjoy a formal dining room for 12 in perfect traditional style. You can enjoy a feast with your family and friends and let the rosso levanto marble mantlepiece, coffered ceilings, and chandelier transport to a forgone era. The large kitchen is equipped with all the modern appliances, a smaller dining table, and a utility room. This level is completed by a separate TV room and a toilet.

On the first floor, there are 6 large bedrooms, 5 of them have en-suite bathrooms and there is an extra dormitory room with 3 single beds (without A/C).

On the second floor, there are 2 other double bedrooms, a large open playroom, a small bathroom and a shower room.

Sttep outside to the sout-facing terrace where you will find a covered dining area as well as a summer kitchen fully equiped with an oven, a stove, a fridge/freezer a microwave, tableware, and a large plancha. Continue wandering through the garden to find the large 15-meter-long swimming pool is surrounded by a stone terrace, fitted with plenty of deck chairs and loungers.

The property has an old tennis court, rackets can be found in the house. There is a pétanque court (boule ball) next to the pool, a ping pong table, and lots of board games and cards. For a longer walk, the house has direct access to the vinyards.

Domaine de Gourjo is at walking distance to the shops and the village of Clermont l’Hérault. A few kilometers from Montpellier, St Guilhem le Désert, Pézénas, Sète and Lac du Salagou, this property is the ideal location to discover the great cultural variety of the Languedoc region (sports, culture, oeno-tourism, etc.)

Parking for a few cars is possible on the property and bicycle rental is available just down the road.

During your stay and 5 days a week, domstic help will be at your disposal in the kitchen for 3 hours to help prepare lunches, tidy up the kitchen, serve breakfast upon request, etc

Private chef and chauffeur available upon request.

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Sleeps: 16
No. of Bedrooms: 8
No. of Bathrooms/ Shower Rooms: 7
A/C in all bedrooms except one
Private Swimming Pool: 15 x 7 meters
5 acres park and gardens
37 acres of vineyards
Parking spaces within the property
Old tennis court at the property
Wifi

Ground Floor

Entrance to 3 large open living rooms :
One sitting room with fireplace
Music room
Sitting room
Dining room
Separate kitchen and  utility room
TV room/ office
Separate toilet room

First Floor

Three large double bedrooms (bed: 160x200cm) with ensuite bathroom
One twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom
One double bedroom (bed: 140x200cm) with en-suite shower room
One bedroom with 3 single beds

Second Floor
Two double bedrooms (beds: 140x200cm)
Shared ensuite bathroom
Large open space / or playroom
One shower room

Outdoors
Private swimming pool 15 x 7 meters
Large Terrace with covered dining area: 11 x 5 meters
Fully equipped summer kitchen with barbecue and plancha
5 acres park with XVIIIth century French gardens, natural spring water fontains, terraces and ponds
Parking spaces within the property
Old tennis court at the property
Basketball net
boules game (pétanque court)
Ping pong table
Bicycle rentals available down the road

Facilities
A/C in all bedrooms • Concert piano • Well equipped kitchen • 2 Large fridge freezer • Nespresso coffee machine • Toaster • Kettle • Dishwasher •  Washing Machine • Iron board  • Bathroom towels radiators •  Hairdryers • Baby-bed • Satellite TV with DVD player • Large Plancha • Barbecue • Pétanque court • Private parking inside the property • Old tennis court

Local area
2 minutes drive to the nearest supermarketer 5 minutes walk down the hill
5 minutes drive to the center of the village or 15 minutes walk through the vineyards
12 minutes drive to the Lac du Salagou
40 minutes drive to Montpellier city center
20 minutes drive to Pézenas village
50 minutes drive to Sète
40 minutes drive to the beaches: Les Aresquiers,  Frontignan Plage, Marseillan Plage
45 minutes drive to Montpellier Méditerranée Airport
40 minutes drive to Béziers Airport

Changeover days: flexible depending on the period

Reviews :

Daniela Martinez Gregory, June 2022

This is a dream holiday house! We truly enjoyed our stay and we definitely recommend this house as a great gateway. Hostesses were brilliant and made our stay even better. We will certainly be back!

Sophie Anderson, July 2022

We had a lovely holiday in your beautiful house. We were sixteen people over three generations and it was wonderfully spacious and well equipped for us all. Grace Nichols were very good at communicating and quick to respond to our requests. We had morning yoga sessions with a fantastic teacher who came to the house and also massages under the trees. The pool was especially lovely in what was a very hot week ! Thank you.

Ronald Maher, July 2023

Het is een mooie Villa met goede binnenruimtes. Wel is alle apparatuur verouderd, maar wel werkend. Maar de buitenruimte is werkelijk spectaculair! De 18de eeuwse tuinen en alle beplantingen zijn indrukwekkend. Een volledige wijngaard waar je doorheen kan lopen. Een heerlijk groot zwembad met fijne buitenruimte en aangrenzende keuken. En tot onze verbazing kregen we een eigen kok tot onze beschikking die het ontbijt, de lunch en het schoonmaken van de keuken op zich nam. Verder is de locatie echt perfect. Op het landgoed zit je erg privé en afgelegen. Maar op 5 min lopen zitten al bijna alle voorzieningen die je nodig hebt en op 15min lopen een dorpje met al het andere wat je maar nodig kan hebben. Daarnaast is het een perfecte uitvalsbasis om de omgeving te ontdekken en je zit ook zo met de auto bij de haven/strand voor allemaal wateractiviteiten. Een waanzinnige tijd gehad hier. Zeer aan te raden!

Matthew, August 2023

Truly a magnificent holiday destination. Olivia was wonderful as was Mr Ruiz the gardener who was always helpful and with a smile. He brought us vine trimmings to smoke food on the BBQ. Peaceful gardens, everything you need within walking distance and plenty of fun things to do. Pool is delicious and the Summer kitchen (not shown in the pictures) is great too. 10/10

“Olivia was wonderful and met us at the house”

“Better than the pictures”