Domaine de Gourjo: outstanding Languedoc mansion with 18th century gardens
- From 4,900€/week
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- 850 m2
Domaine de Gourjo: outstanding Languedoc mansion with 18th century gardens
- From 4,900€/week
Description
Stunning manor house built on a hill and dominating a park of 5 acres with French gardens designed in the 18th century, a 15-meters long swimming pool, and a covered terrace with a summer kitchen.
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 floors. 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 designs with second-empire-style furniture and a few accent pieces, such as the baroque mirror on top of the mantelpiece 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 mantelpiece, 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.
Step outside to the south-facing terrace where you will find a covered dining area as well as a summer kitchen fully equipped with oven, stove, fridge/freezer, microwave, tableware, and 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 (game of boules) 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 vineyards.
Domaine de Gourjo is within a walking distance from the shops and the village of Clermont l’Hérault. A few kilometers away from Montpellier, Saint-Guilhem le Désert, Pézénas, Sète and Lac du Salagou, this property is the ideal location to discover the great cultural variety of “Terres d’Hérault” (e.g. sports, culture, oeno-tourism, etc.), an area which was officially designated a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2026.
Parking for a few cars is possible on the property and bicycle rental is available just down the road.
During July and August from Monday to Friday, a domestic help will be at your disposal in the kitchen for 3 hours every day to help prepare lunches, tidy up the kitchen, and serve breakfast
Private chef and chauffeur are also available upon request.
A very discreet property caretaker lives at the back of the property and only share the driveway.
We are sorry to inform you that no evening weddings are possible anymore at the property, and that only lunch weddings for small parties are allowed. Unfortunately no evening music or festivities are possible at all.
For bookings between the second week of July and the end of August, an extra help in the kitchen will be at your disposal for 5 days a week during 3 hours in the morning to help prepare lunches, tidy up the kitchen, deliver bread and croissants for breakfast
Private chef and chauffeur also available upon request.
In the Press: www.houzz.fr
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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
Old tennis court for casual play
37 acres of surrounding vineyards
Parking spaces within 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
Four large double bedrooms (bed: 160 x 200cm) with ensuite bathroom or shower room (including 2 bathrooms with bathtub and toilet, 1 bathroom with bathtub only, and 1 shower room with shower only)
One bedroom with 3 single beds and ensuite bathroom (with bathtub with toilet)
One bedroom with 3 single beds
2 separate toilet rooms
Second Floor
Two double bedrooms (beds: 140 x 200cm)
Shared ensuite shower room
Large open space / or playroom
One shower room
Local area
2 min. drive to the nearest supermarket 5 minutes walk down the hill
5 min. drive to the center of the village or 15 minutes walk through the vineyards
12 min. drive to the Lac du Salagou
40 min. drive to Montpellier city center
20 min. drive to Pézenas village
50 min. drive to Sète
40 min. drive to the beaches: Les Aresquiers, Frontignan Plage, Marseillan Plage
45 min. drive to Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport
40 min. drive to Béziers Airport
Air Conditioning
All bedrooms but one are equipped with air-conditioning units
Kitchen & Appliances
Fully equipped independent kitchen
Well-equipped summer kitchen next to swimming pool
Oven
Microwave oven
Nespresso coffee machine
Toaster
Kettle
2 large fridges / freezers
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Iron & board
Hairdryers
2 cot beds and 2 high chairs
Leisure
WiFi
Satellite TV and DVD player
Concert piano
Swimming pool
Pétanque (boules)
Old tennis court
Ping-Pong table
Outdoor Amenities
Large outdoor swimming pool of 15m x 7m (without specific security features however) coming with lounge chairs and pool towels
Large outdoor covered, shaded terrace (11m x 5m) perfect for meals
Fully equipped summer kitchen with barbecue and plancha
5 acres park with 18th century French gardens, natural spring water fountains, terraces and ponds
Old tennis court – for casual play
Basketball net
Boules court (pétanque)
Ping-pong table
Ample parking areas within the property
Bicycle rentals available down the road
Included in the Rental Price
Welcome hamper
Bed and household linens (beds made on arrival)
(Extra cot bed and baby bath available, upon request)
Pool towels
Electricity and water
Internet WiFi
End of stay cleaning fees included
Morning cooking help – only for period covering the second week of July until end of August (3h per day for 5 days each week)
Additional Charges (optional services available upon request)
Extra cleaning
Travel insurance
Rental Conditions
Children welcome
No safety fence around the pool
Organisation of events at the property allowed subject to prior approval by the owner
Pets allowed subject to prior acceptance by the owner
Smoking not allowed inside the house
The house must be returned in the same condition of check in.
Guest Arrival
Language spoken by staff: English – French
Check-in: after 4 p.m. / Check out: before 10 a.m.
Safety deposit: EUR 4,000
Security deposit must be paid through credit card pre-authorization at the latest upon arrival on check-in day
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”
