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Charming and cosy independent B&B room on the ground floor of a three-storey townhouse for explorers and those who like to travel light
1 room
Rooms sleep 2
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2 Guests 28 Dec 24 - 28 Dec 24
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€70 - €130 per night
The Experience
This 1870s house, part of a terrace, sits in the heart of old Béziers. A short walk away find the magnificent 12th-century cathedral siting in a beautiful square with superb views. The quirky bed-sitter is all yours; a long counter round the original stone sink, a seating bench for two (not large) people, a folding metal table and chairs, a wicker chair for reading.
Carole lives on the two floors above and hangs a breakfast basket on your front-door grille each morning with croissants, baguette, a flask of hot milk. Cheese, charcuterie and eggs are also available if your stay is longer than two nights. In the fridge you’ll find milk, butter, jam, yogurt and fruit compote. Tempting to nip back to bed with it all. A good shower later and you’ll be on your way to explore the town, not so large as to be overwhelming and with lots of surprises.
Step onto the street where children zoom their scooters, mums chatter.
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We think you'll love
- Being bang in the middle of a lively, unpretentious city full of history and young people
- Having an authentically renovated and unglamourised space all to yourself: owner at a discreet distance, no other guests, independent entrance
- Fresh goodies delivered to your door for a quiet breakfast on your own
You should know
- Sorry, no dogs and no children
- There's no microwave, cooker or telly
- Parking is in a nearby underground car park
Essentials
- EV charger
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Spa
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Bar
- Barbecue
- Licensed premises
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from €70
- Surcharges
- Singles €70-€130.
- 1 Suite for 2
- From €70
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 3pm-8pm
- Check out
- By 11am
- Other details
- Fans available in summer.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
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Reviews
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An absolutely perfect stay. Carole could not have been more lovely - she helped with parking, gave us a local tour as well as lots of useful information on Beziers. The apartment is in a great location and is honestly one of the nicest we have stayed in. Beautifully furnished and very well equipped. The breakfasts were so good, made even better by all the thoughtful extras Carole supplied. Honestly cannot rate our stay highly enough - thank you Carole!
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What a great place! Beautifully curated and in the centre of a historical, French town. Great for those who like to go out and explore - public transport is easy and affordable, and you can travel to neighbouring towns and cities easily. Carole is a phenomenal host, very attentive and passionate about the area. She will give you plenty of recommendations on where to go, see and eat! The breakfast in the morning was fresh and delicious. I had an absolutely wonderful stay, thank you Carole.
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A great place if you like being in the thick of things, Carole's city-rustic B&B gives straight onto a lively little street in the historic centre of Béziers. This converted workshop is the ground floor of her two-storey house and is totally independent. Carole is a delightful, chatty and well-travelled woman who will hang fresh breakfast goodies on your door every morning.
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Location
The neighbourhood
The magnificent 12th-century cathedral is a 500m walk, the Canal du Midi and the Nine Locks of Fonséranes just 1.5km. You have a huge choice of bars, cafés and restaurants and Carole recommends lunch at Bar La Victoire (a five-minute walk): excellent value, friendly service, outside seating. Allée Paul Riquet has a flower market every Friday and brocante markets twice a week.
Local points of interest from Carole Gardner
- Béziers is the oldest city in France. Founded by the Romans and razed during the Cathar crusade, it is now best known as the birthplace of Paul Riquet, the man behind the stately Canal du Midi. Guided tours can be arranged with Carole.
- Many churches and the magnificent cathedral are open for the public to view with much history attached to them. Of particular interest to many is the Cathar history associated with this region and specifically here in Beziers the St. Mary Magdalene Church.
- The 9 Locks of Fonseranes are a UNESCO world heritage site, and can be reached either by the Le Petit train running back and forth from the town centre or by a beautiful walk which takes approximately 25 minutes, via the stunning Pont- Vieux over the R.Orb
- Stroll around the pretty squares or along the Allée Paul Riquet, with its cafes and restaurants, markets and brocantes. Or jump on a bus or train to one of the many beautiful beaches just 15km away, and enjoy the beach bars and the warm Mediterranean Sea.
- History fills the streets and squares of Béziers, and Trompe d'Oeil are scattered throughout, illustrating different scenes from her history. Follow the trail or take a guided tour with your host, finding quirky squares, beautiful churches, panoramic views
- If you have artistic leanings, lithograph workshops are held in an artists atelier in a cobbled side street, or sip a glass of chilled wine while enjoying a plate of local oysters . From Michelin starred to classic bistro its all here in Béziers!
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Introducing
Carole Gardner
Carole is English, was a nurse, has a Cordon Bleu diploma and has lived in several countries including Kenya, Ireland and Australia. She ran a café in York for many years and also spent two years on a yacht in the Indian Ocean. So a woman of many parts! She's bright, kind and loves people but will leave you to your own devices unless you need anything.
What a wonderful stay we had in Beziers. Carole's beautifully renovated apartment is exactly as described. It is located in the heart of a bustling vibrant community, ideally situated for exploring Beziers and its surroundings. Our hostess Carole provided us with a font of knowledge and recommendations which really enhanced our stay. Breakfast was a feast for the senses hanging each morning on our front door grille. The bed was so comfortable with luxurious bed linen and the shower was exquisite. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Caroles delightful apartment in Beziers.