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Available on 04 Aug 2025

Le Manoir Retreat - The Wing

Clermont l'Herault, Hérault
Self-catering
+33 (0)4 67 96 62 31
Visit owner's website

Per night
£150 - £270

Per week
£1250 - £1950

2 beds

1 bedroom

Sleeps 2

You have complete independence in your own wing beside the owner's house, with much space, a sparkling pool and balconies with views

Per night
£150 - £270

Per week
£1250 - £1950

Your dates are available!

2 Guests 04 Aug 25 - 01 Apr 26

Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.

Use our quick form to drop the owner a line asking anything you need to know.

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The Experience

Barbara generously leaves you a picnic supper for the day of your arrival – cold meats, cheese, fresh bread, fruit and wine – all local and regional. The spacious sitting room with its high, beamed ceiling and travertine floor is a happy spot for a quiet read, a dabble with a board game or a convivial chat, and the sofas are very comfortable.

There are two bedrooms (both can be doubles or twins) but Barbara only lets to couples. They have their own shower rooms with plenty of space to put your pots and potions, hang your towel and enjoy the big showers. One side of the wing looks over the rill in the garden, the other over the quirky henhouse and big skies. There are two balconies with tables and chairs for gazing, or you can sit by the pool, hidden by trees and shrubs.

The open-plan kitchen has all you need to rustle up holiday meals and you can eat outdoors if you prefer. It’s romantic here.

We think you'll love

The exceptional peace and quiet – just the clucking of Barbara's hens and in summer the bees humming in the lavender
The casual luxury, interesting art and complete lack of bling
Floating in your own pool on hot days, finding a shady spot for a doze afterwards

You should know

It's not suitable for children or for those who find stairs and different levels a bother
It's a good five-minute drive for shops and restaurants

Essentials

EV charger
Self check-in
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
Central heating
Mobile reception
Hob
Barbecue
Paid parking nearby
Air conditioning
Relaxation areas
Washing machine
Tennis court
Microwave oven
No smoking
Credit cards
Working farm
Owner has pets
Electricity included
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

Accessibility

Step-free guest entrance
Guest entrance wider than 81cm
Step-free bedroom access
Bedroom entrance wider than 81cm
Step-free bathroom access
Bathroom entrance wider than 81cm
Step-free shower
Shower and toilet grab bars
Shower or bath chair
Accessible parking space
Ceiling or mobile hoist
Hearing loop
Subtitles available on televisions
Guest information in large print or braille

Nightly price: from £150
Weekly price: from £1250
Damage deposit: £150

1 House for 2: From £1502 beds1 bedroom

Information

Special offer: Celebrate the spring sunshine with a free bottle of fizz - quote BUBBLES when booking between March and June and we'll throw in a bottle!

Booking information

Check in: 4pm
Check out: 10am
Other details: Minimum stay: 2 nights, 3 nights in high season. Extra twin room available.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property
Meals: Picnic supper with wine included for the first night of your stay.

Reviews

Barbara's place is an obvious choice for a romantic escape for two. It's quiet, luxurious, utterly restful and you have the pool to yourselves. You can walk through the woods to the nearest restaurant in the quaint walled village of Villeneuvette or, if she agrees to cook for you, stay in – it will be delicious. Le Manoir has everything required for a peaceful pampering stay.

Ann Sawday's Inspector

Yvonne, Oakham Oct 2025

This is a beautiful location with so much to offer. Wine country, not far from the coast and a swimming pool onsite. The host is so friendly too. Book early.

Neil, London Aug 2025

I stayed here with 3 friends and had the most relaxing week. It really is wonderfully peaceful and quiet. A very beautiful spot indeed, looking out over the vineyards along the valley stretching beyond, with olive and cypresses trees. A wonderfully private pool, the only sound is the babble of the water feature in the courtyard and the cicadas enjoying the heat. Completely relaxing and utterly rejuvenating. I will be back!

Aniket, Tunbridge wells Aug 2025

This was our second stay at Barbara’s beautiful villa, and it was every bit as wonderful as we remembered—if not better. Returning felt effortless, from the smooth booking process to the warm welcome that awaited us on arrival. The villa itself is exceptionally well furnished, combining modern style with real comfort. Everything was spotless, the facilities were clean and contemporary, and the beds were incredibly comfortable—exactly what you want after a day exploring the area. The pool is absolutely stunning: peaceful, private, and perfect for relaxing at any time of day.

Russ, Tunbridge Wells Aug 2025

Everything from the seamless booking to the warm welcome on arrival made the stay feel effortless and special. Barbara’s knowledge of the area and her incredible attention to detail elevate the experience far beyond that of a typical holiday let. The freshly prepared lunch and local wine waiting for us when we arrived were such thoughtful gestures. She also went above and beyond in helping us experience the very best of the region, including organising a fantastic oyster tasting at L’Étang—an absolute highlight of our trip. This villa truly is one of a kind and we recommend it wholeheartedly!

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Location

The neighbourhood

You're ensconced in a bucolic background of vineyards, small hills and country lanes for walks (discover ancient Villenevette) and cycles. Clermont l'Hérault is a five-minute drive for shops, restaurants and a cinema. Pézenas is 20km, a lovely little town for shopping and people-watching. Béziers (40km) is a regional hub with a Gothic cathedral and a fine esplanade for a shady stroll. Roman sites are one hour.

Local points of interest from Barbara Simpson-Birks

Lac Salagou is a beautiful lake 10 mins from the house for boating, sailing or swimming, there are no noisy motorboats. Laze by the water with a picnic.
Villeneuvette is a beautiful old village and was a manufacturer to the royal family before the Republic. Walk through the woods in 20 mins, have lunch or sit at the bar and drink up the history.
Clermont-l'Hérault is a lively and non-touristy town, 5 mins by car, with a wonderful market on Wednesdays – you can buy oysters, cheeses, olives, bread, handmade soaps. There are restaurants, bars, a cinema and a theatre.
Drive to Marseillan for the port and oysters. It's a small, picturesque town with great restaurants and a beach. It's also the home of Noilly Pratt.
Drive to Mèze and take the boat to Sète, it's a lovely way to get there. Eat the freshest fish down at the docks, admire the beautiful buildings and visit art galleries.
Visit Béziers, Montpellier or Carcasonne all within an hour's drive.

Introducing

Barbara Simpson-Birks

Barbara ran successful businesses back in the UK before moving here for the climate. She built the two barns and main house and she loves sharing her special places with guests. You won't find her children or grandchildren roaming here but you may meet the chickens.