Maison Minervoise - 2 Bedroom (Sleeps 6) Villa in Languedoc-Roussillon
Private pool; Air con; Pet friendly; Beautiful scenery; Winery next door; Divine local restaurants; authentic France and sunshine much of the year!
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Manager: Matt Arnold
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Overview
Description
Owned by Matt Arnold (of Four in a Bed and GMTV fame!) you'll be staying in a modern single story rural villa with an 11m pool set in secluded private gardens where you are not overlooked as you enjoy the sunshine which in June, July, August is HOT HOT HOT!Inside you'll find stylish fixtures and fitting include 65" TV and delicious airconditioning. All the beds are the same as the ones used in Matt's hotel in the UK (Bridge Hotel Brandon if you fancy a stay!) Mattison Monarch 1400's. The exact same beds you find in Gleneagles Hotel and they are soooo comfy
Matt was on GMTV and It's where he's holidayed since buying it off plan in 2002 and he and his family have enjoyed it for two decades now as well as the other families who get to stay as well!
It suits all ages with its unique location which allows you to walk, run, cycle, in beautiful surroundings, as well as the opportunity to enjoy a range of water activities on your doorstep with the beach and the Black Mountains just a short drive away
You can dine out every night for a fortnight and not revisit the same place twice
Agel has a local tennis court in the shade of the Mairie which I have arranged free use of for my guests. The key is in the villa and please look after this privilege!
Two km is the short drive to the local supermarket and boulangerie and they really do have all you could ever need, although the larger supermarkets are also within a 15 minute drive
It's not touristy it's very authentic and one final thing!
You only have to nip through the hedge to the local cave to enjoy their range of delicious wine with a 10% discount especially arranged for my guests!
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x King Bed
Bedroom with patio doors leading out to a private patio overlooking the pool.
Bedroom 2
1 x Single Bed
1 x Bunk Bed
Bunk has a single top and a double below. There is also an additional single bed and an en-suite. Patio doors too!
7 Reviews
A relaxing and beautiful French haven
By Carole Foley on 24-Jul-2026This summer was my 3rd visit to the wonderful Maison Minnervois, and it will not be the last! I love it here. I have been on my own, as a couple and with family. Everyone feels the same about MM as I do. They want to return too! Great facilities, comfortable (new sofas huge and so comfy.) Swimming pool is just perfect! Lots of relaxation, but also lovely beaches , walks and village restaurants. Met lots of really friendly locals during my days out. The perfect holiday retreat!
A Hidden Gem
By Sarah Heatherson on 17-Jul-2026Wow… words really don’t do justice to how beautiful this place is. From the moment we arrived, we knew we had discovered a real hidden gem. A place filled with tranquillity, peace and charm. The authentic décor, the attention to detail and the character of the property make it feel incredibly special — a true reflection of the beauty and history of the South of France. Although some things do require a short drive, we found this completely manageable and actually loved exploring the surrounding area. There is so much to discover, from beautiful villages and markets to beaches, vineyards and the incredible landscapes of the region. We visited with our teenage daughters and had the most wonderful time creating memories together. We explored Gruissan, including the stunning beach and salt lakes, visited the beautiful Château de Agel behind us and enjoyed an amazing wine tasting experience. We also visited the local market in Olonzac, which had such an authentic French feel. One of our favourite experiences was exploring the Canal du Midi — cycling along the canal, taking a boat trip and enjoying fresh croissants and pastries along the way. It was the perfect example of the slower, more relaxed pace of life that makes this area so special. The medieval villages, the beautiful food, the local wine and the genuine authenticity of the area completely captured our hearts. It feels like a place where you can slow down, breathe and appreciate the simple things in life. The hosts were wonderful — so helpful and accommodating. They couldn’t have done enough for us and were always available via what’s app if we needed anything, which made our stay even more enjoyable. The journey from Calais took around 10 hours, but we broke it up with an overnight stop and it was absolutely worth it. There is so much more we want to explore, and we are already hoping to return next year to discover more of the South of France. We genuinely cannot recommend this place highly enough.
Owner response on 21-Aug-2026
Thank you so much for this lovely review and we are so pleased you feel this way as we do too!
Lovely evening sunsets in the tranquil countryside
By Robin Hardiman on 19-May-2025Hi, what a great location and price Maison Minervoise is. We've done a road trip via Jersey and St Malo and La Rochelle but our girls are flying back from nearby Carcassonne airport with Ryanair for only £44 each! We've just done the vineyard wine tasting next door and got the discount agreed so bought plenty to take home Lovely evening sunsets in the tranquil countryside but only 45 mins from the beach and plenty of local restaurants like Bistro de Las Placette (English owner) Sunday we are off to Beziers. Highly recommend this place, the pool is fabulous and parking right outside We are on our way now, all locked up and tidy. We loved it, last night we ate at the restaurant in Aigne which was superb and we loved walking round the medieval circular village. Best wishes and thanks again Robin Sue and the girls
A home away from home
By Emma C on 18-Apr-2025We stayed for a week in Matt's villa and I'ver returned feeling refreshed and relaxed The villa is perfect for groups of four and the amenities make it an oasis. We spent evenings by the bbq enjoying the sunset over the vineyards and spent the days lounging by the pool and playing tennis in the tranquil court up the road Can't recommend Maison Minervoise enough!
Dreamy place with so much charm!
By Jacques Clemson on 14-May-2025Hello Matt I'd like to say a massive thankyou for our stay in Agel. It is an absolutely dreamy place with so much charm! We all loved the local tennis court and the boulangerie just up the road The kids loved playing in the pool I would highly recommend your place to everyone
Beautiful setting and so peaceful
By Elizabeth Coleman on 14-Jul-2024I had such a wonderful time at Matt’s villa in Agel. Such a beautiful setting and so peaceful. Wonderful choice of restaurants as well as bbq facilities to stay home and enjoy the sunset. Private pool, rowing machine, mountains to walk in, tennis to play for free in the village, beaches and wonderful towns within 40 minute drives and lots of water sports to partake in. I need to go again as there is so much to do. However it is the beautiful peace at this private villa which provides a much needed break from the hustle and bustle of my busy life in the UK! Oh and I forgot to say, you can drive to Spain for Tapas in just over 1 hour!!