A spacious, modern 1st floor apartment on the edge of the village of Cers, close to Beziers, the Canal du Midi and the beaches. Three bedrooms, balcony, off street parking, sleeps up to six.

The house is in a residential area on the edge of the village of Cers, just a short drive away from the town of Beziers and the beaches of the Mediterranean. The centre of the village and the shopping facilities are only a short walk away. Access to the apartment is via the drive, where you can park your car. The front garden is for the use of guests in the apartment only, and is equipped with garden furniture and a BBQ.

   

The accommodation occupies the whole of the first floor (second floor for North Americans) and comprises a large open plan room, informally divided into a dining area and lounge. The dining area holds a large dining table with six chairs and a traditional country style buffet and the sitting area is comfortably furnished with a three-seater sofa and two armchairs, a television and VCR.

The fully fitted kitchen is open to the living and dining room and separated by a bar, where you can eat breakfast or watch the the chef prepare delicious home cooked food. The kitchen is equipped with electric cooker and oven, extractor fan, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, toaster and coffee maker. The cupboards are stocked with a good selection of dishes, crockery and cookware.

French doors lead from the living room and the kitchen onto the south facing balcony, where you can enjoy al fresco meals or soak up the sun

From the living room a hallway leads to the bedrooms and the bathroom. First on the left is a separate WC, then the bathroom with bathtub (with overhead shower), wash basin and washing machine.

   

Bedroom one has French doors which lead onto the balcony; the large double bed is 1.6mt wide and the built in closet has a hanging rail as well as shelves. Bedroom 2 is opposite and also has a double bed and a fitted closet. Bedroom three also contains a double bed.

Cers is a lively village, only a 5 minutes drive from the Mediterranean.

Very much a "working" village, you will find a selection of shops such as bakers, a butcher, supermarket, newsagent and a pharmacy, as well as a Cafe and Restaurants. The nearby Canal du Midi has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is perfect for a walk in the shade of the plane trees or take a bicycle ride along the canal to Portiragnes, the closest beach, only 7.5km away. Other beaches can be found at Serignan and Valras. The beaches offer a range of activities such as surfing and a little bit further along the coast is Cap d'Agde and the Aqualand water park.

Place de la Madeleine in Beziers

The nearest large town is Beziers, which offers a host of entertainment and cultural activities. Don't miss the Feria in August, when the whole town celebrates a giant party, or the spectacular fireworks on July 13, in celebration of Bastille day

For the golfer there are several courses nearby: at Beziers, Golf St Thomas is a undulating 18 hole parkland course; the famous Championship course at Cap d'Agde is about 15 minutes drive away.