Cessenon sur Orb house for long term rentals South France
Details
This 2 bed house for long term rentals is located in the popular village of Cessenon-sur-Orb, a lively riverside village with cafés, restaurants, a supermarket, bakeries and local shops - just 30 minutes from Béziers, the Mediterranean beaches and motorway access. The village is located in the Languedoc Regional Park and is surrounded by stunning countryside with excellent hiking trails and cycling routes.
This village house comes with 2 en-suite double bedrooms, a beautiful vaulted ceiling in the lounge and a well-equipped kitchen. The house is available for long term rentals from 3 to 12 months from €750 per month + bills.
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Cessenon sur Orb house for long term rentals South France - facilities
The house is set on a small pedestrian street, just 50m from the River Orb. It is a narrow village house, with a room on each of its 4 floors. The house provides 65m2 of living space and blends authentic charm with modern comfort:
Ground Floor
- There is a beautiful lounge, with a vaulted stone ceiling. The lounge comes with a comfortable sofa, coffee table and a TV with FREEBOX (340 Channels including Eurosport and films) and internet connection for Netflix, Apple TV, etc).
- There is a small utility room/storage area, for Bikes and Kayaks and other items. There is a washing machine and tumble dryer in this room.
First Floor
- There is a fully equipped kitchen with dining table. The kitchen comes with a small table top oven, hob, microwave, large fridge-freezer, espresso machine, kettle and toaster. The house comes with a full set of plates, glasses, cutlery and cooking utensils..
- The dining table can seat 4-6 people and is ideal for relaxed breakfasts or evening meals.
- There is a set of French windows with a Juliette balcony. There is small table and chairs which can be set up so that you can catch the sun and enjoy a morning coffee or glass of wine in the evening.
Second Floor
- Bedroom 1 is a good-sized double bedroom with en-suite bathroom. There is a standard-sized double bed (140cm x 200cm), a wardrobe and bedside table. The bathroom comes with a large shower cubicle, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.
- The bedroom has a set of French windows with a Juliette balcony, which can be opened up to allow plenty of light and air into the room.
Third Floor
- Bedroom 2 is a lovely room with high ceiling and exposed beams. The bedroom comes with air conditioning. There is a standard-sized double bed (140cm x 200cm), a wardrobe and a desk/dressing table. The en-suite bathroom comes with a walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.
- Please note, you access the top floor bedroom via a staircase in Bedroom 1.
Outside
The house is located on a small pedestrianized street. There is a free car park just 50m from the house on the banks of the river. There is also free street parking on the surrounding streets.
Cessenon sur Orb house for long term rentals South France - prices
The house can be rented from 3 to 12 months. In addition to the rent, there is a monthly provision of €175 towards the utility bills and communal taxes. The minimum rental period is 3 months. The monthly rent will depend on duration of stay and season. Pets may be accepted through prior agreement (although the house is not ideally suited for dogs).
Long term rentals (12 months): from €750 per month + bills
Long term rentals (May to September): from €900 per month + bills
Cessenon sur Orb house for long term rentals South France - Our Opinion
This house in Cessenon-sur-Orb is an ideal place for remote workers, house-hunters or single travellers looking a calm and relaxing place to soak up the warm sun in the South of France. Cessenon-sur-Orb has a good range of local facilities including a supermarket, 2 bars, a restaurant, pharmacy, boulangerie and shops. The local river Orb offers plenty of opportunities for swimming, canoeing and white water rafting. There is a regular bus service from the village to Beziers, where you can catch a TGV train to Paris or Barcelona or a flight from Beziers airport. The Mediterranean beaches can be reached in 30 mins.
Due to the 3 sets of stairs, this house will not suit people with reduced mobility.
Amenities
Area activities
Cessenon-sur-Orb is a large village located in the Orb valley. The village has around 2,000 inhabitants and is well served by 2 restaurants, a Patisserie, cafe-bar, butcher and Bolangerie.
The site has been occupied since pre-historic times and archaeological remains have been found from the Visigoth, Saracen and Roman times. The local castle dates back to the 10th Century, with remnants still in place. Traditionally Cessenon was an important textile and olive oil producing village. Over the years, the olive groves have been replaced with vineyards. Today, the local area benefits from tourism, with many great cycling routes nearby, as well as white water rafting and canoeing along the Orb River.
Other transport
There is a TGV train station at Beziers, with regular services to Paris, Toulouse, Marseille and Barcelona.
Airports
The nearest airport to Cessenon-sur-Orb is Beziers airport, which is approximately 30 mins drive. Other local airports include:
- Montpellier airport (50 mins)
- Carcassonne airport (1 hour 10 mins)
- Perpignan airport (1 hour 10 mins)
- Toulouse airport (2 hours)
- Marseille airport (2 hours)
Driving directions
Cessenon-sur Orb is located 20kms North West of Beziers. The village is located on the D14.
1 month security deposit to be paid at time of reservation (non-refundable). Rent to be paid in advance at the start of each month. References maybe required. There is a monthly provision of €175 towards the electricity, water, Wi-Fi and communal taxes. Minimum stay is 3 months.
