Mr & Mrs Smith

Le Sarrail

Languedoc-roussillon, France

Le Sarrail is a trio of houses set in the countryside of Southern France, beautifully backed by mountains and vineyards. Recently converted, they have applied an edginess and an attention to detail rarely visible in such affordable self-catering properties geared to young families.

Need to know

• Rates information Maison Figue: €1,300–€2,150 a week. Maison Citron: €1,400–€2,250 a week. Maison Cypres: €1,850–€2,900 a week.
• Ideal for Urbane young families.
• Sleeps 19 in total (5 in Maison Figue 6 in Maison Citron and 8 in Maison Cypres).
• Property style Pristinely converted houses furnished with quirky retro pieces and with contemporary flair, incorporating all the mod cons you could want for.
• Grounds The sprawling gardens overlook vineyards as far as the Pyrenee Mountains. There’s a fantastic children’s area with log cabin, trampoline and swings in the grounds, and each house has its own private terrace.
• Minimum hire A four-night stay can be arranged in advance, otherwise it’s a week.
• Children Le Sarrail is heavensent for families who want a stylish, relaxing break en famille. Baby cots, stairgates, highchairs and toys available, and there is a dedicated children's play area with slide, swings and a huge log cabin. More...
• Booking process A 30 per cent deposit is taken on booking. The full balance must be paid eight weeks before arrival.
• Also No smoking. The owners have a dog and three cats, so they prefer guests not to bring pets.

Floor plan

• The vineyard location of these hip-as-holiday-houses-get vacation rentals couldn't be more rural, but the interior design's blend of retro and edgy couldn't be more urbane.

• Bedrooms

  Maison Cypres has four bedrooms that can accommodate up to eight. Upstairs, there are two master bedrooms with king-size beds and ensuite bathrooms, a twin room and a bedroom with bunk beds, and a family bathroom with a sunken bath.
  
  Maison Citron has three bedrooms that can sleep six. It has a master bedroom with French windows and an ensuite, a large twin bedroom and a third room with bunk beds.
  
  Maison Figue sleeps up to five people in three bedrooms. The master bedroom and twin room have French windows and wrought-iron balustrades that open out to views of the countryside and gardens. It also has a single bedroom.

• Kitchen

  The spacious kitchens are fully equipped with a dishwasher, microwave and fridge.

• Living room

  The open-plan lounge areas have wood-burning stoves. Maison Cypres has high ceilings and lots of natural light, with huge French windows opening out to the countryside and mountains.

• Dining room

  Each house has a zinc-topped dining table and chic concreting or stylish tiling.

• Poolside

  There’s a big swimming pool with a child-proof gate, which is shared between the guest houses. This overlooks unadulterated countryside.

• Gardens

  Maison Cypres has a terrace overlooking the hilltop village, Montréal. Maison Figue and Maison Citron can be interconnected via their ground-floor terraces. There is also a trampoline and play house for the kids.

• Other

  There's a big, covered but open-air space which is perfect for hosting parties or celebrations. It looks out across the rolling hills to the Pyrenees.