Saturday, July 2, 2016

Lap it in Languedoc: Children will have the time of their lives in this castle packed action in southern France


The owner buzzes from ‘ a meeting . “I just had a little word, said Karl O’Hanlon, Dublin. “I want the staff here to be more relaxed, drop the formalities and undo the top buttons of their shirts.”


He whips out a Spitfire pilot scarf and sits a signing gin, basil, pepper and elderflower cocktail, Serjac which is Damien latest project bartender.


‘Anyway, hello, “he said. ‘. I’m Karl



Jump in: The infinity pool at Chateau St Pierre de Serjac. The property features a hotel, restaurant and spa and self-catering accommodation

Go to: The infinity pool at the Chateau St Pierre de Serjac. It features a hotel, restaurant and spa and self-catering accommodation



As one of the new owners of the Castle of St Peter Serjac, he knows launch Irish Revolution in the former field with vineyard, hotel, restaurant, spa and independent luxury properties set in 200 acres in the south of France.


the idea is to run the hotels that pass through Irish charm with French perfectionism. While Languedoc is a mixture. Not a bad place to try another.


For his generosity, there is no doubt that France creates natives who can be a little austere. For example, in Beziers, just down the road, the mayor banned drying laundry in public. Messy


And. It was round here that French crusaders removed the nose, lips and eyeballs 100 heretics and paraded them through the streets in single file, led by the who had been allowed to keep one eye. . Tidy



Fun on the beach: Children will have the time of their lives at this action packed chateau, says James Taylor

Fun on the beach: Children will have the time of their lives in this castle full of action, said James Taylor



I noticed the fire on the shoulder of Karl. Marble, about 200 years. Then a rattling noise. I’m sure these are the bones of the former owner Baron Cyprien deCrozals turning in his grave. Old had been king of the castle, our family was in the dungeons.


With two young boys to entertain, we often leave muddy shoes in the bar, tennis rackets in the rain, balls in the bushes, the cycles in the vineyards and clothes in bath after a typical day of tennis, swim in the huge pool and evenings with family watching Netflix with steak and fries in heated infinity local supermarket.


guided by a team of indulgent receptionists we enjoy simple outings: the seaside, the zoo, canoeing on the Orb river, boating on the Canal du Midi and, yes, there is a spa at the hotel. Here, I learned that we adults are old ships covered barnacles. Ayurvedic massage strips them with herbal oils.


Karl launched his first. Chateau Les Carrasses in 2011. A great success. Serjac is the second, a renovation of £ 20 million to turn a bunch of barns and dilapidated houses in a vineyard work and luxury hotel.



There's plenty of simple outings from the hotel, including motorboating down the picturesque Canal du Midi

There are many simple outputs from the hotel, including boating on the picturesque Canal du Midi



casual luxury is philosophy.


Upon arrival, we were shown to our past quarters emerald green lawns and shaggy palms on gravel paths leading to 36 independent properties, most with 10 feet of soil ceiling windows and private pools overlooking rolling vineyards, which means you have your own place, and a fully operational hotel to call. Very luxurious.


Available for rent all year, buildings ranging from two bedroom apartments to large houses four bedrooms.


Each has a private garden with barbecue grills and deck chairs; 17 have private pools. looks like the inside of a double page of Elle Decoration with Nespresso machines, wifi, flat screen TV and sound docks.


In our house, just a lack of implementation. Minutes later, a corkscrew Laguiole brand new walk in the door. The eldest child googles “how to turn Smeg hob.



Another popular activity in the area is canoeing and the nearby River Orb is a great spot for a paddle

Another popular activity in the region is canoeing and near the Orb river is an ideal place for a paddle



chandeliers hanging heavily overhead, made from giant glass grapes. Each of them could put you in a coma for months. This might be too relaxed.


Did I say grapes? Take a deep breath. Focus on the nose. Enjoy honeysuckle with flint keys and wood tones subtle, just-so the balance of Grenache, Rolle, Marsanne and Viognier grapes.


If a holiday in Serjac is primarily a rest, the sun, the countryside deeper and getting to know your family again. – who is assisted by really good wine


in tiny medieval Puissalicon, we meet Jean-Philippe Leca in a 500 year-old barn. His looks suggest a star of French cinema, but in fact, it runs the family winery.


There appears open a range of organic wines called The Manpot ( “one-arm” after his senator-father). Buy. Everything that’s necessary. It is nectar.



TRAVEL FACTS



double rooms at the Castle of St Peter Serjac (serjac.com, 0345 6866 505) from £ 172 per night and seven nights during the peak season in a three bedroom house with pool costs from £ 3.800.


Easyjet (easyjet.com, 0330 365 5000) flies from Gatwick to Montpellier from £ 77 return.



source: dailymail.co.uk/travel



Lap it in Languedoc: Children will have the time of their lives in this castle packed action in southern France

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