- Sleeps6
- Bedroom(s)5
- Bathroom(s)2
- From €65/Night ( All rates )
Description
Welcome to Le Neptune, a charming B & B situated in the picturesque and historic harbor town, “Le Somail” on the Canal du Midi, 12 km from Narbonne and 30 km from the Mediterranean Sea. The house is a wine mansion from the 19th century with many original features such as the stairways, floors, fireplaces, cabinets, mirrors, etc … It is wonderful to have breakfast on the south-facing terrace surrounded by greenery, while overlooking the canal. All rooms are very quiet, spacious and equipped with a private bathroom and toilet. Some rooms have two separate bedrooms, ideal for families with children or two couples. There is free bicycle storage and WiFi provided in the building. A traditional French breakfast is served. This includes: orange juice, bread, butter, jam, Nutella, coffee (or tea, or hot chocolate), sugar, milk and yogurt.
In June 2012, after a week’s holiday in their ancient railway station in Auvergne which they entirely transformed into a comfortable gîte, Dirk and Inge went for another week stay in southern France. That’s when they discovered Le Somail and fell instantly in love with this village. After thirty years having worked for the bank, Dirk thought it was time to give his life a boost. Also Inge found it was time to breathe a different air as the one of the library she worked in for so many years. Because the children, however, were not all graduated at that moment it wasn’t possible to realize their dream. In 2015 all puzzle pieces miraculously matched: all children are graduated and Inge discovers on the Web that the B&B in Le Somail, where they gasped for years, is for sale. A few months later they were sitting at the notary and this signified a goodbye to Belgium. Now they enjoy at “their” Neptune at the banks of the Canal du Midi and hope to welcome you one of these days to be a part of their long-cherished dream.
Location
| Address: Le Somail 1, Allée des Cyprès, 11120 Le Somail, France | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: 11120 | ||
| Latitude/Longitude: 43.0724667 / 2.3813621 | ||
| Nearest airport | Beziers Cap d'Agde Airport | 37 km |
|---|---|---|
Neighborhood
On the Canal du Midi, built in the seventeenth century by Pierre Paul Riquet, Le Somail was a harbour where travelers stopped for “la couchée” (evening meal and overnight stay). For nearly 300 years, the hamlet has, thanks to the canal, an intense activity. Listed by UNESCO and Historical Monuments, the architectural ensemble of the town attracts many visitors. They experience this picturesque harbour with its timeless character as a place where one can live under the Southern sun, upon the endless rhythm of the canal.
Accommodation, facilities, utilities
Units
| Unit type | Sleeps | |
|---|---|---|
| La Chambre Ariel | Standard Room | 4 |
| La Chambre Ariel (Ariel, or the little mermaid, the daughter of Neptune) is a large room for three people (one double bed, one single bed and one baby cot) with direct view on the canal du Midi, the chapel and the ice-cellar. Room and bathroom are fully e | ||
| La Chambre Bacchus | Standard Room | 2 |
| The Chambre Bacchus (god of wine) is equipped with a double bed. The room offers a unique view on the Canal du Midi, the chapel and the ice-cellar. | ||
| La Chambre Neptune | Standard Room | 2 |
| “The Neptune Room” is considered by many as the “Royal Room” because of the very large size and brightness of both the bedroom and the bathroom (almost 40m2). The room has two single beds and one double bed. From the bathroom and the bedroom one has a pan | ||
| La Chambre Olive | Standard Room | 2 |
| The Chambre Olive is a cozy and comfortable double room with a unique view on the Canal du Midi, the chapel and the ice-cellar. | ||
| La Chambre Templière | Standard Room | 2 |
| The Templar House is obviously strategically located, with a wonderful view on the Canal du Midi and the Montagne Noire. It is equipped with a king size bed and a large bathroom. Furthermore, this room contains a separate smaller room with bunk beds, idea | ||
Rates
| - | Nightly rate | Weekly rate | Monthly rate | Min. Stay | Change-over | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week | Weekend | |||||
| Rate summary | €65 | - | - | 1 Nights | - | |
Policies
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Article 1 – Application
The general conditions apply to each stay at our bed and breakfast.
Art 2 – Stay
The stay in our bed and breakfast is only for tourist reasons, and is a limited stay. The customer may in no case invoke some right to perpetuate his stay.
Article 3 – reservation
The reservation is only valid once the guest has paid the deposit; This advance is 50% of the accommodation (basic breakfast included), with a minimum of one night per room booked.
Article 4 – balance
The remaining amount (balance) must reach us no later than 30 days before the beginning of stay. For stays booked at short notice the balance is paid upon arrival. Meals and drinks are settled the morning of departure.
Article 5 – cancellation by the customer
Any cancellation must be announced in writing or by mail. The following fees are charged:
a) cancellation up to 90 days before the start of the stay: the 50% deposit will be refunded, our bank charges are deducted from this amount;
b) in case of cancellation between 90 and 31 days before the start of the stay: the 50% deposit is non-refundable, the balance is remitted;
c) if canceled less than 30 days before the start of the stay: the total amount will be charged;
d) if the guest upon arrival decides to shorten the stay, yet the entire booked stay will be charged.
Article 6
– Cancellation by the owners
In case the owners deem to cancel the stay, the guest will be informed immediately in writing or by e-mail. All paid amounts will be refunded immediately.
Section 7
– Arrival
The room is available from 4:00 pm. The day of departure the guest should leave it at last at 10.30 am.
If a late arrival (after 7:00 pm), the guest must inform the owner thereof. In the case of a short stay, and the guest does not arrive before 7:00 pm, the agreement is considered “non-concluded”. The
owner is then free to rent the room to another person. The deposit is not refunded in this case.
Article 8 – Tourist tax
Tourist tax, if applicable (taxe de séjour), is a local tax that must be paid by the guest to the owner; the owner pays the residence tax to the tax collector.
Article 9 – Use of the guest rooms in and around the house
The guest is required to maintain the peace, and installations, buildings and furniture can only be used where they are intended for. The guest is obliged to leave the room in good condition.
Art 10
– capacity
The deal is always concluded for an exact number of persons. If the number of guests is higher than agreed and no other room is available, the owner can refuse access to the additional guests. This refusal cannot be understood in any way as an amendment or cancellation of the agreement based on the owner.
Article 11 – pets
Pets are not allowed in the rooms, in the building or on the grounds of our B & B.
Article 12 – smoking ban
Inside the building there is a general smoking ban. On the terrace, smoking is permitted, but only in case this does not disturb the other guests, and that one uses an ashtray.
Contact owner
- Dirk Demeulenaere
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