Chez Maison Bleue

In a peacefully traffic-free square of a very French little village, Chez Maison Bleue is a fab find in the Languedoc to escape the frenetic, stressful pace of modern family living. It’s as if time has long since stood still in Sonnac sur l’Hers and with that in mind, the owners have been very careful to preserve the quintessentially French character of their 18^th century home when creating a boutique B&B and 3-bedroom holiday cottage.

Ancient beams, exposed stone walls and traditional architectural features show the history of the property and the owners have enhanced this with an effective blend of old and new, timelessly tasteful decor, antique furnishings and luxurious finishing touches. Pooped parents can sink into big comfy beds, feather duvets and claw foot baths or sample a local Languedoc wine on the terrace, plus there are cots, puzzles, books and DVD’s for youngsters and free wi fi. Children will also enjoy bird watching from the back door and listening out for the resident owl.

Besides getting the ambience just right and making families feel very welcome, the owners spoil guests with quality home cooking for breakfast and dinner. Each morning, artisan breads, honey, croissants, seasonal fruits and endless coffee are among the goodies served on the terrace and for a more hearty start to the day, guests can tuck in to Toulouse sausage and eggs. In the evenings, 4-course dinners, with aperitifs and wine, include succulent local meats, Mediterranean seafood and desserts using apples from the orchard on the hill.

Accommodation Overview

Chez Maison Bleue consists of one double bedroom and one family room which are available on a B&B basis and a self contained holiday cottage for up to 6 people. The B&B rooms have space for a cot and are adjoining which makes them ideal for extended families to book together, sharing a huge bathroom with a claw foot bath, separate shower and dressing room. The B&B also has a large sunny terrace.

The holiday cottage at Chez Maison Bleue has its own access from the village square into a contemporary kitchen/diner on the ground floor. One double bedroom, a WC and a ‘secret’ garden with a table for two are also on the ground floor while the other double bedroom and a twin bedroom are on the second floor. In between, on the first floor, the cottage has the main bathroom, with a roll top bath and shower, plus the lounge which leads to sunnyterrace with dining for six and views across the churchyard to surrounding fields and hills.