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"Les chambres d’hôtes & appartement de Sainte-Hélène" is a luxury B & B and apartment in the heart of Olonzac village, capital of the Minervois, part of the world’s largest wine producing region in the south of France. Sainte-Hélène is a large village house with records dating back to 1890 with high ceilings throughout and maintaining many original features. We have also added everything today’s traveller would require in a luxury B & B.
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I came to Olonzac to see the apartment I was interested in purchasing, but it had been bought by someone else. As I wanted to see the area in the off season, in case another place came on the market, the Sainte-Helene seemed a great choice for accommodation. However, my stay dates at the end of November coincided with their renovation dates. Ever welcoming, Mark and Kay offered the adjacent self catering apartment as an option. I accepted. The apartment is exactly as pictured. Spacious, with all the amenities, it was a comfortable, centrally located address. The shower was an absolute gem, with Occitane toiletries and a rain shower. As residents of the area for years, Mark and Kay were a fountain of knowledge about the area. Maps and brochures of the village and things to do were provided. And, excellent wine advice, as well. If given a second chance to return to Olonzac, I would choose any option the Sainte-Helene offers. The hospitality afforded me was unmatched.
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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My wife and I stayed in the apartment at Saint Hélène for two full months after retiring earlier this year. The apartment itself is beautiful, full of French charm and character but also ‘fully-loaded’ in terms of everything that you could possibly need for a home-from-home stay. The hosts, Mark and Kay have really thought of everything from the crisp linen sheets to the L’Occitane products in the contemporary bathroom suite, their attention to detail is, in my experience, second to none, absolutely five stars across the board. However, it is their customer service that deserves a very special mention, they have been nothing short of outstanding since the moment we arrived and have helped us out of what may have otherwise been some very difficult situations, notably a trip to the local hospital within days of my arrival. I simply cannot praise them, or Saint Hélène highly enough. I cannot wait to return. Thank you both so very much, Pete and Yasmin
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Room Tip:The self-contained ‘apartment’ is superb.
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We love the “workaday” town of Olonzac which can only be described as “the real south of France”! And so staying in its’ centre is so appealing. You can walk out in the heat of the day – potter around its’ bustling Tuesday market (the best for miles around as it has an eclectic mix of food, gifts and clothes), and enjoy it’s restaurants and popular terraced cafes.
After a walk to nearby Homps to experience the sights and sounds of the Canal du Midi, we loved that the Sainte Helene B&B was such a cool oasis of retreat! We parked right outside and its’ owners Kay and Mark were wonderfully welcoming! The beautifully decorated salon and dining room or the cool terrace under the grapevine were perfect spots for an afternoon of reading, or enjoying a cuppa. Early evening we helped ourselves to a glass (or 2!) of local rose from their well-stocked “honesty” bar.
Chatting to them, you realise that you are in the centre of something special as they suggest a myriad of places to visit and provide local knowledge and stories about life in a small and charming French town – Olonzac is wonderfully French! Kay and Mark offer loads of suggestions for places to go and things to see – if you don’t want to self-drive they also offer their own week long insight tours which include a mix of wine touring, French cooking, local culture and history.
Our room was delightful, bright and airy but with a cool, calm décor – perfect for the hot July day! Huge beds, quality linen and lovely French toiletries are provided along with tea and coffee making in your room (so many French owned B&B’s don’t bother with this and it’s a must for us!)
The highlight of our stay was the breakfast – a great choice of healthy cereals, fruits, yoghurts as well as pastries, eggs, ham, cheese and other goodies really set you up for your day’s touring!
We will be back!
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Kay Williams, Owner at Sainte-Hélène Chambres d'Hôtes
Responded 31 Jul 2021
Thank you very much for your kind words. We will wish you well for your ongoing travels and look forward to your return! Mark & Kay
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The B & B is located in a beautifully renocated french house, with large en suite rooms. Olonzac village is a great, off the touristic coastline, base to tour around. Kate, our host, was very Communicative and Helpful, being there for all our needs (even those that we didnt knew we had) starting from before our arrival to giving us suggestions and tips during our stay.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Kay Williams, Owner at Sainte-Hélène Chambres d'Hôtes
Responded 4 Oct 2022
Thank you for toking the time to leave a review. It was a pleasure to host you and we are happy that you enjoyed your stay while exploring the area.
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I stayed in the self-contained apartment at Ste Helene, and it perfectly fitted the bill for a week’s ‘retreat’ amidst a busy visit to friends nearby. The apartment is spacious and beautifully kitted out, with fantastic kitchen facilities, beautiful shower room, very comfortable bed, and many thoughtful and generous touches of luxury. The welcome from Kay and Mark was warm, and their assistance readily given when needed. If visiting again I would probably choose to stay in one of the rooms in the main house - due to proximity of the main road, which is busy mainly morning and eve of weekdays - but the apartment was ideal for independent living and cooking. Thanks Kay and Mark!
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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We stayed here for six nights in August 2022 and had a great time. Mark and Kay were incredibly helpful in terms of restaurant recommendations, helping with travel and just general knowledge about the area. They made a lovely breakfast tailored to your tastes, and provided cold water each day. The WiFI is also incredibly fast. Value for money was great too.
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Date of stay: August 2022
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Response from Kay Williams, Owner at Sainte-Hélène Chambres d'Hôtes
Responded 4 Oct 2022
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review - we enjoyed hosting you during your family celebration and hope to host you again in the future!
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Overall, a fantastic week spent with Kay and Mark at their lovely accommodation in Olonzac. Met at the airport by our hosts. Absolutely lovely people whose main aim was to ensure you had a perfect holiday. All rooms were spacious and very clean. Since it was so warm air con would have been perfect, but its absence did not affect the holiday to any significant degree. Breakfasts were plentiful with fresh fruit and croissants and fresh bread. Every day was spent travelling to lovely places and eating superb food with excellent local wines. The itinerary mentions a "picnic" for lunch on one day. I challenge anyone to supply a nicer meal in a most beautiful setting. The pace of the holiday was "just right". Sightseeing every day and learning about the local area. Several trips to regional villages were fantastic. Our final meal was a culinary sensation. An absolute feast in a truly atmospheric dining room. I cannot complement our hosts highly enough. Helpful, thoughtful and provided great company for the holiday. An absolutely fantastic week and one that I would have no hesitation in recommending to anyone who enjoys good food, wine and seeing a lovely part of France.
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Date of stay: September 2022
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Response from Kay Williams, Owner at Sainte-Hélène Chambres d'Hôtes
Responded 4 Oct 2022
Thank you so much for the lovely review, it means a lot to us that you enjoyed the tour as much as we enjoyed hosting you and your friends. We really enjoyed your company and getting to know you all while sharing our little corner of France. Mark & Kay
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It is a typically French house, very well renovated and decorated, with large rooms and great bathrooms. The owners are very friendly and helpful, and gave great suggestions for visits and restaurants. They made our trip through the south of France even better. The breakfast is excellent.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Experience (because it's more of a B&B experience) better than many 4 and 5 star hotels I've been to. A place of sleep. It could be perfectly in a decorating magazine. The owners incredibly professional, lovely in the treatment and excellent people. I took pictures of every detail of this beautiful house to use as inspiration. We stayed only one night, passing between Italy and Spain, but enough to fall in love, always recommend them and hope to return for breakfast with the spectacular jam made by Kay, to the dreamscapes, to the canal du Midi, the wines of the Minervois area and enjoy the B&B of Mark and Kay, which provided us with an unforgettable hospitality. Thanks again from Andrea and Luisa.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Room Tip:El restaurante l'Ecluse, recomendado.
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I stayed at ste. Helene's 4times before Covid and my visits were outstanding, from the warm reception from Kay and Mark and the most comfortable beds of any of my many visits to France and the charm of olonzac and their b&b to the proximity of major areas of so. France such as Carcassonne, Toulouse, st. Guillem Narbonne, the Mediterranean and even medieval castles such as Montsegur. My stays were a true adventure. Thanks for the memories, my friends.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Kay Williams, Owner at Sainte-Hélène Chambres d'Hôtes
Responded 4 Jul 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review Alice! We have certainly missed you visiting us since Covid stopped people traveling. We loved seeing our area through the eyes of a historic novelist and feel like proud parents to see your published books featuring our little corner of France! Mark & Kay
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There are more places to choose from in the Olonzac area.
PRICE RANGE
$187 - $188 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
FranceOccitanieHeraultOlonzac
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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