2 bedroom house in Montfrin, Gard, Languedoc-Roussillon
Old Village House with Panoramic Roof Terrace
Between Nimes and Avignon
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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Old village house dating from the middle ages. In a calm location between the chateau and the centre. The accommodation is all on one level with a total area of 80 sq.m. 2 bedrooms, a large kitchen, bathroom and spacious living room with table tennis table. The house is built on a slope on the side of the hill dominated by the chateau. The living room opens onto a paved courtyard which is pleasantly cool in summer. From here a winding stone staircase leads to the garden terrace with olive tree and oleanders. More steps lead up to a roof terrace with panoramic views of the chateau and the village. The village is mainly inhabited by local French people (not many second homes) and has some excellent food shops plus a supermarket on the outskirts. The village is surrounded by vineyards (good local Cote du Rhone wine) and olive groves (the chateau produces excellent olive oil). A perfect base for exploring the Camargue and towns like Arles, St Remy de Provence, Nimes and Avignon.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | |
| April 2008 | £225 |
| May 2008 | £230 |
| June 2008 | £260 |
| July / August 2008 | £300 |
| September 2008 | £260 |
| October 2008 | £225 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Changeover day
Changeover day is flexible but minimum stay is 1 week.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with 160cm wide double bed. Bedroom 2 with 2 single beds. |
| Bathrooms: | Modern bathroom with washbasin, WC and shower. |
| Kitchen: | Spacious kitchen with mixed gas/electric cooker, fridge with freezer and washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: | Living room is large (40 sq.m.) and contains 2 sofas, TV and DVD player, ping pong table (can be folded if not used). |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Charges as follows: linen for double bed 8 euros, linen for single bed 6 euros, towels (per person) 4 euros, cleaning service 30 euros. |
Notes on accommodation
The house is heated by electric radiators.
It remains cool in summer due to metre thick walls.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- cot,
- high chair
Accessibility
Access to the house involves walking up steps and once inside there are more steps to reach the garden and top terraces. It is therefore not suitable for people with mobility problems.
Outside
The courtyard is where one eats in summer and remains pleasantly cool even when the weather is hot. The garden terrace looks onto the church tower and is planted with oleanders, honeysuckle, jasmin and bignonia. The top terrace offers superb views and is also excellent for stargazing.
Coast/Beach
The nearest coast is just under an hour's drive away, across the Camargue: a lovely drive past the wild bulls and white horses, with good views of the flamingos and other wild birds.
Special interest holidays
Courses in French cooking can be arranged on request, including visits to local markets and producers.
Travel
Nimes airport (Ryanair) is a 20 mins drive away. Montpellier and Marseille are each about an hour's drive. (EasyJet and Ryanair).
The Eurostar service runs through to Avignon at weekends.
The TGV trains run to Avignon and to Nimes (both a 20 mins drive from the house).
Distances
The Pont du Gard: 8km; Nimes 20km; Avignon 16 km; Arles 25 km; the Camargue 30 km; Uzes 20 km; St Remy de Provence and the Alpilles 20 km.
Further details
Excellent baker, butcher and vegetable shop within short walking distance from the house. The village also contains a bank, pharmacy, newsagent, 2 bars and a restaurant.
During the summer there are 'Courses Camargaises' in the bullring (young men have to remove a tassel from the bull's horn - good fun for the bull and the spectators).
Canoes can be hired at Collias and paddled down the river and under the Pont du Gard.
Excellent walking: one of the GR trails goes through the village.
Booking notes
After completion of a booking form you will be asked for a deposit of 50% of the rent due, the remainder is payable one month before your stay.
For booking and further information
Caroline Baker
Tel: (France) +33 164 228 005
Mobile: (France) +33 608 633 427
Email: Click here
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