The pool and the best view in the world

Aerial view of L'Elze

The ‘Mas de L'Elze’ is a rambling collection of old stone buildings, clinging to a sun-drenched, south facing slope on the edge of the Ardechois Cevennes. In the past, these buildings served a multitude of purposes typical of the local countryside: a silk-worm loft, a drying and smoking area for chestnuts, a barn for storing hay and raising geese and ducks for the "gavage". Now, they have been painstakingly and lovingly transformed into a set of completely independent luxury houses, from which you can fully appreciate the beauty and tranquillity of the surrounding countryside. For large groups it is always possible to rent a number of the gites together. All gites share a large pool, jacuzzi and gym. Internet access is available by a fast broadband Wi-Fi connection.

The Jacuzzi

The gym

 

La Grange (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6/8) Prices Currency Conversion

 

La Clede (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2/4) Prices

 

La Magnanerie (1 Bedroom, Sleeps 2/3) Prices

 

Notes on prices
50% reduction on all gites from now till 8 October.

Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday at the height of the season. It is negotiable outside of those dates.

Accommodation

 

 

 

Notes on accommodation
Internet access is available by a fast broadband Wi-Fi connection.

Outside
All gites have a private terraces with BBQ and garden furniture. La Magnanerie also has a south-facing balcony.
There are large grounds all around the gites, open to all.
We have a large (15m x 5m) shared pool. In addition, we have a Jacuzzi and a well-equipped gym (treadmill, bike, stepper, cross-trainer, rower and multi-gym) and table football.

Coast/Beach
The closest beach is about 2 hours away. There are also lakes within an hour's driving distance.

Travel
Closest airports are:
Nimes (1 3/4 hours) Ryanair (from Luton, Liverpool).
Avignon (2 hours) Flybe (from Southampton/Exeter).
Montpellier (2 1/4 hours) Ryanair (Stansted), BA
Marseille (2 1/2 hours) Easyjet (Gatwick), Ryanair (Stansted), BA.
Lyon (2 3/4 hours) Easyjet (Stansted), BA.
Grenoble ( 2 3/4 hours) Ryanair.
Rail:
Valence TGV, about 1 3/4 hours away.
A car, which is essential, can be hired at all the airports and the station.
Driving distance from Calais is 10-11 hours.

Distances
The nearest village is Rocles with bar and boulangerie is 5 minutes away. Largentiere, with it old walls, cobbled streets and various shops, is 15 minutes away.

Further details
The closest restaurants are 10-15 minutes away, one in a 12th century chateau. We also provide evening meals on-site. There are banks available in Largentiere, which also has a small supermarket and various artisans shops. Hypermarkets are about half an hour away. There is great hiking and cycling direct from the door. Canoeing down the Ardeche river is about 25 minutes away, as is horse-riding in the Beaume valley. There is a market to see on literally every day of the week in the local picturesque villages. The closest town to the Mas de L'Elze is Largentiere, dating back to medieval times, retaining its walls, gates and ancient winding cobbled streets. En route from there to Aubenas, you will find Balazuc, designated one of the most picturesque villages of France. The Tour de Brison, dominating the countryside to the south of L'Elze, has an interesting wartime history. The majestic gorges of the Ardeche, famous for their natural beauty, are a short drive away. Closer by are the valleys of the Beaume, Drobie and Chassezac, less well-known, but no less beautiful. The mountain range of the Tanargue forms a backdrop to the setting sun in the west. An unusual natural phenomenon to be found nearby is the Bois de Paiolive, a labyrinth of white rocks eroded into strange and fantastic shapes. There are many caves to see in the region including Aven D'Orgnac where there are often son et lumiere events. Day-trips to Orange, Avignon, Nimes are within easy reach as are vists to the Cotes du Rhone villages where you can sample the famous wines.

Booking notes
20% is payable on reservation.
Reservation by e-mail, with 20% deposit payable by cheque or bank transfer. The balance is payable during your holiday.
Should you have to cancel, the deposit is forfeit at 6 weeks or less prior to your holiday date.

Guest comments
From Alison and Steve, 2011: As we all enjoyed last year so much, we are coming back in 2012!
From Orla in 2011: Just a line to say how much we enjoyed our week in Mas d'Elze. Your welcome, the well equipped gite, fabulous pool and stunning countriside all combined to make for a really restful,relaxing and enjoyable break.
From Lizzie in 2011: We would love to go in La Magnanerie again as we liked that one the best!

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