Beautiful Provencal House with Private Pool and Views
Tranquil Village Location, 17km to Uzes and Nimes
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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Stunning views over vineyards, olive groves and surrounding area. Situated on edge of tranquil village, 5 min walk to village store. House includes private walled garden with olive trees and barn with traditional barbecue and eating area. 5 x 10m inground pool with UV cleaning system. Pool is situated within a private walled garden with lockable gates to barbecue area and house. Please note all accommodation is on 1st and 2nd floors, stone spiral staircase to bedrooms 3 and 4. The house is on mains water, electricity and sewage. Uzes (famous Provencal market), Nimes (steeped in Roman history), Cevennes (unspoilt nature reserve), all within 20km. Sandy beaches, the Camargue, Avignon, Arles, Pont du Gard, Montpellier all within 45 min drive. The area is rich in antique markets, food markets, restaurants and architecture. Wine-tasting, cycling, walking, canoeing, swimming, horse-riding all available locally.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 9 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £1250 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 28 July 2012 | £1500 | 7 | ||
| 28 July 2012 - 25 August 2012 | £1500 | 7 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £1250 | 7 |
Changeover day
Arrival day is Saturday between 4.30pm and 7pm. We ask that you telephone the owners at least 1 hour before your arrival so that they can meet you. Departure is the following Saturday, not later than 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed and bathroom/wc en suite. Floor 1. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Floor 1. Bedroom 3 with double bed. Floor 2. Bedroom 4 with two single beds. Floor 2. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with bath/shower over, wc. Family bathroom with bath/shower over, washing machine. Separate wc with hand basin. |
| Kitchen: | Large sunny room, direct access to south-facing terrace. Fully-equipped kitchen, Rosieres cooker w double oven, fridge, dishwasher, comprehensive cooking equipment, table and chairs (sits 8), settee, Welsh dresser. Walk-in pantry w fridge/freezer. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine in main bathroom. |
| Living Rooms: | Salon: comfortable chairs & settee, large screen TV with DVD and video, coffee table. First floor terrace (covered): Settee, easy chairs, table and chairs. |
| Other: | Hall room: Book cases, chairs, writing table |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and towels (including swimming towels) are supplied at an additional cost of £30 per booking. The house is cleaned on changeover days at owners expense. Additional towel/linen change available at £30. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv central heating room fans cot barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
Private in-ground pool situated in secure walled garden. Access from house to pool is via a lockable gate. Pool conforms to French security standards.
Accessibility
Please note all accommodation is on the first and second floor and is not suitable for wheelchair access.
Outside
Outdoor barbecue area: traditional charcoal barbecue, fridge, cold-water sink, large teak table and chairs (sits 8). Pool area: 5 x 10m in-ground pool with UV cleaning system, changing room with wc and hand basin, outside shower, sun-loungers and parasols. Walled garden: south-facing, completely private with olive trees and climbing plants. Parking: in quiet square at bottom of garden, or outside the main gates of the property.
Coast/Beach
The Camargues and a number of beaches are about 45 min away. Clean, sandy, unspoilt beaches.
Golf
Golf course at Nimes and Uzes (17 km, 20 min drive)
Travel
There are airports at Nimes (20 min) and Montpellier (45 min) Both served by national airlines, Ryanair plus Easyjet to Montpellier. Marseilles (a major International Airport) is about 1 hour 40 mins distance. The super-fast TGV train stops at Nimes, where passengers can also put their cars aboard a train and then travel with them to and from a number of towns and cities in Europe.
Distances
Nimes - 15 min; Montpellier - 45 min; Uzes - 15 min; Ales - 15 min; Arles - 50 min; Avignon - 45 min; Pont du Gard - 30 min; Aix-en-Provence - 1 hr 40 min. All times are approx by car.
Further details
Local village (Sauzet): general store, bar, pizza
1.5 km to next village (St. Genies de Malgoires): supermarket, bank, bakeries, butchers, general stores.
Booking notes
To confirm the rental 50% of total cost within 1 week of making booking. The rental is only confirmed after this payment has been made. A deposit of £500 in the form of a personal cheque to cover breakages etc. should be sent with the final 50%, 8 weeks before arrival.
Guest comments
This is truly a charming and beautiful house - the best and most relaxed holiday we have ever had.
We have had a wonderful time in your delightful chateau.
Steeped in history, a pleasure to come home to in the evening.
Owner profile
About the owner
I am an artist who worked in Britain organising art exhibitions and public commissions. I have lived in this house for 20 years and have had enormous fun and creative pleasure restoring it.
I have 2 daughters, one a film producer,the other a singer songwriter who has represented her country at dressage. Whilst splitting their time between Hollywood, New York and London they always return to Sauzet to recharge their creative batteries.
Year purchased: 1990
Why the owner chose a home in this location
This area offers us a wonderful combination of beautiful landscape and culture. For me as an artist this is the perfect setting.
We enjoy the wide variety of historical towns and villages including the beautiful Roman city of Nimes, which always regards itself as a Provencal city. Our first visit to the Arena at Nimes for a concert was very special.
We like markets and there is always one on close to us, some weekly, some special events. Cooking is important to us and the local ingredients are superb - our local asparagus is especially good.
There is an abundance of good vineyards at prices that are very reasonable. Visits to vineyards for tastings are a pleasure and we, even after 20 years, are still discovering little gems. Entertaining is inexpensive but endlessly enjoyable.
Unique benefits of the property
We are in a friendly village with amenities but a village that has virtually no second homes. This means that the local culture is strong and very much alive Each village has its Fete Votive which provides 3 -5 days of celebratory meals, singing, dancing and the running of the bulls. An experience that has to be seen and shared in.
Our village is near enough to the mountains and the sea to provide many choices but as the summers are sunny and warm even just lazing by the pool is a pleasure.
Our house provides comfort linked with history and charm in a setting that is private but not isolated.
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