The very charming owner - Lionel, was at the house to welcome us in to the house. Wow! The photos on the website don't do this wonderful property justice. The open plan living area is enormous.
In the fridge was a bottle each of white, red and rose wine, which was a very generous welcoming gift.
All the appliances in the kitchen are top of the range and spotlessly kept as was the house in general. There was nothing we needed that wasn't in a draw or cupboard somewhere, including things like string and cellotape, which we needed for our wild bird feeder! More high-tech items included a built-in radio system, and a huge tv. Most things were operated via a remote control, including the gates to access the property and a window in the roof.
The beds were comfortable and the showers were superb.
The swimming pool is huge and situated just a few steps down from the terrace. There were plenty of tables, chairs, loungers and sun shades, so whether sitting in the sun or the shade, there was always somewhere suitable.
We visited all four nearby "Plus Beaux Villages de France", as well as other charming towns and villages including Uzes.
There are a handful of restaurants within easy walking distance and with a reasonable supermarket just a ten minute drive away, we were in no danger of going hungry.
Driving around the area is a real pleasure, with very little traffic and very scenic countryside, seemingly changing around every bend.
As keen fans of natural history, especially butterflies, we can report seeing in the garden several species, including Ilex Hairstreak, Painted Lady, Cleopatra, Southern White Admiral, and the star of the show, the Two-tailed Pasha. A short walk from the village in any direction yielded several species of Blues, Skippers and others.
To summarise, it will be very difficult for us to beat this holiday due to the beautiful villa and wonderful countryside. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this house and area to anyone considering a relaxing stay in this area.