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Apartment Vue de Rêve
General Description
- Apartment Vue de Rêve is a real paradise for lovers of the countryside, spectacular views and unspoilt nature. Yet it is within easy reach of some of the most magnificent sites in the Languedoc.
- If you enjoy walking, rambling, cycling, motor cycling, mountain-biking, or motoring, this lovely, newly completed apartment could be just the right holiday home for you.
- Overlooking the picturesque village of Soubès and open views of the lovely countryside, it has a spacious, bright and light, open-plan living/bed room, a separate double bedroom, a bathroom and a separate WC. It's ideal for an adult couple and perhaps a teenager or additional adult.
- The apartment has two very pleasant sunny terraces which look out onto the spectacular views allowing you to barbecue and eat alfresco in lovely surroundings.
- The property is just a short 3-minute walk from the village of Soubes which has a useful grocery shop selling bread and croissants, a restaurant and a bar. The nearest larger town is Lodeve just 5 minutes away by car.
- Soubès is officially placed in the heart of the 'Causses and Cevennes' area - recognised by UNESCO as a world heritage site for its history and diversity of landscapes - please see http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1153
- Apartment Vue de Rêve offers you the best of both worlds and at a great price - you can either relax on your terrace enjoying the stunning views or explore this lovely region of the department of Herault on foot, or by bike or by car.
The Local Area
- Soubes is a charming medieval village with two chateaux. It is surrounded by forests, hills and mountains. The village has narrow streets with balconies full of flowers in the summer and an attractive main square. It is only 50 kms from Montpellier and the Mediterranean coastline.
- Lodeve, just 5 minutes away by car, is an historic town full of culture. It has plenty of surprises in store, including the Gothic cathedral of St Fulcran and the Bishop's Palace, the Fleury Museum, the Halle Dardé, medieval bridges, 18th century mansions, and a good number of craftsmen in the centre of the town including a rug-making factory.
- Sports Activities: You'll soon discover, if you don't already know, that this area has a well-deserved reputation as a walkers' paradise. Soubes itself is crisscrossed by several Grande Randonnee footpaths (national long-distance walking paths), and ample amounts of sunshine! Locally there is the 'Tour of Larzac Méridional', 105 kms of footpaths for ramblers & walkers. Rewarding views can be found in abundance in the local mountains and hills.
- A great alternative to walking is cycling, with enjoyable rides for all levels, including some truly challenging rides for the keen cyclist. However, many cyclists prefer to just meander around and take their time, stopping perhaps in a few of the cafes or bars in the villages through which they cycle. Apart from driving down to the Mediterranean beaches, watersports enthusiasts will find ample provision for windsurfing locally as well kayaking on the Rivers Tarn, Herault and Orb.
- Activities: Between the Larzac limestone plateau and the Mediterranean there are some marvellous days out to be enjoyed, including St Michel de Grandmont, one of the highlights of the Languedoc with its Visigoth necropolis, 12th century priory and famous dolmens, and the breathtaking site of the Cirque de Navacelles, one of France's foremost natural sites. Not to be missed is the lovely town of St Guilhem-le-Desert and the 'Pont du Diable', and of course the beautiful city of Montpellier, a real cultural centre with fantastic shopping, good restaurants and great museums.
- Markets: The markets in the region are colourful and full of fresh local produce for cooking. The nearest market is in Lodeve on a Saturday morning, and in Clermont l'Herault on a Wednesday morning.
- Restaurant: There is a restaurant and a bar in Soubes approximately 800m from the gite.
- Supermarket: The nearest large supermarket is in Lodeve about 5 kms away, however there is a grocery shop in Soubes.
Facilities
- Living Room: A bright and well-proportioned room with French windows opening onto the terrace. There's a comfortable convertible bed settee providing sleeping accommodation for one, a dining table and chairs, a TV receiving French and some international channels, a DVD player, a radio and access the WiFi internet via your own laptop.
- Kitchen Area: This is fully fitted and equipped for all your cooking needs. There's a hob, kettle, coffee maker, oven/microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine etc. A small welcome pack will be there to greet you on arrival.
- Bedroom: On the same floor, the bedroom is spacious and has a large double bed (160cms) and one single bed (90cms) for couples who might prefer to sleep separately. The bedroom also has a TV receiving French and international channels, a reversible air-conditioning unit, &nllous scenery. We alsoC and an en-suite bathroom. From this bedroom you can enjoy a small private terrace with 2 sun-loungers. The room is attractively decorated and well-furnished with plenty of hanging and storage space for clothes.
- Bathroom: The bathroom has a shower, a washbasin, a mirror, a hairdryer and a heated towel rail. The WC is separate. The bedroom also has an en-suite shower room.
- Outside: Two lovely terraces equipped with a table, chairs, sun-loungers and a barbecue, all overlooking the pretty surroundings. There is private parking on an upper level parking area with steps down to the garden and the studio apartment.
- Suitability Note: Apartment Vue de Reve is particularly suited to adults.
- Swimming Pool: Sorry there is no pool here. However you can swim from the Mediterranean beaches, the public swimming pool in Lodeve open in the summer months, or there are swimming opportunities in the region's rivers and lakes.
- Internet: An internet connection is available via WiFi for use with your own laptop.
- Telephone: There is no landline telephone in the gite, but mobile phone signals in the area are generally good.
- Baby Facilities: Sorry there are no facilities for babies or younger children here.
- Additional Accommodation: You can rent the Studio without the option of the double bedroom (subject to availability), allowing the use of the convertible sofa. Please see STUDIO VUE DU REVE. Alternatively for a larger holiday home for 4 - please see GITE VUE DU REVE.
- Winter Heating: is included in the rental price.
- Gas, Electric and Water: are all included in the rental price.
- End of Stay Cleaning: is included in the rental price.
- Bed and bathroom linen: are included in the rental price.
- Taxe de Sejour: In France it is necessary to pay a Taxe de Sejour at the end of your stay. It has been included here in the rental cost.
- Damage Deposit: The owners request a damage deposit of 200 euros upon arrival. This will be refunded to you at the end of your stay less the replacement cost of any breakages or damage.
- Change Over Day: The change over day for this property is flexible according to availability but stays of at least one week are preferred in the main summer season. Minimum stay 3 nights.
- Pets: are not permitted here - sorry.
- Smoking: is not allowed inside the apartment.
How To Get There
- By Car: The village of Soubes is to be found approximately 5kms to the North of Lodeve. The nearest autoruote exit is No: 52 Lovdeve Nord on the A75.
- By Air: The nearest airport is Montpellier - about 55 kms away (Easy Jet from Gatwick, Ryanair from Leeds/Bradford and Luton, also from summer 2011 BMI from Manchester). Other alternative airports would be Nimes, Beziers, Perpignan, and Carcassonne.
- By Train: The nearest train station is in Montpellier - 55 kms. For details of trains and train tickets to the region please consult the link to RAILEUROPE which you will find on our Home Page.
Full directions will be provided once you make a booking
