General Description

·         This three bedroom property is one of seven beautifully renovated apartments in a traditional old village building (circa 1850) which has been restored to comfortably accommodate up to 10 people.

·         The seven large apartments in the building have been completed & furnished to a very high standard with all the facilities & amenities you would expect to find in any top class accommodation including en-suite bedrooms, large living & dining space & spacious balconies or terraces with BBQ's provided.

·         All apartments have Free WiFi internet access, UK satellite TV channels & radio stations as well as terrestrial French TV.

·         Outside there is a large shared 12m x 6m swimming pool with a shallow kids area, pool toys and sun loungers. The pool area is fully fenced & gated to ensure child safety at all times.

·         In the courtyard you will find a kids play area as well as extra tables & chairs for dining outdoors either with family or other guests.

·         The large private car park has space for up to 8 cars and access to the building is controlled by an intercom system with buzzer release for the front door in each apartment.

·         Situated in the centre of a small and traditional village in the midst of the Languedoc wine country, the village benefits from a beautiful countryside setting.

The Local Area

·        The accommodation is located in the centre of the little village of Canaules, which is literally surrounded by the vines & vineyards of the wonderful Languedoc wine producing region of Southern France.

·         If you feel like a bit of exercise there are bicycles available at the accommodation for you explore the surrounding area at your leisure. 

·         Road traffic tends to be a lot lighter here than in many other areas of mainland Europe so generally speaking (once you take all normal precautions) cycling is a safe activity for guests of all ages.

·         With an average 300 days of sunshine each year you will be literally spoilt for choice when it comes to outdoor activities.  Activities available nearby include Golf, Horse Riding, Fishing, Water Sports, Climbing & Hill-Walking . The Cévennes National Park with its wonderful flora & fauna is also well worth a visit.

·         Some of the larger towns in the area include Anduze (11.5 km) which is known as the gateway to the Cévennes . From here you can board the old steam train which takes you through the Cévennes to St. Jean du Garde, stopping along the way to visit the famous Bambouseraie which is home to Europe’s largest bamboo collection. Anduze is a lively tourist town with many good restaurants, shops & cafe’s. 

·         Nearby Sauve is a medieval town (12km) which has managed to retain all of its old charm. There are a number of good restaurants hidden among the narrow streets as well as 2 bars in the small town square. Celebrity residents in Sauve include the caricaturist Robert Crumb & also the famous Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts.

·         Ales is the closest city and it’s about a 20 minute drive away. It has all of the usual large shops & department stores you’d expect to find in a city of its size, as well as an open air market each Monday.

·         Other interesting cities worth visiting if time allows are Nimes with its famous Roman Amphitheatre & Montpellier which is a bright vibrant modern city which still has some wonderful old architecture & buildings.

·         Once in Montpellier the beaches of the Mediterranean are just a short distance away.

·         Uzès is famous throughout France for its huge Saturday market when the whole place literally becomes one big open air market.

·         Another city of interest to artists & art historians is Arles – the home for a time of Van Gogh. Arles also has some well preserved Roman ruins which are worth a visit.

·         Avignon with its Papal Palace was during the period from 1309 to 1377 the residence of 7 different popes – all French. As well as the Papal Palace, Avignon is also famous for its bridge – the Pont d’Avignon.

Facilities

·         Accommodation Size:  This large apartment is on the second floor and has full length, railed doors which open to give a stunning view of the Cevennes mountains.

·         Living room: As with all the accommodation, there are tiled floors throughout the apartment, and traditional Languedoc ceilings with wood & exposed plasterwork. The light and simply furnished living area has 2 sofas (one of which converts to a double bed), satellite TV with UK TV channels, DVD and radio/CD player

·         Kitchen: The kitchen is fully equipped for self catering.  There is a fridge freezer, electric oven & hob, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, electric kettle, coffee maker & sandwich maker. There is also a washing machine & dryer available for guests in the communal area of the building. An iron & ironing board can also be found in the apartment.

·         Bedrooms: Bedroom 1 is a double with en-suite bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin.  Bedroom 2 is a twin with an en-suite bathroom with shower and hand basin. Bedroom 3 is on a mezzanine level with twin beds. Should you have 8 people in your party, there is a double sofa-bed in the living room, plus up to 2 extra single beds can be added to the mezzanine level upon request, to sleep 10 in total. 

·         Bathrooms: In addition to the en-suite facilities, there is a further separate bathroom with WC and hand basin.

·         Outside:  There is a large paved area with seating in front plus additional terraces with dining tables & chairs.

·         Swimming pool: There is shared access to an enclosed pool (12 x 6m) with pool house containing changing & showering facilities.  Fully enclosed children's play area + off-road parking for several cars

·         Internet: There is WiFi internet access in each apartment

·         Baby facilities: There is a cot and high chair available at this property.

·         Winter heating: This is supplied and included in the overall price of your accommodation

·         Gas, electric, & water: These are all included in the rental cost.

·         End-of-stay cleaning: This is organised by the owner and included in the cost of your accommodation.

·         Bed & bathroom linen: This is all supplied and included in the rental cost.

·         Taxe de Sejour: in France, it is necessary to pay a “Taxe de Séjour” at the end of your stay. It has been included here in the rental cost.

·         Damage deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of 150 euros on arrival and this will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.

·         Change over day: Normally Saturdays but there may be some flexibility outside of peak season.  Please ask us if you would like any further information.

·         Long weekend stays: These are possible outside of July and August.  Let us know if you’d like further information.

·         Pets: Please let us know if you intend to take your pet on holiday with you.

How To Get There

• By Car – Canaules is situated approximately 80kms drive to the West of Avignon, 55 kms to the north of Montpellier and 40 minutes to the North West of Nimes
• By Air – Montpellier, Avignon and Nimes are the nearest airports, all of them under an hours drive away
• By Train - The high speed TGV service runs directly from London or Paris to Avignon and directly from Paris to Montpellier.
• Full directions etc will be sent once you make a booking

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