La Bastide de la Costière (FES.30)

La Bastide de la Costière is a 4-bedroomed villa, sleeping 8, set above the small town of Vauvert (Gard), 21km S of Nîmes, 45km ENE of Montpellier, 30km N of the sea at La Grande-Motte (Michelin map: 526 / 527). VFB is delighted to have featured this property since 2006. Saturday arrival.

Boasting an elevated position with far-reaching views, this modern villa of exceptional standards enjoys a privileged location on the edge of a lively market town. Arranged over two floors, the immaculate accommodation is spacious and airy and stylishly furnished with a blend of contemporary and traditional items. A fully-fitted kitchen and comfortable open-plan living areas are well equipped with all 'mod cons' while the bedrooms are neat and appealing - double rooms enjoy a private terrace and the master bedroom has en suite facilities with a jacuzzi bath. Outdoors a sunny terrace runs the length of the house from where 22 steps lead down to the 10m x 5m pool (depth 1m15 - 1m85), complete with stunning summer kitchen, shower, toilet and full outdoor dining facilities. The fascinating sights of Roman Provence at Nîmes, Arles and Orange are within a short drive, as is the Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue, with its remarkable birdlife, and the coast at La Grande-Motte. A well-equipped and comfortable villa of the highest standard in a privileged location with superb views

Accommodation: Raised ground floor: large open-plan living/dining room with kitchen separated by breakfast bar, master double bedroom with en suite bathroom (with jacuzzi), separate wc. First floor: 1 double-bedded room and 2 twin-bedded rooms, bathroom, separate wc., shower room with wc.

Activities: Private swimming pool on the spot (available May – September). Table tennis on the spot. Tennis in Vauvert. Horse riding at Aimargues (5km), bicycle hire at Calvisson (8km), golf (18 holes) at Nîmes.

Services:  All shops and services (including large supermarket) in Vauvert. Market in Vauvert on Wednesdays and Saturdays

Location
Set above the small town of Vauvert (Gard), 21km S of Nîmes, 45km ENE of Montpellier, 30km N of the sea at La Grande-Motte. Michelin map: 526 / 527.
 
Activities
Private swimming pool on the spot (available May – September). Table tennis on the spot. Tennis in Vauvert. Horseriding at Aimargues (5km), bicycle hire at Calvisson (8km), golf (18 holes) at Nîmes.
 
Services
All shops and services (including large supermarket) in Vauvert. Market in Vauvert on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
 
Description
Boasting an elevated position with far-reaching views, this modern villa of exceptional standards enjoys a privileged location on the edge of a lively market town. Arranged over two floors, the immaculate accommodation is spacious and airy and stylishly furnished with a blend of contemporary and traditional items. A fully-fitted kitchen and comfortable open-plan living areas are well equipped with all 'mod cons' while the bedrooms are neat and appealing - double rooms enjoy a private terrace and the master bedroom has en suite facilities with a jacuzzi bath. Outdoors a sunny terrace runs the length of the house from where 22 steps lead down to the 10m x 5m pool (depth 1m15 - 1m85), complete with stunning summer kitchen, shower, toilet and full outdoor dining facilities. The fascinating sights of Roman Provence at Nîmes, Arles and Orange are within a short drive, as is the Parc Naturel Régional de Camargue, with its remarkable birdlife, and the coast at La Grande-Motte. A well-equipped and comfortable villa of the highest standard in a privileged location with superb views. Featured by VFB since 2006.

Note:  Very steep driveway leading to the property - take care with cars with low suspension at the top. Some may prefer to park at the bottom
 
Accommodation
Entrance on raised ground floor (22 steps) into:
 
·       Open-plan dining/living room (13m x 6m45) with kitchen (3m75 x 3m35) separated from main room by breakfast bar. One step down between dining room to living room. Halogen hob with 4 rings and 2 gas rings, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine and tumble dryer in utility room, television, DVD player, CD player, telephone. Tiled floor.
·       Bedroom 1 (4m45 x 3m) with double bed (1m40). Door to side terrace. Air conditioning/heating unit.
·       En suite bathroom with jacuzzi with shower attachment. Tiled floor.
·       Separate wc.
 
First floor: mezzanine with door to:
 
·       Bedroom 2 (4m45 x 3m60) with double bed (1m40). Laminate wood flooring. Door to small balcony.
·       Bathroom with bath with shower attachment. Tiled floor.
·       Separate wc.
·       One step up (to bedrooms 3/4 and shower):
·       Bedroom 3 (4m95 x 3m20) with 2 single beds (0m90). Laminate wood flooring.
·       Bedroom 4 (4m35 x 3m25) with 2 single beds (0m90). Laminate wood flooring.
·       Shower room.
 
Breakage deposit: 125€   Sleeps: 8 MAXIMUM (small child bed available: 40cm height with wide spaced bars)
 
Bed linen and household linen included – Heating: electric radiators - Electricity and gas included – Wood not included
 
At certain times of the year the property can be reduced in size by closing off two twin bedded rooms.
 
Reference: FES.30X   Breakage deposit: 125€   Sleeps: 4 MAXIMUM
 
Comments
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here in this lovely house. Have a great holiday – we did.” “Good rural village, plenty of shops for good produce.” “Villa was very impressive and was exactly what we were looking for.”
 
Description updated September 2009