Price includes: your chosen property on a rental-only basis from 1700 hours on the Saturday of arrival to 1000 hours on the Saturday of departure.
Arrival must be by 2000 hours.
Also included: bedlinen (sheets changed weekly); gas for cooking.
Pets not accepted.
Cot not available.
Household linen (towels and tea towels) not provided. Please take your own.
Small children will require supervision due to the proximity of the river and unprotected drops from the banks in the grounds.
Due to the occurrence of drought, barbecues are sometimes not permitted.
Any other price related conditions
A breakage deposit of 200€ is payable uponal arrival. This will be returned on the morning of departure (less charges for items not included in the price), provided there have been no breakages and the property is left in good order. The owners may, at their discretion, make a minimum deduction of 50€ from the deposit if the property is not left in good order.
Electricity is not included (radiator in each room) and must be paid for on departure
Le Moulin is a 2-bedroomed cottage, sleeping 4 (+ baby), in a rural location, 2km from the village of Lablachère (Ardèche), 25km SW of Aubenas, 50km NNE of Alès (Michelin maps: 527 / 526). VFB is delighted to have featured this property since 1980. Saturday arrival.
This pretty little property is a conversion of a former olive mill (1759), a detached building of local stone, set in a clearing amongst woodlands, beside a little stream - you can see the trout from the kitchen window! The accommodation is spotless, simple, easy to run and lightly furnished with a mixture of rustic and more contemporary items. There are secluded, extensive grassy areas, on different levels all around the house with the shade of a lime tree, in a peaceful, completely unspoilt setting with no immediate neighbours, although the village with essential shops and services is only a couple of minutes away. The region itself is splendid; a sunny, Mediterranean land of steep hills and lovely old villages set among vineyards and orchards in wide valleys cut through by the river Ardèche which has also created the magnificent gorges nearby. Exceptional setting, really ideal for nature lovers. The stream usually has enough water for children to paddle, according to the season, but can become quite fast-flowing in times of heavy rain or dried out in July/August.
Accommodation: All on first floor: kitchen/living room, 1 twin and 1 double-bedded room, shower room, wc.
Activities: Tennis and swimming pool (June-Sept) at Planzolles (8km). Tennis at Lablachère. River for swimming and fishing (permit needed), bicycles for hire at Joyeuse (5km). Tennis and riding in St Genest (1km). Rock climbing at Casteljou (10km). Canoeing at Les Vans (13km).
Services: All essential shops and services at Lablachère. Bank at Joyeuse. Market on Wednesdays at Joyeuse, on Sundays at Lablachère, Saturdays in Les Vans and Rosières on Monday.
Location
In a rural location, 2km from the village of Lablachère (Ardèche) – 1700 inhabitants – 25km SW of Aubenas, 50km NNE of Alès. (Michelin map: 527 / 526).
Activities
Tennis and swimming pool (June-Sept) at Planzolles (8km). Tennis at Lablachère. River for swimming and fishing (permit needed), bicycles for hire at Joyeuse (5km). Tennis and riding in St Genest (1km). Rock climbing at Casteljou (10km). Canoeing at Les Vans (13km).
Services
All essential shops and services at Lablachère. Bank at Joyeuse. Market on Wednesdays at Joyeuse, on Sundays at Lablachère, Saturdays in Les Vans and Rosières on Monday.
Description
This pretty little property is a conversion of a former olive mill (1759), a detached building of local stone, set in a clearing amongst woodlands, beside a little stream - you can see the trout from the kitchen window! The accommodation is spotless, simple, easy to run and lightly furnished with a mixture of rustic and more contemporary items. There are secluded, extensive grassy areas, on different levels all around the house with the shade of a lime tree, in a peaceful, completely unspoilt setting with no immediate neighbours, although the village with essential shops and services is only a couple of minutes away. The region itself is splendid; a sunny, Mediterranean land of steep hills and lovely old villages set among vineyards and orchards in wide valleys cut through by the river Ardèche which has also created the magnificent gorges nearby. Exceptional setting, really ideal for nature lovers. The stream usually has enough water for children to paddle, according to the season, but can become quite fast-flowing in times of heavy rain or dried out in July/August. Featured by VFB since 1980.
Note: Young children will need supervision because of the river and unprotected drops from the banks in the grounds. Also, because of drought, BBQs are sometimes not permitted.
Accommodation
All on first floor: access (up 14 steps) into:
· Kitchen/living room (3m10 x 5m30) with gas cooker (4 rings and oven), microwave/grill, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment, washing machine, flat-screen television, small portable barbecue
· Bedroom 1 (2m50 x 3m50) with 1 double bed
· Bedroom 2 (3m80 x 2m70) with 2 single beds (1m and 0m90)
· Shower room with shower and washbasin
· Separate wc
Gas for cooking included – Electricity not included (electric radiator in each room) – Bed linen included, household linen not available. No cot provided at this property.
Breakage Deposit: 200€ Sleeps: 4 + baby MAXIMUM
Comments
“A very nice setting for a gîte – well equipped and spotlessly clean.” “What a fantastic location and house. In twenty years gîting, this is the best one yet!” “A very enjoyable and relaxing week in this tranquil location.” “Our 10th VFB holiday and again we have not been disappointed.” “Loved it, so clean and well kept and in a beautiful location.”
Description updated January 2011
0800 171 2160
0800 171 2160
