St Hilaire d'Ozilhan>30 km S>Uzes>Gard>Languedoc-Roussillon>France
Property 1898
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
Gite
floor area 65 sq m
Sleeps 4
Two bedroomed Gite in quiet village between Avignon and Nimes
A charming Gite on the first floor in a traditional stone house in a quiet village 25 kms from Uzes and 4 kms from the Pont du Gard. Easy access to Avignon, Nimes, Uzes, Arles and the Camargues. In the heart of Cote du Rhone wine country. Secure parking and private courtyard with b-b-q.
Accommodation: Self Catering |
Rates: £190.00 - £425.00 per property per week
The Property
'Vue du Pont' is the perfect spot if you want a quiet and relaxing holiday in a traditional unspoilt French Village with a boulangerie, small family hotel with restaurant, a quiet bar, church, Mairie and boules pitch. It is on the first floor of a traditonal 'maison du village' with completely private entrance, courtyard/garden and parking. The Gite is registered with the Remoulins tourist office and has been awarded 'deux cléfs' by the Clévacances registration body. This is your assurance of quality and standards.
The village is sleepy and tranquil but you are just 10 minutes from the motorway and 40 minutes from the airport, providing easy access to superb countryside, historic sites and the heart of the Cote du Rhone wine country.
The world famous Pont du Gard is visible from the bedroom windows. Nimes with its complete Roman ampitheatre, Avingon with its 'pont', Arles and Uzes are all within easy access. For the more active you can canoe, cycle, walk or horse ride in the locality. Wine lovers are spoilt for choice with five domaines in or close to the village. The Camargues region with its black bulls, white horses and pink flamingoes as well as historic Aigues Mortes and the coast, is an easy drive away.
The balcony and entrance
The private garden
Dining/kitchen
The cosy lounge
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
Sleeps 2
1 Double
Bed
Bedroom 2
Sleeps 2
2 Single
Beds
Extra Beds
1 Cot available
Notes
Bedroom one - the yellow room. Double bed, two pine bedside tables, a large wardrobe with hanging space, shelves and drawers, and an upright chair.
Bedroom two - the blue room. Two single beds, one bedside table between and a chair and wardrobe identical to bedroom one
Bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Basin, Shower
Notes
Large shower room with a modern tiled walk-in shower and wash basin with illuminated mirror over. Also a modern automatic washing machine and a folding clothes rack for drying clothes outside in the sun.
Other Rooms
Kitchen, Dining Room, Lounge
Laundry Facilities:
Washing Machine, Drying Rack, Iron, Ironing Board
Catering:
4 ring stove, Single Oven, Grill, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Fridge, Freezer
Dining:
KitchenDiner table seats 4, Garden table seats 4, High Chair
Entertainment:
TV, Cable or Satellite
Exterior:
Balcony, Private Garden, BarBque, Parking, Garden Chairs 4
Comfort:
Central Heating
Services:
Babysitting, Cleaning On Changeover, Towels provided, Linen provided
Suitability:
Children welcome, Non Smokers only
Not Suitable for:
Elderly or Infirm
*** St Hilaire d'Ozilhan has a small boulangerie, hotel and restaurant and quiet bar. It is surrounded by vineyards and olive groves and has five domaines within a few minutes where you can sample the local Cote du Rhone wines. The nearest town is Remoulins 3kms away with a supermarket, shops, resaurants and tourist ofice.
The Gite is ideally suited for access to the top tourist attractions of the Region. The nearest and most famous is the world heritage site of the Pont du Gard. This magnificent Roman aquaduct is still intact where it crosses the river Gardon. As well as the bridge, the river becomes a hive of family activity in the summer with swimming in the river and sunbathing on small ‘beach’ areas.
For the more active there are nearby opportunities for kayaking, cycling, walking, riding, swimming and golf (9 holes).
To the North othe ancient town of Uzes is just fifteen minutes drive away. Encircled by the Boulevard Gambetta, the medieval town is a maze of small streets and shaded squares lined with 17th and 18th century private residences. The old City centre is listed as a protected historical sector and still preserves its glorious heritage. On Saturday morning the largest and liveliest market in the region is held.
To the East is the city of Avignon with its famous Pont d’Avignon. The Rhone flows through the city and the old city walls provide a historic backdrop. Avignon is full of history, life, youth, art, music and activity. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
To the West you have the city of Nimes with its Roman amphitheatre being one of the best preserved of all the 70 known Roman amphitheaters. The Roman influence is highly visible in some of the most extensive remains in Europe.
To the South there is the dramatic Camargue, the salty delta of the Rhone where it flows into the Mediterranean. The region is renowned for its wild white horses, bulls and beautiful beaches. Horse riding, sailing and kayaking are all available here.
Location Details
Location Type:
Village, Peaceful, Away from it all, Relaxed
Things to see and do:
Swimming, Rambling Routes, Cycling, Golf, Sightseeing, Canoeing, Horse Riding, Historic Buildings
Amenities:
Restaurant <0.5km, Bar <0.5km, Cafe <0.5km, Supermarket 4km, Pharmacy 4km
Getting there:
Nearest Airport:
Nimes@60km
Nearest Railway Station:
Avignon@50km
Nearest Motorway junction:
Junction23 A9@3km
Getting around:
Car:
Recommended
Local Bus Service:
Limited
Taxis:
Can be booked
| | Booking Chart | | Normally available on a Saturday to Saturday basis although may vary depending on season & short notice bookings |
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Rates are per property
quoted in Pounds Sterling
per
week
per
weekday
per weekend
day
minimum
stay
Winter
1-Oct2009 - 6-Mar2010
£190.00
£55.00
£55.00
3 days
Early spring
6-Mar - 3-Apr2010
£210.00
£55.00
£55.00
3 days
Spring
3-Apr - 29-May2010
£250.00
£60.00
£60.00
3 days
Early summer
29-May - 17-Jul2010
£320.00
£70.00
£70.00
3 days
Summer
17-Jul - 4-Sep2010
£425.00
£80.00
£80.00
3 days
Late summer
4-Sep - 2-Oct2010
£320.00
£70.00
£70.00
3 days
Autumn
2 - 30-Oct2010
£250.00
£60.00
£60.00
3 days
Winter
30-Oct - 17-Dec2010
£190.00
£55.00
£55.00
3 days
Other currencies accepted:
( EUR - Euro )
Normally available Saturday to Saturday
All costs are based on two adult occupancy. For three or four adults add 10% per additional adult. Children 16 or under add 5%.
We are required to collect the French Tourist tax - Taxe de Sejour - of €0.65 per adult per night.
Xmas and New Year at Spring rate.
A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your booking. Full payment one month before arrival.
A £75 (€100) refundable security deposit is required with final payment or in cash only to keyholder on arrival.
Payment in sterling or euros, by cheque or bank transfer (surcharge for non-UK banks)
5% discount for bookings of 2 weeks or more.
5% discount for last minute bookings, made within two weeks of arival date (minimum duration one week to qualify for discount).
'Baby package' of cot, bath and high chair £10 per week
Transfer from Avignon or Nimes - price on request.
The Welcome
Our local keyholder is English and lives in the village. She will meet and greet you, and is on hand to help with any problems. A welcome bottle of local wine (for weekly rentals) and a welcome pack for making hot drinks on arrival is provided. All bed linen, towels and electricity costs are included. Heating is provided for the cooler winter months. Any season the Gite is available for short or long breaks, mid-week or weekends. House hunters take your time in the region and stay in our Gite.
A 'Baby package' of cot, bath and high chair is available at a small extra charge. Transfer from Avignon or Nimes can be arranged, and baby sitting services available, at extra cost.
The Gite is in the heart of the Cote du Rhone wine growing region. Guided visits to local wineries can be arranged with an English speaking qualifed wine expert (at extra cost). These can include tastings, education into the art of wine appreciation and the opportunity to purchase if you wish. Ask for further details.
The Property
The kitchen/dining/living area are open plan:
• The modern and well-equipped kitchen area has a large fridge/freezer, microwave, full-size electric fan oven, 4 ring gas hob, double sink.
• Adjacent to the open plan kitchen is the dining area with a circular table seating 4 comfortably, with a pine dresser containing cutlery, crockery and glasses.
• The lounge area has two small couches providing comfortable seating for four and a wall mounted flat screen television with French and English channels.
From the kitchen area, an external spiral staircase leads off a small balcony down to a 50 sq. metre traditional courtyard garden with a wooden table and four chairs. A barbecue is built-in against one wall. The ground is covered in stone chippings with a lavender plant in the centre and honeysuckle and a vine growing up the front wall. This area also offers space for secure parking behind the lockable front gates.
The Region
The Gard region is a typical Mediterranean region. It enjoys approximately 300 days of sunshine per year, has 23 kilometres of coastline, and its altitude rises from sea level to 1,567 metres. From the sea, through the Camargue to the mountains it offers an extraordinary historic and cultural heritage of 550 listed buildings.
The garrigue is a region of hills, terraces and limestone plateaux with sparse vegetation as a result of deforestation 300 years ago. It offer olive tress, palms and the aniseed perfume of thyme. Further south, the Camargue is 40,000 hectares of lakes, marshes and low-lying land shaped by human determination with a little help from the Rhone and the sea.
The Pont du Gard is just 4kms away and is visible (in the mornings) from the bedroom windows. It is one of the most visited sites in the world. It is the best preserved central part of a Roman aqueduct which stretched for 50kms. With its 49 arches and standing 50 metres high it is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.
David Crawford
Tel: 44 (0)1204 843268 between 6pm and 9pm
Mobile: 44 (0)7831296043
Languages spoken:
English
Notes:
Email contact is preferred for inital enquiries. Mobile is preferred if you wish to discuss the Gite.
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