Farmhouse in Gard, France

Mas des Costes details

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Swimming pool

Patio with view towards the pool

front view

Home description

Mas des Costes is a spacious, newly renovated, country house situated in beautiful countryside close to the charming market town of Anduze. It has a large, private swimming pool and a spacious and secure garden, making it perfect for family holidays.

Parts of the house are about 200 years old, and it has been faithfully restored to retain its original features while providing all modern comforts. There is a magnificent open plan kitchen - dining area with huge French windows leading directly onto a shady patio for informal dining. The kitchen is newly-fitted with every convenience. The house has four bedrooms (one en suite), and two further bathrooms; plus a comfortable sitting room with satellite TV. There is gas central heating and constant hot water.

The house is in a quiet, rural area, set amongst vineyards. There are many family activities in the surrounding area. Mas des Costes is available for rent on a self-catering basis in the summer and throughout the year.

Accommodation detail

Open plan dining room with kitchen beyond

Sitting room

Bedroom 1

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Ground Floor

• The front door leads into a small hall which gives access into the large (8 x 4 metres) open plan kitchen/dining room with massive roof beams. The kitchen is equipped to a very high standard with electric oven; gas hob; microwave; dishwasher; and a large American – style fridge-freezer which has an ice cube dispenser, chilled filtered water dispenser, and a bar. There is a hi-fi with CD/tuner and ceiling speakers.
• Behind the kitchen there is a small utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, and iron and ironing board. Next to the utility room there is a shower room with wash basin, WC, and shower.
• The dining area has a large antique dining table that extends to seat 12 people in comfort. There are large French windows with lovely views up the garden, and which open to provide direct access to an outdoor dining area with pergola and shady Mulberry tree.
• From the dining area there is a connecting door to the sitting room (5.9 x 3.9 metres) with sofa, armchairs, fireplace with wood burning stove, Sky satellite TV/radio and video/DVD.
• From the sitting room there is a connecting door to a rear lobby providing access to bedroom 1, the staircase, and the back garden door.
• Bedroom 1 is a large double bedroom (5.6 x 3.5 metres) with en suite facilities (WC, wash basin, and walk-in shower area). The room has massive wood beams and overlooks the small, secluded rear, garden.

First Floor

• Bedroom 2 is a very large room with a double bed.
• Bedroom 3 is a smaller room with two full size bunk beds, and its own wash basin.
• Bedroom 4 has twin beds.
• The upstairs bathroom has a bath with dedicated shower area; WC; and wash basin set in to a large mosaic tiled surface.

Garden

The grounds are about ¼ acre, with large swimming pool (12 x 5 metres) for the exclusive use of guests, fully fenced off in compliance with French law. There is a pool house with fridge, table and chairs, and sun loungers.

The rest of the garden comprises an olive grove, ancient well (covered and gated), and raised beds separated by river gravel. There are views to open country to the west, and over vineyards to the north. The property is fully fenced with gates that can be closed to allow small children to run around freely, although our lane is not a through road and so has very little traffic. A barbecue is provided. There is parking for 2 - 3 cars.

About the location

Staying at Mas des Costes offers a wide choice of holiday activities:

The house is less than 10 minutes drive from Anduze which offers shopping, local markets, craft shops, and restaurants. In the surrounding area there are many local craft centres, vineyards and museums. From Easter until the end of the summer there is a steam train which runs from Anduze up the beautiful Gardon valley to St. Jean du Gard.

Anduze is the point where the foothills of the Cevennes meet the Languedoc plain. It is, therefore, the ideal base for walking in the magnificent Cevennes National Park using the numerous way marked trails where you can walk for miles without seeing another hiker. Alternatively, it is possible to explore this wild region by car along the Corniche des Cevennes, visiting pretty mountain villages such as Florac, or the dramatic Gorges du Tarn. Robert Louis Stevenson travelled here and wrote about this region in Travels with a donkey. The Cevennes has been designated a site of world environmental importance by UNESCO.

The Mediterranean coast is within one hour's drive. The nearest resort is Le Grau du Roi which has long sandy beaches, and a lively old fishing port with excellent fish restaurants overlooking the water.

Nearby are the Roman towns of Avignon, Arles, and Nîmes. These provençal towns are important centres for arts festivals and concerts throughout the summer months, and possess splendid galleries, museums, and restaurants, and some of the best preserved Roman buildings remaining anywhere.

Further afield, the Ardèche valley and the Camargue National Park are easily within a day's expedition. The Camargue offers opportunities to explore the nature reserves with their flamingos, bulls, and white horses. The Rhône delta has miles of fine sandy beaches.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

Activities near by

Adventure park, Archery, Canoeing, Canyoning, Caving, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Gourmet dining, Hiking, Horse riding, Kayaking, Mountain biking, Rambling, Riverside activities, Rock climbing, Shopping, Sightseeing, Swimming, Tennis, Theme parks, Tree adventure park, Walking, Wine tasting

See Activities and attractions for more information on nearby activities and places of interest.

How to get here

By air
Our nearest airports are at Nîmes (about 45 minutes' drive) and Montpellier (about 60 minutes). Alternatively it is possible to use Avignon (about 75 minutes) or Marseilles (about 90 minutes).

By rail
The nearest TGV station is at Nîmes (about 30 minutes). Avignon TGV is possibly more convenient for hiring a car, and is about one hour away.

By road
The house is easily accessible from autoroutes A7 and A9.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.