La Bastide des Lavandierés
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About the home
Le Bastide des Lavandierés is located in the village of Canaules deep in the Languedoc wine producing region of the south of France . Originally constructed during the 19th century (1850) it has previously been used as a small hotel as well as a café & a night club . Following extensive renovations & rebuilding during 2007 & the early months of 2008 this wonderfully preserved stone building has now been converted into six luxury apartments with private off-road parking & large swimming pool with separate kiddies section . There is UK & French satellite TV as well as Free WiFi internet .
Canaules is a typical French village - small but full of character . It is close to a number of larger villages & small towns as well as numerous vineyards - many of which welcome visitors . Guests are very welcome to come & check out our own vineyard at Domaine d'Espere which is just over a mile away . Nimes , Montpellier & Marseilles are just 3 of the cities which are easily reached as well as the beaches on the coast or the skiing in the Cevennes. Please visit our website for detailed information about the many attractions & places worth visiting in the Languedoc region .
The six large apartments in La Bastide des Lavandieres have been completed & furnished to a very high standard with all the facilities & amenities you would expect to find in any top class accommodation. (3 other similar apartments available in same building + 2 larger apartments also )
Our caretakers Wendy and Andre can now offer the following services for guests - Home cooked meal upon arrival or during your stay , Pre-Arrival Shopping ( Just tell them what you want in your apartment and they will have it there for you when you arrive ) Party catering for groups / families , Baby sitting , Airport pickups & dropoffs , Taxi service to local bars and restaurants & now in our new poolside bar / café we are serving light snacks during the day & wine & beer in the evenings as well as ice-cream & soft drinks for the kids .
| Size: | Sleeps up to 7, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Near Montpellier, 55km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Wheelchair access |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire Smokers welcome Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom, 1 en suite and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Cots (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Childrens pool, BBQ, Bicycles available, Climbing frame, Swing set |
| Access: | Wheelchair friendly, Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Satellite TV with UK & French Channels ( including BBC , ITV & Channel 4 ) in all apartments. Free WiFi . Apartment has a large private patio / terrace . As the walls of the building are over 3 foot thick & constructed of solid stone there is no requirement for air conditioning in the building . By simply closing the shutters during the warm afternoons the apartments always remain cool . At night time the cool air from the Cevennes mountains ensures that it never gets uncomfortably hot for sleeping . In the cooler Winter months the thick stone walls have the opposite effect helping to ensure that the apartments stay warm .
Further details outdoors:
All apartments have either private terrace / balcony or reserved area in the paved area close to the swimming pool & children's play area.
The children's play area has 2 swings , a slide & a climbing rope . It is fully enclosed so no danger of children wandering away if playing while unsupervised .
Further details
Please visit our website to view full terms & conditions for all rentals
Conditions
We would appreciate it if smoking could be confined to the balcony / terrace areas.
Refundable breakages deposit of €150 required with final payment, to be refunded on your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
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The Languedoc-Roussillon / Gard region
With so much sunshine and such varied terrain, Languedoc is a mecca for those looking to get out there and DO something. The list of activities and things to do in Languedoc Roussillon, south France, is absolutely endless. You'll find water practically everywhere in Languedoc Roussillon, so there's no shortage of canal boating, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, fishing and swimming . Three mountain ranges make skiing, rock climbing and walking great options too. Golf and tennis are also well-catered for, with golf courses and tennis centres dotted across the region. For the slightly more adventurous, there's ballooning (there's nothing like floating over the rivers and vineyards of Languedoc on a summer's day), paragliding and flying (guided flights over the Cathar castles are highly recommended). For equestrians, there's France's most famous horse trail (Le Sentier Cathar), and for ornithologists, the variety of birds in Languedoc, especially in the mountainous and swamp regions, with everything from vultures to pelicans.
Flights to Languedoc are multiplying, thanks to the low-cost airline boom, which has brought down prices and opened up small airports . As a result flights to Languedoc are now surprisingly cheap. Excellent motorways mean that the many airports near Languedoc are also a great option if you're visiting the region. You can even fly into Girona in Spain and stock up on spirits at the border! . (Information courtesy of Creme de Languedoc)
The Canaules-et-Argentieres area
Shopping : There is one small shop / bakery in Canaules where you can get your fresh baguettes , croissants etc. each morning . To find it just walk down the village past the town hall & the Post Office & take the only left turn that you see . To walk from La Bastide to the shop/bakery takes about 3 minutes . You will also find a well stocked supermarket in nearby Lezan ( 5 mins away aprox. by car ) as well as 2 large supermarkets ( Lidl & Intermarché ) a little further on in Saint Christol .
Attractions: The main attraction in Canaules is of course La Bastide des Lavandierés . With it's large 12m x 6m pool , kids play area & French & UK TV channels in each apartment you should be able to keep yourself & your family happily occupied every day . While you are there you should also think about visiting our vineyard in nearby Saint-jean-De-Serres (2 km away) where you can see a working vineyard up close for yourself . Take the opportunity to do some wine tasting & depending on the time of year you may even get the chance to do a little work on the vines . You can also buy wine here to use during your holiday or to take home .
For more info please visit our vineyard website: www.LVI-Noblevine.com
Food & Drink : You are literally surrounded by small villages & towns which have an abundance of places for eating & drinking . There's one small bar / restaurant in Saint-Jean-De-Serres which is just 2 kilometres away. It is very child friendly & Christian & Brigitte will make you very welcome when you tell them you are staying at the bastide . You can also get really good take-away pizza here. A little further on in Ledignan (5km's) there are a couple of places to eat & drink as well as another pizza take-away . For a selection of Bars & Restaurant's there is of course nearby Lezan which is just 4 kilometres away . Sauve (11 km's away) has some very good restaurants hidden among it's narrow streets as has it's next door neighbour - Quissac (10.4 km's from Canaules) where you will also find a nice fast food / take-away. So all in all - No shortage of choice as far as eating & drinking goes . For a real French experience you can take a short trip into the Cevennes mountains to the village of Monoblet where chef Eric in our favourite restaurant will look after you . For family dining there is a large selection of restaurants all along the main street in nearby Anduze most of which have good tourist menu's . Children are well looked after in almost all restaurants in this area of France .
Even though we havn’t actually moved any closer to the coast we now have a lovely sandy beach just a 15 minute drive away from us in Alés where in Summer 2010 a very nice man-made river beach was created . The beach which is officially open from early June until the end of August is on the bank of the Gardon River & it has some excellent facilities including easy parking , shallow water swimming for kids , showers , a lifeguard , beach volleyball , boules , pedal boating , kayaking , water bubbles , a café bar & a Restaurant . You can also rent sun loungers, umbrella’s , kayaks , pedal boats etc … At night time during summer there is normally a DJ or other free musical entertainment throughout the entire week. Although it is not a substitute for the stunning beaches of the Med it is still a nice place to spend a sunny Summer's day. And it's just a short drive from your apartment.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Nimes: 48 km |
| Railway: | Nimes: 40 km |
As Canaules is in Southern France the easiest option is to fly into any one of a number of nearby Airports rather than travelling by ferry to northern France & driving . The main nearby airports include Nimes, Bezier , Avignon , Montpellier, Carcassonne, Grenoble & Marseilles all of which are serviced by Ryanair & a number of other low cost airlines . Other possible airports include Girona (Spain) & also Rodez
Please visit our website for detailed information
Activities near Canaules-et-Argentieres
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 22 Jul 2011 |
A wonderful accommodation in unspoiled countryside, close to the major attractions of Nice, Montpellier, Cevennes mountains etc. Booking was really straightforward and communication with owner excellent. One there, housekeepers Wendy and Andre offer a friendly and comprehensive service. Ideal for very young families, but an excellent base for older groups wanting to explore the local sites. |
12 Jul 2011 |
Comfortable, clean, well furnished, lovely building and pool. No bar or restaurant in the village but has a boulangere. |
12 Jul 2011 |
The first thing you must do is to 'shake yourself down' and realise that Canaules really exists; that LA BASTIDE delivers on every level. It is a place which has that rare ability to give you that wrap-around feeling; It gets even better, this was before those caring and thoughtful proprietors decided to employ André and Wendy to cater for your every need - this is the Entente Cordiale taken to a new level - Go on, try it and spoil yourself! Martin and Frances |
Guestbook for La Bastide des Lavandierés
"Thanks again for the accommodation . Now that we know what a beautiful place you have I am afraid you may have to put up with a few more visits from us" - Brian & Mary Martin - Guests at La Bastide des Lavandieres - July 2008
"Dear Sean , I'd like to thank yourself , Martin & Noel for providing such superb accommodation in the most beautiful & friendly part of France I've been to ." - Brian Sinclair & Family - Guests at La Bastide des Lavandieres - July 2008
"We enjoyed our stay at the bastide . It was spacious , beautifully presented , really comfortable & well equipped . We would definitely return if we were to visit Languedoc in the future." - Julie , Stephen & Sarah Carroll - Guests at La Bastide des Lavandieres - August 2008
"La Bastide is a really peaceful relaxing place with a fabulous sun soaked pool to laze around & modern apartments set in a beautiful & tranquil area of France." - Ruth and Mark Trattles - Guests at La Bastide des Lavandieres - August 2008
"What a fabulous week we had . The best apartment we’ve ever stayed in ! Spacious , comfy , very clean & lovely décor . A beautiful building with a fabulous entry door . Super Laundry Room . Lovely pool . Lovely seating area next to swings ( great for young children ) . Apartment the best we have ever stayed in in terms of cleanliness , comfort , décor & especially in the items provided in the kitchen . Having a bathroom per bedroom was fabulous & the showers were great . Television with satellite channels went down very well with the children (sadly !)" - Gary & Fiona Shewan from Rochdale - Guests at La Bastide des Lavandiéres - August 2009
"What a wonderful 2 weeks we had staying at La Bastide des Lavandieres on our first trip to the south of France . The location is idyllic . The village of Canaules is in the middle of the countryside surrounded by vineyards & fields of sunflowers . The apartment was within a beautifully restored stone building and was very well equipped with everything one could ask for . While the pool is a good size and child friendly . The courtyard is a great place to meet with other guests & share a bottle of the locally produced wine . Our stay was made even more pleasant with communication from Sean from the outset of our booking and especially the week before we arrived . Much appreciated and many thanks . It was also great to meet with Noel while at the apartments & hearing all about the local region ." - The Barbour Family from Troon , South Ayrshire , Scotland
Guests at La Bastide des Lavandiéres - July 2010
For more guest testimonials please visit our website
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 7 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 1 Oct 11 | 31 Dec 11 | € 455 | 75 | 85 | 3 Nights | |
| 31 Dec 11 | 28 Apr 12 | € 460 | 85 | 95 | Flexible | |
| 28 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | € 550 | 85 | 95 | Flexible | |
| 2 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | € 595 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 945 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 655 | 85 | 95 | Flexible | |
| 29 Sep 12 | 29 Dec 12 | € 475 | 75 | 85 | Flexible | |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Please visit our website for detailed info about Rates & Availability as well as our online booking system where you can book your holiday .
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Availability notes:
Available to rent throughout the year . Short term breaks are available outside of peak season .
Group bookings available at reduced rates
Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting Wendy Andrieu
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Languages spoken    The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This house has received 3 reviews from previous guests.  |
