Les Lussettes

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Farmhouse |5 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Les Lussettes in La Croix Haute

from £58 / night

£400–£650 / weekBookable online

This property can be booked securely online within a few minutes. Just click on the ‘Check availability and book’ button.

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Car essential, private garden, pets welcome

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About the home

The is a large stone farmhouse, built in the late 19th century, situated high (altitude 1100m) up in the Sourthern French Alps. Always accessible, it makes an ideal base all year round, for skiers, walkers, cyclists and lovers of nature.

With large vaulted rooms downstairs with a log fire, 3 en-suite double bedrooms on the first floor and two further bedrooms on the 2nd floor, there is plenty of room to relax. Outside is 1500 sqm of gardens.

There are plenty of modern touches though, including French and English Satellite TV, DVD player , dishwasher, laundry room, and full internet access with wifi.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Fully fitted kitchen with electric oven and bottled gas hob.

Wifi and telephone available on request.

Ex-pub football table to keep kids and adults occupied.

Full central heating thoughout with log fire.

Further details outdoors:
Swimming pool available in Lus village.

Care must be taken in winter as roads are steep and icy, though are kept clear by snowplough.

Further details

There is a £60 cleaning charge per booking. Wi-Fi is available for a small charge of £10 per week. Telephone is available on request - charges will be deducted from deposit (may take up to 1 month).

Conditions

Visitors with restricted mobility should be aware that the terrain outside is steep and can be icy in winter. There is a bathroom downstaris with a shower.

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Just up the valley

The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Hautes-Alpes region

The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur region stretches from the hot Mediterranean coast to the cool Alpine mountains to the North. The climate changes appreciably, the further North you go, changing from the very hot sultry Provencal climate to the cooler, fresher conditions as you begin to climb into the Alps, leading to a beautiful and sunny landscape, but without the overpowering heat that you get further South.

The La Croix Haute / Les Lussettes area

The community of Lus la Croix Haute, sits at an altitude of 1040m above sea level and comprises 22 hamlets whose origins are firmly planted in agriculture. Historically the region is also known for its forestry and ice manufacturing, the only signs today are places with names such as “Les Glacières”. There are around 500 permanent residents but this number swells dramatically during high season when tourists flock from the south seeking relief from the heat of the Mediterranean sun.

The distinct and dramatic seasons can be attributed to Lus’ unique weather system; spring brings fresh green foliage after the harsh winter months, summer can be hot with frequent spectacular storms that rumble their way round the mountains, autumn is a picture of colour as the leaves turn to shades of red, yellow and orange. In all, a glorious palette of colours and textures that make each season well worth seeing. Winter months have been known to bring temperatures as low as minus 25 degrees Celsius at night, sometimes not rising above minus 8 during the day, but the air is crisp and dry and the sunshine and blue skies reflect in the snow to make the scene truly breathtaking.

If you fancy a change of weather and scenery you can always take a 30 minute “migration” south to the borders of Provencal territory, where the landscape becomes more undulating and temperatures rise by several degrees. There is also the Die valley to the west, Isère to the north and the Hautes Alpes to the southeast, all of which have their own unique identity.

If you have a penchant for wine then why not take an excursion into the Die valley and sample the local Clairette de Die sparkling wine. Southwest you can follow the wine route towards Orange passing vineyards every few miles where you can try the popular Côtes du Rhône and Vinsobres wines and also stock up on delicious olive oils.

Since 2008 Lus has become part of the Parc Naturel du Vercors and the valley of La Jarjatte is a Natura 2000 site, both of which recognise the regions importance as an area of outstanding natural beauty. The flora and fauna found in this region are thanks to the unique fusion of Alpine and Provencal weather systems.

If the great outdoors is your passion you couldn’t pick a more perfect holiday destination, with activities such as rambling, climbing and skiing in abundance. Whether you prefer to go it alone or take advantage of knowledgeable local guides, there is something for everyone. Lus provides an excellent base from which to explore this relatively undiscovered and breathtakingly beautiful corner of France.

How to get there

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A car is highly desirable. Snow chains are compulsory in winter.
Airports: Grenoble 60 minutes, Chambery 90 minutes, Lyon 90 minutes, Marseille 2 hours, Nice 3 hours, Nimes 3 hours,
Geneva 2.5 hours - cheap Easyjet flights all year round.
Ferries/Channel Tunnel:
Calais/Zeebrugge 9 hours
Railway (accessible via Eurostar):
Lus-La-Croix-Haute 5 minutes.

Activities near La Croix Haute

Reviews

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09 Apr 2012

“Most FANTASTIC PROPERTY and LOCATION” We are a regular visitors to France over the years we have rented skiing properties in the French Alps for our annual Christmas break. Some five years our Grand children found Les Lussettes on the... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Winter 2012	25 Feb 12	1 Apr 12	600£ 600	-	-	1 Week
Spring 2012	1 Apr 12	1 Jul 12	400£ 400	-	-	1 Week
Summer 2012	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
Autumn 2012	1 Sep 12	1 Dec 12	400£ 400	-	-	1 Week
Winter 2012-13	1 Dec 12	1 Apr 13	600£ 600	-	-	1 Week
Spring 2013	1 Apr 13	1 Jul 13	400£ 400	-	-	1 Week
Summer 2013	1 Jul 13	1 Sep 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
Autumn 2013	1 Sep 13	1 Dec 13	400£ 400	-	-	1 Week
Winter 2013-14	1 Dec 13	1 Apr 14	600£ 600	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

There is a £60 cleaning charge per booking. Wi-Fi is available for a small charge of £10 per week. Telephone is available on request - charges will be deducted from deposit (may take up to 1 month).

Changeover day is usually Saturday, but can be flexible outside the summer season.

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