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Gite |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 5

St Jean de Muzols in Tournon sur Rhone

From £500 per week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Set in 25 acres of evergreen oak woodland, surrounded by cherry and apricot orchards and the vineyards and caves of the St Joseph and Hermitage AOC's.

Le Vitrier offers a wonderful environment for couples and families looking for culture, adventure and relaxation. The gite is separate from the main farmhouse with private access. There is ample parking space and a lovely garden full of roses, lavender, flowers, fruit trees and herbs.

Both the Ardeche and the Drome departments have a wealth of activities, sights and events to suit all tastes and budgets. Locally the Doux valley offers swimming and fishing and a wealth of hill villages and gastronomic treats to experience. Day trips to the cities of Lyon, Avignon and Orange are easily accessible by train or car.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The gite has a well equipped kitchen for more adventurous cooks. Meals can be shared inside or outside in the adjacent garden under the shade of cherry trees. June is cherry season and guests are welcome to pick and eat as many cherries as they like. Local markets have fresh seasonal produce grown on our doorstep and the resident hens are happy to provide fresh eggs on request.

Bedrooms are comfortable with adequate storage. One with a king sized bed and the second is a twin with 2 small double beds. The lounge is spacious with a beamed chateau ceiling and a comfortable place to relax on hot days and evenings, with beautiful views of the Vercors mountains and Doux river valley. A wood burner in fireplace and a large flat screen television with satelite UK viewing provide cosy evenings in the winter months. The area is celebrated for cycling and June/July sees the Ardechoise one of the largest road races in France. Guests wishing to bring cycles are welcome to store them in the secure outbuildings on the farm, local rental is also available.

Further details outdoors:
The garden is private and surrounded by cherry and apricot orchards with outside furniture for relaxing and eating and a barbecue area with gas barbecue. Outside space is particularly important to us in this part of the country as much of the year is spent outdoors in garden, fields, orchards and vinyards for pleasure and work.

Walks on the Grand Randonee 42 are accessible from the doorstep and the wider area is celebrated for walking to suit all standards.

Further details

A security deposit is required on arrival and refundable to guests on departure.

Conditions

A 50% deposit is required to secure booking. Bookings are confirmed on receipt of deposit.

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Double Bedroom

The Rhone / French Alps / Ardeche region

The Ardeche is a well known holiday destination for the French and offers some exciting opportunities for the adventurous. However, it also offers quieter, more sophisticated treats for wine lovers, gastro buffs and historians. The neighbouring department of the Drome is celebrated for its scenery and geological treasures in the hills and grottes of the region.

The Tournon sur Rhone / St Jean de Muzols area

The towns of Tournon sur Rhone and Tain L'Hermitage offer year round spectacles to visitors. Valence, the capital city of the Drome, is within a 20 minute drive of Tournon. Wine tasting, caving, canoeing, walking, swimming, horse riding are all easily found locally throughout the year. Chocoholics will delight in visiting one of the world's most distinguished chocolatiers Val Rhona in the adjoining village of Tain.

How to get there

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By air to Grenoble, Lyon or Nimes from all major UK airports. Airlines: Ryan Air; Easy Jet; BMI Baby and other budget airlines. Also British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM.

We are a 9 hour drive from Calais and 45 minutes from Valence TGV station.

Activities near Tournon sur Rhone

Reviews

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23 Jan 2012

“Fantastic Gite, Fabulous Location, Friendly People!” This was our second stay at Le Vitrier and as the first time (a few years back) our stay was great and met all (already high) expectations. The Gite is really well appointed with everything you need... more

28 Aug 2011

“A lovely retreat” A well-equipped gite in a beautifully quiet location. Plenty of walks, river swimming in the Doux valley, and charming hill towns and villages to visit. Even though we visited in August it was fairly quiet - the area seems to be undiscovered by British visitors. Candy and Tony made us feel very welcome and their knowledge of the area was invaluable for ideas for things to do. The layout of the accommodation, including the balconies and gardens, gave us complete privacy but also meant that we could easily ask for help when needed.

10 Aug 2011

“A perfect cottage in a stunning French location - a real hidden gem” This property is so good we have rented it twice - a real hidden gem. The garden is tranquil, perfect for sunny eating out at breakfast or into the evening to the sound of cicadas in the nearby fields. The surrounding countryside is really beautiful with secluded river swimming, fabulous walks (to the river) from the cottage, vineyard visits, winetasting and really authentic markets on your doorstep - as a family of beachlovers we didn't miss the sea at all. The cottage itself is simply excellent. There is a real chef's kitchen to cook in plenty of space and all the kit to make any sort of cooking a pleasure. The views from the large lounge onto the Alps and surrounding valley from the balcony are fantastic. The beds are new and comfortable and the towels and linen better-than-hotel standard. There are also lots of special touches: feeding the goats in the owners' nearby field, a survival kit of wine, coffee, bread and cheese and most of all, friendly owners who you sense really do feel the most important thing is for you to have a wonderful stay and provide everything you need. Overall it is a stunning place to stay in a part of France which appears to be largely devoid of volume tourism and gives the real French experience. We loved it and our young children loved it.

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Thanks for a fabulous stay. From the welcoming bread and wine, the helpful tips and the ready access to your cherry trees. the gite is very well equipped and in such a stunning setting we could have spent the whole week just in and around here. The call of the vine kept us highly entertained and the excellent location gave us easy access to Cote Rotie, Condrieu, Hermitage, Chateauneuf-du-Pape and Vacqueyras. What an incredible region. All in all a wonderful holiday and we'll be recommending Le Vitrier very highly to all our friends. Nigel & Donna, Julian & Leanne, Cambridge/London, June 2010.

We had an amazing week exploring the cycling of the area including a Tour Stage (No.11 - Sisteron -Valance) and a couple of big mountain rides in the Alpes (Alpe d'Huez was really good). This would be a great location for climbers as well, we all thought as we all climb. I think we will be back. Anthony, George, Simon and friends, London/Shefield July 2010

Brilliant week, wish we could stay another, one week is far too short a stay. Gite is first class. Best equipped we've ever been to. The most beautiful scenery anywhere! All in all a fantastic holiday, but here it couldn't be anything else. Ann D, London, August 2010

We've really enjoyed our stay here. Nearly every day we've walked up from the cottage to the top road to do a circular tour of the beautiful gorges above the Doux river. The countryside around here is magnificent and the areas slightly further afield are well worth a visit. However, you really don't need to leave the environs as the garden is so relaxing and pretty. Neil and Sue, Tyne & Wear, August 2010


Thank you for a lovely Christmas away from home. Tom and I rent houses in France two or three times a year and this has been one of the best if not the best. I have often thought about having a gite and renting and I would love to think that I would provide as good a service as you. Now that we know where you are I hope we will be able to come for the occasional week-end. Tom and Theresa, Lyon/Belfast, Christmas 2010

Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid	17 Sep 11	17 Dec 11	500£ 500	0-	300300	3 Nights
Peak	17 Dec 11	8 Jan 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
	8 Jan 12	31 Mar 12	500£ 500	0-	300300	3 Nights
Peak	31 Mar 12	15 Apr 12	550£ 550	0-	300300	3 Nights
Mid	15 Apr 12	14 Jul 12	525£ 525	0-	300300	3 Nights
Peak	14 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	575£ 575	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	2 Sep 12	23 Dec 12	525£ 525	0-	300300	3 Nights

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

Prices include central heating in winter months and wood for the wood burner.

A £100 reduction is applied for 2 week bookings and special couple's rates are also available. Payment can also be made in euros.

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3 years listed You are contacting Candy O'Connell Landline +33 04 75063847 Mobile +44 07913 490678 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This gite has received 3 reviews from previous guests.