Vue du Pont
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About the home
'Vue du Pont' is the perfect spot if you want a 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 private entrance, courtyard/garden and parking. (The ground floor is our private holiday home and is not let out). 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 in the midst of working vineyards 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.
On clear days the world famous Pont du Gard is visible from the bedroom windows (and at night if it is illuminated). 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, play golf or horse ride in the locality. Wine lovers are spoilt for choice with five domaines in or close to the village. We can arrange tours. 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.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Aigues Mortes, 75km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 4km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| General: | Satellite TV |
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| Standard: | Kettle, Iron |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Combined kitchen/dining/living area:
• 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.
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.
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.
Toilet - A modern toilet with a small hand washbasin with mirror over.
Further details outdoors:
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.
Further details
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. The Gite can be available for short or long breaks, mid-week or weekends (see rental rates for availability). 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 no extra charge. Transfer from Avignon or Nimes can be arranged, and baby sitting services are available, at extra cost. Our local key holder is English and lives in the village. She is on hand to help with any problems.
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.
Conditions
A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your booking. Full payment is due one month before arrival.
A £100 (€120) refundable security deposit against breakages and damage is required. This can be paid in cash to our local key holder, or sent in advance with your balance payment.
Some bank transfers carry a surcharge (sorry).
No smokers. No pets. Access is only by staircase to the first floor so not suitable for infirm or disabled.
The property is not suitable for those with teenage children who want an active night life. For younger children it is fine.
Check-in is normally after 4pm in summer months. At other times by arrangement. Check-out is normally by 10am.
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Share videoThe Languedoc-Roussillon / Gard 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 trees, 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.
The Uzes area
The village of St Hilaire d'Ozilhan has just a small boulangerie, family hotel and restaurant, and quiet bar. It is not as 'touristy' as some nearby villages. If you are here in school term time you will hear the young children at the infant school opposite at playtimes. The local church and clock bells ring (though not during the night). In late summer the roads are busy with tractors taking harvested grapes to the wineries.
The village 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 4kms away with a supermarket, shops, hotels, resaurants and tourist ofice.
The Gite is ideally suited for access to so many of 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, completed in the year AD 52, 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 of St Hilaire d’Ozilhan the ancient town of Uzes is just twenty minutes leisurely 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. But arrive early in summer - before 10am - as it gets busy.
A similar distance to the East is the world famous 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. You could wander the narrow streets inside the fortified walls for days without tiring of them. 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.
Finally 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. It is also a bird watcher's paradise.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Nimes: 60 km |
| Railway: | Avignon |
By air - Nimes airport (from Luton and Liverpool) is only 40 minutes drive away. You can also fly to Carcassonne (from East Midlands, Stanstead and Liverpool); and to Montpellier (from Gatwick or Stanstead).
By train - the high speed TGV goes to Avignon just 30 minutes away.
By car - St Hilaire d’Ozilhan is just 4kms from junction 23 of the A9.
Transfer - Hire cars can be picked up from the airports or the TGV station. Alternatively by prior arrangement our local contact can collect you from Nimes or Avignon - ask for details.
Activities near Uzes
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 06 Jul 2011 |
We had a wonderful stay at the Vue du Pont. The gite was very clean and well equipped for all our holiday needs. We had a wonderful warm welcome from Gill, who got us settled in and provided us with... more |
Guestbook for Vue du Pont
"So much to see, so little time under the warm 'med' skies! A good excuse to return. Vue du Pont is excellently situated and beautifully appointed."
"This is a delightful home in a wonderful place. The whole area is a joy. We would recommend Vue du Pont to anyone!"
"We had a really great time in the beautiful village of St Hilaire d'Ozilhan. There were so many interesting nooks and crannies we found it difficult to tear ourselves away for visits to other towns and villages. We all wished we could stay much longer. We'll definitely recommend your Gite to others."
"An excellent location and most wonderful Gite. We have eaten well and enjoyed many wines of the region. There are so many gems to be found."
"The village was lovely and we enjoyed the bread and 'pain aux raisins' from the boulangerie. We'll definitely recommend this Gite to our friends."
"We have had a really good time in Vue du Pont. The Gite is situated in an outstandingly beautiful region which could keep you busy sightseeing for weeks."
"This comfortable Gite is beautifully situated so that you can reach the many diverse attractions, whether historic or food, in the areas of the Gard or Provenvce."
"Our week passed all too quickly! We found the Gite very comfortable and it had everything we needed."
"A wonderful two weeks and a wonderful place to stay. The Gite was a great base for exploring a large part of the region, and it was comfortable, homely and in a lovely village."
"The view of the Pont du Gard is wonderful from the bedroom windows in the morning".
"La vue sur le Pont du Gard est une heureuse surprise!"
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Summer | 16 Jul 11 | 3 Sep 11 | £ 435 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late summer | 3 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 330 | 70 | 70 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn | 1 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 260 | 65 | 65 | 3 Nights |
| winter | 29 Oct 11 | 17 Dec 11 | £ 210 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Xmas/New Year | 17 Dec 11 | 8 Jan 12 | £ 260 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter | 8 Jan 12 | 3 Mar 12 | £ 210 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 3 Mar 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 260 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Easter | 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 330 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late spring | 14 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 260 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early summer | 2 Jun 12 | 14 Jul 12 | £ 330 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 14 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 435 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late summer | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 330 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 29 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 260 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter | 27 Oct 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 210 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| Late summer | 3 Sep 11 | 1 Oct 11 | £ 396 | 84 | 84 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn | 1 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 312 | 78 | 78 | 3 Nights |
| Winter | 29 Oct 11 | 17 Dec 11 | £ 252 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Xmas/New Year | 17 Dec 11 | 8 Jan 12 | £ 312 | 84 | 84 | 3 Nights |
| Winter | 8 Jan 12 | 3 Mar 12 | £ 252 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 3 Mar 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 312 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Easter | 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 396 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Spring | 14 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 312 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early summer | 2 Jun 12 | 14 Jul 12 | £ 396 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer | 14 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 478 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late summer | 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 396 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Autumn | 29 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 312 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter | 27 Oct 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 252 | - | - | 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.
Prices are for adult occupancy. Reduction for children 16 or under. For three adults add 10% to 2 person prices.
5% discount for bookings of 2 weeks or more.
'Baby package' of cot, bath and high chair available for FREE
Two children's car booster seats available for FREE
Transfer from Avignon or Nimes - price on request.
A 20% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your booking. Full payment one month before arrival.
A £100 (€120) 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 some payment methods).
Availability
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Availability notes:
We are having a new roof in spring 2012 so availability is unknown at present before June.
Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 3 years listed You are contacting David Crawford
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This gite has received 1 review from previous guests.  |
