Welcome to the Mas g'Ardéchois
Features
On approximately 90 m2 interior + underslope + 3 bathrooms + veranda and balcony
1 private entrance; 1 shaded courtyard with arbor and wood fence for intimacy; parking shared with the owners + if necessary, space at the edge of the orchard for a camper van or other… and no, you are not allowed to prick the cherries, otherwise you will not have any jam );
On the 1st floor by your private exterior staircase and veranda (3-sided veranda of 15 m2): 1 entrance, 1 equipped kitchen with dishwasher, 1 living room (with 1 sofa bed, 1 Clic Clac 160 and 1 balcony); 1 dining room, 1 small private bedroom with 1 160 bed; 2 shared shower rooms and 2 toilets;
On the 2nd floor by steep classic staircase, in the attic (H 2.20 m), 1 suite of 2 communicating rooms shared for 7 people, with 1 160 bed, 1 140 bed and 3 90 beds, great for a pajama party. + 1 small bathroom with shared toilet.
8x4m in-ground swimming pool, open from May 15 to September 15 or depending on the temperature. . (Owners reserve certain hours for maintenance.
And yes, we have cicadas that sing, lizards and insects; in the surrounding area you can hear donkeys and chickens. dogs, cats, goats, neighbors, and sometimes even flocks of sheep... We are in the countryside, and a countryside is alive.
Our pluses
Welcome on site by the owners
Air conditioning/heating by reversible thermo pump.
Mosquito nets in all rooms.
Sheet provided upon paid reservation. or bring your own
Towels provided
Large format TV, free Wifi, and free Streaming (Netflix). 4G.
Coffee machine ; bring your ground coffee.
Nespresso machine; bring your capsules.
Unheated swimming pool; perfect for Nordics and Canadians at the start of the season; for those from Provence and the cold, it reaches 28-30°C in July-August.; We take care of the maintenance, you don't have to do anything else but dive in.
Shaded courtyard with gate, arbor and tables, you can bring in your motorbikes, bicycles (under your responsibility), and even play boules or simply listen to the myriad of birds that delight us morning and evening (welcome to ornithologists).
Covered terrace on 3 sides on the 1st floor. with table and chairs.
Smokers accepted outside only but not under the blue cypress trees.
Charcoal BBQ available in the courtyard.
Free parking for 3 or 4 cars in the entrance (+ on the edge of the orchard; customers' motorhomes accepted. 3 m wide gate.)
We use ecological cleaning products as much as possible and we invite you to sort your waste in accordance with the laws.
Long-distance bus stop in front of the door from/to the surrounding towns: Nîmes, Avignon, Alès, Aubenas and others.
The nearest airports: Nîmes 80 km, Avignon 100 km, Montpellier 120 km, Lyon 250 km;
And the Mediterranean Sea, less than an hour and a half away.
Conditions
Our gîte, Le Mas G’Ardéchois, can accommodate 9 to 11 people; in the Cévennes National Park, in the Pays des Vans, southern Ardèche; independent accommodation on floors 1 and 2 (owner on the ground floor). 19th century Cévennes stone farmhouse renovated; in the countryside and close to the village with all amenities; private entrance, courtyard, parking; Air conditioning and swimming pool in season. (NB: the ground floor of the farmhouse is occupied by the owners, two discreet adult Quebecers. We started in 2024 taking over the former B&B La Passiflore, and have thought of your comfort with new quality beds, a fully equipped kitchen and a maximum of amenities. We also highlight the presence of our magnificent well-behaved canine companions, who have become accustomed to our visitors in the courtyard next door and behaved well during our first season
This cottage is not suitable for young children, we will be happy to accept them from 12 years old. (steep staircase with narrow steps, low windows in the attic, no safety on electrical outlets, swimming pool hidden behind a hedge, narrow beach). A disclaimer will be requested.
This cottage is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
(Staircase of approximately 16 steps to access the cottage; staircase of approximately 18 steps with minimum stride to access the rooms, path with steps to access the pool. No chairs or handles in the showers, etc.) A disclaimer will be requested.
Sheets and towels are optional and subject to a charge, unless otherwise indicated. (Additional charge for linen change or additional cleaning during the stay). A washing machine and an electric dryer will be at your disposal in an outdoor room in the owners' courtyard (Please note that drying on a clothesline is faster and more environmentally friendly).