Rent a holiday home "Gite Alba" - Ardèche (Rhône-Alpes)

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Surroundings

Rural
In or close to a village
Mountainous
Woods and fields
Agricultural ground
Quiet rural environment with some agricultural activity

Description

Interior

Newly renovated 19th Century property set in the small village of St Etienne De Boulogne in the hills above Aubenas in the heart of the Ardeche. The accommodation comprises one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. The bathroom has a large shower and the kitchen is in an area to one side of the main living space. There is a wood burning stove for winter lets. The size of the gite is 48m2, with a terrace of a further 15m2, with outside table and chairs. The facilities available in the gite includeWi-Fi Internet access, Satellite TV (channels in German, English and of course French), Dishwasher, Microwave. Also available are a BBQ, washing machine by request (not actually in gite), Iron and Ironing Board (on request).

Available: Dishwasher, Bed-linen, Towels, TV, Internet, Wireless Internet, Fireplace.

Activities

Directly from your doorstep there are a large number of tracks and footpaths that can be taken to explore the surrounding countryside, either on foot or by bicycle. There are a number of village fetes throughout the year with the main one being on the night of the 13th July (14th July is Bastille Day), where there is live music and tables are arranged outside the Mairie so that everyone can bring a picnic and come and enjoy the festivities together.

Within a 2 minute walk from the gite there is a small auberge, which serves meals from lunchtime till late, both menu du jour and a la carte. In Aubenas itself there are a large number of restaurants to choose from, to suit any budget.

There are swimming pools in Aubenas, Privas and Vals Les Bains, all within 30 minutes of the gite. Within this area there are also horse riding, mountain biking, walking and tennis. The river Ardeche also has many swimming spots.

In the neighbourhood (max 30 minutes by car): swimming, Cross-country skiing, walking, mountain-biking, cycling, riding , tennis .

Restaurants, food & wine

There are many local markets and we can provide you with a list of markets that take place on any given day, however the 2 main weekend ones are Aubenas on a Saturday morning and Vals Les Bains on a Sunday morning.

Should you wish to visit the famous vineyards of the Rhone Valley, the nearest are a mere 45 minutes away.

Other remarks

We are approximately a 2 hour drive from each of Marseilles, Lyon, Avignon and Nimes airports. A car is essential as local bus services are limited. Montelimar or Valence are the nearest train stations with bus links to Aubenas or Privas.