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Holiday Home #26615 from owner #20083
created on 26-Aug-2009

Chateau du Fraissinet

Riverside Chateau with natural bio UV pool split into five attractive gites sleeping between 2 and 10 people.

Golf Course Nearby Pets Not Allowed No Air Conditioning Not Near A Beach Credit Cards Not Accepted Not Non Snoking
Not Disabled Friendly Has Internet Access No Public Transport Nearby Bars or Restaurants Close By Has A Pool Not Near Skiing Family Friendly
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Chateau in Ales
2 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Sleeps 4 - 26 People
£250 - £600 Per Week

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The chateau comprises five beautifully renovated gites with 1-4 bedrooms suitable for a couple or a large family group. Choose all five apartments for a family reunion amidst the spectacular Cevennes hills. Swim in the river or pool and soak up the sunshine in the 6 acres of grounds.

Our bio UV pool (12x5m) was completed in 2007 and has proved a huge hit. It is cleaned by a powerful UVC light and plant beds.

Children will make friends with the animals (donkey, pony, ducks and hens) and enjoy the freedom of our large parkland. When you don't fancy cooking why not walk up to the bar or excellent local restaurant to enjoy your evening meal. The town with a market and all facilities is 5 mins by car. Horse riding, hiking, kayaking, markets, medieval towns and roman architecture are all nearby – the spectacular roman aqueduct the Pont du Gard is just a 35 mins drive. Surrounded by beautiful scenery we are still only just over an hour from the Mediterranean – ideally situated for a relaxing and varied holiday.

Fly Ryanair from Stansted, Luton, Nottingham or Liverpool. We're just an hour from Nimes or Montpellier! All the apartments have been thoughtfully renovated to offer both modern comfort and original features and each has its own independent entrance and outside terrace area. The apartments are cool in summer and in spring and autumn may be heated by wood fires or stoves. All except Les Pins are situated in the original Chateau buildings but this large apartment benefits from added accessibility and guests in wheelchairs may be welcomed.

The six acres of parkland surrounding the Chateau includes 150 metres of river frontage, an ancient water source, sweet chestnut trees dating back two hundred years and assorted friendly animals. Eggs from our ducks and hens should be available. The local bar and restaurant are only two minutes away and baby sitting can be arranged. The lake of Camboux is close by (2km) for fishing or swimming from the lake beach. Five minutes brings you to our nearest town where the supermarket has a range of products and a large market offering local produce including wine, honey and cheese as well as general goods. Alès (15km) boasts fountains, boutiques, cafes and restaurants all with cheap, easy parking.

Other attractions, less than an hour away, include a spectacular drive through the mountains to the historic town of Florac, a trip on the stream train from Anduze, or a day spent kayaking on the Ardeche - take lunch, swimming costume and sun cream! The Mediterranean is just over an hour. Visit the miles of sandy beaches at l’Espiguette or the pretty fishing port of Le Grau du Roi. See the flamingos and white horses of the Carmargue. Your hosts speak English and French and will be delighted to help out with local information to ensure you get the best out of your holiday. The owners live on site and are happy to help with local information. During the high season a regular table-d'hote will be offered enabling you to enjoy a relaxed evening with good food and local wine in company of fellow guests.

www.chateau-du-fraissinet.net


Chemical-free Pool 12 x 5m	Lavender-lined Drive

Owner's Profile - Chris and Alison Burns

Chateau du Fraissinet - family-run business with a friendly atmosphere.
We now have five gites in our little holiday complex and our guests find that in high season there are always other families for their children to play with. Guests meet up around the pool or at the weekly table d'hote where we also get the chance to talk to people and answer questions on the property and the area over one of Chris's fantastic..
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Adventure Sports, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse Riding, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Restaurant, Shopping

Lake beach with boat hire 2km
Golf - there are two 18 hole courses at Nimes (50 mins) and a really lovely 9 hole course at a small, friendly club near Uzes (1hr).
Shopping - supermarkets 5 mins; boutiques, hypermarkets at Ales (15mins) and Nimes (50mins)
Restaurants - nearest two min walk; many more in the vicinity.
Kayaking - Ardeche (50mins), Tarn (1hr 20 mins), Ceze (35 mins), Lake (2 mins).
For the more adventurous the Ardeche and the Tarn are both stunning and well worth the trip.
Horse Riding (30 mins) ask owner to make a reservation
Rope works and Canyoning - lots of excellent Rope and zip wire parks within 35 min drive. Also Canyoning on the Ceze and Gardon.
Fishing - at the bottom of the garden! Also in the nearby lake.
Walking - lots of beautiful walks in the Cevennes.

Also - medieval villages; Roman sites (Nimes and Pont du Gard) and the Mediterranean is just 1hr 30mins for a swim in the sea!

Dishwasher, Cleaning Service, Cooking Utensils, Kitchen, Linen Service, Microwave, Open Fire, Parking, Refrigerator, Shared Pool, Stereo, Washing Machine

Facilites vary depending on the size of the gites, but all family gites have well-equipped kitchens including dishwasher. Our large gite, les Pins also has it's own washing machine and DVD player. Two washing machines are also available in a communal laundry room for the use of other guests. Our smaller gite, the Chateau Apartment, has smaller kitchenette and is designed for a couple.
Chateau Apartment- one bed, sleeps 2/3
Caveau- one bed, sleeps 2/3
Les Chataigniers - two beds, sleeps 4/5
Les Citronniers - two beds, sleeps 4/5
Les Tilleuls - two beds, sleeps 5/6
Les Pins - four bed, sleeps 8/9
Prices vary according to gite and season. please contact us for details.

Low Season Price : £250
High Season Price : £600 per Week

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Prices depend on the time of year and the size of the gite booked. Prices shown are for a 4/5 pers gite. All prices are per week Saturday 17.00 to Saturday 10.00.

Gas and electricity are included in the price. Wood for wood-burning stoves is charged at cost. Other heaters are available for hire.

Towels are supplied but please bring your own for swimming. Bedlinen is charged at £10 p/w dbl; £8 p/w sngl.

Guests who book for a fortnight will be charged for two sets of linen. A cot and high chair are available on request.

A deposit for each week of letting is required at the time of booking. The final payment together with the refundable breakages deposit of £100/150€ is due 8 weeks before the letting.

Guests are asked to leave their apartments in good order. Cleaning charges between £25 and £60, depending on gite size and length of stay. Short breakspossible in spring and autumn. Prices on request.

Price Table
Date From	Date to	Price
1st April 2010	29 May 2010	£315
29 May 2010	3 July 2010	£390
3 July 2010	21 August 2010	£600
21 August 2010	11 September 2010	£390
11 September 2010	31 October 2010	£250


Natural Pool	Les Pins: Sleeps 9

Bedroom, les Tilleuls (2 bed sleeps 5/6)	Les Chataigniers (2 bed, sleeps 4/5)

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Owner's Profile - Chris and Alison Burns