La Colline
Languedoc Roussillon
Nearest airport: Nimes |
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**SPECIAL OFFER - 9 NIGHTS FOR PRICE OF 7 FROM 4 SEPT 2010***Ideal for a large family of 8 - two double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms, plus cots
At a glance
Set in a beautiful hamlet on a hillside
Enclosed pool
Wifi and incoming telephone included
Welcome pack provided
English speaking babysitting on request
Stunning views from the pool and well tended garden
What we think…
La Colline is a modern house with a traditional feel, set in a lovely large garden with stunning views over the Cevennes. Just a few minutes drive from Anduze with its numerous restaurants and shops, this house is perfectly situated for both relaxing and for exploring! "La Colline is truly a gem. If you like to be tucked away in quiet rural comfort with ready access to the many attractions of the area then this well equipped house is ideal. It is so easy to sink into the inviting calm of the house and grounds that one has to make an effort to get out and explore the many nearby attractions such as the route of the Pont du Gard, walks in the entrancing Cevenne or strolls in the wonderful gardens in Nimes" David and Jeanette 2009"We had a great holiday. We have all returned home relaxed and ready to face the world again. Our children loved the brio and the lego. We all loved the pool and feel thoroughly spolit" Rose Angell 2009The house overlooks well tended gardens, complete with an orchard and forest which lend themselves to older children's adventures; there will be no time for boredom in this spacious garden! There are hiding places for parents too, with the lovely covered terrace which is perfect for al fresco dining, and a more formal area of the gardens. There is also a hammock in the orchard where you can quietly slip away for an afternoon with your favourite book. The pool is fenced and will be a real favourite with children of all ages. "We had a great time at the house thank you. It was wonderful to have a such a child friendly house, with all the toys, with the table tennis and with the pool being so safe with the gate and alarm. Your book collection was frustrating as unfortunately the children didn’t allow us much time to get through any of them!!" (August 2009)Inside
The main part of the house is all on one floor. The bright and well equipped kitchen opens onto the covered dining terrace which has an outdoor gas heater for those chillier nights. Leading on from the kitchen is the open plan dining room and TV area. There is a lovely fireplace in the sitting area which is great for cosy family evenings. A further bright living room has wonderful views of the grounds and the Cevennes beyond, and is well stocked with plenty of books. The corridor which follows on from the dining area leads to two of the bedrooms, a separate WC, a separate shower wet-room and the ladder staircase to the upstairs 'den' twin bedroom (with shower and sink). The ladder is gated and the room would be ideal for old children or teenagers. There is a second double bedroom, twin-bedded room and bathroom with shower and separate WC on the other side of the house. Parent Point: One bedroom can only be entered by ladder style staircase (gated) and is therefore only suitable for older children or teenagers. Outside
Within view of the dining terrace - on the gated driveway - there is a sandpit, table tennis, boules, little bikes and a sit-on tractor; a good variety of balls and garden games are kept in the pool house. The pool house also comes complete with a microwave and plastic cups. The lovely pool is fenced and alarmed and the gate is padlocked. One end of the pool has fabulous views over the Cevennes and down over the rockery into the garden below. The garden is lovingly cared for featuring rockeries, wooded areas to play hide and seek in, orchards, hammocks, secluded dining areas and places to sit everywhere. This is a truly peaceful garden with no immediate neighbours. Parent Point: Part of the attraction of this property is its secluded hillside location which give it the wonderful views and large gardens. As a result however, enhanced levels of supervision are required with younger children in certain areas of the garden – for example around the rockery and the decking terrace which has a sharp drop on one side and could be climbed easily. The kitchen dining terrace next to the house is enclosed and safe for smaller children; only older children should be left unsupervised away from the house.
Baby and Toddler Friendly!
• Enclosed swimming pool
• Enclosed grounds
• Outdoor climbing frames
• Sand pit
• Table tennis
• Stairgate
• Cots and cot linen
• Baby monitor
• Microwave
• Steriliser
• High chairs
• Booster seats
• Hand blender
• Plastic plates, cups and cutlery
• Potties
• Steps
• Changing mat
• Bath toys Note: Electricity is included during the warmer months of June to September. Outside this period, electricity and heating will be metered and charged for locally as its usage can vary depending on the prevailing weather. And Beyond…
La Colline is set in a small village spread over a large area – creating more of a hamlet feel. A short drive will bring you to the local town where you'll find lots of life, shops, bars, and restaurants. Children will love the local steam trains which take you to a local park which is lovely for small ones to run around in. There is a playground in nearby Anduze with all the usual slides and swings along with a duck pond – (which is right next to the steam train station). St Jean du Gard boasts an aquarium and is a great place for a picnic next to the river. You can also rent a donkey for the afternoon for a walk along the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail. Horse riding can be found just a few minutes the other side of Anduze for rides into the mountains. There is lots of kayaking in the area too and Anduze has its own indoor and outdoor tennis courts - you will never be short of things to do! Before booking, please read about Realistic Expectations. You should also read our Terms and Conditions.
| Arrive |
Depart |
Time |
Carrier |
| Montpellier |
Gatwick |
1 hr 10 mins |
Easyjet |
| Beziers |
Bristol, Stansted |
1 hr 40 mins |
Ryanair |
| Nimes |
East Midlands, Luton, Liverpool |
1 hr |
Ryanair |
| Avignon |
Southampton |
1 hr 20 mins |
Easyjet |
| Marseilles |
Gatwick |
2 hrs |
British Airways, Air France |
| Montpellier |
Stansted |
1 hr 10 mins |
Ryanair |
Gallery 
The comfortable living room.
The living room.
The bright kitchen.
The sitting and dining areas.
The terrace.
The ground floor double bedroom.
The ground floor twin bedroom.
The second ground floor double bedroom.
The first floor twin bedroom.
Plenty to read!.
Al fresco dining under the covered terrace.
The house from the rockery.
The lovely deck mezzanine.
The gorgeous orchard.
The rockery.
Take time to relax in the orchard.
Amazing views as you splash around!.
The rockery and house.
towards the pool from the kitchen terrace.
The view of Cevennes.
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