French Gite Languedoc Rousillon, East and West Meadow Gites, Sauve, France

East and West Meadow Gites

...ref.no: 1662

Accommodation (Self Catering Gite, sleeps: 4)

Kitchen oven gas hob microwave fridge freezer	Bedrooms 2 bedrooms 1 double bed 2 single beds 1 cot 1 sofa bed	Bathrooms 1 shower room 1 toilet	Dining 2 tables 10 chairs
Laundry washing machine iron+board	Entertainment Internet access	Outdoors private garden pool table & chairs barbecue games parking

Approached by a private access across our meadows, these adjacent gites are set within their own tree lined meadow.
Both these gites have contemporary styled interiors and each faces south, looking out towards the hills.
This southerly aspect makes it difficult to photograph the properties because of the shade under the veranda where you will find your hammock.

Each is totally independent offering similar accommodation and with their own terraced garden and barbeque areas opening onto the meadow. Both face south.
From the shady veranda and looking beyond the pointed cypress trees, there is a magnificent view across the valley to the first hills of the Cevennes. You would never guess that restaurants, shops and supermarkets are only a couple of minutes drive away.

This tranquil and beautiful setting offers abundant space, your own garden merging with the meadows.
The wooden exterior and Roman tiled veranda (with hammock) blend sympathetically with the overwhelming natural surroundings.
This is a great spot for outdoor living under your own shady mulberry tree, a real "away from it all" feeling.

Each sleeps four comfortably, with all bedlinen provided.
First bedroom with double bed. Shuttered windows onto meadows.
Second bedroom with two single beds. Shuttered windows onto trees.
Shower room with handbasin. Electric razor point.
Separate W.C.
Each gite is set at ground level - no stairs.
Large lounge with kitchen (two door fridge/freezer, gas hob and oven, microwave, coffee maker, sink, tiled worksurface).
Windows look out onto meadows and hills beyond.
Washing machine freely available.
The lounge is furnished with a sofa (converts to double bed), easy chairs and dining table.
Two fans are provided for your comfort.
Outside is a shady veranda and large private garden area with furniture and barbeque.
Meadowland stetches out before you.
There is outside lighting for relaxed evenings and your own shady car parking space next to your Gite.
Also you will find a hammock ready and waiting - a suberb spot for bird-watching, reading or siesta.
Also in the grounds you will find there is fun tennis, table tennis and a boule court.(Bats and balls provided).
In the lower meadows you will find goats, geese and donkeys grazing.
There is room for children to wander in safety and freedom to search for butterflies and flowers or make "camps" or just get away from the adults for a bit!

Situated in the sheltered corner of a meadow and positioned some 50m from accommodation we are sure you'll agree that the shared pool must be one of the most beautiful settings in which to take a swim.
This is not a little "splash pool" -It offers loads of space and a constant depth ideal for a relaxing swim.
With spacious decking on two levels and landscaped tropical gardens, this is a superb base for sunbathing and relaxing.
Parasols and seating provided.
Mature conifers offer shade in the afternoon and lighting on warm summer evenings perfect the magic of a Mediterranean atmosphere.

We live in the Mas (farmhouse) all year and can assure you that your Gite will be clean and ready for you upon arrival. We are on hand to help sort out out any problems which may arise, (health, car problems,etc) and draw on over seventeen years experience of letting here.

Locality (close to: Sauve)

Many people know the East side of the Rhone, Provence etc. You'll find this part of Languedoc to be full of magnificent scenery, great markets and wine, easy driving and a lot less tourists!

The Mas du Moulin d'Astruc is located near Sauve, about 20 minutes by car northwest of Nimes in the department of Gard in the South of France. The Sea, Avignon, Uzes, Sommiers, Arles, the Pont du Gard, Nimes, Montpellier and the flat plains of the Camargue and the mountains of the Cevenne are all within an hour by car.
The Millau Bridge is just a little further. but its a beautiful drive.

We are within three minutes drive of the local village market, supermarket, petrol station and a host of restaurants ,boulangeries and all other facilities, yet completely surrounded by countryside and well away from main roads.The driveway to the house leads from the medieval "Route Imperial" which carries just us and a few local gardener's cars and which leads to two excellent restaurants only 5 minutes pleasant walk away.

Many places of natural beauty and historical interest lie within a walk from the Mas which is set within excellent walking country. Within an easy drive of the Mas is a wealth of history and culture as well as magnificent scenery and good wines.
Sauve,our local village is beautiful. Set by the river it is unspoilt and as genuine an old village as you'll find. With bars and restaurants, shops, boulangerie and post office, it's a short walk by vineyards and riverside from your gite. Lots of local artists and "characters".
Avignon, Arles, Uzes. The list of famous cities and towns seems endless. Papal palaces, castles, well-known vineyards, timeless street-markets and ancient houses lie round every corner.
Pont du Gard. Probably the most spectacular Roman construction in the world. The giant via and aqueduct spans the Gardon - absolutely spectacular. From here it's a short run to Avignon
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The Viaduct at MILLAU It's a magnificent 1 1/2 hour drive to the highest road bridge in the world.
Nimes has a Roman Arena and temples,( one of the best preserved in the world) winding pedestrianised backstreets with charming boutiques and pavement cafes leading off from wide boulevards. The fine Roman arena once featured Christians versus crocodiles, nowadays it houses bull-fights and jazz festivals. Nimes has some of the best shopping facilities in France, with enormous shopping malls on the outskirts, if you fancy a spree.
The Cévennes mountains, just close by, provide fantastic walking and touring country. Old hamlets and villages cling to terraced valleys set amongst gorges and streams. Wildlife is abundant and unspoiled. Even rare Griffon Vultures and Golden Eagles can be seen soaring above this natural paradise. Several superb caves to explore. Rivers to swim in and canoe on. And unique in Europe, a giant bamboo jungle accessed by old steam train. Discover its beauty and peace for yourself.
Camargue and Aigues-Mortes,St.Maries-de-la.Mer. The world famous Camargue national park with its wild-life, white horses, flamingos and gipsy festivals offers the visitor just about everything, especially fine beaches. Visit Aigues-Mortes, a 12th century walled crusader town on the salt marshes and the famous church, and perhaps then head for the beaches.
The Beach - near La Grande Motte or at Espigette on the Camargue, sand-dunes give way to a clean warm Mediterranean. Great natural beaches nearby.
Golf and other sport - there are eight golf courses within easy reach of Sauve. The nearest two at Nîmes are only 20 mins away. Lots of good river canoeing ,go-karting, rock climbing, horse riding, all available locally.

Markets - many excellent traditional local markets offering local delicacies, Provencal prints, fresh vegitables and Mediterranaen fish (a fresh tuna steak?or perhaps sardines).

East and West Meadow Gites Picture Gallery (click to enlarge)

Lounge area.

Dining area

Your Pool

gite Languedoc Rousillon gallery image 4

View from the hammock

East Meadow gite

Garden view

The setting

Sauve, the local village

Facilities in a Nutshell

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Tariff Information

Tariff Range: from 275 to 795 GBP per week

WEEKLY RATE per GITE

Low Season (to May15th and from Oct.2nd)
East and West Meadow Gites.......£275

Mid Season (15thMay-June19th and Sept18th-Oct 2nd)
East and West Meadow Gites......£475

High Season (June19th-July3rd and Sept.4th-Sept18th)
East and West Meadow Gites.......£650

Peak Season (July3rd-Sept 4th)
East and West Meadow Gites......£795

Availability Calendar

(for weekly bookings the changeover day is any day)