Mas les Douces

Vesseaux, Ardèche
Self-catering
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From
€410 - €510
per night
From
€2870 - €3570
per week

This old stone house has dreamy views, lovely gardens, big pool and all the ingredients for an unforgettable family holiday

Bed

8 beds

Bedroom

7 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 14

Children welcome
Babies welcome

€410 - €510 per night

€2870 - €3570 per week

The Experience

A handsome house with masses of space inside and out, a large pool and enchanting gardens, all circled by gorgeous hilly countryside. It’s pleasant to wander into the little hamlet for your morning croissants or venture into the lovely town of Aubenas with its medieval château.

The entire tribe can spread out over two sitting rooms (one with a wood-burner), a library and two covered terraces with sublime garden views. Foodies can leaf through a cookbook for inspiration and create feasts in the well kitted-out kitchen while the kids let off steam in the gardens with swings, a playhouse and a climbing wall. Grown-ups can snooze in a hammock or harvest the fruit trees. Everyone will love a game of pétanque.

Rent bikes, canoe and kayak, stock up at the local Saturday market, visit prehistoric caves, take long walks, then return to seven comfortable bedrooms and deep sleeps.

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We think you'll love

  • Enjoying the garden with its series of terraces and hidden corners, for families with children of all ages
  • Playing ping pong and barbecuing down by the pool, then eating under the vine-covered pergola as the sun sets
  • The superb setup for children: boardgames, play equipment, books, a sweet little twin bedroom
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You should know

  • There are two fuss-free bathrooms and a shower room for all to share
  • There are lots of steep steps to navigate in the house, so it's not very suitable for those with reduced mobility
  • The WiFi is a bit iffy

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from €410
Weekly price
from €2870
Damage deposit
€1000
1 House for 14
From €4108 beds7 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.

Reviews

I love the Ardeche for the rugged charm of the landscape and the beautiful stone terraces that former generations have laboured to built, excruciatingly, in an attempt to grow food for their families. The owners have embraced the style and age of the house and furnished it with charming antiques. The outside is a garden of terraces and hidden lawns, culminating in a glorious pool area. Fun for 14.

Nicky, Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

Aubenas, a ten-minute drive, on the banks of the Ardèche river has an imposing medieval château, a Benedictine chapel, a fantastic Saturday market and plenty of shops and restaurants. Canoe or kayak from here or zip off down a voie verte on an e-bike. Visit the famous prehistoric cave Grotte Chauvet 2 (38km). You can also walk straight into rugged Ardèche countryside from your door.

Introducing

Caroline Vuille

Caroline is a nutritionist and hypnotherapist. She loves to travel and has lived in Asia and the UK, and currently lives with her family in Geneva. They bought the house in 2021 and visit wherever they can. Local couple Jean-Louis and his wife welcome guests and manage the property and garden.