5 bedroom Provencal villa, heatable pool, air-con, secluded garden, 4 bath/5WC

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The pool in the back garden, looking towards the pool terrace

The pool in the back garden, viewed from the pool terrace

The pool with its 'beach entrance, 2.5 metres square & depth sloping 10-70cms

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10152 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Uzès, Occitanie

Place aux Herbes8 min walk
Uzes Cathedral8 min walk
Uzès Market8 min walk
Montpellier (MPL-Montpellier - Mediterranean)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

We love spending time in our Villa. One can spend days at a time without going out & simply bathing in the pool, relaxing in the garden in the sun or the shade, reading from our huge supply of books & dining on the three terraces. It is so very relaxing. There is plenty of sightseeing within the mediaeval and18th century town and all accessible on foot. There are so many activities & sights around & about in the countryside. There are small family-run vineyards to be found all around the area where visitors are welcome to taste the wines. Evenings in town, eating out at the many street & square restaurants, is a wonderful way of enjoying the atmosphere. I hope that the reader can understand why we do so love this place.

Built in the typical 'bastide' style of Provence, this modern villa is situated in a quiet location on the slopes of a gentle hill on the outskirts of the beautiful mediaeval Duchy of Uzes, giving it lovely views. It is the owners' 2nd home.

The town lies close to the River Gardon and the famous 2000-year-old Pont du Gard. The area gives an authentic taste of the Midi, with its rolling hills and vineyards, its Roman remains and the hot sun.

The villa is a 12 - 15 minute walk to the town centre. It is light and spacious, being very comfortably furnished and equipped to a high standard.

The layout is unusual with the bedrooms and bathrooms in three separate areas in the villa, all leading to the central living room and kitchen/diner with its long covered terrace. A plan of the layout is to be found on the photo page.

The garden is about 1/3 of an acre (approximately 1450 square metres), mainly laid to lawn with masses of shrubs and many trees. The 60 sq m pool is at the centre of the main lawn and is 'L' shaped. The length is 11.5 metres & the width is 4.5 metres. It is 2 metres deep at the villa end and 1 metre deep at the shallow end. There is a 2.5 metres square beach area at the shallow end, which runs from 10 centimetres deep at the edge to 70 centimetres deep at the point where it takes a 30 cms step down into the main pool.

The pool is overlooked by a 19 sq m covered terrace with a long dining table and seating for 12 and gas & charcoal BBQs

Facilities::
(i) The living room has a smart TV with French television channels via an aerial & many UK channels via a satellite dish + a DVD player
(ii) Each bedroom has an electric anti-bug device (pill or liquid refills are not supplied)
(iii) Each bedroom has large built-in wardrobes with mirrored doors + plenty of hangers
(iv) The villa has air conditioning in the living area and the four bedrooms in the main house. There are 2 large fans on a stand in the 'studio' (it is not possible to install air conditioning there) & some spare fans which can be moved around the villa
(v) There is a gas BBQ which can be used move (with care) between the terrasses
(vi) Each of the three terraces is amply furnished with tables & chairs
(vii) There are plenty of sun loungers and parasols for use round the pool & in the garden
(viii) Bed linen, bath towels and pool towels, tea towels & some cleaning materials are supplied
(ix) End-of-stay cleaning & laundering of bed linen & towels is provided as part of the service
(x) The pool is regularly cleaned during each stay
(xi) The garden is maintained during each stay when necessary but every effort is made to mow the lawns in between stays so as not to disturb guests
(xii) A large quantity of books is kept at the villa on both floors. There is a selection of fiction of all sorts, travel guides, dictionaries & many other kinds.

Specific requirements of applicants::
(i) The owner has a detailed inventory and villa management document, which is supplied when a booking is made and it is updated at the start of each summer season
(ii) If there is any item of importance to an applicant which is not in the villa, the owner is happy to consider supplying the same.

Additional information::
(i) The owner is very happy to discuss any aspect of the villa and to provide further information about the area.
(ii) There is a file on the table in the sitting room which contains the inventory, the villa management document, the guest book, a restaurant file and brochures and leaflets on the many places of interest to visit and activities to enjoy in the area.
(iii) Copies of instructions for all appliances (mostly in French) are also kept in the villa for guests to use.
(iv) The owner has a caretaker who will help in case of problems
(v) The grass is cut once a fortnight, as far as possible in between guests' stays.
(vi) The owner is always contactable by 'phone and e-mail (unless she notifies guests to the contrary)
(vii) The owner hopes that these arrangements will enable visitors to settle in quickly and comfortably and so get the best out of their stay.

Property manager

Elisabeth Sleeman

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We reserve the right to cancel bookings where it is clear that the Villa would be unsuitable for the Renter's needs & wishes

We reserve the right to cancel a booking where an unforeseen calamity intervenes (extremely unlikely but it could happen)

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Uzès

Located in Uzès, this villa is in a rural area and near theme parks. Collines du Bourdic Winery and Uzes Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jardin Medieval and Espeisses Woods. Travelling with kids? Consider Le Jardin Des Oules and Maison des Gorges du Gardon. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and cycling.

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Uzès, Occitanie

What's nearby

Chateau Ducal dit le Duche - 6 min walk
Place aux Herbes - 8 min walk
Uzes Cathedral - 8 min walk
Uzès Market - 8 min walk
Haribo Candy Museum - 5 min drive

Getting around

Fons - Saint-Mamert Station - 25 min drive
Nimes (FNI-Garons) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

Via Curti - 5 min walk
Restaurant Terroirs - 8 min walk
La Nougatine - 8 min walk
La Famille - 8 min walk
La Fille des Vignes - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does 5 bedroom Provencal villa, heatable pool, air-con, secluded garden, 4 bath/5WC have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 5 bedroom Provencal villa, heatable pool, air-con, secluded garden, 4 bath/5WC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 bedroom Provencal villa, heatable pool, air-con, secluded garden, 4 bath/5WC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 bedroom Provencal villa, heatable pool, air-con, secluded garden, 4 bath/5WC?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is 5 bedroom Provencal villa, heatable pool, air-con, secluded garden, 4 bath/5WC located?

This family-friendly Uzès villa is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Office of Tourism Pays d'Uzes, Uzès Market and Jardin Medieval. Chateau Ducal dit le Duche and Place aux Herbes are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent villa with short walk to town

Really lovely villa with pool. We were 6 adults and we all thought the place perfect. Spacious, well equipped with a great pool. We also had the advantage of wall to wall sunshine for the week. A short 15minute walk to the town centre. Overall would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lizette D.

22 Jan 2018

New Year ‘s in Uzés

We stayed at Elisabeth’s villa in Uzés for the last week of 2017 and loved every minute of it! The entire house was very comfortable even for our group of 9 adults! Spacious and clean, and conveniently located - close to many interesting sites, all of them very charming even in winter! The living room is very cozy (nice little fire place!) and the kitchen is large and has all the things you need to cook. The host was easy to communicate with and their is a great binder of recommendations. Wished we had booked a longer stay!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

5 Sept 2016

Delightful villa walking distance to Uzes

We have had the pleasure of staying twice at Elisabeth's delightful Villa. It is very well furnished and well kept with a spacious sitting room fully equipped kitchen and good sized bedrooms. Everything works with lots of fridges/ freezers and is spotlessly clean on arrival. The house has morning and evening terraces, the latter going onto the garden and the swimming pool. The pool is a good size and set in a delightful garden which is very private despite the proximity of other houses. On our second visit the house was full to capacity but did not feel crowded (we were 10 adults and 2 young children). The friendly house manager lives just over the road and is only too willing to sort out any problems. A particular advantage of the villa is that it is only about 10 minutes walk from the centre of Uzes which is delightful and has an abundant supply of shops, restaurants, cafes etc. The centre is a pedestrianised medieval city with squares that host popular markets twice a week. There are two big supermarkets on the outskirts. The old adage that you won't want to leave once you are here applies and with everything on the doorstep you don't have to but Avignon, Nimes and the Pont du Gard are all nearby. Overall a lovely villa with an excellent pool with everything you need close to hand and which we highly recommend.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rosie Cousins

24 Jul 2016

Relaxing holiday in lovely villa

This villa was exactly as advertised, spacious, welcoming and well maintained. There was plenty of room for our extended family group (five adults, two four-year-olds). The wonderful pool and effective air-con were particularly welcome as temperatures reached 35c most days. Uzes is an attractive town, and the centre is about 15 mins walk from the villa (fine, except during the hottest parts of the day). Although the one-way, often busy ring road presented some initial challenges, we orientated ourselves after a couple of days and enjoyed the excellent market, shops and many restaurants and cafes; other tourist attractions include a castle, cathedral, medieval garden and the Haribo museum. Slightly further afield, we also enjoyed visits to Lussan, Castillon-du-Gard and the Pont du Gard. We didn't travel far on this visit, but hope to return and explore the wider area once our children are a bit older. Thank you Elisabeth for letting us stay in your beautiful house. (It was particularly nice having a piano to play!)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hugh M.

22 Jul 2015

Beautiful house, Fabulous pool, Delightful town

Our large family group of 8 Adults, and 3 young children have had a marvellous 2 weeks here, with plenty of space, particularly outside where there are 3 separate sitting areas as well as loungers around the pool, surrounded by a beautiful private garden. I must mention that the saltwater pool is the best we have experienced in 4 successive villa holidays in France, and the beach entrance removed the fear of the younger children as they could gently work their way into the pool. This was also a very big advantage to my adult daughter who is a wheelchair user and unable to stand or walk - she could also slowly work her way in. We were a bit concerned about how Ruth would be able to cope, but the bedroom downstairs was fine and benefitted from having a wet room shower. We were lucky enough to be in Uzes on Bastille Day, and the firework display, viewed from the upstairs bedroom was truly amazing. I must take this opportunity to thank Claude, who is always ready to help and is a really amiable chap and every inch a true Frenchman. A big thank you from all of us. Uzes itself is lively and vibrant, with lots of narrow interesting streets, and many wonderful shops and cafes. Unanimously agreed by all of us as our favourite French town to date beating Cognac and Carcassonne (in our opinion). During our stay we never saw rain, and the sun shone all day every day. On my last day at 7am I sat by the pool and watched 2 hot air balloons slowly make their way over our villa, and the only sound was the intermittent noise of heated air being pumped in. What a lasting memory, and what a great holiday.

About the host

Hosted by Elisabeth Sleeman

We are an English couple who found themselves by chance in the Place aux Herbes in the centre of Uzes in November 2001, fell for the place as so many others have done and were determined to buy a home there. We live in London and Uzes gives us a home in a world that's a million miles from how we live in England.

Why they chose this property

We first saw the property in May 2002 when it was a shell of a house sitting on a third of an acre of rubble. We were completely entranced by the way the villa stood at an angle to the rest of the other villas in the locality, perched on its little mound as if it was having a conversation with the Duke's 11th century castle on the opposite hill. The villa gave us lots of rooms for family and guests, with scope to extend it (as we later did) and a garden area that needed to be planted from scratch. The garden lies all round the villa and within only a few years it had grown from waste land to offer a variety of lawns, flowers, shrubs and trees with the pool in the centre of the back garden. The garden gave us an opportunity to create our own unique outdoor space.

What makes this property unique

Guests love this villa, as do we, for the space it offers, the large pool with its 'beach' area, the varied garden and the seclusion. Yet it is only a 10 to 12 minute walk from the centre of Uzes. This provides a huge benefit, as it means that one can walk into town of an evening to enjoy the many restaurants & no car is needed, teenagers can safely walk into town and back and their parents don't need to drive to collect them and, if one walks in the opposite direction to the town, the fields of the open countryside are only 5 to 6 minutes' walk away. We have planned the villa and the gardens so that all can have peaceful holidays there, swimming, playing games, enjoying the sun or reading quietly in shady corners without having to leave the premises at all. Of course there are so many diversions and places of interest to see in and around Uzes, that there is no shortage of interesting things to do if one would like to leave the villa.