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Luxury house in 15 acres of land with large private pool

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Pool views on a sunny day at Mas des Gardies
Exterior
Property grounds
Driveway into Mas des Gardies, pool to the left
Pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Monteils, Gard
  • Cevennes Tourisme - Bureau de Vezenobres
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Cevennes Tourisme - Bureau d'Anduze
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Bamboo Grove in the Cévennes
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Ales (XAS)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Blue Four Poster bedroom 160cm bed with ensuite shower room

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Green bedroom small double bed 120cm

1 Double Bed

Grey bedroom can sleep a couple or up to four singles

4 Single Beds

Groundfloor next to the pool Double bedroom (140cm bed)

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Groundfloor small double room 140 cm bed

1 Double Bed

Pool house bedroom with 2 singles on the mezzanine floor, ensuite shower

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Red four-poster Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

White Four Poster bedroom 160 cm with ensuite shower room

1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Single Sofa Bed and 1 Crib

6 bathrooms

Blue four poster ensuite

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

First floor family bathroom

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

Groundfloor family bathroom

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

Pool house ensuite, also has external door for poolside toilet access

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

Red Four poster room en suite

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

White Four poster bedroom ensuite

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury house in 15 acres of land with large private pool

Set back approximately 100 metres from the road and within 15 acres of private fenced land, this beautiful 18th century house is peaceful and secluded. The spacious interior and large separate pool house allows large groups to spend a holiday together without ever feeling crowded.

Inside, the house is furnished to a very high standard with a Lacanche oven, American style fridge freezers and a large amount of kitchen equipment for guests who enjoy cooking. There is a wide screen TV, HiFi stereo system, WiFi Internet - fibre - and a large selection of books and videos.

Outside there are two separate patios for eating and relaxation. The pool is large (15m x 7m - heated from April until the end of October) and has an automatic safety cover with security clips. Adjacent to the pool is the pool house, which provides additional ensuite accommodation and a large lounge with comfortable seating.

Within the 15 acres of land there are there are also substantial recreational facilities including swings, a trampoline with safety net, table tennis table.

During the summer months of July and August our checkin and checkout days are Saturday to Saturday. The pool is heated from April through to the end of October, but can be heated at other times for an additional charge.

Things to do...
Food :-
The nearest shops are the local Carrefour and petrol station at Vezenobres. This is open on Sunday mornings. Small local shops and bakers are in the next village at Mejannes les Ales approx 5km. Ales is the nearest town (9km or 13min drive) and has a range of shops and restaurants including a large hypermarket (Cora). Closer to the house there is a fabulous restaurant (Auberge des Voutins) which always has a superb menu.

Locally there is a rich cultural history and plenty for those who want to explore. There are multiple historic sites close by including the Market towns of Uzes and Anduze and well as the Roman city museums and amphitheatre at Nimes. The nearby cave systems at Trubuc are fantastic, with regular guided tours.

There are two nearby aerial walkways (high ropes and zip wires) which are great fun for both children and adults. Alternatively canoeing from Collias takes you right underneath the historic Pont de Gard along the river Gard.

The nearest beach is 'La Grande Motte' is just over an hours drive away and is 10km of gently sloping sandy beach with sand dunes. The beach cafes offer excellent food and there is municipal parking next to the dunes.

For the more energetic there is paragliding at Seynes, rafting in the Cevenne and the Ardeche, and a national go-karting track in the nearby town Ales. The local area is great for cycling (both road and offroad) and there is a local horse riding school for those who enjoy riding.

There is a fumade or natural spring spa resort in a town close by. Golf is available at Nimes and Uzes and in the Winter skiing is possible in the Cevennes at Mount Lozere.

For those who prefer to simply chill out and relax the house and surrounding land is completely private and tranquil.

Property manager

Owner: Lesley Roberts.
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well equipped for all ages lots of baby equipment
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Events

No events allowed
Small weddings / dinner parties, increased deposit
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 25 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
On request
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside
The house can accommodate more than 16 guests depending on party composition and after discussion.
The cleaners fee is for setting up the house and we expect guests to leave it clean and tidy.
Late checkout is possible by local arrangement if there are no other guests. Additional 50% of the nightly fee is payable on-site to caretaker

Important information

You need to know

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
Note from host: Small weddings / dinner parties, increased deposit
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Monteils

Located in Monteils, this holiday home is in a rural area. Musée Bibliotheque Pierre-Andre Benoit and Prehistorama are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Green Park La Ferme Enchantee and Cévennes Steam Train Anduze Station. Travelling with kids? Consider Bamboo Grove in the Cévennes and Le Village des Enfants. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Monteils, Gard

What's nearby

  • Cevennes Tourisme - Bureau de Vezenobres - 8 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Musée Bibliotheque Pierre-Andre Benoit - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Cevennes Tourisme - Bureau d'Anduze - 20 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Uzès Market - 24 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Bamboo Grove in the Cévennes - 24 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Ales en Cevennes Station - 16 min drive
  • Nimes (FNI-Garons) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria du parc - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Un Italiano Vero - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Le Mandarin - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury house in 15 acres of land with large private pool have a pool?

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

Is Luxury house in 15 acres of land with large private pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxury house in 15 acres of land with large private pool?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury house in 15 acres of land with large private pool?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Luxury house in 15 acres of land with large private pool located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Cevennes Tourisme - Bureau de Vezenobres, Cévennes National Park and Regordane Way. Musée Bibliotheque Pierre-Andre Benoit and Ales Cathedral are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

laurette B.

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

Endroit magique

Vacances pour le Nouvel An
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

PHILIPPE D.

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

Un havre de paix dans les Cévennes

Très bien accueillis par le gérant. Idéal pour 16 personnes ! Maison très lumineuse : grands espaces communs, chambres agréables avec salle d'eau attenante. Belle terrasse ombragée. Magnifique piscine avec pool house convivial. Vaste parc arboré. Seul bémol : il manque 1 WC hors salle de bain au rez de chaussée. Nous avons passé un excellent week-end entre amis début octobre. Nous recommandons fortement ce gîte pour des vacances en famille ou entre amis.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth E.

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

Familienferien

Es war ein wunderschöner Aufenthalt - das Haus sowie die Umgebung sind aussergewöhnlich. Die Betreuung vor Ort, sowie mit dem Besitzer waren unkompliziert und sehr hilfsbereit. Wir können uns einen zukünftigen Aufenthalt sehr gut vorstellen. Herzlichen Dank!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mrs Jenny N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Not quite according to the photos

A fabulous pool, nice surroundings and a very helpful owner who was really quick to respond to any question we had. However, there were quite some mishaps during our week. In the description it is stated there is aircondition. This was the worst air conditioner we have ever seen. This needs to be hung out through a window and is extremely noisy and is not doing its job, i.e to cool down the room. We couldn’t get the temperature lower than 24 degrees Celsius and with feverish old parents this was a nightmare. Furthermore, the house is old and not well looked after. Cabinet doors in the kitchen are hanging very loosely and we had several electrical short cuts which made fridges and freezers (and washing machines) stop. To sort this out we needed to call the neighbor many times which was a bit disturbing. Finally, since we are a family who loves to cook and was looking forward to using the grill in the garden it was rather irritating to have to clean it or pay 200 euros to have it cleaned. We left it in a perfectly clean condition but felt this should be included in the somewhat hefty price for this house. All in all, we enjoyed our stay but would hesitate to recommend this house to people we know.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Martine N.

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

Heerlijk verblijf

We hebben genoten van deze mooie villa in een prachtige grote tuin en een heerlijk groot zwembad. Ook de eigenaar Tobi en de buurman Cedric waren heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Dank voor dit heerlijke verblijf!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

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

We had a wonderful time in Mas de gardies!

Very nice place for our holiday! We enjoyed the hugh gardens and the heated pool, although the weather was quiet cold and rainy. The beds and bathrooms were great. an the whole house ist very well equipped The best was Cedric. He helped us realy a lot.. Thanks for all.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pelle d.

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

Fabulous stay

What an amazing property!! Beautifull well equiped house with large bedrooms. Fantastic garden, with a large dining area and a majestic pool that we and the children loved. Overall an outstanding family-villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pascale G.

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

Un havre de paix !

Très belle maison avec beaucoup de caractère. La très grande piscine chauffée est un vrai bonus. Tout est à disposition pour des activités : jeux de société, Ping Ping, pétanque. Les chambres avec leurs sanitaires respectifs apportent beaucoup de confort. La maison présente également l’avantage d’être proche des sites à visiter : Uzes, la bambouseraie d’Anduze, le pont du Gard,…… En quelques mots: nous avons passé un séjour enchanteur
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivier C.

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

Bonheur en famille

Superbe maison,tres agreable ,piscine au top,nous recommadons cette maison
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olivier R., Saze France

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

Séjour formidable

Superbe propriété dans un lieu extraordinaire.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

michele d.

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

Best house we ever rent

It was wunderfull, only the noise of the motorcycle racetrack not far away was deranging
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Didier H., Marseille

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

Calme et Reposant

Charme de la demeure
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Superbe séjour

Rassemblement familial réussi dans cette belle demeure et avec de parfaites conditions, espaces, calme et bel météo
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bellu C.

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

Super séjour, superbe propriété

Très grande maison hyper équipée pour tous les loisirs à faire in situ. 6 grandes chambres pour adultes dont une extérieure à côté de la piscine dans le pool house. 6 salle de bain dont 2 en dehors des chambres. 2 très petites chambres à réserver aux enfants. Donc 12 adultes et à minima 7 enfants c'est top. Pour nous qui étions 16 les adultes qui ont hérité des petites chambres n'ont pas apprécié. Cuisine et équipements intérieurs et extérieurs pour adultes et enfants parfaits et en nombre. Bref sur 5 jours et 4 nuits nous avons été enchanté. Gardien habite juste à côté et très aimable et disponible.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ute M.

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

fantastic place for a family and friends reunion

Beautiful and spacious place, incredibly well equipped and furnished with great taste, comfortable and with a lot of attention to details. We were a group of up to 17 adults at times and found everything needed for such a large group. The garden and the poo area are very nice and the also the surroundings are just gorgeous with a su.nny spot throughout the day. I hope we will come back some day
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marina W.

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

Perfekte Unterkunft für größere Gruppen

Die Unterkunft war einfach perfekt. Es gibt genug Platz für eine größere Gruppe, es ist alles vorhanden und liegt in einer ruhigen Lage. Wir hatten auch richtig Glück mit dem Wetter. Bis in die Stadt zum Einkaufen sind es auch nur 15-20min. Der Hausmeister wohnt nebenan und war immer kooperativ und sehr hilfsbereit. Vielen Dank und sehr zum weiterempfehlen :))
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ségolène D.

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

Très sympa

Une semaine passée à 15 (7 adultes, 7 enfants et un bébé), maison ravissante, très grande piscine, séjour très agréable, tout le monde était ravi!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Outstanding

So much more than the summarised description. We kept finding new delightful features that made our holiday so enjoyable and memorable. The location is not easy to find but so well worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephane T.

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

Tres agreable weekend en famille !

Nous avions réservé cette belle et grande maison pour fêter en famille les 40 ans de ma compagne, tout a été parfait ! Les installations, la propreté, l'accueil ! Merci encore
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

aurelien s.

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

Wkd copains 3 jours

Demeure exceptionnelle !! Grandes chambres Très grand jardin Espace piscine très bien agencé Facile à vivre avec 13 adultes et 4 enfants ( 6 mois à 2 ans )
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miranda L.

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

Great house for families and big groups

Very charming antique house, well maintained, gorgeous pool and garden area with total privacy. Very complete large kitchen ideal for lots of cooking, nice beds and bathrooms. Charming decor... With everything at hand; 3 fridges, from a pizza cutter to a pump for pool toys, very nice ping pong table and outside toys and games, plenty of seating around the yard. Just pack your swimsuit, a good book and off to France... we loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Jonas K.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Be careful!

Overall, villa itself and especially outdoors area are nice and met our expectations. Heated swimming pool was especially useful and it was warm enough for kids to spend as much time in the water as they wanted. The stay was, however, not without issues. When we arrived villa was not very clean. It was dusty and not thoroughly cleaned. Instead of a gas grill which can be seen in the photos, there was only plancha and small charcoal grill which made cooking for 17 people quite tricky. We did, however, make no issues out of it, which, in hindsight, we should have done. At the end of the stay we got blamed and charged for couple of things we did not break – the pull-out bed and pool cover clippers. We even got charged for the extra cleaning even though we left villa in the usual standard of cleanliness (with all the dishes done, etc). We stayed many times in French, Italian and Spanish villas and never experienced such issues. Again, in hindsight, we should have reported any breakage we found to the owner but you don‘t want to spend beginning of your holidays doing full inventory of the villa. The owner of the villa is not present at site and is not very responsive to the requests (eg for the preparation of rooms, restaurant recommendations). Local guy looking after the villa was not particularly pleasant or fair especially at the end of our stay. It feels like he uses every opportunity to earn a bit of a cash on the side. We tried to reason with the owner – but reasoning is difficult when the owner has the deposit you paid and has no way of checking things. All in all, good villa but not the best experience.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ira U.

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

Idyllic, luxurious getaway in beautiful location

Sixteen members of my family stayed here for a week in July 2019 - 8 kids and 8 adults - and we had the most wonderful time. The house is perfect - beautiful, spacious, comfortable - and the exterior, with the pool, pool house and dining area, just wonderful. We barely felt the need to leave although our day trips to Uzes and Pont du Gard were spectacular. It's a lovely secluded location, peaceful and bucolic. I can't recommend it highly enough. Many thanks to the owner and the helpful manager for making our stay so great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kate M., Saint Austell

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

A beautiful welcoming holiday home for all the family

This spacious characterful house and extensive grounds with a fanatstic pool (and pool house) gave 13 members of our family, aged from 2 to 67 the most wonderful and memorable holiday. The heat ( up to 36C) meant that the pool was favourite, hotly (yep) followed by the huge trampoline and, for some, the telescope and the night sky, where we saw the moons of Jupiter and rings of Saturn for the first time. There was space for everyone to spread out as well as communal areas for us to gather for meals, inside and out. The biting insects were the only downside but we realise that comes with the territory. It was the perfect place to celebrate the various birthdays and anniversaries that fell during our holiday and we would all love to return. We variously enjoyed visiting Nimes, Uzes, local villages, the Pont du Gard, the Forest Park and the Water Park but the star of this holiday was Mas des Gardies.

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike H.

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

Hält absolut, was es verspricht.

Über die Beschreibung hinaus ist zu betonen, dass eine größere Gruppe hier wirklich alles vorfindet, was nötig ist: genug Geschirr, Gläser, große Töpfe und Pfannen, etc. Die Küche ist überhaupt sehr gut ausgestattet. Alles in Allem ein Superhaus mit einem sehr engagierten Hausverwalter. Kleine Kritik: Bei dem Preis könnte man bei einem Aufenthalt von 14 Tagen schon einmal die Bettwäsche und die Handtücher wechseln - auch wenn Waschmaschine und Trockner vorhanden sind. Hilfreich wäre auch eine Mappe mit Infos über den nächsten Bäcker, Supermarkt Flaschencontainer, etc.

About the host

Hosted by Owner: Lesley Roberts.

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We have a large family and we have built and developed the house and grounds to suit and accommodate people of all ages. It is our holiday home and we like our guests to share the comforts our home provides. We regularly have three generations staying in the house simultaneously and there is so much space that it never feels crowded.

Why they chose this property

This is a home from home. In 2000 we had a fantastic holiday staying in a friends house close by. We loved the local area and the many activities available, so when we saw this beautiful house set in such wonderful surroundings we were smitten and have remained so ever since. Over the years we have developed the house to comfortably accommodate large groups.

The pool has a heating system which permits use from April until the end of October. Pool towels are provided. The land that surrounds the house has a complete perimeter fence offering complete privacy and the surrounding countryside is great for bike rides. Although the main features are shown for Summer holidays the house is really fantastic in the winter months with an open log fire and central heating. There are lots of DVDs and books perfect for a winter retreat. The baby equipment makes the house perfect for families with young children.

What makes this property unique

Totally peaceful with fantastic facilities. The house is well set back from the road and the large number of fields that surround the property means that holiday makers are assured a private and relaxing holiday.

Languages:

English, French

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