In the heart of Ardèche, swimming pool, quiet, panoramic view

In the heart of the Ardèche, 680 m above sea level, 5 km from Le Cheylard and the Dolce Via, Jacqueline and Max, hosts for thirty years, welcome you with pleasure in an old farm building beautifully transformed into a 3-bedroom vacation home. Quiet, beautiful view, garden and shaded terrace, access to the above-ground swimming pool, this accommodation in the middle of nature offers a relaxing stay for the whole family; direct access to the GR hikes of the region (Max spreekt Nederlands; he speeks english). The space Beautiful stone vacation home (121 m²), designed for five to six people, with a ceramic fresco on the facade made by the owner. You'll find similar tiles inside. They give a personal touch to this simple and neat house, with several levels sometimes a little limited in height. In mid-season you can enjoy central heating with oil. The independent building is located 680 m above sea level at the end of a small road, in the middle of meadows, with a magnificent view of the wooded valley of the Dorne and the plateau of the Ardèche mountains, a view you will enjoy from the garden, sheltered under the pergola, or from the veranda. The tranquility is absolute, you are in the heart of nature. You have direct access to the pool (7.50 x 3.70) easily shared with the owners. Discreet, we live in the neighboring house, but without visual contact. However, we can advise you on hikes directly accessible from the doorstep, or on one or the other more distant excursion, whether to go swimming in a lake or to visit one of the many sites and museums of Ardèche. Max will do it in Dutch or English if you wish. The dynamic small town of Le Cheylard has all the amenities (shops, restaurants, weekly market, etc.) as well as a medieval center. Ground floor: - 18 m² living room with two sofas, coffee table, TV, DVD player, WiFi and Internet connection. Two French windows open onto two levels of garden, one of which, with garden furniture, is protected by the shade of an arbor. If the weather is less beautiful, you can stand on the veranda with large windows overlooking the Dorne Valley, the most beautiful place to have breakfast or simply contemplate the landscape. - From the living room we go to the 14 m² kitchen, with table and chairs, low furniture with stoneware sink; butane gas hob, electric oven, microwave; dishwasher; fridge with small freezer. From the kitchen you go from one side to this 9 m² veranda, with table, chairs, sofa. A glass door allows you to go directly to the lower garden via an external staircase. - On the other side we go to the laundry room of 6.5 m² with washing machine and separate toilet. Upstairs: Three bedrooms and bathroom. Cot and high chair available upon request. - A large 16.50 m² bedroom with closet, a 1.40 x 1.90 m bed and two 0.90 x 1.90 m beds. - Second bedroom of 13 m² with bed 1.60 x 2.00 m; 2 closets; French window with view of the valley. - Third bedroom of 9 m² with bed of 1.40 x 1.90 m, 2 single beds and closet. - Bathroom of 7.50 m² with shower, bathtub, sink, toilet and walls decorated with ceramic tiles made by the owner Jacqueline Duchâteau, ceramist. Miscellaneous: - From the house, you can directly reach the GR hikes of the region. - The 7.50 x 3.50 m above-ground pool is to be shared with the owners according to schedules to be agreed upon. - Ping-pong table at your disposal. - No pets allowed. - Smoking is not allowed in the house. Terms: - Water, electricity and gas are included in the rental price. - From October to April, heating costs (central oil) are to be paid at the end of the stay. Guest access If you come to us from the north, be aware that the usual route between Lyon and Accons passes through Tournon, Lamastre, then Le Cheylard. If you ask the GPS for the shortest route, it will suggest going through Saint Agrève, then Lichessol, then Saint Jean Roure. From there, instead of taking Saint Jean Roure as the GPS will indicate, we advise you to follow the signs, i.e. go to Les Nonières where you will find the normal road coming from Lamastre. The reason for this advice: the road through Saint Jean Roure is certainly shorter but it is very narrow, it is very difficult to cross, and it ends at the Cheylard with twelve hairpin bends following each other without interruption! Please let us know when you know what time you expect to arrive Other things to note Jacqueline and Max, hosts for more than thirty years, welcome you with pleasure in a lovely house with magnificent views of the Ardèche mountain, 5 km from the dynamic small town Le Cheylard.