La Grande Cave - Charming Adéchoise stone house from 1890
Apartment with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Garden, Swimming Pool
La Rastelayre is situated on the beautiful Gluyere river in the heart of the 'Parc naturel régional des monts d’Ardèche'. The original stone building, built in the late 1800’s, contains modern, comfortable self-catering apartments which have recently been completely refurbished.
Each apartment (gîte) has its own south-facing terrace where meals can be enjoyed in the relaxed style typical of southern France. While La Rastelayre has a large swimming pool for our guests to use, the river also offers its own selection of natural pools for swimming and paddling in. There are plenty of shady and sunny spots for private picnics or just relaxing in the sun.
La Rastelayre is close to the picturesque medieval town of St. Pierreville. It is bathed in peace and tranquility while also being close to local attractions to provide a good holiday for every need. It is a wonderful area for walking, cycling (for the more adventurous) as well as touring the area by car.
Pool and part of garden
Adjoining river and bridge
La Grande Cave - main bedroom
La Grande Cave - second bedroom
La Grande Cave - terrace
La Grande Cave - kitchen
Approximately 50km from Valence, La Rastelayre is best reached by car. It is situated along the D102, beside the Pont du Perrier, at an altitude of 480m. This charming old stone house is situated less than 5 minutes from St. Pierreville in the heart of the Ardéche 'Parc Regional', alongside the picturesque Glueyre river. It is surrounded mainly by chestnut woods and the Glueyre river, a class 1 category river, runs along the property. The river has many different types of fish including trout. Beavers and crayfish can also be found and there are many natural pools for swimming in. The beauty and tranquility of the surrounding hills add to the peacefulness that can be enjoyed there.
Jan and Tineke will welcome you to La Rastelayre. The old 'cave' has been converted into two fully fitted luxury apartments which are cool, quiet and spacious.
Our gîtes each have a south-facing terrace, kitchen with modern appliances, good, large beds and modern bathroom.
All linen (bed and kitchen) is included as well as final cleaning and energy and water costs.
Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board are available for use.
Babies: We have a high chair and a travel cot available for use.
Dogs are allowed, however, we have a limit to the number of dogs on the property. For this reason it must be agreed at the time of booking.
We have a NO SMOKING policy inside the gîtes.
Each gîte has a cosy fireplace (closed system that burns gas) to warm up the cool evenings during the winter. (Extra charge for heating costs)
Facilities for this holiday apartment in Privas, Rhone Alps
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom. The living room has a comfortable sleeper couch where an extra two people can sleep. A travelcot and highchair can be supplied, if needed.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. Complete bathroom with bath & shower, basin and toilet.
Real Fire, House Linen, Towels Provided. Linen and towels are provided free of charge. End of stay cleaning included in rent.
Dining:
Seating for 6.
Entertainment:
Jeu des boules, lots of picnic spots, games in garden and pool, hammocks.
Outside:
Communal Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
If you want to bring any pets, we need to know at time of booking. Smoking is not allowed inside our apartments. Possibly not suitable for elderly because of stairs.
Local activities in and around Privas, Rhone Alps
The possibilities at La Rastelayre and in the surrounding countryside are endless!
Many of our guests spend most of their time hanging around at La Rastelayre as it makes for a very relaxing holiday with beautiful surroundings and enough to do. However, if you are more the adventurous or active type, there is plenty to explore.
La Rastelayre is situated near the towns of St Pierreville (2,5km), Albon (6,5km) and St. Sauveur-de-Montagut (12,5km). The area is known for it's chestnuts, bilberries, goat’s milk cheese and scenic mountains. The Gluyere river provides many river pools for swimming, picnic spots, and fishing.
The local cuisine is varied and inexpensive with many restaurants dotted around the local villages. Most villages have a small general store and practically all have a good baker with fresh bread baked daily. There are local markets where local farmers sell their fresh produce including vegetables and fruit, cheeses, sausages and meat, honey and various other local delicacies as well as clothing, fabric and table cloths, herbs and spices and wine.
Some of the things to do in the Immediate Surroundings: Ice cream and cheese farm, Canoeing on the Eyrieux river, Wool museum, Chestnut Museum, Markets, Summer Festivals, Cycling, Swimming, hiking and walking.
Some of the things to do Further Afield: Canoeing on the Ardèche river and visiting the Ardèche gorges with their numerous caves. Visiting towns such as Avignon, Montelimar, Nyons, Le Cheylard, Orange, Valence ..... Lavender fields of the Drôme region; canoeing also possible in the Drôme area and a lot less crowded than the Ardèche river.
The Ardèchois plateau with extinct volcano - Gerbier de Joncs, the source of the Loire, the Ray Pic waterfalls, Lake St. Martial and Lake Issarlès, Wine tasting routes, Cross-country skiing (winter only).
Directions are mailed to our guests along with information about the area etc.
Rental rates for this apartment
Price Per Week
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1 May - 30 Jun 2007
€665.00
£527.78
$855.00
1 Jul - 31 Aug 2007
€950.00
£753.97
$1221.43
1 Sep - 30 Oct 2007
€665.00
£527.78
$855.00
1 Nov - 30 Apr 2008
€475.00
£376.98
$610.71
Rental Notes: Rental during the summer is weekly from Saturday 4pm to Saturday 10am.
Availability of La Grande Cave
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and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
26 January 2007
Property listed since:
26 January 2007
Holiday Apartment in france - Rhone Alps - Ardeche - Privas - St. Pierreville
