Authentic Fully Renovated Stonehouse. Experiment the French "Art de Vivre

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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12165 sq m

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Enjoy the area

Sainte-Marguerite-Lafigère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Lac de Villefort15 min drive
Le Vert d'en-Haut17 min drive
Cévennes National Park30 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 2 Double Futons

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Make Beautiful Memories! Our beautifully renovated house and its adjacent clède, “La Baraque” is located in the heart of the Natural Regional Park of Monts d’Ardèche, a corner of France that offers charming villages, dramatic sceneries, and a daily choice between energetic activities and perfect lethargy. You will enjoy the breath-taking view of the Chassezac valley in this nicely renovated countryside stone-built house. Be prepared to enjoy nice meals, cocktails, or relaxing activities under the vineyards or playing games with kids. The House offers plenty of space and can accommodate up to 12 people plus two babies, therefore is the perfect location to spend a fantastic time with the family or friends. 8 people can sleep in the main building and 4 in the clède, which is a beautifully renovated old-stone building, very typical in the cevenol area, used previously exclusively to dry chestnuts.

Activities nearby are endless. You can explore the nature, walking on the nearby hiking-path, cycling, climbing, fishing, or swimming in the Chassezac River nearby. Canyoning, rafting, climbing are activities to be done within a very short distance. The very famous village of Les Vans with its highly reputed Saturday market, is only 20 minutes drive from the house, driving through amazing landscapes. Just get lost for hours deciding on choice of olives, hams, “Saucissons”, cheeses and sampling the sweetest strawberries and cherries. Added to this are the many stalls of fashionable French clothing, materials and jewellery. Experiment the French Art de Vivre !
You will even find an amazing 1-star Michelin Restaurant in Les Vans.

The house has been completely renovated while preserving the authenticity of its original construction with exposed stone and traditional framing. Kitchen, bedrooms and bathrooms offer all modern comforts.

Discover our house more details on “La Baraque” ’s dedicated website : http: // www. holidaysinardeche.com. You will find more info about the house, and equally important about all the activities to do in the area.

Last but not least, we would like your stay in “La Baraque” to even exceed your expectations, therefore Cédric, our concierge, is available, at any moment to help, assist and of course welcome you on your first day. Cédric is here if you need him, but will truly respect your privacy. As our guest's say, “He is a walking travel agent, troubleshooter & concierge all in one”. So, it is totally up to you if you would like him to assist you with your travel & site seeing plans or makes any recommendations. He is here to help you relax & enjoy, and have a stress free vacation.

Property manager

Laurence & Stan BEAUREGARD

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

A l'extérieur de la maison uniquement.

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

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

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

Sainte-Marguerite-Lafigère

Located in Sainte-Marguerite-Lafigère, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Abbey of Our Lady of the Snows and Le Ron des Fades Miniature Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cévennes National Park and Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and ecotours.

Sainte-Marguerite-Lafigère, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

What's nearby

Lac de Villefort - 15 min drive
Le Vert d'en-Haut - 17 min drive
Cévennes National Park - 30 min drive
Abbey of Our Lady of the Snows - 32 min drive
Mont Lozere - 52 min drive

Getting around

Villefort Station - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Comptoir la Regordane - 21 min drive
La Brindille - 15 min drive
Auberge de Thines - 18 min drive
l'Olivier de Bois Païolive - 16 min drive
ALVYN - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Authentic Fully Renovated Stonehouse. Experiment the French "Art de Vivre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Authentic Fully Renovated Stonehouse. Experiment the French "Art de Vivre ?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Authentic Fully Renovated Stonehouse. Experiment the French "Art de Vivre ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Authentic Fully Renovated Stonehouse. Experiment the French "Art de Vivre located?

This family-friendly Sainte-Marguerite-Lafigère holiday home is located on the riverfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lac de Villefort and Le Vert d'en-Haut. Regordane Way and Causses and the Cévennes, Mediterranean agro-pastoral Cultural Landscape are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Pierre V.

26 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Magnifique cadre mais peu d'espaces extérieurs

Belle maison, fraiche et bien équipée. Les procédures d'arrivée et le départ sont très facile et Manon d'une grande aide. De la nature autour avec les chemins de rando et la rivière en contrebas (plutôt 20 minutes à pied que 5, avec des enfants) bien rafraichissante. Beaucoup d'activités et visites aux alentours. La clède est appréciable pour isoler une partie du groupe car en cas de mauvais temps, le salon non isolé de "l'open space" peut sembler petit. La terrasse et le barbecue sont agréables et on peut souvent y trouver de l'ombre. En revanche, les espaces extérieurs sans pelouse sont décevants pour des familles avec enfants et l'annonce n'est pas représentative à ce sujet. La proximité de la route n'est pas visible sur les photos (30 cm du terrain de pétanque). L'accès à la route est bien sécurisé mais du coup tout l'espace en contrebas n'est pas exploitable avec enfants (la haie insuffisante en termes de clôture). De même le solarium est très petit et le jardin en terrasses inutilisable et dangereux pour les enfants. Agréable séjour toutefois

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

W.H. F.

8 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Compleet huis in authentiek stijl

Het huis ligt op een fantastisch locatie met veel privacy. De inboedel van het huisje is bijna overcompleet met alle gemakken van dien. Voor mensen met allergieën kan de vochtigheid een probleem zijn. In het huis staan vele producten om insecten te bestrijden. Om de boodschappen te kunnen doen moet er wel rekeningen gehouden worden dat het minimaal half uur reistijd kost. De supermarkt in het plaatsje dichtbij beschreven is vanaf medio Mei gesloten. Wij hebben er een heerlijke vakantie gehad.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clément P.

19 June 2023

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

Maison isolée dans un cadre magnifique

Nous avons passé un excellent séjour entre amis à La Baraque. La maison est située dans un cadre magnifique. Nous avons particulièrement apprécié les chemins de randonnées alentours et les baignades au ruisseau à 5 minutes de la maison. La communication pour l'arrivée et le départ était également très facile.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

13 August 2022

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

Impéc.

Super baraque dans un coin très joli où il y a plein de bonne choses à faire et plein de bonne choses à goûter. Rien à reprocher, ni à la maison, ni à l'endroit, ni aux hôtes. Merci bien Laurence, Stan et Manon.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

AMANDINE C.

4 August 2022

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

Super séjour à la Baraque

Très bon séjour en famille à la Baraque, la maison est au calme et très bien équipée, pas loin de la rivière, idéal pour passer de bons moments en famille ou entre amis. Je recommande!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Laurence & Stan BEAUREGARD

We are Laurence and Stan, a French couple with three young boys, and almost by coincidence we were fortunate enough to find this absolutely charming house in Ardèche in 2006. Although a lot of renovation work was to be done, we knew it was our chance to create a very charming second home in an amazing landscape and were prepared to start the very ambitious project to restore it entirely…in our spare time.

The entire renovation of the house was an 8-year long journey, starting in April 2006. Lots of joy, hope, sometimes pain and distress but always in a good mood. Like any project the final steps of the “S” curve took longer than expected to complete, probably because we had regular additions to the family (nappy changing vs. plastering!) and because the house became more and more comfy, calling for laziness. The work was highly disrupted by cocktails, long meals, BBQ, friends and family visiting, and lots of DYI shopping sometimes to Valence, Avignon or even Montpellier.

We lived in the UK and now in the Netherlands and as French expatriates this house offers the best of everything we want during vacations: relaxation, physical activities, culture, breath-taking sceneries (and hills) and more simply “French Art de Vivre”.

Each stay in “La Baraque” is an unique opportunity to fully disconnect from our very active family and professional life in a big city and re-focus on the basics: barbecues, cocktails, outdoor activities, cutting trees, making jams, collecting chestnuts and cooking the wild boar offered by the hunters.

Why they chose this property

During the 8 years of renovation we have created the perfect base for discovering the stunning and dramatic scenery of the surrounding area, and to experiment all the activities that the Region has to offer. After so many years of hard work “La Baraque” has become a little paradise...Due to our professional activities and our location in the Netherlands we cannot spend all the time we would love in this house, but we still want this house to be full of life, souvenirs and happy family time.

If you define paradise during holidays by privacy, peace and quietness then you are certainly in the centre of it. You will have a romantic house to relax and enjoy and spend a stress free vacation in, but within 20 minutes or less you can really experiment what makes Ardèche a very famous French touristic destination.

What makes this property unique

10 things you will love about “La Baraque”…

We wanted “La Baraque” to be more than just a holiday rental: we wanted it to be your home away from home. There are several features that make this traditional thick-stone house unique, offering warm and cosy atmosphere associated in the comfort and the lifestyle of a true family home.

1. All rooms have been restored to fully highlight the beautiful woodwork of the roof and the charm of the large stone walls
2. Perfect exposure with the necessary natural shadow provided by a pergola of Virginia creeper over half of the patio
3. The cosy and charming atmosphere is enhanced by the presence of the “Clède” (old traditional chesnut drying house), the beautiful stone-made washing place under a nearly centenary fig tree, and the small river passing by
4. Enjoy your well deserved cocktails (or pastis) and savour the olives and saucissons that you have carefully chosen in les Vans market
5. The mass of the stones makes the house cool in the summer
6. Fully equipped kitchen, with a traditional dining table and bench, easily sitting eight people, if not ten.
7. Two spacious sitting room / lounges to relax, work or play with the kids
8. All comfortable Bedrooms are located in the first floor offering an unbelievable view across the opposite mountains (already located in the Gard department) or the Chassezac River
9. You can explore the nature, walking on the nearby hiking-path, cycling, climbing, fishing, or swimming in the Chassezac River nearby. Canyoning, rafting, climbing are activities to be done within a very short distance
10. Last but not least, Cedric, you concierge will be available any time of the day for any assistance you might need

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