Mas de Mahystre

Saint Côme & Maruéjols, Gard
Self-catering
+44 (0)20 8340 2524
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Per night
£285 - £428
Per week
£2500 - £3000

9 beds

Bedroom

5 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 9

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

Plenty of uncluttered easy space both in and out by the private pool - children love the freedom - great wine, food, and cycling country

Per night
£285 - £428
Per week
£2500 - £3000

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£285 - £428 per night

£2500 - £3000 per week

The Experience

Delightfully, typically French. Having begun life as a hunting lodge before being upgraded to house a wine producer, this handsome manor is perfect now for families who relish the vieille France feel. Light pours in to high-ceilinged, uncluttered rooms – downstairs doors removed for an easy flow to the space. There’s a simple, practical kitchen, a long-tabled dining room, a piano, a friendly old rocking horse, books, games, colourful modern light fittings. Things are family comfortable rather than overly smart. Tall-windowed, colour-washed bedrooms with garden views, share two large shower rooms and two separate loos. And there’s masses of space in the gated, walled garden too – where oleander, wisteria and lavender bloom – with its private pool (heated on request at an extra charge), boules, barbecue, covered veranda, pointing cypress, poplar trees and tree house! This is a great food and wine area – Uzès’ buzzing Saturday market’s a must. Do visit Roman Nimes; perhaps see bulls run in local towns, or visit them in the Camargue, a 40 minute drive away.

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £285
Weekly price
from £2500
Damage deposit
£600 or equivalent in euros
1 House for 9
From £2859 beds5 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
Saturday from 4pm
Check out
Saturday 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 7 nights. Pets by arrangement.
Closed
Never.
Meals
Restaurants 5km.

Reviews

The perfect house for large family gatherings. Rural, lesser-known Saint-Côme is the perfect village from which to explore many attractions – from historic towns and medieval villages to beaches, markets and vineyards. There are walks nearby, rivers for kayaking and wild swimming, restaurants to suit all tastes. Or simply linger by your pool, enjoy the garden and al fresco meals in the shady, wisteria-framed veranda.
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Nicola, Zurich

We had a wonderful time at Mas de Mahystre. The week just passed too quickly. We were very busy with projects such as finding the best local baguette, sampling rosé wines on the terrasse and exploring the Roman sights of Nimes and Pont du Gard. A great family house and a fantastic location.


Sian, Arundel, West Sussex

When you pull into the crunchy-gravel driveway, you can tell that Mas de Mahystre is everything you want from a big old house in the South of France. We rented the house with two other families and it more than accommodated three couples and our children. There is plenty of living space downstairs and the large kitchen is well equipped. We were there in April, so the pool was cold – but most of us went in anyway. And when the sun did shine we loved lying on sunloungers gazing at the back of the house and listening to birdsong.


Martine, London

Mas de Mahystre is a beautiful and magical house with plenty of space for all ages. It has a traditional feel with all the mod cons you could ask for. The terrace and outside eating area is wonderful and the pool and tree house a hit with adults and children! Claire, the owner is also a joy to deal with and is incredibly helpful! Enjoy your holiday!


Location

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from Claire Ashworth

  • The lovely market town of Calvisson is a 5 minute drive away. On Sunday mornings the popular, bustling, authentic market animates the main square and surrounding streets. A real gem of a market with delicious local produce.
  • The Roman city of Nimes is a beautiful 25 minute drive over the hills. The pedestrian old town is utterly charming and once you've marveled at the Roman Arena and other Roman remains, there are hundreds of delightful cafes in the squares and streets.
  • The vibrant university town of Montpellier is a mere 40 minute drive away. It is an enticing melange of old and modern architecture and the old town is bursting with creativity. Great for shopping, wandering, dreaming and people watching.
  • The mediterranean sea is only 35 minutes by car. We love the beaches in between La Grande Motte and Palavas. There are so many fantastic beach bars and restaurants to choose from or you can just pitch up on the soft sand with your umbrella and towel.
  • Fabulous cycling and walking surrounds the house. No need to jump in the car, just head towards the vines! If you want hills, head towards the Cevennes mountains north of our house for some beautiful villages, river swimming and canoeing.
  • The medieval town of Usez, the Haribo sweet museum and the Roman Pont du Gard are all very close to each other and what a perfect combination for a wonderful family day out. Something for everyone within a 45 minute drive.