Le Moulin des Barbiers (REY.07)

Le Moulin des Barbiers is a 2-bedroomed cottage, sleeping 5, in a rural setting, 2km from the village of Lussas (Ardèche), 11km E of Aubenas (Michelin map 527). VFB is delighted to have featured this property since 1987. Saturday arrival.

This appealing, stone-built semi-detached property is a completely independent part of an early 12th-century house (facing away from the owners and with separate access), which was once the oil and flour mill of the Seigneur de Mirabel, whose ruined castle can still be seen on a nearby hilltop. It stands, facing east, surrounded by five acres of the owners’ land - fields, orchards and vineyards – a location that is delightfully rural, with views to steep hills, yet within very easy reach of the animated Ardechois village of Lussas. The interior is unelaborate but homely, with a welcoming ambience created by largely rustic furniture and bright decorative touches. Two spacious bedrooms are built into the roof-space where pitched beamed ceilings lend a characterful appearance. Outside, guests have use of a grassy garden and terrace on two levels (4 steps), (the lower level is a paved terrace) with built-in barbecue, offering sun, shade and seclusion; an idyllic spot for listening to birdsong and calling frogs. The charming owners, who live in the front section of the house with their cats and geese, will welcome guests here. The location, only 30km from the spectacular Ardèche Gorges, offers excellent way-marked walks; sites such as the bastide of Aubenas, nearby château at Tournon-sur-Rhône, magnificently sited on an outcrop above the celebrated St Joseph vineyards.

Accommodation:  Ground floor: kitchen/living room, shower room, wc. First floor: 1 double-bedded room communicating with 1 triple-bedded room.

Activities:  Swimming pool at Vals les Bains (14km). Tennis at Lussas. Horse riding at Darbres (4.5km). Lake for fishing (1km). Canoeing in river Ardèche (see owners to book). Gym / fitness centre in Aubenas.

Services:  Baker, grocer, post office and 2 restaurants at Lussas. All shops and services at St Privat (9km), Aubenas and Villeneuve-de-Berg (8km). Market at Aubenas on Saturdays, and at Villeneuve-de-Berg on Wednesdays. Parking off the lane.

Location
In a rural setting, 2km from the village of Lussas (Ardèche) – with 600 inhabitants – 11km E of Aubenas. Michelin map 527.
 
Activities
Swimming pool at Vals les Bains (14km). Tennis at Lussas. Horse riding at Darbres (4.5km). Lake for fishing (1km). Canoeing in river Ardèche (see owners to book). Gym / fitness centre in Aubenas.
 
Services
Baker, grocer, post office and 2 restaurants at Lussas. All shops and services at St Privat (9km), Aubenas and Villeneuve-de-Berg (8km). Market at Aubenas on Saturdays, and at Villeneuve-de-Berg on Wednesdays. Parking off the lane.
 
Description
This appealing, stone-built semi-detached property is a completely independent part of an early 12th-century house (facing away from the owners and with separate access), which was once the oil and flour mill of the Seigneur de Mirabel, whose ruined castle can still be seen on a nearby hilltop. It stands, facing east, surrounded by five acres of the owners’ land - fields, orchards and vineyards – a location that is delightfully rural, with views to steep hills, yet within very easy reach of the animated Ardechois village of Lussas. The interior is unelaborate but homely, with a welcoming ambience created by largely rustic furniture and bright decorative touches. Two spacious bedrooms are built into the roof-space where pitched beamed ceilings lend a characterful appearance. Outside, guests have use of a grassy garden and terrace on two levels (4 steps), (the lower level is a paved terrace) with built-in barbecue, offering sun, shade and seclusion; an idyllic spot for listening to birdsong and calling frogs. The charming owners, who live in the front section of the house with their cats and geese, will welcome guests here. The location, only 30km from the spectacular Ardèche Gorges, offers excellent way-marked walks; sites such as the bastide of Aubenas, nearby château at Tournon-sur-Rhône, magnificently sited on an outcrop above the celebrated St Joseph vineyards. Featured by VFB since 1987.
 
Note: Small children need to be supervised because of steep banks at one end of garden.
 
Accommodation
Ground floor: access from outside into hallway with doors to:
 
·    Kitchen / living room / diner (5m x 6m50) with dual hob (3 gas, 1 electric rings), split-level electric oven, fridge with freezer compartment, television. Stairs to first floor.
·    Shower room with washing machine.
·    Separate wc.
 
First floor: low ceiling and door at the bottom of the stairs
 
·    Bedroom 1 open to stairs with 1 double bed (1m50). Sloping and slightly low ceiling in parts. Door to bedroom 2.
·     Bedroom 2 with 3 large single French beds (2 x 1m20 and 1m40). Beamed ceiling – low in parts.
 
Gas for cooking included – Electricity included – Oil for water heating included - Oil for central heating included in mid and low season prices (radiator in each room) – Bed linen included, household linen not available

Breakage Deposit: 100€   Sleeps: 5 MAXIMUM
 
Comments
“VFB has come up trumps again, thank you!” “Lovely gîte, delightful area, we hope to come again.” “This was our first visit to this fantastic gîte and we were thoroughly impressed. The week which we have spent here is all that we expected and much, much more.”
 
Description updated March 2009