Welcome To Maison La Clairette
Situated Close to the Picturesque Village of Lus la Croix Haute, in the Southern French Alps, a Newly Refurbished Chalet Style House Set in 2 Acres of Land, With Stunning Mountain Views, an Idyllic Location and Walking Distance to the Village, Restaurants, Shops etc.
Sleeps 7/8 with 3 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms
The Haute-Provence is One of the Forgotten Regions of France and is Situated in the “PACA” (Provence, Alpes, Cote D’Azur). The Scenery in the Region is Breathtaking. The Mountain Ranges are Home to Thousands of Secluded Hamlets and Villages, as Well as the Larger Towns and Cities of Gap, Sisteron and Serres.
Spring, Summer, Winter or Autumn, There is Always Plenty to See and Do. Perfect for Families, Couples, Energetic Children, or Anyone Who Enjoys the Great Outdoors!
Prices
Rental Periods:
January - February - £650.00
March - April - £500.00 (excluding Easter - call for details)
July-August - £650.00
September - £550.00
October - December - £500.00 (excludes Christmas & New Year - call for details)
For up to date availability, please click here
Please note - prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds inclusive of electricity and wood.
Changeover Day
Saturday is changeover day - arrive after 4.00pm and depart by 10am In low season this may be flexible, ask owners for details. Changeover day can sometimes be flexible, so, if you have a specific request, just ask.
Accommodation
The main living area is on the first floor which can be accessed either externally via steps (see photo) or internally from the 3rd bedroom also via some steps. Given the mezzanine floor and steps, the accommodation is not really baby or toddler friendly. The captain's bed in bedroom 2 is a double mattress and will sleep 1 or 2 depending on size/age e.g. we have had 2 smaller 12 year olds or an adult and a child share, but not at the same time! If you need any advice on suitability, just ask. This is a good sized room and there is plenty of space for an additional inflatable bed on the floor if needed (can be supplied). All the rooms are well heated with electric radiators and of course the wood burning fire in the lounge.
The house is fully approved by the French tourist board and has a 3 star rating. Bed linen is included but not towels, which can be supplied at additional cost.
There is a telephone for emergency use only.
Bedrooms |
|
Bedroom 1, king size double bed.
Bedroom 2, 2 single beds and a captain's bed sleeps 1/2.
Bedroom 3, double bed and en suite bathroom. |
Bathrooms |
|
En suite bathroom to bedroom 3 with wc, large shower cubicle and basin.
Large main bathroom with wc, shower cubicle, basin and a proper full size "soaking/relaxing" bath. |
Kitchen |
|
Well equipped open plan kitchen (see photo) with cooker, hob, grill, microwave, coffee machine, slow cooker, electric mixer, fridge/freezer. Generally, everything that you would need if you want to cook. |
Utility Room |
|
Washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board, iron and vacuum cleaner. |
Living Room |
|
Open plan kitchen and living area (see photo). The mezzanine floor dining table seats 8 (or sometimes 9!) Brown leather settees and a fantastic log burning fire for the winter. French and English TV, 32" plasma screen with surround sound, , DVD/ CD player & direct IPod docking to sound system. |
Other |
|
The conservatory is great in the spring summer and autumn and seats 10 people. Gets a bit chilly in the winter, but makes for a good ski equipment storage area. |
| |
|
|
Cleaning
The house is very easy to keep clean, however a cleaning service is available by arrangement. |
Amenities/Facilities provided
- Hob/Stove
- Oven
- Fridge/Freezer
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing Wachine
- Tumble Dryer
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Plasma screen
- Surround sound system
- DVD/CD Player
- IPod conncection to sound system
- Telephone (emergency use only)
- Central Heating
- Barbecue
- Table Tennis Table
Outside
The house is set in 2 acres of garden and forest, so, there is no shortage of space if the kids (or adults) want to play football or just about any other game for that matter. There is plenty of exploring to be done, so, budding 'Famous Fivers', get going! There is a table-tennis table, large BBQ and sun loungers for the summer.
Further details
The area around the house and generally is perfect for those who enjoy being outside, so, ideal for families, couples and anyone else... with some breathtaking walks, mountain biking, climbing, acro buech (climbing around on wires in the trees...! at La Jarjatte) canoeing, down hill biking (La Jarjatte - August only) hot air ballooning and gliding to name but a few.
From the house there are literally miles of marked walking and biking trails that take you through the forest and up through the mountains. You can walk to the top of the Chamouset or to the "lake on top of the mountain"...! From a gentle ramble to the near vertical there is something for everyone.
We enjoy mountain biking along the marked forest trails, the air is clear and just so peaceful it really is fantastic.
The village also has a large outdoor heated pool which is open from June - August the last time we were there the water was a very pleasant 26 degrees.
If you drive to Serres (about 30 minutes) there is a huge reservoir which also incorporates a large swimming and sunbathing area together with pedalo/boat rental. It is a good day or half day excursion and not expensive.
The village also has a tennis court which you can book at the local produce store...of course!
In the summer, there are two markets a week in the village and if you are there at the right time, sometimes a fun fair or circus.
If you don't feel like cooking or BBQing, there are two restaurants/hotels in the village. However, our favourite eatery is a 5 minute walk from the house. Les Pervenches serves fantastic homemade food with most of the ingredients grown in the garden. With the house wine at around 4.00 euros a bottle, the food and wine bill won't break the bank...!
Outdoor activities are not compulsory and chilling out with a good book in the conservatory or garden are just as effective from a therapy point of view.
The Local Area
Distances
The village is a 2 mins drive or 10/15 mins walk from the house. There is a general store, butcher, bakery, 2 hotels/restaurants/bars, bank (only open on certain days) post office and local produce store. Generally you can get all you need in the village. however, there are 2 good supermarkets in Veynes which is a 20 minute drive. The nearest large town is Gap which is just under an hours drive from Lus as is Grenoble and Sisteron which is also worth a visit.
Coast/Beach
From Lus la Croix Haute you can drive to the Mediterranean coast in around 2 hours.
Skiing
Less than 5 mins drive from the local ski area of La Jarjatte which has 5 drag lifts and is ideal for beginners, intermediates and families. You can hire a good selection of ski equipment, toboggans etc and arrange lessons from the ESF ski instructors. There is also a new restaurant/bar for those essential refreshments. Daily ski pass prices for the 2007/8 season are 9.60 euros for adults and 8.00 euros for children high season and 8.20 euros & 6.50 euros respectively low season (children under 16).
If you want a more extensive ski area, drive for 50 minutes (realistic as we tried it in Jan 2008) towards Gap and head up to La Joue du Loupe which is also linked to Super Devoluy. There is an extensive network of ski runs and lifts and we were really impressed with the variety of skiing, facilities and general atmosphere. Ski passes for a full day were 26.50 euros for an adult and 21.20 euros for a child (under 12) 20.65 & 16.50 euros respectively for a half day pass.
Travel
Fly & Drive
If you want to fly and drive, Lyon or Grenoble airports are the nearest. We favour Lyon as there are more flights and choice of car hire companies. From Lyon (St Expury) it really is a very easy drive to Lus la Croix Haute and should take under 2 hours.
Driving from the UK
The drive from Calais to Lus is also very easy with motorways all the way except for the last 40 minutes as you climb into the Southern Alpes. We allow 8.5 - 9.0 hours including a couple of breaks for the journey (with children..!).
Bookings
For up to date availability, please click here
For any questions about the Chalet, area, suitability or booking call or email us
- 30% deposit (non-refundable) to secure booking
-
Balance of payment due 8 weeks before the start of the holiday
- A 300 euro security deposit is required on arrival which is fully refundable on departure less any breakages/damage etc.
- Cancellation Refunds:
Up to 8 weeks - no cancellation charge
4-8 weeks - 50% of rate refunded
2-4 weeks - 25% of rate refunded
Less than 2 weeks - no refund
|