Manoir Navacelle

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Sleeps: 6 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2
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Overview

Recommended Pool
Great Value
Pets on Request
Romantic

This villa in Languedoc has a rich and storied history - built as a monastery in the 16th century, it is now a portal to gorgeous family holidays. If you have a love for simpler times, the wide stone walls of the house will speak to you. That’s not to say you’ll forgo modern comforts here - the swimming pool on the stone terrace outside lends a private resort air.

Here the architecture elevates this 4 bedroom family villa to something special. From the ancient stone stairs to the stained glass window in the bathroom, this home has character to spare. The living room feels almost like an underground cavern; the low, arched ceiling makes a snug family movie night.

Nestled between the Cévennes National Park and Provence, this holiday villa is a true rural escape in a quiet little village. Hikers will be most at home, and local caverns may interest the whole family (try Grottes de Trabuc, 45 minutes from the villa). The closest quaint town is a drive away - Salindres (8km). If you’re aching for more metropolitan delights, head to Uzès (30km), where you can find beautiful restaurants and shopping (look for the market on Wednesdays and Saturdays).

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What you should know…

  • This is a truly secluded and peaceful location in a quiet village - you’ll require a car rental to get into town and to explore the parks
  • The nearest airport is 95 km away in Montpellier

This home is a part of our Great Value Collection!

Our great value homes:

  • may be traditionally styled for a laid back feeling
  • may have some simple amenities and features
  • mean that you can enjoy top holiday destinations for less!

Property Features

Private Pool Child-Safe Pool Wi-Fi/Internet Air-Con DVD Working Fireplace/Woodburner Heating

Interior of House

Ground Floor

- Sitting room
- Dining room
- Kitchen

First floor (via stone staircase)

- Double bedroom
- Small double bedroom
- Bathroom with antique tiles

Second Floor (via stone staircase)

- 1 x bedroom with a King-sized bed and a single bed
- 1 x small double bedroom
- Shower room

Outside Grounds

- Swimming pool (15m length, depth approx 80cm-2m10), fenced off
- Gardens (including one of the oldest micocoulier trees in the region)
- Pool house with WC, sink and fridge
- Al-fresco dining terrace

Facilities

- Air-conditioning 

Location

About the surrounding area of Manoir Navacelle
Rural Location Walking/Hiking Paths Wine Tasting Outstanding Landscapes Outdoor Pursuit & Activities Tourist Towns & Villages
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Nestled between the Cévennes National Park and Provence, this holiday home feels like a true rural escape in a quiet little village. You have spectacular views of the valley and Cevennes mountain range from the garden, pool and terrace, where you can enjoy some incredible sunsets.

Every day in the village (except weekends) there is a little van that passes the village square for bread and croissants. There is also a little shop attached to a nearby campsite, about 3km away, which sells most groceries and bread/pastries and is open seven days a week, usually open from early April to early September. You can also drive to Salindres (8km) for a small supermarket and further to St. Ambroix (14km) or Alès (15km) for town facilities and larger supermarkets.

Hikers will be most at home with hectares of wild garrigues/countryside around the village plus there is horse-riding, quad biking and a tree-top activity centre within half an hour by car.

There are of course some wonderful towns and cities to explore in the area and beyond.  Heading west, at the foot of the incredible Cévennes National Park, is the charming town of Anduze (30km) with its pretty shops in the medieval centre, specialising in local products such as pottery. Visit on a Thursday to experience market day or simply wander around the interesting historical town. Combine a visit to the nearby caves Grotte de Trabac (33km) and the Prafrance Bamboo Gardens (30km) with a ride on the magnificent steam train (open Easter to October) through the surrounding countryside.

You may also wish to explore further afield such as the amazing Le Cirque de Navacelles (99km), a UNESCO world heritage site and a must-see spectacle of nature. 

Just 30km south-east is the remarkable Uzès, undoubtedly one of the best preserved and restored medieval towns of France or head down to impressive Nimes (48km) with its stunning Roman architecture and UNESCO world heritage site Le Pont du Gard (44km). Further Provencal highlights include Van Gogh’s precious Arles (80km), beautiful Avignon (70km) or further south to some of the idyllic villages of Les Apilles National Park such as St-Remy-de-Provence (92km) and Les Baux-de-Provence (100km).

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Local Amenities
Nearest Airport Montpellier

(95km)

Nearest Village

(Walking distance)

Nearest Town/City Ambroix or Alès

(14-15km )

Nearest Restaurant Les Fumades

(3km)

Nearest Shop Small grocery shop April to Sept

(3km)

Nearest Supermarket Salindres

(8km)

Region

Languedoc-Roussillon is one of those areas of France where you can feel like you’re totally cut off from the rest of the country. Commercial tourism has been very slow to capitalise on the region, meaning you can still enjoy a slice of authentic French rural life at its finest. A mixture of landscapes also makes it a great place to visit, with a good stretch of coastline offering a totally different experience to more bucolic interiors. Whatever you’re looking for, our range of villas and chateaux in Languedoc means you can get exactly the kind of holiday you want with accommodation that’s perfectly tailored to you, your friends and your family. 

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Kids

Best Suited For: All Ages
Ideal for Teens

Baby and Toddler Equipment

  • Cot(s)
  • High Chair(s)

Kids Activities Close-by

  • Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
  • Tourist Towns & Villages

Onsite Facilities

  • Child-Safe Pool
  • DVD
  • Fenced Grounds

Services Available

  • Maid Service Available

Extras

Oliver's Extras

  • Maid Service Available

At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:

- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Babysitting/childcare services

Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!

Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs

Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.

Security deposit €500 charged to clients' credit card prior to arrival.
Arrival time After 4.00 p.m.
Departure time Before 10.00 a.m.
Energy costs included? Yes.
Heating costs included? Yes.
End of stay cleaning included? Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.
Linen & towels included? Yes, including pool towels.
Pets welcome? One dog on request only and by prior arrangement with the owner.
Changeover day Saturday.
Minimum stay 7 nights.

Rental Rates

Prices based on an occupancy of 6 people:

Rental period Weekly
Mar 19th 2024 - Jun 1st 2024 £1,976
Jun 1st 2024 - Jul 1st 2024 £2,099
Jul 1st 2024 - Sep 1st 2024 £2,469
Sep 1st 2024 - May 31st 2025 £2,099
May 31st 2025 - Jun 30th 2025 £2,099
Jun 30th 2025 - Aug 31st 2025 £2,469
Aug 31st 2025 - Sep 20th 2025 £2,099

Prices based on an occupancy of 6 people:

Rental period Weekly
Mar 19th 2024 - Jun 1st 2024 €2,150
Jun 1st 2024 - Jul 1st 2024 €2,285
Jul 1st 2024 - Sep 1st 2024 €2,688
Sep 1st 2024 - May 31st 2025 €2,285
May 31st 2025 - Jun 30th 2025 €2,285
Jun 30th 2025 - Aug 31st 2025 €2,688
Aug 31st 2025 - Sep 20th 2025 €2,285

Prices based on an occupancy of 6 people:

Rental period Weekly
Mar 19th 2024 - Jun 1st 2024 $2,337
Jun 1st 2024 - Jul 1st 2024 $2,484
Jul 1st 2024 - Sep 1st 2024 $2,922
Sep 1st 2024 - May 31st 2025 $2,484
May 31st 2025 - Jun 30th 2025 $2,484
Jun 30th 2025 - Aug 31st 2025 $2,922
Aug 31st 2025 - Sep 20th 2025 $2,484

Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.

Owner Profile

Property Owner
Thierry

How long have you owned the property?
More than 20 years.

What was it about the property that you first fell in love with?
I am absolutely in love with the view.

Are there any interesting stories in its history?
The manoir used to be a former Monastery.

Have you ever had any famous guests staying?
The photographer Raymond Depardon, the film director Jean Claude Brissaud, the movie actress Isabelle Carré...

What’s the strangest or most difficult guest request you’ve ever received?
The most unusual question I heard was: "Is there an elevator in your property?"

For anyone coming to stay is there anything in the surrounding area they should...
Really do?

Go to an opera in the Théâtre antique d'Orange.

Really eat?
Eat the best Fougasse of the south of France.

Really see?
Le Pont du Gard and Uzes.

Lastly, what insider tip would you pass on about the property or the area?
Be able to rest in a total quietness after visiting a lot of different very attractive spots (Uzes, Avignon, Aigues Mortes, Arles, St Rémi de Provence).

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Reviews

  • Merci encore!

    on 15/09/2018

    Cet endroit est magnifiquement magique!

  • Wonderful Holiday!

    on 10/08/2018

    En Allemagne, il y a l'expression "on se sent comme Dieu en France". Nous avons séjourné ici pendant 14 jours. Manoir Navacelle est l'un des plus beaux endroits que nous connaissons!

  • Such A Lovely Stay!

    on 01/07/2018

    The House and the pool where really lovely, as was the location!

  • Thank you once again

    on 19/10/2015

    We would like to thank you for the wonderful holiday we enjoyed again last year in Navacelles. This house is a heaven on earth. We stayed here twice over the last 3 years (not 3 times only because we were too late to book). Very quiet, wonderful views and still close enough to restaurants and shops. Everything the website promised us was there. The house is superbly decorated and has a wonderful garden and pool. The kids (and the parents) had their highlight of the year again. We won't tell anyone how nice this place is:-). We ll be back soon...

  • In every other way Manoir Navacelle is an absolute treasure

    on 15/07/2015

    As you know we have stayed in your house twice.It really is an exceptional property and in terms of facilities, location and aesthetic qualities we could not fault it. The views are fantastic, the pool is perfect and the house itself brimming with character – not to mention that every lamp works, as do the showers and all utensils.

  • Thank you!

    on 18/06/2015

    The countryside and views are stunning. Total relaxations and happy memories to take back to Dublin.

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