Le Moulin Neuf Region: Uzes Sleeps: 34 Overview Hidden among vineyards, next to a flowing brook, and only 10km from the medieval town of Uzès, sits Le Moulin Neuf chateau. A large chateau of 5000m², it is made up of five independent living areas with fully-equipped kitchens, 14 double or triple rooms, nine bathrooms, 12 WCs and sofa beds for up to 10 extra people, if required. The beautiful garden grounds contain picnic tables, a barbecue and children s playground, all surrounded by cypresses, mulberry trees and umbrella pines. Within Le Moulin Neuf itself, there is a central courtyard with a circular swimming pool (8m diameter and with central alarm so safe for children) and tiled terrace with lounge chairs. Private parking and bike room are also provided. Le Moulin Neuf has a rich history. It was built as a water-mill in the 18th century and later turned into silkworm breeding and wine-growing farm (look out for the hundred year old mulberry trees which once fed the silk worms!) Renovated and decorated in 2002, the house is perfect for large groups and families all year round: with a mezzanine living room overlooking the pool and terrace, central heating throughout and a semi-industrial kitchen, which enables cooking for 40+ people. Page 1
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Interior & Grounds The chateau is made up of five independent living areas; all with fullyequipped kitchens, 14 double or triple bedrooms, nine bathrooms, 12 WCs and sofa beds for up to 10 extra people, if required. House A (sleeps max 7 adults or 6 adults and 2 children) It has two twin bedrooms (one with built in storage and one with hand basin) and a double bedroom with queen size bed. A sofa bed is found in the living room. There is a bathroom with shower and WC, plus separate WC with hand basin. No kitchen in this part of the property. House B (sleeps max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children) This is a spacious 74m2 mezzanine studio located on the 2nd floor. It comprises of a large covered terrace overlooking the vineyards, a mezzanine twin bedroom, an open plan kitchen/living room with a single sofa bed, a dining area. The bathroom comes with shower, WC and hand basin. House C (sleeps max 7 adults or 6 adults and 2 children) This is an apartment spread over over 2 floors. The ground floor includes a living room with fireplace, a sitting room with a sofa bed), a kitchen with storeroom and a dining area. The first floor comprises a double bedroom with hand basin and storage, two twin bedrooms (one with storage and one with hand basin). There is also a bathroom with shower, WC and 2 hand basins as well as a separate WC with hand basin. House D (sleeps max 9 adults or 8 adults and 2 children) This an apartment spread over 2 floors. The ground floor includes a very large light and airy living room (in centre of the chateau with direct light from the roof), a dining room (seats 40) opening out to the pool, an open plan kitchen, a storeroom with washing machine and 2 separate WCs with hand basins. A stairway leads to the mezzanine floor used as a sitting room with a sofa bed, a fireplace, a bathroom, a shower room and separate WC. The second floor (separated from first floor by wrought iron spiral staircase) has 3 twin bedrooms with hand basins and an additional shower room with hand basin and WC. House E (sleeps max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children) This is a large 117m2 duplex with a terrace. The ground floor has a sitting room with fireplace, kitchen and dining room that opens out to the garden, terrace and river. The first floor has a master bedroom with queen bed, a sofa bed, built in storage and an en suite bathroom with bath, shower, 2 hand basins and a separate WC. Page 3
House F (sleeps max 3 adults) It has one double bed, one single bed and a bathroom with bath, hand basin and WC. House G (sleeps max 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children) Located on the second floor of the chateau, it features a living room with sofa bed, an open plan kitchen, a dining area, a twin bedroom, built in storage, a bathroom with shower and a separate WC. All open plan kitchens come with four cooking plates, cooker hood, electric stove, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, deep fryer and coffee machine. The semi industrial kitchen in Unit 4 contains some extra equipment: six cooking plates, double electric stove, two cooker hoods, 12l deep fryer, electric grill, deep freeze and washing machine. The chateau grounds consist of 16,000m² of beautiful tree-filled gardens with a large private swimming pool (eight meters in diameter), a barbecue, picnic tables and ping pong. The property is entirely surrounded by a fence to keep the children safe. The owners have further rental villas on the large estate, which share the use of the tennis court and children s play area. Note: all sofa beds can sleep either one adult or 2 children. Page 4
Location & Local Information The closest town to the chateau is Uzès, an attractive lively Provencal town. It has plenty of shops and restaurants with a Grand marché on Saturday morning and growers market on Wednesday morning highly recommended. The central square is surrounded by ancient architecture and really comes alive at night, with locals taking a seat at one of the many restaurants under the light of the fairy-lit trees. The Duchy and the medieval herb garden are also worth a visit. Other places of cultural/historical interest nearby: Dions (5km), Nîmes (20km), Avignon (50km), Les Baux de Provence and Arles. Other local activities include wine tasting, seasonal wine, music and dance festivals in the region, horse-riding in Collias and Russan, walking and mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking at Collias (along the Gorges du Gardon down to Pont du Gard), 9-hole golf courses at Pont des Charrettes and Uzès, rock climbing at la Capelle and Masmolène or the cliffs of Collias and Russan, La Bouscarasse water park in Serviers (8km) and hot air ballooning in Uzès. Page 5
Terms & Conditions - Security deposit: 1200. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. (Checks accepted) - Arrival time: 17.00 - Departure time: 10.00 - Energy costs included?: Electricity, gas and drinking tap water included in the rental price. - Linen & towels included?: Extra charge of 15 per person. (1 set includes: 2 bed sheets and 1 pillowcase, 2 hand towels, 1 bath towel and 2 wash gloves). Please bring your own pool towels. - Pets welcome?: On request: must be clean, insured, vaccinated and house trained. - Changeover day: Saturday - End of stay cleaning included?: A compulsory fee of 440 per week applies (to be paid on arrival in cash) - Smoking Allowed?: Smoking is permitted. - Insurance: It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property. - Heating costs included?: 10 per adult / week (in winter time). - Other Ts and Cs: Up to 3 baby cots provided on request at a surcharge of 15 each per week. - Minimum stay: One week, except in May, June and September possibility of midweek or weekend stays on request. - Security deposit: Page 6