House in Arles
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
Situated in a small lane just off the Round Pont d'arenes, Le Jardin Secret is literally a secret garden and house hidden in the winding small lanes of Arles. An unprepossessing wooden door opens into a house full of sunlight from the small courtyard garden at the heart of the house.
The hallway leads to a small conservatory, kitchen with domed stone ceiling and sitting room across the courtyard. Although there are two bedrooms we only let the main bedroom with ensuite bathroom/shower. (The second bedroom is available for long term stays and has a small shower en suite but a downstairs toilet),
Adjacent to the main bedroom, small bureau and a veranda overlook the garden. The kitchen is well equipped with a gas range, electric oven, microwave, two fridges and dishwasher. There are stairs into the basement which has been converted into an overflow for the kitchen with a butler sink and stone worktops for food preparation, a washing machine and a freezer space. The house has internet, television gas heating and hot water.
Across the courtyard is a cosy sitting room with sofas and TV.
The bedroom, kitchen and basement are ancient and made of stone with arched ceilings (which may flake dust due to their age). The sitting room and second bedroom are only about 300 years old and a different style - mainly constructed of wood. the hallway and upstairs bathroom form a third age of construction and probably were formed by infilling the alley way to the other two parts of the house - leaving a courtyard at the heart of the house.
Please note however that the stairs are made of stone and have become uneven with age, also both sets of stairs are steeper than modern staircases.
The hallway leads to a small conservatory, kitchen with domed stone ceiling and sitting room across the courtyard. Although there are two bedrooms we only let the main bedroom with ensuite bathroom/shower. (The second bedroom is available for long term stays and has a small shower en suite but a downstairs toilet),
Adjacent to the main bedroom, small bureau and a veranda overlook the garden. The kitchen is well equipped with a gas range, electric oven, microwave, two fridges and dishwasher. There are stairs into the basement which has been converted into an overflow for the kitchen with a butler sink and stone worktops for food preparation, a washing machine and a freezer space. The house has internet, television gas heating and hot water.
Across the courtyard is a cosy sitting room with sofas and TV.
The bedroom, kitchen and basement are ancient and made of stone with arched ceilings (which may flake dust due to their age). The sitting room and second bedroom are only about 300 years old and a different style - mainly constructed of wood. the hallway and upstairs bathroom form a third age of construction and probably were formed by infilling the alley way to the other two parts of the house - leaving a courtyard at the heart of the house.
Please note however that the stairs are made of stone and have become uneven with age, also both sets of stairs are steeper than modern staircases.
Amenities at Secret garden in the Heart of the Old Town
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Map of Arles
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
Perfect stay at the Secret Garden during the opening week of Les Rencontres d’Arles. Rebecca’s house is absolutely charming, full of history and details and everything you may need. Lovely kitchen and bedrooms, and we enjoyed a lot the patio in the evenings! Stairs are a bit tricky (just because they’re old) but just be careful going up and down. Location is also perfect, in the middle of everything but in a quiet street. Communication with Rebecca and Veronique was really easy, thank you so much! Looking forward to stay there again!! :)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jul 2025
We had a wonderful stay at the Secret Garden in Arles. The weather was very hot while we were there which was a challenge for us, as we’re from a cooler climate. But the house was beautiful and in a wonderful location right near the arena. Checking in and out was easy and we loved our holiday here.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
This place is a gem up high in the old part of Arles. Quiet and private. Shops and cafes close by. The owners are wonderful, welcoming and immediately responsive to any needs. Highly recommend!
6.0 / 10.0Average·Oct 2016
This house is in a perfect location in Arles, near the arena and easy walking distance to virtually all the sights of this wonderful city. The neighborhood is charming and remarkably quiet. The rental process was simple an efficient.
We had a variety of maintenance issues while we were there, that I assume will be remedied. We would also like to clarify the physical description of the property. It is actually two houses joined by an enclosed, but open, courtyard. The front house has wc and kitchen downstairs and bedroom and full bathroom upstairs. The back house has the living room and a loft bedroom with shower and sink - it's toilet is down a very steep staircase, basically a ladder, across the courtyard to the front house. We found both sets of stairs precarious- and cannot imagine anyone with even slightly limited mobility being safe. Because of these issues, we would not rent this property again.
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9.8Outstanding
(36 Ratings)
"Perfect stay at the Secret Garden during the opening week of Les Rencontres d’Arles. Rebecca’s house is absolutely charming, full of history and details and everything you may need. Lovely kitchen and..."
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