18th c. post house in Gard stone, sleeps 8 to 10. Exceptional

We spent 3 weeks at Alice's place, and there is nothing to say other than "thank you". It is a wonderful, comfortable, peaceful place. All you need for a relaxing holiday is there, in a lovely atmosphere. If we may suggest, test the fresh baguettes from Sommieres City Center Boulanger. Every day a wood fired oven produce the most tasty bread you may imagine. all the best Alice

A lovely and spacious house with heaps of originality and that rustic French country feel. The very private courtyard works like a second living room. Put on your sunhat, sit back and listen to the singing of the cicadas. Lovely country walks between the rows of wine just outside the hamlet. Montpellier, Nimes or the coast are not far away either.

Loved staying here. Very well-equipped/well-appointed. Works great for families. Would definitely stay here again.

Saint-Étienne d'Escattes is part of the parish of Souvignargues, about 30 minutes from Nimes and 45 minutes from the beaches around La Grande Motte. The nearest baker is in Souvignargues, and there are supermarkets in Sommières and Caveirac. The village is definitely quiet - the only audible commotion occurring when the school bus arrived in the afternoon - and the neighbours are friendly. The photos give an accurate idea of what to expect: it has real character complemented by some period furniture, stone walls and large, open rooms with high ceilings. If anything, the bedrooms and sitting-room are larger than they appear on the photos. The thick walls meant that opening the windows in the morning was enough to keep the rooms cool all day in August, and that we never heard a peep from the neighbours. Downstairs there is a very large sitting-room, a dining area cum hall and a kitchen with a table which seats 6 comfortably. There are three large bedrooms upstairs, one with a wash-hand basin and shower. The large bathroom has a shower and a bath and doors leading to one of the bedrooms and the landing. There are two lavatories, one downstairs and one reached via the bathroom. The kitchen is well equipped and we did not miss anything. Basic spices, condiments, toilet-roll were provided. The courtyard offers everyone their preferred choice of sun or shade and guaranteed privacy: we spent a number of our lazier days relaxing in the deck-chairs. The owner is very welcoming and was very helpful throughout our stay. Her cat is friendly without being intrusive (it lives outside) and is happy enough being fed and watered once a day: though glad of any attention he can get, naturally. One of our party is allergic to some cats, but had no problems whatsoever. If you like peace and quiet with real privacy but not total isolation, this will meet the bill: we were there for two weeks and would gladly have stayed longer. =============================================================================================== Saint-Étienne d'Escattes ist Teil der Gemeinde Souvignargues ca. 30 Minuten von Nimes und 45 Minuten von den Stränden um La Grande Motte. Der nächste Bäcker ist in Souvignargues, Supermärkte sind in Sommières und Caveirac. Der Dorf ist definitiv ruhig -nur die Ankunft des Schulbusses am Nachmittag bringt ein bißchen Leben in die Bude- und die Nachbarn sind freundlich. Haus und Hof haben Charakter. Die Fotos bilden alles wahrheitsgetreu ab, man muss