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Located 12 mi from the Cevennes Mountains, La Vieille Maison is set in an old silk factory and offers a garden and terrace. You can rest in the living room, by the fireplace or read one of the available books. The heated rooms are decorated with simple furniture, modern art, and have fans. The private bathrooms are fitted with a shower. A buffet breakfast is provided every morning. Guests can also request a gourmet 5-course dinner at La Halte Gourmande restaurant at an additional charge upon reservation 24 hours in advance. The meal can be enjoyed outside in the warmer months. In winter, the aperitif can be taken next to the fireplace. Other facilities are free Wi-Fi access in the rooms and in public areas, and massage treatments, available at an additional cost. Le Pont du Gard is 37 mi away. It is located 25 mi from Nimes Train Station and 37 mi from Montpellier Airport. -The gourmet stop candlelight evening meal includes appetizer, main course, cheese and dessert excluding drinks. - the restaurant and massages must be booked 24 hours before arrival by email, text message or phone. -Please contact the property in advance if you plan on traveling with a pet as they are allowed under certain conditionsand if your request is accepted, the extra cost is EUR 12 per pet per stay. -Guests can contact the property all days: from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00 The dates of all reservations can be changed free of charge. -It is not possible to lock the guest room doors which are several centuries old since the property is from the middle ages . - All rooms are located on the 1st floor to be accessed by 15 stairs and have steps between the room and the private bathroom. -Guests with limited mobility are asked to get in touch with the property prior arrival so that the most accessible room can be booked. Our bed and breakfast and gourmet stopover La Vieille Maison offers timeless relaxation and rejuvenation stays. In a green setting, an authentic setting and a serene atmosphere, you can savor our gourmet dinners by candlelight whose inventive, creative and modern cuisine will sometimes be surprising or full of surprises. In order to be able to enjoy a complete immersive experience, our concept has changed and we offer only 2 night bookings with the possibilité to reserve dinners direct with us over festivity-days or weekends during the season between april and september.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Durfort-et-Saint-Martin-de-Sossenac
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  • Hugh
    France France
    Peace and quiet in a beautiful and unique property. Superb breakfast. Attentive, friendly and personal service.
  • Mireille
    France France
    Nous avons fait sa découverte, il y a quelques années déjà.....Si vous voulez le calme, le repos, le depaysement (pas de télé)....C'est l'endroit parfait....et le propriétaire vous concoctera des petits plats dignes d'un 5 étoiles 🥰
  • Andreas
    Germany Germany
    Die Ruhe und Abgelegenheit . Die Hunde sind herzlich willkommen. Sehr freundlicher Gastgeber.

Hosted by helmut aretz

8.9
8.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

helmut aretz
La vieille maison welcomes you in the spirit of simplicity and authenticity in this 500 years old charming stonewalls this old silkworm, in his mediterranean style close to the cevennes-mountains. My passion goes also into la halte gourmande - creative gourmet dining prepared with love around one big table in candlelight-atmosphere. A reservation is necessary ( if possible 24 hours before arrival)and can be done by mail or using our formula of preparation of your stay in the confirmation mail from us. we are delighted to be referenced in the Gault Millau des Régions Occitanie in the 2020 edition.
Passionate of creativity, modern art and cooking i have created and work this space for resourcing, coming back to owns own roots, to calm down in this times of speed in this extra-ordinary calms of the nature sourinding.a lot of open spaces in and around the house , on his roofterrasse or shadow patio are there to rediscover the essential of life - spending a good time discovering peoples and unknown tastes.
this valley apart in nature, forests and vineyards opens up on his hidden old traces of centuries to the next valleys, walks even till the monastery of Tornas, anduze or a short visit tu durfort all towns with long history of more than 1000 years. the protestant history, the site where one of the oldest mammoths were found till the temple orders history in anduze or the silk farming and production history of the region. situated in the mediterranean climat , and his culture of vineyards and olive trees you have acmes to the mountains as tu mediterranean sea beaches , roman monunemetns oor modern art, dans and theater or the richness of the varieties of mediterranean fruits , vegetable on the markets or seeing the fisher boats coming in the harbour at Le Grau du Roi in the afternoon.
Languages spoken: German,English,French

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • halte gourmande
    • Cuisine
      French • Mediterranean • Seafood • German • Local • International • European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of La Vieille Maison - Halte Gourmande
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Archery
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Pet bowls
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Spa
  • Full-body massage
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • French

House rules

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Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 28 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the gourmet evening meal costs EUR 59 per person, excluding drinks. It includes appetizer, main course, cheese and dessert.

Please note that the restaurant and massages must be booked 24 hours before arrival by email, text message or phone.

Please contact the property in advance if you plan on traveling with a pet as they are allowed under certain conditions. If your request is accepted, the extra cost is EUR 12 per pet per stay.

Guests can contact the property at the following times

Monday to Sunday: from 09:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00

The dates of all reservations can be changed free of charge

Please note that this property does not have a television.

Please note that as this property has kept its original features it is not possible to lock the guest room doors. All rooms are located on the 1st floor and have steps between the room and the private bathroom. Guests with limited mobility are asked to get in touch with the property prior arrival so that the most accessible room can be booked.

Please inform La Vieille Maison - Halte Gourmande of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about La Vieille Maison - Halte Gourmande

  • La Vieille Maison - Halte Gourmande offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Water park
    • Full-body massage
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horseback riding
    • Archery

  • Guests staying at La Vieille Maison - Halte Gourmande can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at La Vieille Maison - Halte Gourmande is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • The prices at La Vieille Maison - Halte Gourmande may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • La Vieille Maison - Halte Gourmande is 1.6 miles from the center of Durfort-et-Saint-Martin-de-Sossenac. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • La Vieille Maison - Halte Gourmande has 1 restaurant:

    • halte gourmande

  • Room options at La Vieille Maison - Halte Gourmande include:

    • Double