The Property:

La Magnanerie, originally a 17th century silkworm farm, is situated in Moules et Baucels, a small hamlet 3 kms from Ganges, in the Herault Region of Southern France in the Cevennes. By car it takes 45 minutes to Montpellier and 1 hour to Nimes. The property is set in 10,000 m? of land and comprises two houses, flowered and lawned terraces, a highly productive organic vegetable garden; olive, fig, quince, cherry and pomegranate trees; a swimming pool, and a tennis court. The owner lives in one of the two houses on the property, she will ensure that your privacy is respected at all times but is on hand for advice and assistance if required. The pool, grounds and tennis and pool are entirely at your disposition. The house is ideally situated for year round visiting of the many attractions of the region including the Roman town of Nimes, the Provencal towns of Uzes, Avignon and Arles. There are miles of spectacular trails in the surrounding hills of the Cevennes. The owner will be happy to share her expertise of mushrooming during the autumn months. Kayaking in the spectacular gorges of the Herault River. Horse Riding. Gourmet restaurant nearby. Accommodation: This beautiful traditional house is constructed in stone with a wealth of original features including wooden beamed ceilings and whitewashed walls. It is beautifully presented, decorated with many antique pieces of furniture. The house is on three floors with stunning views across the gardens to the hills beyond from all rooms. Entry is into the open plan living area which has kitchen, dining and sitting areas. The comfortably sized country fitted kitchen is well equipped including a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, gas hob and oven. An open tread staircase leads to the second floor where you will find two double bedded rooms both with Queen sized (1.6m) beds. A spacious bathroom with WC, bath with hand-shower, wash hand-basin and wall hung hair drier. The Master bedroom is particularly spacious with a library of books for your stay. The lower ground floor has a further two bedrooms one with bunk beds and the other with a double bed, both bedrooms have large French windows opening into the garden. There is a second bathroom with bath, walk in shower and hand-basin also a separate WC. A laundry room contains a front loading washing machine and tumble drier is also at this level. The saltwater pool is cared for at your convenience. Garden furniture includes sun-loungers and mattresses around the pool also table and chairs and barbeque in the garden for al Fresco meals. Tennis rackets provided. Rates inclusive of linen and electricity. Maid Service and cooking and internet access by arrangement. Gas Central Heating during the low season. Secure parking for two cars within grounds. The owner has recently published a book of her life and culinary memoires including lots more stories of the house, details of Wild Garlic can be found on my useful links pages.