Description of the Holiday Apartment in Franche-Comte, France
Holiday Apartment in Franche-Comte, France:
Peaceful apartment in the Jura Mountains, Franche-Comte - Two light, airy, self-contained, and fully equipped apartments recently created in La Maison Rose, an old stone cottage in a remote yet locally popular country village. They each consist of a living/dining/kitchen area with large sofa-bed, and separate bedroom area, and they have access to a garden with furniture, barbecue etc, running to a trout stream. La Maison Rose, built in traditional thick-walled style in 1816 by a Napoleonic military pensioner, sits in the peaceful timeless village of Nans-sous-Sainte-Anne, hidden, along with its Michelin 2-star sights and chateaux, in the folds of the limestone French Jura plateau. It nestles in a particularly beautiful river valley spectacularly overlooked by wooded cliffs and many view-points. The Loft: a recently created well-equipped spacious open-plan apartment: light and airy. Large Velux windows reveal the cliffs and fixed climbing route above the cottage. Ideal for families, couples or a group of friends. Discreetly separated bedroom area with large double-bed. Large double sofa-bed in the living/dining/kitchen area. En-suite WC, good pressure shower & hand-basin. Electric stove, microwave/grill oven, fridge-freezer, coffee machine, wine rack. All necessary kitchen equipment (incl. teapot and corkscrew!). Table fan for summer 'coolth'. CH for winter. 'Library’ of local info. Radio/CD and TV for VCs in unlikely case of persistent rain! Secure storage. Laundry/telephone/fax/e-mail by arrangement. No hidden extras!
Nearby the Holiday Apartment in Franche-Comte, France
It faces an orchard and the towering heights of the remains of the Chateau of Ste. Anne; and behind it, above caves, a rock-climbing route runs along the cliffs. Ideal for both the active and inactive!
Amenities of the Holiday Apartment in Franche-Comte, France
Property Type
Holiday Apartment, sleeps 2, 1 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, 44 m² floor area
children welcome, unsuitable for elderly, unsuitable for wheelchairs, pets allowed, no smoking
Notes: The owner, British (and a Rotarian), lives at hand and discreetly makes every effort to ensure that guests get the best value from their visit. Although changeover day is normally Saturday, he will find it easier to be flexible at quieter times. He will also consider weekend lets out of the high season. In any case, he will offer a reduced rate for both apartments booked together. He can, for a reasonable extra charge, collect you from airport or train station, although own transport is strongly recommended for maximum value from your stay. He can lend canoe, mountain bike, tennis equipment, toboggans and skis. Indeed, winter is not a bad time to come. Without tree foliage spectacular views are more numerous, and there is greater chance of spotting the wildlife (deer, foxes and wild boar) in which the woods abound. Given enough snow, nearest cross-country skiing is only 10 mins' drive away. But, whatever the time of year, you'll never be short of things to do and see.
Information about the Holiday Apartment in Franche-Comte, France
Holiday in Nans-sous-Sainte Anne: The popular village of Nans-sous-Ste.Anne , 25 miles south of the city of Besancon, is tucked away in a sparsely populated, but densely forested area noted for dairy cattle, horse-breeding, cheese and wine. It attracts older visitors for its tranquillity, Michelin 2-star sights, cuisine, gentle exercise, and motoring. Village sights include the spectacular gorge whence the River Lison cascades fully-formed and a working early 19C water-driven farm-tools factory. There are 2 restaurants and a dairy shop offering its own cheese plus wine from nearby (Arbois/Cotes du Jura) vineyards. Younger visitors enjoy walking, caving, climbing, mountain-biking, fishing, horse-riding and canoeing from the village. 15 mins away are para-gliding, swimming, tennis etc , as are nearest shops and other facilities. There is plenty, too, to amuse younger children. Within a day's easy motoring on quiet roads Switzerland is 45 minutes away; Burgundy one hour; Alsace and Germany 2 hours; Italy 3˝ hours.
Skiing: The Jura Mountains are particularly noted for facilities for cross-country skiing, and there are trails everywhere. Given enough snow, the nearest such trail is 10 minutes from the apartments. Equipment hire facilities abound. For downhill skiing the nearest reasonable slopes are 40 minutes away. The cost of skiing (hire, lifts, restaurants, etc) in the Jura (above Pontarlier, Metabief, Les Rousses etc) tends to be rather less than in the more fashionable resorts in the nearby Alps. That said, the latter are also reasonably accessible from the apartments. Local resorts also have beginners' facilities and toboggan areas.
Golf and Watersports: There are three golf courses within reasonable reach, the nearest about 35 minutes away. Details from the owner. Although indoor/outdoor pool and river swimming facilities can be enjoyed close to the village, the two local lakes (each 40 minutes away) are recommended for a wide range of aquatic activities.
Rental Rates of the Holiday Apartment in Franche-Comte, France
The rental rates for this property are quoted in GBP per property per week.
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Nov 01, 2005 - Feb 28, 2006
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Mar 01, 2006 - Oct 31, 2006
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Notes to the Rates of the Holiday Apartment in Franche-Comte, France
Half-rent in advance secures booking. Rate per week for both apartments together: Ł300 (low) - Ł375 (high). For longer lets and weekend rates, consult the owner..
Changeover day: Saturday.
Distances from the Holiday Apartment in Franche-Comte, France
Int. Airport
Geneva 76 mi
Ferry Port
Dieppe 385 mi
Train Station
Mouchard 13 mi
Beach
293 mi
Apartment - Jura MountainsSpectacular viewsLoft apartmentComfortable living roomBright dining areaBalcony
Apartment - Jura Mountains
Spectacular views
Loft apartment
Comfortable living room
Bright dining area
Balcony
