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Charming air-conditioned cottage "the cabin" and its private and independent garden

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 445 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sommières, Occitanie
  • Office de Tourisme du Pays de Sommieres
    5 min walk
  • L'Angle des Aires
    2 min walk
  • Nimes Aigues-Vives Station
    15 min drive
  • Montpellier (MPL-Montpellier - Mediterranean)
    33 min drive

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About the area

Sommieres

A stay at this cottage places you in the heart of Sommieres, within a 5-minute drive of Office de Tourisme du Pays de Sommieres and Roc de Massereau Adventure Park. .This cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Château de Villevieille and 4 mi (6.4 km) from Domaine Bort.

What's nearby

  • Office de Tourisme du Pays de Sommieres - 5 min walk
  • Roc de Massereau Adventure Park - 4 min drive
  • Château de Villevieille - 4 min drive
  • Nimes Arena - 27 min drive
  • Comedy Square - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Lunel Station - 13 min drive
  • Montpellier (MPL-Montpellier - Mediterranean) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe de l'Esplanade - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Le Patio by Lou Caléou - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Bistoure - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Château de Pondres - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sansavino - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming air-conditioned cottage "the cabin" and its private and independent garden

The charming cottage "la cabane" is located in the green park of a house of character in the center of Sommières, a pretty medieval city between Nîmes and Montpellier.
The historic route that leads to the castle through the shaded alleys and squares will make you discover a rich and varied heritage.
Ideally located for visiting the region (Les Cévennes, Camargue ...), increasing the number of sporting activities (horse riding, kayaking, tree climbing ...), and cultural activities (Avignon, jazz in Junas, Arles ...)

"The cabin" is located at the entrance of the park. You will appreciate its original shape, its brightness and its views of the wooded garden.
"The cabin" consists of a living-dining-kitchen area, a double bedroom and a spacious bathroom.
The sofa bed in the living room can accommodate 2 additional people knowing that access to the bathroom is in the master bedroom.
An outdoor patio sheltered under the vine and equipped with a barbecue, a plancha and a garden table is at your disposal.
The accommodation is equipped with an air conditioner, which is very significant in summer.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Valérie

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the city centre
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 484 sq ft (45 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Charming air-conditioned cottage "the cabin" and its private and independent garden Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little oasis of calm.
The cabin is situated in the grounds of the manor house that once belonged to the author Laurence Durell. The hostess is amazing and cannot do enough to make your stay as pleasurable as possible. Walk out of the secure grounds and you are in the old town of Sommieres, with its numerous restaurants and bars . This place could not score higher if you want a base to explore the area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tamsin H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing
The property is in a good location but was simply not clean. The kitchen area in particular was not hygienic to use with both work surface and appliances needing a good clean. The seating area was not very comfortable and there was hair and stains on the seat cushions. The wifi signal was so weak it was impossible to maintain a connection and although the host arranged for someone to come to try to address this, the wifi set up - via the main house - isn't suitable. On the plus side, the bed linen was crisp and fresh. There was plentiful hot water and we appreciated the bottle of wine and pods provided for the coffee machine.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
An Amazing Find
The Cabine is set in the grounds of the late writer's house, and is perfect as a base to explore the area. Yet just two minutes walk to the shops, bars and restaurants. The cabine is fully equiped and we could not have asked for more. The Capine has a private garden with sun loungers, bbq and table to eat beneath the over hanging vines. Such a delight to stay here. Ghislaine could not have been a more helpfull, and accommodating host. This is a delight and we will most certainly book again next year. Perfect retreat in the South of France just 20 miles from the coast.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alistair M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magnificent
We had a super stay at the property. It has all you need for a very comfortable stay. It is located in a garden of the house once owned by Laurence Durrell - behind secure gates..and only a short walk from the town centre. Our host Ghislaine was friendly and helpful and even provided an apple pie and tomatoes from the garden during our stay...we will stay here again if we are in the area
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Finn Arne J., Norway

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage in a charming town
I stayed two weeks here. This cabin is ideally located just outside of the main gate into the town of Sommieres. It is on a lovely property with lots of big trees and parking inside of the property gate. Easy to walk to the big Intermarche supermarket and to bakeries. The cabin is perfect for a single or couple. It has kitchenette with everything you need and a clothes washing machine in the bathroom. The outside sitting area (pergula with vines) is perfect for breakfast and evenings. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. You do need to make sure that you don't leave crumbs around (ants were incredibly fast to discover them), but it isn't a real problem. I happened to stay in the first week of August when the local horses & bulls festival is on and the cottage was perfectly located to be able to take in the activities. There is also a summer wine festival every Monday evening in the city marketplace.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F., Puy de Dome

Liked: Cleanliness
Bijou caché
Un lieu de séjour idyllique. Niché dans un coin d'un trés beau grand jardin, avec une cuisine d"été abritée sous les vignes. Un havre de paix mais a quelques pas de tous les principaux commerces et du centre-ville historique. Nous avons été chaleureusement accueillis par des hôtes charmants et nous avons hâte d'y retourner l'année prochaine.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W., Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent place! Excellent location!
I have stayed here in the cabin a few times. It's perfect. Great location - just a short over the Roman bridge puts you in old town Sommières. The cabin is on a private property, behind a high wall and automatic gate. This makes the cabin very quiet, relaxing and safe. You will receive keys for the cabin and gate as well as a fob for the electric gate opener. In the cabin, everything functions perfectly. A very comfortable bed, a good little kitchen with everything you need, a bathroom with hot shower and a clothes washing machine. (There is a line outside, beside the cabin for hanging & drying clothes.) The hostess is incredibly gracious and welcoming. I very happily recommend it is VRBO rental. 🤗👍🏻
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a couple seeking a quiet, secluded and charming “Cabin”in a beautiful garden.
We were very comfortable in The Cabin and Ghislaine was a charming host. Everything worked well, the air conditioning was a real blessing during the 36C Drought of 2022 and there is a delightful BBQ area for outdoor dining (but don’t forget the insect repellent!). Thank you Ghislaine - you made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic holiday
Madame Bergé is wonderful. She gave us loads of information about the locality and even arranged for her grand daughter to come round and speak to us in English. The location is amazing. Would thoroughly recommend and we will be returning.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kathy W., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous caban in a secure and private garden
We visited Sommieres for a wedding in a nearby chateau. This caban was perfect - a one off design with everything we needed. It had a secure private garden within the large grounds of the hosts - she and her family were lovely and welcoming and we felt like special guests rather than paying customers! It went up to 41C during our stay so the caban air con was a welcome feature. Sommieres is s stroll away across the old bridge and whilst small has multiple restaurants, bars and cafes. It couldn’t have been nicer. Thank you to our wonderful hosts
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W., Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and wonderfully comfortable!
I love this place! (2nd time staying here.) Ghislaine is a wonderful host. The cabin has all the desired conveniences, including air conditioning. And it is centrally located just a 3 minute walk to Old Town, restaurants, stores, etc. I especially like that the cabin is located on the grounds of a private residence, secured behind locked gates. The cabin is peaceful, clean and comfortable. Parking is located on the property, inside the gated area. I look forward to returning here again. It's the best place to stay in Sommières!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David W., Southern California

Liked: Cleanliness
⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️ Great place!! Highly recommend!!
I loved this place! It's a very nice "writer's cottage" with everything you need: kitchenette, bathroom with shower & toilet, very comfortable bed, etc. Ideal from for couple Les or individuals. It's a short walk to old Town center and there's a convenient full-size grocery store just couple blocks away. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Russell E., Whitley Bay

Wonderful cabayne in lovely garden in Sommières steeped in history we loved it
Sommières lovely French town and we loved staying in the cabayne with its wonderful garden our host was very charming and helpful too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Penny Whitehead

A wonderful little retreat in a great location
The 'cabine' is tucked away in the corner of the garden. It is exactly as depicted in the photos. Bijou, well equipped and comfortable. A very good location just outside the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Robert J., -

Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful
We could not have found a more perfect accommodation. A one bedroom converted writers studio on a historic villa property with a vine covered pergola to enjoy the warm Mediterranean evenings. We cooked outdoors on the plancha every nite. Ghislaine the owner of the estate was a very gracious and helpful host. We enjoyed her abundant supply of tomatoes that only the warm Mediterranean sun can produce. The accommodation has a very good shower, comfy bed and small but efficient kitchen. Parking is secure and on the estate.The location is a 5 minute walk to the Roman bridge and the old town and a couple of blocks to the local butcher baker and Intermarche supermarket. We stayed 3 weeks and made day trips to the Camargue and the many historic villages and sites within easy driving distance. We recommend this without reservation and give it a 5 out of 5 rating.
Stayed 19 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

Le cabanon enchanteur
Dans un écrin de verdure à 5 minutes à pied du centre ville de Sommières, complètement au calme, un petit logement (difficile à trouver sur le GPS...) vraiment original et surprenant. Une hôtesse sympathique aux petits soins pour ses locataires. Très bon séjour, Sommières et ses environs sont remarquables. Merci pour tout et pourquoi pas à une prochaine...
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruno c.

Liked: Cleanliness
La cabane du plaisir
Très agréable séjour dans la cabane,très bonne literie, intérieur très bien consu,la clim que du bonheur en cette période, extérieur très mignon , Ghislaine réactif a chaque demande ,je recommande.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schön mit etwas schwierigem Start
Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Zeit in Sommières an einem kulturell-geschichtsträchtigen Ort in einem kleinen Park. Die Übergabe hatte uns allerdings ziemliches Kopfzerbrechen bereitet, da unsere Nachfrage nach der Telefonnummer, unter der wir die Hausherrin über unsere Ankunft informieren sollten, nicht von FewoDirekt beantwortet wurde und die Klingel am Anwesen defekt war. Die Dame war dann allerdings äußerst freundlich und hilfsbereit, sodass wir diesen Punkt schnell vergessen konnten. Danke für den schönen Aufenthalt!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

AGNES S., VINCENNES

Liked: Cleanliness
Tout simplement parfait !!!
Merveilleux séjour à La Cabane ! Gite empli de charme, tres bien equipe et situé au sein d’un superbe parc. Un cocon de verdure aux portes de la ville ideal pour un couple Un grand merci à Ghislaine pour son accueil, sa gentillesse et son sourire Avons hâte d’y revenir
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Le cabanon dans le jardin
Excellent séjour ! Accueil vraiment très chaleureux de la propriétaire. Centre-ville de Sommières à deux pas, de même que les services (épicerie, restos...) Un bel emplacement pour visiter cette magnifique région.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grünes Paradies
Man ist für sich auf einem wunderbar gepflegten parkähnlichem Anwesen in einem kleinen hübschen Häuschen welches gut ausgestattet war. Auch die Betten waren sehr bequem. Sehr angenehm empfanden wir die Klimaanlage. Die Unterkunft ist sehr gut gelegen, so dass man alles fußläufig erreichen kann. Ghislaine ist eine sehr nette, fürsorgliche, kompetente und jederzeit erreichbare Gastgeberin. Vielen Dank dafür ! Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

ghislaine b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un petit paradis
Un grand merci à Ghislaine pour son accueil et sa gentillesse. Nous reviendrons avec un grand plaisir pour profiter plus longtemps de ce petit nid douillet au calme.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Véronique S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un séjour aux poils
Une dépendance très bien engagée avec tout le confort pour nous comme pour notre animal de compagnie qui a rencontré des congénères trop choux.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Claudia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
wieder einmal wundervoll :-)
Eine sehr schöne 'Hütte' auf einem sehr schönen parkähnlichen Grundstück mit sehr netter Gastgeberin. Ganz herzlichen Dank für alles, liebe Madame Berge!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gemütliches Häuschen in zentraler Lage
Wir haben den Aufenthalt bei Ghislaine sehr genossen. Es ist ein hübsches Anwesen inmitten von Sommières. Man kommt fußläufig in die Stadt, zum Supermarkt, den Restaurants und kann den Abend in der gemütlichen Gartenlaube ausklingen lassen. Es war wunderschön und Ghislaine ist eine liebevolle und reizende Gastgeberin. Vielen lieben Dank für all die Tipps und die Fürsorge, wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022