Something for everyone - Hiking, Cycling, Watersports, Skiing, Markets, Nature.

@gitechezmary
Spacious, comfortable accommodation with stunning views.
Situated in a small hamlet 4kms from the thriving market town of Chorges (2 hour drive from Marseille airport)
3 star tourist board rating
All bed linen, tea towels and bath towels included.
Animals welcome
Secure bike and ski storage area.
Covered parking and EV charging point.
Larger groups can be accommodated: Studio Chez Mary sleeps 2/3 and Suite Chez Mary sleeps up to 4 - contact me for details.
Please note that end of stay cleaning is not included in the rental.


The detail.......

The gîte is on the upper floor of what was originally a working sheep farm. It consists of one large light and airy open-plan living/dining/kitchen area, three bedrooms, a large bathroom and a separate toilet. The outside space is a balcony (4.55m2) leading from the living room and, at the bottom of the wooden stairs that lead to the gîte, a large covered wooden terrace (55m2) exclusively for guests' use.

The living area has two large comfy sofas, either side of a central coffee table, and large french doors leading onto the balcony. There is a flat screen 32 inch HD television and unlimited internet access, as well as a variety of games.
The kitchen is fully equipped and has a fridge freezer, dishwasher, electric fan oven and hob, microwave oven, toaster, electric hand mixer, liquidiser, coffee machine, kettle, raclette machine and fondue set. The oak dining table comfortably seats six people.
High chairs are available on request.

Bedroom 1 has a king size bed (160 x 190cm). Bedrooms 2 and 3 each have two single beds (90 x 190cm) which can be joined together to create large king size beds (180 x 190cm) if required. If there are 7 in your group, there is plenty of space to put an additional single bed into one of the bedrooms. We can provide a cot for a baby. All bed linen, tea towels and bath towels are included, and you will find all the beds made up when you arrive.

The spacious, modern bathroom offers a large walk-in shower, twin wash basins and a double-ended bath tub. Also in the bathroom you will find the washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a separate toilet and hand wash basin.

Heating is by means of a wood pellet burner and electric radiators.

There is covered parking for two cars (and EV charger) and we have plenty of secure storage space for bikes and skis, etc.

The summer months offer markets, live music in the streets and swimming and water sports at the Lac de Serre Ponçon (10 mins).

In winter you have a choice of ski resorts in close proximity. The small family-friendly resorts of Réallon and Ancelle are the closest (30 mins away).
For more extensive skiing Les Orres is at 40 mins, Vars/Risoul at 55 mins or Serre Chevalier at 60 mins. There is also good cross-country skiing.

Throughout the year there are villages to explore, good food to eat and great walking/cycling/mountain biking, with trails direct from the front door. There is white water rafting and kayaking on the Durance river, as well as paragliding and climbing.

We are on hand and happy to assist as required. We access our living space from the other side of the house and so your privacy is guaranteed. We speak English, French and Spanish.

Getting here:
By Car:

By Plane:
Marseille is the closest airport at 2 hours away.
Other airport options are Avignon (2h 16m), Grenoble (2h 20m), Nimes (2h 37m), Chambery (2h 37m), Turin (2h 45m), Toulon-Hyeres (2h 51m), Lyon-Saint Exupery (2h 52m), Nice (3h) and Geneva (3h 30m).

By Train:
London to Paris by Eurostar, arrives at the Gare du Nord Transfer by Metro to the Gare d'Austerlitz.
Train to Gap (where you can hire a car from several agents located 100 metres from the train station) or Chorges.