Large mountain cottage for 9 people, barrel sauna, in nature, Gap Hautes-Alpes | House in Gap
4 Bedroom House in Gap
Welcome to Dom and Etienne's place: a 300-year-old farmhouse that's been fully restored / 4 bedrooms / sleeps 9+ / surrounded by nature / peaceful and authentic.
Just 30 minutes from 4 ski resorts: Ancelle, La Joue du Loup, Saint Léger les Mélèzes, and Laye.
20 minutes from the prestigious climbing cliffs of Céüse, we regularly welcome climbers from all over the world.
Large 3-star / 3-star character cottage, 140 m2. Large unique vaulted room with large 2-ton wood stove. Bar foosball table, 10-person wood-fired sauna with spring water.
Small hamlet, quiet and surrounded by nature, 7 minutes from Gap and all its amenities. Authenticity. 2 hectares with vegetable garden, orchard surrounded by fields and forest.
See the owner's website: gap tiré gite point com
THE HOUSE
Interior:
Large vaulted living room measuring 65 m², a remarkable and unique room in the Hautes-Alpes thanks to its original early 18th-century aesthetic “decor” (high brick vault). Electric heating and a monumental 2-ton wood-burning stove made entirely of earthenware and over 150 years old, providing gentle heat.
Original kitchen with bar counter made from a 400-year-old solid oak trunk. Laundry area. 3 bathrooms with walk-in showers, one with a wall-mounted toilet and one family bathroom with changing table, baby bath, large shower, and toilet. Upstairs: relaxation area (table football, board games, toys, Lego, books, children's stories), 4 bedrooms (5 single beds and 2 bunk beds), 3 toilets and 5 sinks.
Maximum 1 pet allowed.
Towels are not provided, but can be supplied for €6 per person. Please let us know before your stay.
Our cottage can accommodate up to 9 people, but can accommodate more (up to 11). For more than 9 people, there is a charge of $18 per person per night + $7 for sheets. Babies aged 2 and under are not counted.
Outside:
Large outdoor area with landscaped grounds and beautiful trees for shade. Private cottage area of over 1,500 m² available, surrounded by fields and forests. Large garden table with chairs, gas plancha barbecue, deckchairs, etc. Swing, slide, playhouse, outdoor toys, and sandpit for children. Free parking with 5 spaces.
IMPORTANT: Wood heating (large traditional 2-ton wood stove) and electric heating. For rentals of more than 2 days, you will be charged extra (meter reading) for your electricity consumption (currently €0.27 per KWh) + wood consumption (€95 per cubic meter).
Relaxation area with Finnish bath (on request before your stay) and sauna:
- Sauna (8-10 people) all year round: alternating between “hot and cold” allows you to fully enjoy the positive and relaxing effects of the sauna. Price with a 25% discount for guests: €20 flat rate + €12 per person.
The owner is a mountain guide and, depending on his availability, can offer you a guided hike with or without snowshoes, or recommend walks and lend you IGN maps or suggest nice places to swim. Snowshoe rental on site, $10 per pair/day. Walks starting from the cottage are possible.
Other comments
During the summer school holidays, we prefer weekly rentals from Saturday to Saturday, and a minimum of 3 nights in winter.
Things to do in the area: Etienne, the owner, is a mountain guide and can provide information on walks, swimming, mountain biking, etc.
- Summer: lots of entertainment in Gap (free concerts), guided tours of monuments and villages, open-air theater. Large farmers' market on Saturday mornings and Wednesday mornings, farmers' markets on Tuesdays in La Jarjayes and Wednesdays in Montmaur, village festivals: Tuesdays and Fridays in Rabou... Olympic-size outdoor swimming pool in Gap with two large slides, children's play area, swimming in the river or lake (Pellautier, 5 minutes away), unusual water walks, numerous hikes starting from the gîte or just a little further away (Ecrins National Park, Dévoluy, etc.), pony rides for children (5 minutes away), family canyoning (10 minutes)...
- Winter: wood-fired barrel sauna on site, numerous snowshoe hikes, ski touring or ski resort 25 minutes away: Ancelle (family resort), La Joue du Loup with over 100 km of slopes... Gap ice rink...
Large mountain cottage for 9 people, barrel sauna, in nature, Gap Hautes-Alpes is located in Gap. Large mountain cottage for 9 people, barrel sauna, in nature, Gap Hautes-Alpes provides accommodation, featuring View, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This House features View, Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Large mountain cottage for 9 people, barrel sauna, in nature, Gap Hautes-Alpes has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Gap has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Gap, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
This Property is OneKey Eligible
Earn OneKeyCash for every dollar spent on eligible vacation rentals, villas, cottages, cabins, and more when you book on Vrbo.
Amenities
Facility Overview
-
Air conditioning
-
Heating
-
2 bathrooms
-
Hair dryer
-
Bathtub or shower
-
Toilet paper
-
4 bedrooms
-
Bed sheets provided
-
Dining table
-
Fireplace
-
Dining room
-
Wood stove
-
Paper towels
-
Dishwasher
-
Microwave
-
Lobster/crab pot
-
Refrigerator
-
Spices
-
Electric kettle
-
Stovetop
-
Oven
-
Laundry facilities
-
Washing machine and dryer
-
Near laundromat
-
Beach sun loungers
-
Onsite parking
-
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
-
Electric car charging station on site
-
Pet friendly
-
1 total pets
-
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
-
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
-
Wheelchair-accessible parking
-
Smoke-free property
-
No elevators
-
Handrails in stairways
-
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
-
Kayak on site
-
Parasailing nearby
-
Rock climbing nearby
-
Basketball nearby
-
Ecotours nearby
-
Horse riding nearby
-
Birdwatching nearby
-
Hiking/biking trails nearby
-
Fitness facilities nearby
-
Sledding nearby
-
Water park
-
Snow sports gear
-
Hunting nearby
-
Bicycle on site
-
Foosball table
-
TV with cable/satellite service
-
Games
-
Arcade/game room
-
Books
-
Stereo
-
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
-
Unit size: 1507 sq ft (140 sq m)
-
Composting
-
Comprehensive food waste policy
-
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
-
Recycling
-
French
-
English
-
Near a hospital
-
In a rural location
-
Near a health or beauty spa
-
In the mountains
-
Highchair
-
Stair gate
-
Children's books
-
Children's toys
-
Children's games
-
Playground
-
Travel crib
-
Change of towels (on request)
-
Iron/ironing board
-
Change of bedsheets (on request)
-
Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
-
Outdoor furniture
-
Garden
-
Barbecue grill
-
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
-
Fire extinguisher
-
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
-
Massages
-
Sauna
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 this property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
