Introduction to the house

The house near the fountain, of 'Fontaine du Muletier' from which it takes its name, is a renovated former presbytery, built in the 19th century, on the South East of the Village of Bessas, on the Gardens Side.

250 meters above sea level, the location benefits from exceptional panoramic views, from the Ardeche Gorges through the meridional Ardeche plateaux and the Valley of the Ceze river.

The construction of the 'Fontaine du Muletier' in its current form was a direct result of the growth in the sericulture (silkworms raising).

'Muletier' (mule driver) calls to mind the former transport activity which reached its peak in the first half of the 19th century before declining following the various crisis of grapevine and silkworm.

The water from the fountain allowed in truly ancient times the creation and subsequent development of the village. The current structure which protects it dates back from 1867. Up until 1950, when the village was finally connected to the Ardeche water mains, the fountain was the village main supply of "potable" water.

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Description of the flats

On the ground floor: 'LE MULETIER'

• 28 m² in jointed stone
• For 2 people
• 1 living room-kitchen

• 1 bathroom
• 1 vaulted bedroom

• 1 internal vaulted courtyard with an outdoor table

• 1 barbecue grill is provided in the garden

On the first floor: 'LE COURRADOU'

• 82 m²
• For 2 to 5 people
• Jointed stone vaulted entrance

• 1 living room with an open fireplace

• 2 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• 1 kitchen

• a 11 m² covered terrace offering a panoramic view, the terrace is provided with an outdoor table and a barbecue grill

On the second floor: 'LE SOLARIUM'

• 88 m²
• For 2 to 6 people
• Jointed stone vaulted entrance
• 1 large living room-kitchen with an open fireplace

• 3 bedrooms (one of which is upstairs)
• 1 bathroom

• a 15 m² roof terrace offering a panoramic view, the terrace is provided with an outdoor table and a barbecue grill

Shared areas:

On the ground floor:

• The entrance to the internal staircase serving upstairs floors

• The washing machine
• Access to the gardens

Outside:

• The swimming pool (10x4m) fenced and offering a panoramic view
• Parking spaces for several vehicles
• The ping-pong table

Pets are not allowed in the swimming pool area.

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Available services

Pets are allowed at no extra cost.

Bed sheets/bed linen are available for hire. They are not provided for the baby bed.

Each flat must be returned in its original clean state otherwise a cleaning fee will be charged. It is however possible to pay for extra cleaning at the end of your stay.

Possibility for baby-sitting.

Mountain bikes are available as well as 'pétanque' boules and tourist information.

Wood for the fireplace can be provided.

Charcoal is not provided for the barbecue grill.

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Availability

To check our availability, please go to the 'Particulier à particulier' website:

Or contact us by email.

• fontainedumuletier@gmail.com (written english understood)
• Phone: +33 6 15 98 05 46 ou +33 4 75 38 66 23 (no english spoken)

Please detail in your message the number of people and dates planned as well as which flat you are interested in.

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