House in Uzès, Occitanie

The Sculptors' House In the Historic Centre Of Uzès

The Sculptors' House In the Historic Centre Of Uzès

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Dining area and sliding windows
Room
windows onto terrace and yard
Property grounds
the terrace

Overview of The Sculptors' House In the Historic Centre Of Uzès

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Uzès, Occitanie
  • Popular LocationPlace aux Herbes2 min walk
  • Popular LocationUzès Market2 min walk
  • Popular LocationUzes Cathedral6 min walk
  • AirportMontpellier (MPL-Montpellier - Mediterranean)78 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Sculptors' House In the Historic Centre Of Uzès

The 'Sculptor's House is in the 'Bourgades', district, a conservation area just off the circular boulevard. The Place aux Herbes with its lively markets is only a couple of minutes away, as is Boulevard Gambetta, its shops, restaurants and banks. At the same time the street is quiet compared with the boulevards or the market square. If you feel too tired to cook, one of the best restaurants in town is 20m up the road! The pedestrian street, mostly residential, is cobbled, but is easily accessed by car to load and unload luggage or shopping.
This town house, which dates back to the 18th century or perhaps earlier, was renovated and extended by a sculptor in the early nineties, then bought by another (the present owner's wife), in 2002. It retains its character as a family home, friendly and well equipped. If you are looking for somewhere completely made over and aseptic, it is perhaps not for you! There are original oil paintings, sculptures and other works of art throughout. Also plenty of books, records and board games.
The ground floor is a garage and storage area with its own street door and is not included in the rental. The front door opens onto a flight of stairs leading a to bedroom on the left. Straight ahead is the main living area with kitchen and dining room with a ceiling of exposed beams. At the far end there is a window the width of the house which slides open and almost turns the living room into a verandah. A glass door leads onto the terrace with marble bistrot tables and a parasol. From the living area an open plan hand crafted wooden staircase leads to the upper floor. There is a large bedroom with double bed, and a smaller one with two single beds, one of which is on stilts. They share a separate toilet and a bathroom equipped with two handbasins. The downstairs bedroom has its own bathroom and access to the toilet next door, which means that no one needs to wake anyone in the night! The entire house is very practically designed and heated or cooled by reversible air conditioning, a great asset in July and August when temperatures can be in the mid 30s C°. Free street parking can usually be had at the bottom of the road, or for greater security there is an underground car park just over five minutes walk away! You can arrive on any day of the week that suits you.

Property manager

Oliver Bevan
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Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Uzès

Located in Uzès, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Uzes Golf and Collines du Bourdic Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Uzès Market and Les Halles de Nîmes. Traveling with kids? Consider Le Jardin Des Oules and Maison des Gorges du Gardon. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, mountain biking, and mountain climbing nearby.

What's nearby

  • Place aux Herbes - 2 min walk
  • Uzès Market - 2 min walk
  • Jardin Medieval - 4 min walk
  • Chateau Ducal dit le Duche - 5 min walk
  • Uzes Cathedral - 6 min walk

Getting around

  • Noyon Nozieres-Brignon Station - 20 min drive
  • Nimes (FNI-Garons) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Tomate Bleue - 4 min walk
  • Restaurant Terroirs - 3 min walk
  • Cafe de l'Hotel - 1 min walk
  • La Nougatine - 3 min walk
  • Le Piège - 3 min walk

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.3/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.8/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Olivier C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
jolie maison
Maison agréable et spacieuse. Il ne manque rien, en particulier pour cuisiner. Très calme, aucun bruit de jour comme de nuit. Centre historique d'Uzès et commerces accessible à pied très facilement, plusieurs parkings à 5 minutes. Une agréable séjour et un hôte disponible.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

4/5 Good

Claire M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Veni Veci 2023
Très bon emplacement pour participer au trail de la Veni Veci et pour randonner aux alentours
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marvelous Maison
Best location for seeing the village. Everything was as described in the charming house. Comfortable beds, well equipped kitchen, very quiet. I would definitely go back.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

annie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emplacement idéal dans une ville superbe
Magnifique séjour dans cette ville splendide… malgré la chaleur !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

5/5 Excellent

Pierre L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour
Maison très bien équipée et bien située à 2 pas du centre d'Uzes
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Oliver Bevan

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My wife, the painter and sculptor Pat Thornton (1946 - 2009), bought this town house after moving from London, England. We both pursued our lives as working artists, exhibiting in the South of France and in the UK. I still continue and have a small permanent gallery in Uzes. To see what I do, you will find me easily via search engines.

Why they chose this property

We wanted at least one really big space, somewhere to eat out of doors, a property with character, and the charm of old architecture combined with modern comforts. After many frustrating months of search, this was clearly the one which matched our needs.

What makes this property unique

What grabbed us above all was the wall of sliding windows which link inside and outside. We liked the terrace being on the same level as the kitchen and dining area, and the big olive tree in the yard. As the generous kitchen space is part of the main living area, the cook is not cut off from guests and family. In addition thick walls provide sound insulation, and the house is calm. Its position in Uzès is very desirable; it is in a street of mostly 18th century stone houses, which has recently been restored and paved with cobbles. It now forms part of the historic conservation area and is just a few steps from the Place aux Herbes where the markets are held, with none of the inconvenience of noise which residents of the Place complain about. .

Languages:

English, French

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