LA GRANGE DE MARIUS - Country cottage for 10 people

Welcome to "La Grange de Marius", a comfortable 170 m² terraced house with a large, partly shaded terrace and another access to the outside at the rear, close to the Velay Express (tourist steam train) passage. The cottage is rated 3 stars. The space is ideal for families, couples, or groups of friends. The house is spread over 3 levels. On the ground floor, you will find a large 70 m² living room with a fully equipped kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, raclette grill, complete set of pots and pans, and crockery) with access to the front and back terraces, the lounge, a table seating 10 people, and a toilet. Two bedrooms complete this floor, each with a 140x190 cm bed and an en-suite shower room. Upstairs, there is a shared bathroom with a toilet and A corner bathtub serves both attic bedrooms: one bedroom with three single beds (90x190cm) and one bedroom with one double bed (140x190cm) and one single bed (90x190cm). The ground floor comprises a 30m² garage area suitable for bicycles or motorcycles, a laundry area with a washing machine, and a games room with table football, darts, etc. Sheets and towels are provided for your stay. You will also have access to a shared outdoor area with a swing set and slide, and a pétanque court. Parking is available in front of the garage. The accommodation... located in the countryside, 1.5km from the village of TENCE.
Tence is a mid-mountain village at 850m altitude, classified as a Green Station (ecotourism label) with more than 3,000 inhabitants. It's a village where life is good, with its old-world charm, its narrow streets, and its four bell towers (St. Martin's Church, Temple, Penitents' Chapel, and Notre-Dame Chapel). Tence remains a lively village year-round thanks to its many shops and events. Fishing is a popular activity here, with the Lignon River bordering the village and its source 35 km away… But other streams also flow through the village: the Sérigoule and the Mazeaux. In the village, you'll find bakeries, a pastry shop, restaurants (fast food and traditional), an organic supermarket, butchers, cafes and bars, a newsagent, a bookshop, and more. Shops such as a board game café, a wine cellar, jewellery stores, and craftspeople… Two Carrefour Market and Netto supermarkets are located in the town. A France Services centre, a medical centre, a pharmacy, banks, and auto repair shops are also available in Tence if needed. You will also find a city park with free access all year round (La Lionchère) and a swimming pool open during the summer season, a cinema, and a toy library. Markets in the area: - Monday: Saint-Agrève – Place du Marché. All year round. - Tuesday: Tence – Place St-Martin and Place du Chatiague. All year round. PGJyPg - Wednesday: Le Chambon-sur-Lignon – Place de la Fontaine. From mid-June to mid-October. PGJyPg - Thursday: Le Mazet-St-Voy – Village centre. All year round. PGJyPg - Yssingeaux – Village centre. All year round. PGJyPg - Friday: March – Village centre. From early July to early September. PGJyPg - Saturday: Le Chambon-sur-Lignon – Place des Balayes. All year round. PGJyPg - Sunday: Le Mazet-St-Voy – Village centre. In July and August. PGJyPg Night markets from the end of June to the end of August on Friday evenings from 5 pm to 9 pm in St-Jeures: Markets featuring local producers and artisans. Refreshments and stalls on site with a free concert. PGJyPg Place de Fougal in St-Jeures. PGJyPg PGJyPg RULES FOR LIVING IN THE GÎTE PGJyPg • As the house is semi-detached, please respect the peace and quiet of the area; therefore, parties are not allowed. • Outside, the courtyard is shared with another gîte, as is the pétanque court, but each house has its own private space (front and back terraces). The parking space in front of the garage (below the terrace) is for your cottage. Please respect this space so as not to encroach on the adjoining cottage. The accommodation is not wheelchair accessible. Due to the layout of the house, we do not have an access ramp or other facilities to accommodate wheelchair users, as the main living area is on the ground floor. Thank you for your understanding. Respect for the equipment and furniture is essential. Please report any accidental damage. The games and books provided are freely accessible and must be returned to their original condition so that everyone can enjoy them.• Smoking is prohibited inside the house. Ashtrays are provided on the terrace; please use them and empty them upon departure. • Pets are not allowed in the accommodation. • Baby equipment is available upon request (travel cot, high chair, changing table). Please let us know if you wish to use these facilities. • We also ask that you respect basic eco-friendly practices such as turning off the lights when you are not in the room and not leaving taps running. • A compost bin is available on site; we encourage you to use it properly. • Recycling bins are available in the town (at the Fieu car park or the gymnasium car park) for glass bottles, cardboard, newspapers, etc. • An outdoor clothesline is available if you wish. • Cleaning is included in the rental price, but you are asked to empty and take out the trash from the toilets, bathrooms, and kitchen, as well as the ashtray. Please take your rubbish to the designated container upon departure. The kitchen must be left clean, the dishwasher emptied, and the dishes dried and put away properly, as well as all utensils and kitchen appliances. The beds will be made upon your arrival, but we also ask that you remove the sheets and covers from each bed and place the linens at the foot of each bed, along with the towels, upon your departure. We also offer to pick up your groceries from the CARREFOUR MAKET drive-through in Tence before your arrival, if needed. To do so, please inform us of your choice, including the date and any relevant information.