Cottage 1 Bedroom Cottage (IO002393)

Vétheuil

Situated at the gateway to Normandy (the birthplace of Impressionism), Vétheuil lies on the River Seine less than 1 hours drive north west of Paris. Vétheuil is a peaceful charming old village on the banks of the Seine, its 12th century church made famous by Claude Monet who painted it more than 60 times. Vértheuil has a supermarket, boulangerie, a village store, restaurants, bar, auberge, chocolaterie, chemist and several antique shops. Butchers and other vendors set up stalls in the village square on a regular basis. Famous for having Monet's house before he moved to Giverny (20 minutes drive away). Vétheuil and the surrounding area has been a source of inspiration to painters and writers and remain so to this day.

There are tennis courts in the village and several golf courses nearby as well as delightful walks in the surrounding hills and along the cliffs overlooking the Seine. Sailing and windsurfing are available at Base de Loisirs watersport centre which is about 45 minutes drive from Vétheuil. 

Giverny

Renowned world-wide as the home of Claude Monet  this small village was also frequented by many other painters who invaded Paris and its art schools from the late 19th century onwards but who spent the summer months painting in the rural villages surrounding Paris. Monet's house and its water garden attract a million visitors a year. The nearest museum where Monet's paintings can be admired is in Vernon. The village also contains the New American Impressionist Museum , which houses works of American Impressionist painters influenced by their French academic experiences, in particular Monet. Giverny is 15km (approx 20 minutes drive) from Vétheuil.

Paris

One of the great cities of the world and home to the Louvre, Paris is only 66km (41 miles) from Vétheuil (approx one hour) on the motorway. Alternatively the city can be reached by taking a 'communal taxi service' to Mantes-la-Jolie (5km from Vétheuil) and then a direct train to central Paris (40-45 minutes).

Other attractions include the Chateaux of Versailles, Saint-Germain, Rambouillet, Fontainbleau and Eurodisney are all within easy reach by car. There is a wonderful play park for children (up to 10) at Herouval (½ hour away). 

The cottage and courtyard is situated on a quiet lane in Vétheuil. Recently restored with imagination, it retains its charm with white walls, pretty fabrics, pictures, antique and modern furnishings, a beautiful walled garden with trees, shrubs and flowers, patio, garden furniture and bbq. There is a studio workshop in the roof.

The cottage which sleeps 4 to 5 is available for short holiday lets from April to October and for longer periods in winter. A flight of steps leads to a picturesque living room with tiled floors, armchairs, dining furniture and kitchen with bar divider. The back door leads to the terraced garden. A cupboard llined lobby leads to Bedroom 1 with twin beds, wardrobe, dressing table and a day  bed. Bedroom 2 also has twin beds, cupboard and dressing table and overlooks the garden. The bathroom is fully equipped with wash basin, wc, bidet and bath with shower.

The courtyard has space for 2 cars and leads to various cellars which accommodate the central heating boiler, washing machine and storage space.