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A permanently moored House Boat
- Houseboat
- Sleeps: 4
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min. Stay: 3 nights
Moored In The Turning Basin In Aigues-Mortes, on the Route du Mole (La Rayette)
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 shares shower and toilet with owner. There are two single bunk beds with hand made pocket sprung mattresses. French TV and mobile air-conditioning. More suited to the fit and able, as the bunks are over/under.
Amenities
Featured
- Parking
- Heater
- TV
- Children Welcome
- No Smoking
- Air Conditioning
- Internet
- Satellite or Cable
- Pets Welcome
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
- Bathroom 2Toilet, ShowerThis bathroom is shared with owner
- Bathroom 1Toilet, Showerensuite to master cabin. Equipped with a Douchette.
Safety features
- First-aid kit
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Near the ocean5 Km to Grau du Roi beach.
- Rural
- waterfrontMoored on the South West Quay on the "Route Du Mole".
- Water viewWe are moored in the turning basin.
General
- Air conditioningMobile air conditioners
- HeatingElectric Radiators
- Linens providedFreshly laundered
- Parking availableFree parking beside the ship..
- InternetFree wifi on board
- Towels availableFreshly Laundered
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Paper towels
- Shampoo
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living Roomwheelhouse and on deck.
Kitchen
- DishwasherThe Captain.
- FridgeA Fridge/freezer exclusive to guests is provided.
- Hobdouble induction. utensils provided.
- Ovensmall electric oven with rotisserie
- MicrowavePanasonic 1000 watt micro plus grill.
- BBQ
- Kitchenette
- Coffee makerMellitta all singing and dancing coffee maker. Free coffee beans and ground coffee included in the rental.
- Toaster4 slice Dualit toasterand a sandwich and waffle toaster.
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Ice maker
- Pantry items
- Dishes & utensilsFar too many to list. The Captain has a utensil fetish.
- KitchenA small cluttered kitchen galley is available.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 4 people
- Dining area
- Dininginside or on deck
Entertainment
- TelevisionIn each cabin. French terrestrial TV. British Satellite.
- Satellite/CableFrench Terrestrial and British from Astra Two.
- Booksa few in english
Outside
- Gardena public gaden is available next to the ship. it was created by and maintained by the captain. People come from all over our region to fish there.
- Balconyour deck is reserved for guests. Outdoor kitchen provided.
- BoatBoats for hire in Grau du Roi. About a 25 minute walk from us.
- Deck chairs
- Verandaour deck
- Deck/Patioon deck
- Outdoor Furniture
- Ski & snowboardYou must be joking.
- Tennishard courts in aigues-mortes, covered courts next to grau du roi indoor pool, also tennis club at la grande motte.
- Golfla grande motte
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Onsite Services
- Concierge
- Housekeeper included
Notes
- This is a private house boat with facilities shared with the resident owner, a dog and a parrot. In colder times the loss of comfort on the open deck which is reserved for guests is an appreciable loss of amenity. The Peniche is a working boat, so there is always some maintenance going on. (Not in the guest cabins).
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 7 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 7 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed
Pets allowed - Please tell the captain if you are bringing a dog.Please tell the captain if you are bringing a dog.
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 4 (sleeps up to 4 adults)
- Dogs are allomed only by prior agreement with the owner and should be kept under control at all times. They cannot be turned loose inside the Peniche.
Cleaning practices
Property has guest safety measures
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC
Cleaned with disinfectant
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. countertops, light switches, handles and taps)
Follows industry health association: Sanitary Protocol (UNPLV – France)
Map
Hosted by John Smethurst
Ask a questionAbout John Smethurst
I built the barge in Gloucester, with some help! We started in 2002, and finished the fit out in 2005. We sailed from Gloucester to the from London to Calais. We cruised a few thousand kilometers around France, and then finally moored here in Aigues-Mortes in 2007. I had previously spent 35 years in Fashion Clothing, and running a Tennis Club.
John Smethurst purchased this Houseboat in 2002
Why John Smethurst chose Aigues-Mortes
I have put my heart and soul into this magnificent project. I want to share this pleasurable experience with you. Unlike many of our competitors, our prices include cleaning, and freshly laundered linen. We are a permanently moored houseboat.
What makes this Houseboat unique
I am only letting out two cabins on my luxury barge which is my permanent home. On one side of the ship is the 'Canal Maritime' Built originally in Medieval times by King Louis, so his ships could quickly access the sea, and where two Crusades departed from. Beyond our quay, is a small lane. The 'Route du Mole', but which Google for some inexplicable reason calls 'La Rayette'! It is bordered by a field that is the start of the National Park. (La Marette). We are about 300 meters from the Grand Site de la Marette. The main benefit of our mooring is that we are quiet because there is not much traffic but. we are only a mere twelve minutes walk from the center of Aigues-Mortes. The floodlit ramparts dominate the view from our decks. After ten years we are surrounded and accepted by the wildlife. Sorry no fishing from the decks...our fish and ducks are tame. If you love nature and prefer some luxury, we are for you!
- Languages:
- english, poor french, but my French girl friend helps here.