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Holiday cottage for 5 people, in the heart of the terrils, in a fully renovated former miner's house. Take advantage of all-inclusive rates (including energy costs, bed linen, towels and household linen).

Situated in Abscon, in the heart of the Hauts-de-France coalfields, this Holiday cottage welcomes you to a calm and relaxing environment steeped in history. Housed in a fully renovated former miner's house, it combines authenticity and modern comfort, in a setting typical of this region shaped by more than three centuries of coal mining. The mining basin, a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers a unique landscape combining mining towns, slag heaps and natural areas. Just a stone's throw from the Holiday cottage, you'll find direct access to the Peupliers and Plombs quarries, a former chalk mining site that is now a remarkable natural area. The site is ideal for walking, cycling or horse-riding, in the heart of a rich and preserved biodiversity. The Holiday cottage is also strategically located at the gateway to the Scarpe-Escaut Regional Nature Park, combining nature with rapid access to major cities. Just 25 minutes away, Douai boasts an exceptional heritage, with its UNESCO-listed belfry, historic squares and famous carillon. A city of art and history, Douai also offers numerous cultural events and a friendly atmosphere typical of the Nord region. Valenciennes, also just 25 minutes away, is a dynamic city renowned for its rich artistic past. An ancient city of painters, it boasts Museums, galleries and a lively city center, as well as numerous green spaces for strolling along the Escaut River. Nearby Cambrai is renowned for its architectural heritage, Notre-Dame de Grâce cathedral and gourmet specialties such as the famous bêtises de Cambrai. Just 20 minutes away, the famous Trouée d'Arenberg, an emblematic sector of the Paris-Roubaix cycling race, attracts sports and history enthusiasts alike. The spa town of Saint-Amand-les-Eaux, 30 minutes away, offers relaxation and Wellbeing. Lille can be reached in 45 minutes for urban escapades, with shops and essential services within easy reach (approx. 1 km), the train station 3 km away and access to the A21 freeway 5 minutes away.

Thanks to its central location, this Holiday cottage in Abscon is ideal for sightseeing breaks and discovery weekends, as well as for business travelers in the Valenciennes, Douais and Cambrésis regions. Choosing this Holiday cottage means enjoying comfortable accommodation in the heart of an area rich in heritage, between nature, industrial history and cities of art and culture, for an authentic stay in the Nord.

Discover this Holiday cottage in a traditional mining family Semi-detached house in a quiet cul-de-sac.

First floor:
Living room with sofa, 106cm TV and WIFI (fiber optics).
Fully equipped kitchen with oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, filter coffee maker...
Laundry room with washing machine and dryer.
Bathroom with 120x90cm walk-in shower, washbasin and heated towel rail. Separate WC.
Bedroom with 2 single beds 90x200cm (can be twinned to form a double bed 180x200cm). This bright bedroom is separated by a large workshop glass roof.

First floor:
Attic bedroom with 2 single beds 90x200cm, a second attic bedroom with 1 single bed 90x200cm.

30m² planted courtyard with gated wooden terrace.
Parking for one standard vehicle in the private driveway.

Electric heating with Utilities included, bed linen, towels and end-of-stay cleaning included.