Authentic Provencal farmhouse built in 1750, completely renovated in such a sensitive manner, respecting its original character and rural setting in the countryside of Les Alpilles. Located at the end of a row of houses, the Mas welcome 7 guests across its four bedrooms.
The exposed stone walls, tiled floors and wood beamed ceilings of this characterful home. By contrast, the contemporary kitchen is so elegant and the living room is cosy with its attractive furnishings and satellite TV. The four bedrooms consisting of King size bed and two further Queen size beds and on the Mezzanine level a small double bed, each are individually styled, you can tell that this is an authentic family home.
Outside a peaceful mature garden of 2200m² with dedicated areas of aromatic plants & sentinels Florentine cypresses and from the kitchen pretty little terrace playing "half shade, half sun". To the front of the Mas a bucolic scene… in front of the living room with a small pedestal table with its two chairs and other features as a fountain & facing the long marble table shaded by a stretched sail.
The pool area is protected by an elegant wrought iron fence with pool stretches 10.5m x 3.5m.
There is a covered Pool house of 30m² with sofas & dining area with fridge and sink. A terrace at the end of the pool accommodates deckchairs for sun-bathing.
There are shaded covered terrace, possible to take meals sheltered from the ardent rays of the sun and a terrace on the west side for aperitifs with the setting sun. Ample parking
St Remy-de-Provence 4 kilometres is a charming classical little town, capital of the Alpille with all the amenities, boulangeries, little boutiques, quaint pavement cafes and excellent restaurants, its winding cobbled lanes you will discover the small squares, historic buildings, churches and museums and on Wednesday the colourful weekly market will offer the opportunity to discover local products and handicrafts which is a must to see.
The landscape in this region is particularly picturesque, encompassing rolling hills dotted with quaint hilltop villages and countless hiking trails, extensive sunflower fields, olive groves. This region is steep with history with plenty of sites to visit such as Les Baux de Provence is considered 'one of the most beautiful villages in France, Avignon, Arles, Nîmes and Uzès and the are other towns you can easily visit in a day, and at only 45 minutes' drive and to the east is the Luberon region and further south, Camargue’s unique wetland populated by pink flamingos and wild horses.
Accommodation: 160m²
Ground floor;
Open plan dining area with a fully equipped modern spacious kitchen with fridge/freezer (and additional freezer in pantry), Lacanche cooker range with gas hob, gas and electric oven, grill, dishwasher and washing machine. Doors lead to terrace and garden
Living room cosy with large TV an sofas
Bedroom 1; Double bedroom King size 180cm bed with en-suite bathroom walk-in shower, washbasin access to garden with fountain
Guest cloakroom with WC
First floor;
Mezzanine hallway
Bedroom 2: Double bedroom Queen size 160cm bed with shower room
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom Queen size 160cm bed with shower room
Bedroom 4: Mezzanine level bedroom (reached via narrow ladder-style stairs) with double bed 140cm bed and desk/seating area in room below
Separate WC
Outside Features: 2200m²
Garden with mature shrubs & lawn
Swimming pool (treatment by salt electrolysis) - dimensions 10.5m x 3.5m - depth 140cm - security fence alarm
Pool house of 30m² with lounging & dining area with fridge
Barbecue Gas plancha
Pétanque /Boule court
Bicycles
Garden furniture, tables, chairs, armchairs, deck chairs, sunbeds, wooden bench
Very calm situation
Fountain
Private and covered parking
Features & Amenities:
Sleeps 7: 2 double bed 180cm & 160cm, 2 double beds 140cm, 3 Shower rooms, 4 WC
Fully equipped kitchen with Fridge / freezer – additional freezer in cellar - “Lacanche” gas stove with 5 butane gas burners & 2 gas and electric ovens - grill - dishwasher
TV in the master bedroom - TV - Canal satellite
DVD player
Hi-fi system
High-speed Internet Wi-Fi
Video library /CD library /Books /Toys & books for children
Hairdryer
Services Included in the Rental:
Linen, towels and pool towels are provided
Utilities - Electricity, Water, Gas
House cleaning upon departure
Internet Wi-Fi
Extras Not Included in the Rental: on request when booking & subject to availability
Refundable Security Deposit 1 500 € to be paid with the final rental instalment
Local Tourist Tax “Tax de Sejour“ starting from 4.00 € per person per night to be paid locally in cash or pre arranged when booking please enquire as price may change per year
Additional maid service approx. starting from 30 € per hour
Mandatory Final cleaning 200 € to be paid with the final rental instalment
Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy & in the same condition as on their arrival, extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the Security Deposit
Cooking/ Chef
Concierge service & assistance
Airport transfer etc
Cancellation insurance
Pre stocking of the house
All late arrivals after 9.00 pm or Sunday arrivals extra charge will applicable 120 €
Please Note:
Check in time: 4pm to 6pm
Check out time: before 10am
Children welcome
Animals on request (due to the presence of the house cat)
Personal transport desirable
No smoking Villa
All late arrivals after 9.00 pm or Sunday arrivals extra charge will applicable 120 €
Language spoken by staff French & some English
Local Markets in the Region;
Sunday: Châteaurenard
Monday: Les Saintes Maries de la Mer / Cavaillon
Tuesday: Tarascon /Cabannes
Wednesday: Mouriès, Saint-Remy, Arles
Thursday: Maussane les Alpilles
Friday: Saint Martin de Crau/ Les Saintes Maries de la Mer,/Eygalières
Saturday: Arles, Saint-Remy
Location Information:
St Remy (restaurants, market, shops) 3.5 km
Les Baux de Provence 10 km
Avignon 18 km
Arles 24 km
L'Isle sur la Sorgue 21 km
Pont du Gard 30 km
Nimes 45 km
Uzès 54 km
Aix en Provence 60 km
Marseille 80 km
Nearest airports Marseille Marignane 65 km (approx. 1 hour)
Avignon TGV 15 km (30 minutes)
Nearest golf Servannes golf 14 km
Tennis in St Remy (Tennis club)
BOOKING POLICIES: Minimum stay 7 nights
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS. 50% at time of booking
Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE
BALANCE DUE: 90 days prior to arrival.
Refundable Security Deposit 1 500 € to be paid with the final rental instalment
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended !