Located in the heart of the Alpilles Regional Nature Park, Mas Touret is an exceptional Provencal farmhouse that combines authentic character, stunning interiors and beautifully landscaped gardens. With seven spacious en-suite bedrooms and an outdoor summer kitchen, terrace, swimming pool overlooking the surrounding countryside, it's the ideal place to experience the joys of Provence to the full!
Inside this lovingly renovated home, you'll find a large living room with a corner sofa, as well as a contemporary kitchen and dining room. With its exposed stone walls and wood-beamed ceilings, the Provençal character of this Mas contrasts with the elegant furnishings and modern amenities.
You can also retreat to the impressive Orangery with its elegant bar, pool table and huge, elegantly arched windows.
You'll be delighted to stay in the villa's seven bedrooms, all of which have been lovingly decorated and furnished, and each with its own en suite bathroom, ensuring comfort and privacy for restful nights.
The Mas also has a well-equipped gym with a bike, rowing machine, weight benches and yoga mats.
The exteriors are simply exquisite. You'll love the large terraces with outdoor dining and lounge areas, perfect for sharing convivial moments with friends and family.
Fountains, olive trees and summer flowers make this 4,000m2 garden an idyllic setting, a real invitation to relax.
The swimming pool 17m x 6m depth, 1.1 - 1.55m invites you to cool off on sunny afternoons, before enjoying summer evenings around the wood-burning barbecue and outdoor lounge.
The Mas is located near Maussane les Alpilles a thriving village, with shops, bars & restaurants, boulangeries all what you need and a weekly market on Thursday, also this region is renowned for producing some of the best extra-virgin olive oil in France.
Near by is St. Remy de Provence lively charming classical little town capital of the Alpilles, it has all the amenities, 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.
A short 25 minutes drive north is the beautiful walled city of Avignon - a UNESCO World Heritage Site – the medieval city of Popes, with the biggest gothic palace in the world. Pont de Guard – also a World Heritage Site – the incredible triple height aqueduct bridge built by the Romans, which delivered pure water to the Roman baths and fountains at Nîmes to the west, with its impressive Roman arena.
To the south, the city of Arles with its roman arena (holdings 20,000 spectators) and the nearest beach at St. Maries de la Mer (¾ hour’s drive).
The Camargue offers wonderful opportunities to ride, bicycle and walk in this fascinating area. There is also excellent riding, cycling and walking in the Alpilles hills close to St Remy and Les Baux de Provence. Bicycles can be hired and there are a number of nearby livery stables.
Accommodation:
Ground level;
Large living room
Contemporary kitchen and dining room
Orangery with its elegant bar
Gym well-equipped gym
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom King size 180cm bed with en-suite bathroom with shower, washbasin & WC
Bedroom 2: Double bedroom King size 180cm bed with en-suite bathroom with shower, washbasin & WC
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom King size 180cm bed with en-suite bathroom with shower, washbasin & WC
First floor;
Bedroom 4: Double bedroom King size 180cm bed, TV & with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, double washbasin & WC
Bedroom 5: Double bedroom King size 180cm bed with en-suite bathroom with shower, washbasin & WC
Bedroom 6: Double bedroom King size 180cm bed with en-suite bathroom with shower, washbasin & WC
Bedroom 7: Double bedroom King size 180cm bed, TV & with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, double washbasin & WC
Outdoor Features;
Garden with Fountains, olive trees and summer flowers
Swimming pool 17m x 6m; depth, 1.1 - 1.55m (heated extra May to October)
Pool House with summer kitchen
Coal barbecue
Lounge chairs on the terrace
Outdoor dining areas
Outdoor dining table
Outside shower
Private parking with carport
Features & Amenities:
Sleeps 14: 7 bedrooms & 7 bathrooms & WC
Air-conditioning in bedrooms
Internet access Wi-Fi
Billiard / Pool table
Gym - Fitness room
Heated outdoor swimming pool
TV
Heating
Private parking space
Children:
Children welcome
Pool safety system
Services Included in the Rental:
Bed and household linens
Change linen and towels minimum stay of 2 weeks
Utilities - Electricity, Water, Gas
House cleaning upon departure
Intermediate cleaning
Internet Wi-Fi
Pool towels
Extras Not Included in the Rental: subject on availability & on request when booking
Returnable Security Deposit 4 000 € to be paid with the final rental instalment
Local Tourist Tax "Tax de Sejour" TBA starting from 6 € per person per night to be paid cash or pre arranged please enquire when booking
Mandatory House cleaning upon departure TBA when booking
Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival, extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the Security deposit
Extra housekeeping on request starting at 30 € per hour
Swimming pool heating starting from 450.00 € per week (May to October) please enquire as prices change per year
Cooking/ Chef
Concierge service & assistance
Baby sitting
Baby cot & Highchair
Airport transfer
Cancellation insurance
Pre stocking of the house
Please Note:
Personal means of transport advised
Check in time: 5pm to 7pm
Check out time: before 10am
Non-smoking inside the villa
Pets on request only
Children welcome
Language spoken by staff French & a little 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:
Mausanne les Alpilles 4.8 km
Les Baux-de-Provence 9 km
St-Remy-de-Provence 19 km
Arles 41 km
Avignon (TGV) 37 km
Nimes airport 40 km
Aix en Provence 66 km
Marseille airport 60 km
Golf, walking, cycling, horse riding nearby
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 4 000 € to be paid with the final rental instalment
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended !