IBastide des Sources just over 4 kilometres from the village of St Rémy-de-Provence, has been tastefully refurbished, this18th century farmhouse 400 sqm radiate charm and character throughout. Many original features, such as beamed and vaulted ceilings and a large stone fireplace blends in with the neutral soft furnishing, creating a stylish and elegant place to stay with its lavish garden and heated pool.
The dreamy garden with its pergola, where guests can enjoy their meals, or sitting by the pool house with pool is a perfect place to relax. The garden has many facets including the different varieties of fruit trees, rose bushes and the large vegetable garden providing guests with fresh produce.
This Mas is a large stone built Mas dating around the1740 which has been totally renovated keeping most of its original features and now maintained to a very high standard. Entering via a large Iron Gate electric controlled into a courtyard with ample parking space.
Entrance hall, with stone flag floor with door leading to a large kitchen Provencal style with dining area, is open plan, but gives the appearance of being a separate room, with all modern appliances. American fridge, dishwasher, 5 ring gas cooker, electric oven, microwave and fully equipped with all kitchen accessories... There is a small round table ideal for breakfast and a door leading to the garden patio.
The living room, stone flag floor, two large sofas and large window looking on to the terrace with pergola. Just beyond there is a door leading to the study where there is a seating area with TV and music centre
Off the living room there is a double bedroom Queen size with 160 cm bed and a separate shower room with basin. It also houses the washing machine. There is also a cloakroom WC. And just beyond is the utility / laundry room with Washing Machine & Dryer
On the first floor there is a large landing area with four bedrooms, one bathroom and two shower rooms.
The master bedroom with a large double King size bed 180cm and en-suite bathroom, with bath, walk in shower, double basin, and WC
Bedroom 2 south facing double Queen size 160cm bed and bedroom 3 with twin beds 90cm beds share a separate shower with basin and WC
Bedroom 4 double Queen size bed 160cm with en-suite shower room, double basin, and a WC. There is also a door from this bathroom to the landing so one of the other bedrooms can use this shower room as well
Out side there is a large terrace with a pergola area with long wrought iron table seating 10 under an old Platane trees, There is a covered pool house and a heated (on request extra charge) pool 10 x 5
The lively village of St Rémy just 4 kilometres is a charming classical little town, capital of the Alpilles 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.
A little further north of St Rémy is the magnificent walled city of Avignon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which boasts the gothic “Palace of the Popes”, a wonder not to be missed. Awe-inspiring Roman buildings and ruins are scattered everywhere in this Ancient Roman Province, the impressive triple-tiered aqueduct of the Pont du Gard and the massive arena in Arles are certainly worth a visit. Further southwest, under an hour’s drive, is the Camargue National Park, a fascinating wetland known for its pink flamingos, fighting bulls and wild horses, and which offers opportunities for hiking, cycling and horse riding.
Accommodation:
Ground floor:
Living
room, open fireplace, French doors to garden
Large
kitchen/ dining room, French doors to pergola and garden, outdoor dining
facilities
TV/Study room (TV/DVD/CD)
Cloakroom,
WC
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom Queen size 160cm bed
Separate shower room
1st
floor (open sided stairs - care with children):
Bedroom 2 -
Double bedroom King size 180cm bed, en-suite bathroom, walk-in shower, WC
Bedroom 3 - Double bedroom Queen size 160cm bed
Bedroom 4 - Twin bedroom 2 x 90cm
Bedroom 5 -
Double bedroom Queen size 160m bed en-suite shower room, WC
Separate
shower room, WC
Grounds Features:
1
hectare of grounds with lawns, mature fruit trees, roses and shrubs
Heated salt-water swimming pool 15m x 6m 1.10m to 1.90m
Pool
house, WC, summer kitchen, pizza oven and built in BBQ
Covered
pergola with outdoor dining facilities
Orchard,
vegetable garden
Boule
pitch
Covered
well in the garden (care with children)
Ample
parking
Features & Amenities:
Sleeps 10: 5 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 3 shower rooms, 4 WCs
Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, 5 ring gas cooker, electric oven, microwave etc
Washing machine & tumble dryer
Wi-Fi Internet
Hair dryers
Heated
salt-water swimming pool 10m x 6m
Services Included in the Rental:
2 hours mid-week maid service
Household linen as well as bath and pool towels are provided
All sheets, bath towels and towels are changed weekly for rentals of 2 weeks or more
End of stay cleaning is included
Maintenance of the exteriors & the swimming pool is provided by the owners
Extras Not Included in the Rental: subject to availability on request when booking
Refundable Security Deposit 3 000 € to be paid with the final rental instalment
Local Tourist Tax may be applicable "Tax de Sejour" per person per night to be paid in cash or pre arranged please enquire
Additional maid service approx.25 € per hour
Cook
Pre stocking villa with groceries
Concierge service
Swimming pool heating 300 € per week
Winter heating 300 € per week
Please Note:
Check in time: 16.00 to 19.00
Check out time: before 10.00
Children welcome
Pets on request
Personal transport desirable
No smoking Villa
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:
Nearest shops / restaurants / market in St Rémy-de-Provence 4 km
Avignon 20 km
Arles 24 km
Nimes 48 km
Aix-en-Provence 70 km
Marseilles / Marignane airport 67 km
Nearest beach Ste Marie-de-la-Mer 64 km
Les-Baux-de-Provence golf course 5 km
Horse riding, trekking, cycling in Les Alpilles
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 3 000 € to be paid with the final rental instalment
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended !