A magnificent hill-top location, tennis court and large private swimming pool are some of the many attractions of this property. Ninth-century stone walls and medieval vaulted ceilings add a wonderful sense of history to a fabulously-equipped villa.
Despite the historic backdrop, the property is entirely contemporary in terms of equipment and comfort. Bedroom suites are spacious and air-conditioned, bathrooms are contemporary and living areas well-furnished and comfortably arranged. There are plenty of features for distraction, including a TV room, tiered swimming pool and outdoor Jacuzzi, a Tennis court, Pétanque, small gym area and children’s play area.
Sections of the property date back to the 9th Century, added onto and expanded over the centuries, with features including a vaulted dining room and medieval cloistering.
Accommodation:
Grand vaulted hall
Medieval reception room
TV snug room with 200+ movie
Dining area opening onto herb garden, with adjoining outdoor breakfast terrace
Professional kitchen equipped with 7m custom Bonnet Maestro cooking surface (for professional chef use only), professional Italian coffee machine, refrigerators and freezers
Summer kitchen and poolside dining area
Well-stocked library Wine tasting room
Winery meeting rooms
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1 Tournesol : Double bedroom (two room suite) with King size 180cm bed, sitting room with fireplace sofa bed ( can accommodate 2 extra guests ) The bedroom is in gold, red and blue & has a four-poster bed, local art-work and a small shower room. French doors leading directly onto the private terrace outside the villa.
First floor:
Bedroom Olivier 2: Double bedroom (31m²) King size four poster 180cm bed, the room has a warm green and ochre palette and with a original olive press and an intimate alcove with bench, air-conditioned and lovely view over the Medieval courtyard
A en-suite bathroom with bath with hand shower, sink and WC
Bedroom Coquelicot 3: Double bedroom (23m²) King size 180cm bed, can be made up as twin beds on request, with cheerful ambience to its bright red, white and green décor, and a sunny view of the medieval herb garden below bathroom with bath & hand shower, double sink, WC and bath with shower
Bedroom Abeille 4: Double bedroom (23m²) King size 180cm bed, with its muted colours of mustard, red and green creating an understated elegance. The room includes air-conditioning & an authentic antique beehive and its windows open onto the Medieval herb garden. The bathroom has separate sinks, a bath and shower combination, a WC and hand-drawn custom bee designs on the tiling.
Bedroom Sanglier 5: Double bedroom (28m²) King size 180cm bed, can be made up as twin beds on request, enhanced by the rich colors of the forest and traditional animal prints. Air-conditioned & a bathroom with claw-foot bath, separate shower and WC.
There is anti-room with small canopy bed perfect for a child
Bedroom Lavender 6: Double bedroom (35m²) King size 180cm bed air-conditioned, bright, airy, south-facing magnificent views over the vineyards, forest & beyond
The room is decorated in crisp whites and blues with a cosy anti-chamber, complete with antique lavender distiller, where there is an additional twin beds perfect for children. Bathroom with double sink, WC and bath with shower
Pool House Annex (located next to the pool and summer kitchen):
Ground floor (25m²):
Spacious living room
Bathroom with shower room washbasin & a WC
Outdoors Features:
Private wine estate covering 130 hectares
Garden
Heated infinity pool
Heated Jacuzzi
Pétanque/bouledrome
Private Tennis
Barbecue
Outdoor dining areas
Pool lounge chairs
Views & quite location
Children play area
Private parking space
Features & Amenities:
Sleeps 14 -17 persons (16 adults + 2 children) 7 bedrooms (4 suites, 3 rooms) & 7 bathrooms
Individually controlled air-conditioning
Dining room
Living room with fireplace
Stunning 9th century vaulted dining room
Stunning heated infinity pool
Heated Jacuzzi
Private wine tasting room
Cosy TV room
Breath-taking vineyard and mountain views
Natural alarm clock that simulates daylight and birdsong
Direct-dial digital phone line with private number and voicemail
Safe deposit box
Hairdryer
Flat screen TV (available on request when booking)
Radio/CD and iPod. Amazon Echo & Bluetooth iPhone speakers available upon request.
Digital radio (fibre optic-equivalent) available on request
Wi-Fi installed throughout the property, with satellite-download option
Private woodland in bird refuge, olive groves & garden
Tennis court
Gym
Pétanque/ Boules court
Table tennis
Bicycles
Helipad
Private Parking
Children:
Children welcome
A baby’s cot is available (at no extra cost) to put into any room. Child’s beds are available in several suites and additional a ‘supplementary child’s bed can be arranged in any of the rooms.
Children’s adventure playground
Staff:
Fully staffed villa with the following services: 7 House staff plus ‘extra’ staff when needed
Private chef, house manager, butler, house staff
Chef & sous-chef & kitchen team member
House manager
Butler (service)
Breakfast and room service ladies ( 3)
Services Included in the Rental:
Bed and household linens
Concierge service
Electricity, water, gas
Garden maintenance
House cleaning upon departure
Internet Wi-Fi
Pool towels
Pool heating
Pool maintenance
Baby cot & Highchair
On-site charger for electric vehicles and bikes
Extras Not Included in the Rental: on request when booking & subject to availability
Refundable Security deposit TBA € when booking & must be paid with the final rental payment
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
Extra housekeeping on request starting at 25 € per hour
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
Cooking/ Chef
Concierge Service & assistance
Airport transfer etc
Cancellation insurance
Pre stocking of the house
Bespoke menus from expertly trained chef using locally sourced ingredients & own organic kitchen garden
Bespoke cooking classes (minimum 4 persons)
Wine instruction, fun wine blending classes
Nanny service, masseuse or hairdresser, yoga (to be arranged in advance)
Golf ( Avignon), historical & cultural tours
Wedding location up to a maximum of 200 people & Corporate off-sites
Please Note:
Personal means of transport advise
Check in time: 4pm to 7pm
Check out time: before 10am
Non-smoking villa
Animals accepted on request
Language spoken by staff French & English
Location Information:
Crestet 3 km
Vaison la Romaine 7.7 km
Seguret 9 km
Carpentras 29.5 km
Chateauneuf de Pape 32 km
Gigondas 10 km
Sablet 7 km
Beaumes de Venise 12 km
Orange 25 km
Avignon TGV 58 km
Nimes airport 94 km
Marseille airport 125 km
Mont Ventoux 26 km
From Paris: Fly to Marseille
From London: Fly to Marseille 1hr 30min drive, or to Nîmes 1hr 15min drive.
From Germany: Fly to Marseille
Intercontinental travel: Fly to Paris CDG and take the TGV from the airport, or fly to London Gatwick then on to Marseille.
From London: Direct Eurostar service to Avignon from May-September
From Paris: Direct TGV service to Avignon (2h 20m)
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 TBA € when booking & to be paid with the final rental instalment
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended