An exceptional Provencal village house within its magnificent secluded garden, with cypress and palm trees, this elegant property offers the rare gem to enjoy all the advantages of a Provencal village location in a spectacular, private setting.
Decorated to the highest
standard, Maison Cassini successfully combines a sleek, modern interior décor
with a classic style, featuring high ceilings, a long picture gallery and a stunning
walled garden with pool and covered pergola. The light floods the living room through
double-aspect floor-to-ceiling windows and doors which open onto a courtyard
terrace where guests can relax and enjoy splendid views over the walled garden
and pool.
This
village house is situated in a very
special part of Provence. This is Van Gough country – dazzling summers,
sunflowers, olive trees, hill top villages the lovely country of the Alpilles,
a wealth of classical antiquities, the remote and mysterious wetlands of the
Camargue (one of Europe’s most important nature reserves, known especially for
its pink flamingos, fighting bulls and wild horses) and all around the scent of
rosemary, thyme and lavender.
Walking distance from the
house 400 meters you are in the centre of the charming village of
Maussane-les-Alpilles which offers a
variety of restaurants/bar/cafes, boulangeries and shops all what you need. 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 floor:
Entrance hall
Large living room, air-conditioned with TV/DVD, high ceiling,
fireplace, air conditioning, dual-aspect floor-to-ceiling windows with French
doors to courtyard garden & covered pergola terrace
Fully equipped kitchen/ dining area air-conditioned with French doors to pergola terrace,
outdoor dining facilities.
Cloak room, WC
Laundry room
Gallery passage
Study
1/ Double bedroom with Queen size 1.60 cm bed, ceiling fan, French door to decked
terrace, en-suite shower room
2/ Double bedroom with King size 1.80 cm bed, air-conditioning, en-suite shower room
Separate WC
First floor:
3/ Double bedroom with Queen size1.60 cm bed, ceiling fan, TV, French door to a small
covered terrace with view to the patio and garden, en-suite shower room
Separate WC
Separate Staircase
from the entrance hall:
4/ Master double bedroom with King size1.80 cm bed, air conditioning, TV en-suite shower room, WC
Grounds Features:
2000m2 of enclosed grounds comprising manicured gardens, mature cypresses, palm
trees and shrubs
Pool 9m x 4m pool depth 1.50m
Small lawn, pergola terrace, outdoor dining facilities
Carport, parking 3
cars via electric gate
Features & Amenities:
Sleeps 6; 4 bedrooms, 4 shower rooms, 4 WCs
Pool 9m x 4m
All with air conditioned except one bedroom with has a ceiling fan
Walking distance to the village restaurants/shops
Wi-Fi Internet
Pool towels
Services Included in the Rental:
3 hours maid service each Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Final cleaning
Extras Not Included in the Rental:
Additional maid service €20 per hour (on request when booking)
Winter heating €150 per week
Telephone
Only available for July & August
Two weeks rental July & Aug
Children over 12 only accepted
Pets are not allowed
Personal means of transport advised
Returnable Security Deposit 3,000 €
Check in time: 4pm to 6pm
Check out time: before 10am
Non-smoking villa
Local Tourist Tax may be applicable "Tax de Sejour" per person per night to be paid in cash or paid from the Security Deposit
Location Information:
Maussane-les-Alipilles nearest shops and restaurants 300 metres
Les-Baux-des-Provence 4 km
St Rémy-de-Provence 9 km
Eygalières 15 km
Avignon 32 km
Nimes airport48 km
Marseilles airport & Aix-en-Provence (TGV railway
station) 80 km
Tennis in village
Golf de Baux des Provence 2 km
Camargue 45mins
BOOKING POLICIES: Minimum 2 weeks rental
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS. 50% at time of booking
Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE
BALANCE DUE: 60 days prior to arrival.
Refundable Security Deposit 3000 € to be held at the agency
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended !