Villa Castillon is a lovely Provencal villa in the heart of the Alpilles region 3 minutes from the village of “Paradou” of 150m², it offers on 2 levels, comfort and modern amenities with private garden, beautiful pool and outdoor eating area and with
4 bedrooms / bathrooms sleeping 8 guests
On the ground entrance lobby leading to living room with fireplace, sofa, coffee table, armchairs, and library. Large and bright kitchen with open dining area on the terrace with table and chairs, including to the back of the kitchen a pantry room. There is a bedroom with Queen size bed with a separate WC with washbasin
On the upper floor 3 further bedrooms, Bedroom (2) with King size bed 180cm, can be converted into 2 single beds TV, with en-suite shower room and a Bedroom (3) with King size bed 180cm, can be converted into 2 single beds with en-suite bathroom with bath/shower and WC.
Twin bedroom (4) with two single beds, 90 cm beds with private shower and a separate WC
The grounds of 1700 m² fully fenced and planted with shrubs and a lawn with Private parking (2 places in closed garage and 3 places outside near the garage
Swimming pool with salt water system of 10m x 5m, secured by an alarm possible installation of a net of separation between garden and swimming pool
There is a shaded terrace between two mulberry trees and a Bowling / Boule/Bocce pitch
A pretty garden fully enclosed with lawn and a terrace and a terrace shaded by two mulberry trees with dinning table for 8. Easy comfy sitting area and sun loungers and parasols around the salt pool
Ample parking area for 2 cars in the garage and one further place outside near the garage
Apart from being in Paradou and a few minutes from the colourful market village of Maussane des Alipilles with shops and restaurants, St Remy-de-Provence only a fe12 km drive away is a lively charming classical little town capital of the Alpilles, it has 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:
Ground floor:
Entrance lobby
Living room with seating area, fireplace, library and TV. French doors to garden
Fully equipped kitchen/ dining area with oven, hob, extractor fan, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso and traditional coffee machines, toaster, kettle and dining table. Access from kitchen to terrace and dining area
Pantry/kitchen
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom Queen size bed 160cm bed can be made into twin beds 80cm beds
Separate WC with washbasin
First floor;
Bedroom 2: Double bedroom King size 180cm bed with shower & hand basin
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom King size 180cm bed, dressing area with en-suite bathroom with bath/shower, hand basin & WC
Bedroom 3: Double bedroom Queen size 160m bed, with a shower room & basin
Separate WC.
Bedroom 4: Twin bedroom (ideal for children) with 90cm beds, with a shower room & hand basin
Separate WC with hand basin
Features Amenities:
Sleeps 8; 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 WCs.
Air Conditioning in 3 bedrooms & kitchen
Floor cooling system on the ground floor
Wi-Fi Internet
Fully Equipped Kitchen including oven, hob, extractor fan, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso and traditional coffee machines, toaster, kettle
Washing machine,Tumble dryer & iron and ironing board
Hairdryer
Insect nets on windows
Satellite TV & DVD/CD player/ stereo
Salt water system pool 10m x 5m
with security alarm, and
on request a separate net fence barrier can be provided
Table tennis
All linens provided
Pool towels
Walking distance 3 minutes to the village, restaurant (the famous Bistro de Paradou 5 minutes) /shops
Grounds Features: 1700m2
Garden with lawn enclosed
Terrace with dinning table for 8 people
Plancha BBQ
Heated salt water pool 10m x 5m depth 1.25-2.5m with security alarm and a mobile net/fence between garden and pool
Table tennis with rackets and balls
Pétanque / Boules
Bicycles (3 standard and 2 mountain bikes)
Private parking 3 cars via electric gate
Services Included in the Rental:
Cleaning service 4 hours per week
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
Final end of stay clean
Utilities - Electricity, Water, Gas
Extras Not Included in the Rental: on request when booking & subject to availability
Returnable Security Deposit 3 000 € 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
Extra housekeeping on request starting at 30 € 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
Baby-sitter
Cook/ Chef Home cooking by a possible Chef/Cook (on request)
Pre stocking groceries
Concierge Services
All late arrivals after 9.00 pm or Sunday arrivals extra charge will applicable 120 €
Please note:
Personal means of transport advised
Check-in is anytime after 16:00 pm
Check out by 10:00 am
Pets on request only
No smoking in the Villa
Children welcome
All late arrivals after 9.00 pm or Sunday arrivals extra charge will applicable 120 €
Language spoken by staff French
Local Markets in the region:
Sunday: Châteaurenard
Monday: Cavaillon
Tuesday: Cabannes
Wednesday: Saint-Remy de Provence
Thursday: Maussane les Alpilles
Friday: Eygalières
Saturday: Saint-Remy de Provence
Location Information:
Nearest shops and restaurants 500 metres Paradou
Maussane des Alpilles 3 km
Les-Baux-des-Provence 5 km
St Rémy-de-Provence 10 km
Eygalières 16 km
Avignon 33 km
Nimes airport 47 km
Marseilles airport & Aix-en-Provence (TGV railway station) 80 km
Tennis in village
Golf de Baux des Provence 3 km
Camargue 45mins
N.B.; Immediate proximity (3mn walk) of the village center of Paradou and its bakery, butcher, delicatessen, café and restaurant (the bistro of the alpilles, etc.)
15 minutes walk from the village center of Maussane (cafes, restaurants, shops), 5 minutes by bike
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!