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About The Experience

Situated between Apt and Saignon in the South of France, and surrounded by the numerous delightful villages of the Luberon, this Provence vacation villa is a charming eighteenth century home set within 25 acres of beautiful gardens, woodlands and cherry tree orchards. Here you can explore the countryside or enjoy the comfort of your own rental villa in Provence, complete with terraces and a private swimming pool.

Location Description

There are plenty of places for hiking or walking in the wooded hills and fields all around this French villa in Provence. The delightful French villages of Roussillon, Bonnieux, Menerbes, Gordes and many more are nearby. Apt, the closest town at only 1 km, is a great market town. Though it is not a small village, there is an old town within Apt, centered about an 11th century Cathedral. Along the narrow paved streets in this area you will find vaulted passages and some lovely fountains. Saignon, alternately, is a quaint hilltop village, great for exploring on foot. Here you can climb to the top of the huge rock behind the village and enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the plains and the Luberon mountain range. You can also find horse-riding and mountain biking. Summer festivals are held in Avignon, Orange, Aix-en Provence, and many nearby cities.

Nearby Attractions: Bikes can usually be rented at the local bike shop, tennis courts nearby, small villages, golf.

Marseille/Cassis Sea Side Resorts: 90 km/56 mi
Aix-en-Provence: 55 km/34 mi
Avignon: 50 km/31 mi
Pierrevert & Pont-Royal: 40 km/25 mi (Golf Courses)
Gordes & Menerbes: 20 km/12.4 mi
Roussillon & Bonnieux: 11 km/6.5 mi
Plateau de Claparedes & Grand Luberon: 4 km/2.5 mi

Exterior Description

This Provence villa rental has been renovated in keeping with its traditional Maison de Maitre style. The property is completely private and features carefully maintained multi-level gardens with chestnut, plane, and cypress trees. It also enjoys 360 degree views to the Monts du Vaucluse, the Plateau d'Albion, Saignon and the Plateau des Claparedes. From the kitchen there is an attractive outside area (south-facing) for relaxing under the trees and a delightful place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with barbeque. Close to the terrace on the west side of the villa is the swimming pool (12m x 4m) with a spacious sitting area with a natural wood and stone patio. There is also a set of balls to play Petanque (the "French bocce ball").

Interior Description

(350 m2/350 ft2)

Inside this large holiday home in France, two of three floors have been completely renovated and tastefully furnished (the third floor is not open for rent). Because there is a bunk-bed in one room, this villa can comfortably accommodate 8 adults or 6 adults and 4 children.

Ground Floor: To your right is a doorway that leads into a living room, bright and high-ceilinged with a sofa, two armchairs, and a fireplace. Continuing into the next room (counter clockwise around the house) will bring you to a nice dining/drawing room with seating for six. Next is a little hallway area with a half-bath containing a sink and a toilet. Past the hallway (and also accessible from the entryway) is a well equipped kitchen, open to the dining area which seats eight. Making a right on the other side of the dining area, you will go down a few steps into a cellar, connected to a utility room with a washer, dryer, fridge, and freezer, and finally a wine room. Going left off of the dining room leads you full circle around the house, going through a small library and then into the second living room, which has a fireplace and a TV. The second living room, the library, and the kitchen all open out onto the main terrace, where there is a large outdoor dining table. The office/dining room doors open out to a stairway leading up to the swimming pool on the second level.

First Floor: Up the flight of stairs, you will find a circular hall with bedrooms branching off. The first bedroom is furnished with two twin-beds and a bunk bed (best suited for children). The second bedroom has two twin-beds (90 cm) joined together to form a king-sized bed, a decorative fireplace, and a small TV. These two bedrooms share a bathroom with sink, tub with handheld shower head, and a separate WC. The third bedroom has a queen-sized (160 cm) bed, access to the west terrace, and an en suite bathroom with a shower, sink, and separate WC. The fourth bedroom also has a queen-sized bed (160 cm) and terrace access (up three stairs). It also has an en suite bathroom with sink and tub with handheld shower head. The WC is separate and just outside of the bedroom door.

Features Description

Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.

• Housekeeping: 20 Euros per hour

Please Note:

• This villa has walls with steep drops on the opposite side and the pool is also quite deep therefore those with children should be extra careful.
• Portable Baby Cribs are available. Must be requested at the time of booking.

Features and Amenities

Independent Villa Barbecue Outside Area - Private Swimming Pool - Private CD player DVD player TV - Local Channels Only Internet - Wireless Telephone - Incoming & Outgoing

Clothes Dryer Dishwasher Washing Machine Fireplace - Indoor Portable Baby Crib/Play Pen - Upon Request Housekeeping Available - Extra Cost

Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

• Sat 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM