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Property Details

Sleeps:
6 - 12
Single Bedrooms:
0
Double Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Type:
House
Property #:
19689
Nearest Town:
Cereste
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Vacation Rental in Provence within Walking Distance of Town

Maison Cereste

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About The Experience

This vacation rental in Provence is sure to capture your heart! Located at the foot of the Luberon and surrounded by greenery, this house is its own haven with an outdoor living room and private pool. You and your family will also be within walking distance of a lovely town and day trip distance from Bonnieux and Avignon.

Location Description

The property is located 400 meters from Cereste, a village that’s more than just shops, restaurants, and markets. Cereste is full of medieval architecture from between the 15th and 18th centuries and the Place de Verdun features ancient gargoyle sculptures. The Mid d’Amour is a lovely part of town and has beautiful fountains. There are also hiking trails that are accessible from the village. Thursdays are when the weekly morning market takes place. For a fun day trip, be sure to visit Forcalquie, a picturesque town full of wild flowers and olive groves. The Notre Dame is the main site to see while the municipal museum has interesting archeological finds. An arts and crafts fair is held in early August. There are also shops, restaurants, bakeries, and markets. Other great destinations include Bonnieux, Gordes, and Avignon.

Nearby Attractions: Cereste (shops, restaurants, markets, hiking trails, medieval architecture), tennis courts, Forcalquier (shops, markets, restaurants, bakeries, museum, churches, annual festival in August), Bonnieux (bell tower), Gordes, Cavaillon, Avignon (museums, restaurants, shops, Palais des Papes).

Avignon: 72 km/44.5 mi
Cavaillon: 55 km/34 mi
Gordes: 39 km/24 mi
Bonnieux: 36 km/22 mi
Forcalquier: 23 km/14 mi
Tennis courts: 700 meters/2,296 feet
Cereste: 400 meters/1,312 feet
Exterior Description
(4,000 m2/43.055 ft2)

This villa is in a shaded garden with plants and trees. There is a terrace with a built-in barbecue and furnished with a table and chairs. A covered veranda acts as an outdoor living room and is furnished with couches and chairs. The private swimming pool (8m x 4m) is surrounded by sun loungers. The pool is open from mid May to the end of September. In the garden is a ping-pong table. Please be aware that the caretaker lives in an apartment that is part of the house, but has an independent entrance and maintains privacy at all times. The property is situated behind an electronic gate and parking is available within the grounds.

Interior Description

Ground Floor: There is a living room with couches, armchairs, a TV (local channels only), DVD player, and piano as well as access to the terrace. A dining area has a table with chairs and the kitchen is equipped with a cook-top, oven, microwave, and dishwasher and has a second table and chairs. There are four bedrooms. The first bedroom has a queen-sized bed (160 cm) and an ensuite bathroom with a sink, toilet, and tub with a handheld shower. The second bedroom has a queen-sized bed (160 cm) and shares a balcony with the first bedroom. The third bedroom has a queen-sized bed (160 cm) and the fourth bedroom has two sets of bunk beds, which are suitable for children. There is a second bathroom with a sink, toilet, and tub with a handheld shower. A guest bathroom has a sink and toilet and the utility room has a washing machine and dryer.

Loft: A steep staircase with no railing leads up from the living room to a loft where there is a queen-sized bed (160 cm). This is not recommended for children.

Features Description
Please Note:

  • The caretaker lives in an apartment that is part of the house, but has an independent entrance and maintains privacy at all times.

Features and Amenities

  • Walk To Town
  • Free Parking on Premises
  • Independent Villa
  • Barbecue
  • Outside Area - Private
  • Swimming Pool - Private
  • DVD player
  • Ping Pong Table
  • TV - Local Channels Only
  • Internet - Wireless
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Washing Machine
  • Heating - Whole House

Property Seasons & Rates (USD)

Date Range Weekly         Min
Stay
Apr-07-2013 - Jun-09-2013 $2,056 1 wk
Jun-09-2013 - Jul-07-2013 $2,976 1 wk
Jul-07-2013 - Jul-14-2013 $3,669 2 wk
Jul-14-2013 - Aug-25-2013 $5,508 2 wk
Aug-25-2013 - Sep-08-2013 $3,669 1 wk
Sep-08-2013 - Sep-22-2013 $2,976 1 wk
Sep-22-2013 - Sep-29-2013 $2,056 1 wk

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Arrival Times

Please note: Official Arrival Times:

  • Sun 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Conditions *

Security Deposit

  • A cleaning deposit is payable in cash upon arrival at the property. Deductions from the cleaning deposit will only be made if the property requires additional cleaning, due to the property being left in an unsuitable condition, otherwise the deposit will be returned. Clients are also responsible for any damages caused to the rental property during their stay and full payment for any damage or loss must be paid prior to departure. 150 EUR

Additional Expenses

  • Heating: According to consumption
  • Electricity: According to consumption
  • Arrival Fee (Outside Posted Times) Payable upon Arrival: 10 EUR per hour

Other Notes

  • Departure Time: 9:30 am
  • Cook Services (If Available): must be arranged at least 2 months prior to arrival
  • UPON ARRIVAL, RENTERS MUST PROVIDE A PHOTOCOPY OF EACH TRAVELER’S PASSPORT AND SIGN A FORM FOR THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
  • Tourist Tax (Payable upon Arrival): 1-5 Euros per person per day

* These prices and conditions may change based on your arrival date and length of stay. For exact conditions, please click on the View Availability button, enter your dates, and then click on View Pricing and Conditions.

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