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A restored stone farmhouse with a large secure garden, pool and overlooking the vineyards of the famous Muscat vineyards within walking distance of the village of Beaumes-de-Venise. The house is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The large bedrooms have views over the vines, and the sunlit dining room is in the old cart shed. There is plenty of shade under the trees with sun-loungers for the pool and a beautiful garden terrace for al fresco dining overlooking the pool. The pool is 1.2m deep, and 5m round in diameter. The kitchen is very well equipped with all modern appliances. The house is completely private, with it's own driveway for parking.There are two large Queen sized double bedrooms overlooking the garden and a further twin bedroom which is ideal for children. The dining room seats eight people comfortably with views to the garden, although most of the summer will be spent on the outdoor terrace! The main bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower and the second bathroom with a walk in shower. All linen, bath towels and swimming towels are provided. The kitchen has a built in oven, microwave, induction hob, coffee machine, large fridge, washing machine and dishwasher.
La Plantade is a ten minute stroll from Beaumes-de-Venise, a small Provencal village with market day on Tuesday with great character and lots of activities, dominated by a 16th century church. The village has all the shops needed for day-to-day living (boulangerie, boucherie, supermarket, pharmacie, fromagerie, maison de vin) and an abundance of traditional cafes and restaurants, many with outside terraces. The streets are lined with plane trees. There is a larger municipal outdoor swimming pool for fitness enthusiasts in the summer months with an outdoor cafe and restaurant. The village is a starting point for cycling the Mt Ventoux, with a mini Ventoux climbing up to Suzette, and numerous flat and gravel routes in the area.
Beaumes-de-Venise is famous for its sweet white wines made from Muscat grapes. It is one of the 'Grand Cru' villages of the Cotes du Rhone winemaking region, and has a visitor’s centre where one can taste the wines, take a tour, and view the wine-making process. Outside town, caves can be found in the cliff faces, which are used as wine cellars. Beaumes-de-Venise also has a large tourist centre which hosts many exhibitions from local artists and can offer advice for tours and activities. The olive oil co-operative is in the centre of the town and one can sample the oil and tour the mill.
One kilometre to the west towards the town of Vacqueyras is the chapel of Notre Dame d'Aubune, an excellent example of Romanesque architecture. The magnificent hillside villages of Gigondas and Séguret are both well worth a visit; both have excellent restaurants. There are many marked trails in the hills for both cyclists and walkers.
The nearby town of Carpentras, 12 kilometres away, was the capital city of the ancient "comtat Venaissin" that gave its name to Beaumes de Venise. It was ceded to the popes in 1274, when the papacy resided in Avignon, and remained the estate of the popes until the French Revolution in 1791. Carpentras is situated at the foot of Mont Ventoux. This mountain gives views as far as the Mediterranean and the French Alps; it is also famous as a particularly gruelling stage of the Tour de France.
Further afield are the towns of Vaison La Romaine, Orange, Avignon, Nîmes, Arles, and Aix en Provence, all of which renowned for their Roman and medieval architecture, and feature open-air theatres where events are staged throughout the summer months. Every day there are excellent markets to visit where one can buy the freshest regional products. The town of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is well worth visiting, as it is full of antique shops. The cities of Marseilles and Montpellier, the beaches of the Mediterranean, the national parks of the Camargue and Vercours, and the spectacular caves and gorges of the Ardeche and Verdon rivers are all well situated for a day trip.
7 Reviews
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By Jenny on 11-Jul-2024Stayed in July 2024. Most relaxing holiday in stunning surroundings . House was beautiful and very well equipped. Didn’t spend too much time indoors as the weather was so hot , but the garden and the pool were fabulous. Really good location within 10 min walk to restaurant and bars, but had a rural feel .
A lovely French farmhouse
By Susan (Aberdeen) on 09-May-2024Our family of 5 adults and a 2 year old had a great holiday at La Plantade. The house was clean, very nicely furnished and had plenty of space for us all. The garden was a beautiful place to lounge, read, eat, drink and chase a small boy round and round. He had a great time with his auntie and toy animals in the bamboo ‘den’. The pool was a bit cold for me but the rest of the family had a dip most days. The pool man kept it clean. We were just a short walk into the town itself. We loved Beaume de Venise. A quintessential small French town with all the necessaries…….boulangerie, boucherie, small supermarket and enough cafés and restaurants to keep us satisfied. We also had day trips to Avignon and Chateauneuf du Pape and of course a bit of wine tasting too. Annabelle (the owner) was very prompt at answering a couple of questions which was very helpful. All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our Plantade experience and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending it as a holiday home.
A lovely place to stay in a beautiful part of Provence
By Mike Ball on 09-Sep-2023We liked this place so much that we've stayed there twice! It's a large, well-furnished and well-equipped holiday home, an easy 10-minute walk from the centre of Beaumes-de-Venise where there are restaurants, shops and a supermarket. The gardens of the property deserve special mention. They are extensive and are a haven of wild life. We saw hoopoe, red squirrels, blackbirds and butterflies as well as pigeons, chattering rooks and sparrows. The gardens, terrace and swimming pool mean that it's easy to spend lazy days in the outdoors without venturing further afield. The house is well-equipped, lots of pots and pans, crockery and equipment. There is no aircon but a set of fans are available to offer some relief during hot weather. There's even a piano if you are musically-inclined! What would make the property even better would be the provision of a proper house book, with instructions on how to use the various appliances, plus information about local restaurants and places to visit. We found the TV especially difficult to use, not that we go on holiday to watch TV, but our 2 stays coincided with major sporting events (the rugby world cup and Euros 24) and it took a while to get the TV going. Many holiday rental properties these days also provide a welcome pack of basic supplies (bread, milk, wine etc). This would be a useful addition to La Plantade, as would a supply of basic consumables, e.g. washing-up liquid. However, overall we loved this place and enjoyed both stays in the property.
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By Solène on 14-Aug-2023Nous avons passé la belle semaine chez Annabelle ! La maison est magnifique, très « Sud de la France », avec beaucoup d'équipements, un beau jardin et plusieurs terrasses pour profiter du soleil toute la journée. Nous recommandons vivement pour des vacances en famille ou entre amis si vous voulez passer un moment paisible à côté de vignobles très célèbres.
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By Alice on 15-Aug-2022Super séjour, maison très confortable et bien équipée. Hôte disponible, localisation idéale à proximité de commerces. Je recommande !
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By Lea on 15-Aug-2022Nous avons passé un excellent séjour en famille dans la maison d’annabelle. La maison est très belle, bien équipée et bien placée.