Description
Very well-presented Provencal villa set in one hectare of enclosed grounds with truly amazing countryside views and air conditioning throughout. The property also boasts a very large and private heatable swimming pool with huge terrace and pool house.
The house can sleep up to 12 people in its 6 comfortable double bedrooms, 2 on the ground floor and 4 on the first floor. Space, peace and incredible views, this villa has everything to make your stay a memorable one.
There are plenty of activities in and around the property for grown-ups and children alike to enjoy. These include the large pool, huge terrace and pool house with barbecue, plancha and a pizza oven. There is also a boules court to play a game of pétanque, a flat grass area for children to kick a ball around and last but not least a vegetable patch for where you can pick your own seasonal produce.
If you are looking for a restful approach to your holiday there are several relaxing sitting areas inside and outside the villa including a hammock where you can enjoy reading a book, sipping of glass of wine or simply take in the views. If you like topping up your tan there is plenty of space to sunbathe and admire the magnificent, surrounding Luberon mountains. If you are more of an indoor person, you can also watch the large TV or play video games.
There are many wonderful villages to visit, the nearby Colorado Provencal with its incredible ochre-coloured rocks and the famous lavender fields. The market town of Apt with its famous Saturday market is only 15 min drive away. This is a definite must!
Close by (2km) in the village of Saint Saturnin lès Apt there is a food shop, bakery, restaurants and bar so if you need anything nothing is very far away.
Property size: 215m2.
Accommodation:
Living area:
Ground floor - Entrance level:
Spacious and bright living room with sofas, chairs, large TV (Apple TV), video games and fireplace (decor only). Double French doors lead to covered terrace with outdoor furniture.
Dining area between the living room and the kitchen. Table and chairs for ten people.
Kitchen:
Ground floor:
Kitchen with large central island with four bar stools, two dishwashers, two ovens, microwave, induction hotplates, American fridge/freezer, kettle, coffee machine (Nespresso) and toaster.
Utility room with washing machine and dryer, iron, ironing board and vacuum.
Bedrooms:
Ground floor:
Bedroom 1: Master Bedroom with King size bed (180cm x 200cm), en suite shower room and French doors leading to garden.
Bedroom 2: Bedroom with Queen size bed (160cm x 200cm), private shower room and French doors leading to garden.
First floor:
Bedroom 3: Bedroom with Queen size bed (160cm x 200cm) with private shower room.
Bedroom 4: Bedroom with Queen size bed (160cm x 200cm) with bathroom shared with Bedroom 5.
Bedroom 5: Bedroom with Queen size bed (160cm x 200cm) with bathroom shared with Bedroom 4.
Bedroom 6: Bedroom with Queen size bed (160cm x 200cm) with private shower room.
Bathrooms:
Ground floor:
Bathroom en suite to Bedroom 1 with shower, double sink and wc.
Shower room private to Bedroom 2 with shower and sink.
Separate wc.
First floor:
Shower room private to Bedroom 3 with shower and sink.
Bathroom shared between Bedrooms 4 and 5 with bath, double sink and wc.
Shower room private to Bedroom 6 with shower and sink.
Separate wc.
Exterior:
One hectare of enclosed grounds made up of Mediterranean vegetation and orchards.
Covered terrace by the house with table and chairs and a relaxing area with sofa and chairs.
Second covered terrace by the villa with outdoor furniture.
Large, south-facing terrace around the pool house and the pool. Pool house with outdoor furniture, fridge, sink, gas barbecue, plancha, pizza oven.
Six sun loungers and a large lounger. Hammock. Boules court. Small vegetable patch. Parking for several cars in the car park.
Private swimming pool:
Pool size: 14m x 6m. Depth: 1.2m-1.7m. Security system: cover. Saltwater pool. (A saltwater pool has much lower salinity than sea water and because it has lower chlorine levels it is much gentler on the eyes and skin). Steps down to the pool.
Open from April to end of September. Possibility to heat the pool in May and June for a 200€ per week supplement and must be requested at the time of booking.
CHANGEOVER DAY:
SATURDAY. BEFORE JUNE AND FROM OCTOBER NON-SATURDAY ARRIVALS/DEPARTURES MAY BE CONSIDERED. PLEASE ASK FOR DETAILS
Check-in between 4-8pm. Checkout before 10am.
Included in the rent:
- Water and electricity.
- Bed linen and towels (including pool towels). For two week-stays or more a change of bed linen and towel can be provided on request at the time of booking.
- End of stay cleaning. Whilst the end of stay cleaning is included the property must be left in good order (kitchen, dishes done and put away, bins emptied and all linen put together in a pile). Failing that a charge may apply.
Obligatory charges payable on arrival:
- Refundable security deposit: 500€ (cash) payable on arrival. The security deposit will be returned on departure once an inventory has been completed and shown that no furniture, fixtures, fittings or linen is missing, damaged or soiled.
- Holiday tax: The amount may vary from one year to another. Please ask at the time of booking.
Optional pre-bookable extras payable on arrival:
- Pool heating (May and June only) 200€ per week. Must be requested at the time of booking.
Other information
- Cot and high chair available on request. Must be requested at the time of booking.
- Sorry no pets allowed.
- No smoking in the villa.
Nearest airports: Marseille 85km. Avignon 44km.
Train: Avignon TGV station 54km.
Shops:
Small food shop, bakery, restaurants in Saint Saturnin lès Apt (2km).
Larger range of shops, supermarket and restaurants in Apt (10km). Apt market is the largest and best market in the area every Saturday morning, generally between 8am and midday. It takes up the whole town, but the nicest part is towards the Place de la Bouquerie. Please note that in summer, it can take a bit of time to find a place to park.
Best croissants are in Saignon (13km) (Chez Christine).
Hospital in Apt (10km).
Places to visit nearby:
Lovely market on Tuesday: Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt (2km) and on Friday in Lourmarin (27km), this one is particularly recommended.
Saturday market in Apt (9km): This is the largest and best in the area. It takes up the whole town, but the nicest part is towards the Place de la Bouquerie. Please note that in summer, it can take a bit of time to find a place to park.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS:
Colorado Provencal (12km): Situated between the villages of Rustrel and Gignac waymarked walks take you through a unique and colourful desert scenery with yellow and red rock formations created when ochre was quarried in the area.
Villars (6.5km): A little village built on top of a small hill with pretty views.
Saignon (13.5km): With its Roman church and superb views from the top of the village, Saignon is a must!
Gordes (16km): Perched on a rock, Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France has been one of Provence’s watchtowers, watching over the Luberon forests for centuries. Its rich history and sublime panorama make Gordes one of the must-see villages of Provence. With narrow, winding cobblestone streets, wonderful architecture and amazing views Gordes will enchant you but beware the village gets very busy in summer!
Lavender fields around Sault (24km): Around June-July and onto August the scent and colour of lavender fields encapsulate the very essence of Provence. The French author Jean Giono called lavender “the soul of Provence”. There is a concentration of lavender fields from the high plateaux around Sault, at the foot of the famous Mont Ventoux, and also around Apt and Gordes.
Simiane la Rotonde (26km): Hilltop village with Medieval castle and international Baroque music festival in summer.
Parc Naturel Regional du Luberon (34km): This is a region of stunning natural beauty with superb, varied scenery and outstanding views. To the north you will find the wild mountain scenery of the Vaucluse hills and famous Mont Ventoux. To the south the amazing oak and pine covered slopes of the Luberon mountains. The Luberon valley is dotted with vineyards, cherry orchards and lavender fields enhanced by stunning hill-top villages. This region is also renowned for its quality restaurants and locally produced fruit, cheeses, honey and many other irresistible delights. You will also find many very good local vineyards producing excellent Cotes du Luberon and Cotes de Ventoux with tastings available at all the small Domains as well as the two big ‘Cave Cooperatives’. Colourful Provencal fabrics and beautiful table linen are also available in the charming local markets along with a large variety of pottery. A number of the villages have art galleries where you can view and buy from local artists.
Banon (34km): Buy some of the famous and tasty Banon goat cheese at either market (every Tuesday and Saturday morning) and visit Le Bleuet, a fascinating book shop spread over four floors in the heart of the village.
DAY TRIP IDEAS:
L’Isle sur la Sorgue (32km): L’Isle sur la Sorgue is a pretty market town, much loved for its antique shops and twice weekly markets. Once an important fishing town, with an abundance of crayfish in the River Sorgue, there are also several canals running through the centre. Perhaps, unsurprisingly, the town has been called the Venice of Provence. The river has influenced the development of the town, providing for thriving crafts and industries, flour mills, wool and silk workshops. Many of the waterwheels remain adding to the picturesque charm of the town. Each Sunday there is quite a carnival atmosphere with a flea market, regarded as of the best antique markets in France (Thursday in normal market day).
Avignon (53km): Avignon, on the banks of the Rhone, is probably best-known these days for the children’s song – Sur le Pont d’Avignon. But for several decades in the 14th century it was the capital of Christendom, after Pope Clement V moved his court here to avoid the chaos in Rome. The legacy of that papal schism can be seen today in the city’s UNESCO-protected architecture, including the vast Palais des Papes. And nearby Châteauneuf-du-Pape, site of a now-ruined castle built by a later pope, still produces acclaimed red wines. The city’s intact ramparts and pedestrianised centre lend Avignon a small-town, medieval feel. Yet each July, the city goes totally 21st century, as thousands of visitors descend for a contemporary performing arts extravaganza, the Festival d’Avignon.
Aix en Provence (67km): Aix en Provence is a lively and very appealing town with numerous restaurants and bars near the famous tree-lined Cours Mirabeau, markets on most week-days where you can sample regional produce including Calissons d’Aix (delicious marzipan based confectionery). There are lots of wonderful art galleries all within walking distance from one another in the centre of Aix, shops, music and much more!
NEARBY ACTIVITIES:
Golf: Saumane de Vaucluse (32km).
Tennis: 300m and Apt (10km).
Horse-riding (11km).
Bike hire Apt (10km).