May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This one’s a real gem, tucked away in the maze of vineyards that characterise this region. The beautifully restored building is adjacent to the owner’s farmhouse and as their guests, you’re encouraged to make yourself at home.
The View of the vines from the courtyard
Another shot with the pool and vines
The tastefully renovated master bedroom
Bedroom with detailed stonework
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/4390
The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Vaucluse region
The local landscape is dominated by vineyards, country roads and quaint villages, all gently basking in the Provencal sunshine.
Overlooking this vista is the giant of Mont Ventoux. This is a 2000m summit that is famous for the challenge it poses to serious cyclists. If you are in the car, it also makes for a great day out with stunning views on a clear day!
Carpentras / Bedoin area
Although you may feel miles away from life’s hustle and bustle, this gite is only 2km from the village of Bedoin where you will find plenty of small local shops and restaurants.
If you like to explore the local Provencal markets, you’ll be spoilt for choice! Bedoin Carpentras, Mazan and many other towns in the area are well known for the excellent Paysan Markets where you will find local produce, grown and sold by some real characters!
With good restaurants in abundance in this area, it’s not difficult to spoil yourself – holidays aren’t for dieting!
If you like a tipple, a well-trodden wine route starts at the door of your Villa. Vaqueras, Gigondas, Cotes du Ventoux and Cahteauneuf du Pape are all well known great wines of the region and are all within a thirty minute drive (Just make sure you have decided who’s driving back!)
If you are feeling a bit sporty, cycling, walking, rock climbing, horseriding, golf, quad biking, canoeing and even Paragliding can all be found within 20kms of the village.
Further a field but within easy reach, you have the attractions of some of the South of France’s best known towns: Avignon is just 30 minutes away and Aix en Provence, Orange, Marseille and the Carmargue National Park are all under an hours drive.
How to get there
By Car - Bedoin is situated approximately 20 minutes drive East of Avignon and 40 minutes north of Salon-de-Provence. By Air - Marseille and Nimes Airports are the nearest - approximately 50 minutes drive away. From 2005, there are budget flights now operating to Nimes with Ryanair from both Luton and Liverpool. Easyjet also fly to Nice and Marseille. By Train - The high speed TGV service runs directly from London or Paris to Avignon, approximately 20 minutes away Full directions on how to get to the property will be sent once you have made your booking
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Nimes or Marseille: 60 km
Railway:
Avignon TGV: 25 km
Activities near Carpentras
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire
General:
Central heating, TV
Utilities:
Dish washer, Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private outdoor pool (unheated), BBQ
Access:
Wheelchair access
Further details indoors: The locally born owners have managed to retain the charm of a traditional Provencal property whilst providing all the modern facilities you need.
There are two bedrooms; one double room and the other with adult bunk beds. There is a shower room and separate WC. The open plan living area has a fully equipped corner kitchen and dining table with 4 chairs.
The traditional stone fireplace compliments the exposed stonework of the walls and the high-beamed ceiling with skylight window make the place feel light and airy.
Further details outdoors: Outside, there's a charming courtyard with a built in BBQ area and dining table and chairs for eating al fresco.
Use the beautiful gardens, play Boules on the terrain de Boules, explore the wooded parts of the 8000m garden or simply relax in the pool with a view!ith a built in BBQ area and dining table and chairs for eating al fresco.
The sunsets are worth savouring from the garden and we suggest you grab a glass of the local wine, settle down and watch.
Further details
Children are really well catered and very welcome. They can explore the woods, ride bikes, use the swing, play table tennis and baby foot.
Included in the rental prices are water, electricity (supplement of 25 euros per week in the winter for heating) and tax de sejour.
Bedding can be hired at the rate of 8 euros per double 5 euros per single, and towels can be hired for 5 euros per person per week.
There is an end of stay cleaning charge of 40 euros, payable locally.
There is a 'caution' (security damage deposit) of 800 euro upon arrival which will be returned to you at the end of your holiday, less the cost of any damage or breakages.
Cot and high chair upon request, animals are accepted and smoking is permitted.
Please arrive after 4pm on day of arrival and leave before 10am on your day of departure.
There’s plenty of car-parking space.
Rental rates
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906£ 731
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780£ 629
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718£ 579
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Availability notes
Please contact the owner to enquire about available dates.
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/4390
Contact details for home 4390
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Colin and Helen Bowles
Tel:
+44 (0)161 4083917
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Advertiser joined: 29 Dec 2003 This property added: 8 Dec 2004
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