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Chateau |8 bedrooms |Sleeps 12

Le Petit Montmirail in Gigondas

from £440 / night

This is the estimated nightly price based on a weekly stay. Contact the advertiser to confirm the price - it varies depending on when you stay and how long for.

£3076–£5923 / weekBookable online

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7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

Beautiful chateau with private pool in a magnificent setting. Recently renovated throughout, with eight bedrooms, six bathrooms and vast living spaces indoors and out, this is the perfect place for family or friends to share a memorable holiday, enjoy time together and explore the area.

Set in woodland with stunning and unrivalled views, the vineyards of the Cotes du Rhone Villages encircle the chateau. This property and its lovely gardens have plenty of space for large groups of family or friends to have fun together. The property is not overlooked and enjoys complete privacy. The house has been renovated to a high standard and is just waiting to be enjoyed. The pool terrace and barbecue are always favourites and there are shady, and sunny spots all around the garden, inviting a pause to enjoy the view.

The village of Vacqueyras is exactly a mile away, with a baker, pharmacy, newsagent, greengrocer, small weekly market and three great restaurants. For wine-lovers, the vignerons of Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Beaumes de Venise and many more are waiting to offer you a tasting of their fine wines.

Perfect for those who like to stay in one place and relax for a change on holiday.

And for those who like to get out and about a bit more, the vast provencal markets of Vaison la Romaine and Carpentras are a great way to spend a morning shopping for souvenirs. There are no fewer than three Unesco World Heritage Sites - The Pont du Gard, the Roman Amphitheatre in Orange, and the Palais des Papes in Avignon - within an hour's drive. Also in summer the arts festivals of Avignon and Orange are not to be missed.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Five double beds are kingsize (180cm x 200cm). Three of these can be converted into twin beds on request. There is one room with a 160cm bed, another with a 160cm sofabed and one single 90cm bedroom. There are also two cots that can be installed as required.

All bedrooms have fans for air cooling when necessary.

The satellite TV is tuned to receive the English Freeview channels.

Linens and towels are changed once a week, cleaning once a week is included, more frequently by arrangement.

Further details outdoors:
The pool terrace has a fully equipped barbecue and sink, plenty of work surface and the large dining table will seat 12 outdoors with a second table that seats eight more. There are loungers and umbrellas and plenty of pool toys. There is also is a separate toilet and changing room on this terrace. Pool towels are provided.

The chateau is set in about four acres of land, much of it woodland, with paths leading to the best views and places to sit. There is parking for up to eight cars and the property is protected by remote-controlled gates.

There is an English-speaking caretaker on site who maintains the pool and gardens on a daily basis.

Further details

There is no level access for wheelchairs but those with restricted mobility should be able to negotiate the wide steps of the entrance. The stairs have a strong rail to hold onto.

At the pool, there are safety gates, barriers and pool alarms to protect young children but there is no substitute for vigilance. Please consider bringing a small life jacket if your child is an explorer and prone to wander.

Smoking on the pool terrace only please.

Conditions

A deposit of 20% of the total rental is payable to secure your advance booking.

A refundable deposit of €1500 against damage and breakages is payable with the balance of your rental 30 days before your stay.

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Villa Theophile

 

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The 12m x 6m private pool and its terrace

 

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Perfect for relaxing and room for everyone!

 

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Master bedroom 1 with en-suite bathroom

The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Vaucluse region

This part of Provence is rich in history, with the Roman Amphitheatre and Triumphal Arch in Orange just 25 minutes away and the Papal Palace and the Pont St Benezet (the famous Pont d'Avignon) only 40 minutes from the chateau. The amazing Pont du Gard is an hour away.

For outstanding natural beauty, the Fontaine de Vaucluse is a 50 minute drive through the countryside.

Provencal markets are not to be missed and both Vaison la Romaine (Tuesday mornings) and Carpentras (Friday mornings) are vast, and offer wonderful places for lunch afterwards and plenty of sights to see in the afternoon.

The Vaucluse has a wonderful climate with average temperatures in July and August in the upper 20s.

The Gigondas / Le Petit Montmirail area

The closest village, Vacqueyras, is within easy walking distance and has three good restaurants as well as a baker, pharmacy and post office. The local vignerons all offer tastings and the wine co-operative, Les Vignerons de Caractere, is not to be missed. Vacqueyras celebrates its wines and those of the region in mid-July at the Fete des Vins and there are similar events in other nearby villages.

Walks into the Dentelles de Montmirail are very popular, as are cycle rides. There are tennis courts in Vacqueyras (1.5km), cycle hire in Beaumes de Venise (5km), horse riding in Aubignan (5km) , and the nearest golf course is in Orange (18km), with several more courses within an hour's drive or thereabouts.

How to get there

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A car is highly recommended, to enable you to explore some of the glorious countryside and historical sites nearby, tour the vineyards of the Rhone Valley, and take in the wonderful cultural events of the region.

Many visitors drive all the way; the house is approximately 9 hours' driving time from Calais and the main channel ports using the motorways. Otherwise, picking up a hire car from the nearby airports and stations couldn't be easier, the journeys are straightforward and detailed directions will be provided when bookings are confirmed.

* Marseille Airport 1hour 10minutes (British Airways, Aer Lingus, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, EasyJet, Ryanair and 21 other airlines). All major car hire companies.

* Avignon airport (Flybe) 40 minutes. Avis, Europcar and National Citer.

* Avignon TGV station (fast trains from Paris, Lyon, Nice and further afield) 40 minutes. Avis, Europcar, Budget, Hertz, National Citer and Veolocation all have offices here.

* Avignon Centre railway station (trains direct from London in the summer months) 40 minutes. Avis has an office in the station.

* Orange railway station (two TGV trains from Paris daily) 25 minutes

* Autoroute A7 20 minutes from Orange Sud

Activities near Gigondas

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08 Jun 2012

“Beautiful French Chateau ideal for relaxing with friends” We have just booked to return to this Chateau for a third time in three years. We have had two terrific holidays there with a group of 12 friends and find it ideal for a house party. The Chateau... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
July, August	1 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	5500€ 5500	-	-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	3800€ 3800	-	-	1 Week
Oct 2012 - May 2013	1 Oct 12	1 Jun 13	3000€ 3000	-	-	1 Week
June	1 Jun 13	1 Jul 13	3800€ 3800	-	-	1 Week
July, August	1 Jul 13	1 Sep 13	6930€ 6930	-	-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 13	1 Oct 13	4600€ 4600	-	-	1 Week
October 2013 - May 2014	1 Oct 13	1 Jun 14	3600€ 3600	-	-	1 Week
June 2014	1 Jun 14	1 Jul 14	4600€ 4600	-	-	1 Week
July, August 2014	1 Jul 14	1 Sep 14	6930€ 6930	-	-	1 Week
September 2014	1 Sep 14	1 Oct 14	4600€ 4600	-	-	1 Week
October 2014 - May 2015	1 Oct 14	1 Jun 15	3600€ 3600	-	-	1 Week

Prices for group size 12
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
July, August	1 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	5500€ 5500	-	-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 12	1 Oct 12	4400€ 4400	-	-	1 Week
Oct 2012 - May 2013	1 Oct 12	1 Jun 13	3500€ 3500	-	-	1 Week
June	1 Jun 13	1 Jul 13	4400€ 4400	-	-	1 Week
July, August	1 Jul 13	1 Sep 13	6930€ 6930	-	-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 13	1 Oct 13	5320€ 5320	-	-	1 Week
October 2013 - May 2014	1 Oct 13	1 Jun 14	4200€ 4200	-	-	1 Week
June 2014	1 Jun 14	1 Jul 14	5320€ 5320	-	-	1 Week
July, August 2014	1 Jul 14	1 Sep 14	6930€ 6930	-	-	1 Week
September 2014	1 Sep 14	1 Oct 14	5320€ 5320	-	-	1 Week
October 2014 - May 2015	1 Oct 14	1 Jun 15	4200€ 4200	-	-	1 Week

The property does not have weekend tariffs.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Rates for other group sizes by negotiation.

Security deposit of €1500 or equivalent in your currency required with payment of final balance (refundable within 14 days of your departure)

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