Villa Theophile
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.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 12, 8 bedrooms |
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| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1.5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property |
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| Pool: | Private outdoor pool (unheated) |
| General: | Central heating, Table tennis, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 8 Bedrooms, 6 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom, 3 en suites and 2 shower rooms |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (1), Double beds (6), Cots (2), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 12 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Swing set |
| Access: | Secure parking |
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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BookThe 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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| Airport: | Avignon, 40mins: 38 km |
| Railway: | Orange, 30mins: 18 km |
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
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 08 Jun 2012 |
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 |
Rental prices
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| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| July, August | 1 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 5500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | € 3800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Oct 2012 - May 2013 | 1 Oct 12 | 1 Jun 13 | € 3000 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 1 Jun 13 | 1 Jul 13 | € 3800 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July, August | 1 Jul 13 | 1 Sep 13 | € 6930 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 13 | 1 Oct 13 | € 4600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October 2013 - May 2014 | 1 Oct 13 | 1 Jun 14 | € 3600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June 2014 | 1 Jun 14 | 1 Jul 14 | € 4600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July, August 2014 | 1 Jul 14 | 1 Sep 14 | € 6930 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September 2014 | 1 Sep 14 | 1 Oct 14 | € 4600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October 2014 - May 2015 | 1 Oct 14 | 1 Jun 15 | € 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 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | € 4400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Oct 2012 - May 2013 | 1 Oct 12 | 1 Jun 13 | € 3500 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 1 Jun 13 | 1 Jul 13 | € 4400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July, August | 1 Jul 13 | 1 Sep 13 | € 6930 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September | 1 Sep 13 | 1 Oct 13 | € 5320 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October 2013 - May 2014 | 1 Oct 13 | 1 Jun 14 | € 4200 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June 2014 | 1 Jun 14 | 1 Jul 14 | € 5320 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July, August 2014 | 1 Jul 14 | 1 Sep 14 | € 6930 | - | - | 1 Week |
| September 2014 | 1 Sep 14 | 1 Oct 14 | € 5320 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October 2014 - May 2015 | 1 Oct 14 | 1 Jun 15 | € 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)
We accept payment in Euros, GBP or US dollars by bank transfer or cheque and credit card payments through PayPal.
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