Montelimar holiday home rental with private pool, walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, air con, internet access, telephone, TV, DVD

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Portes de Provence Montelimar (house)

Home description

A large, detached, Maison Bourgeoise situated within walking distance of Montelimar, a lively market town. The house and gardens have been sensitively refurbished and modernised in recent years (including new swimming pool). All rooms are of substantial size.

An ideal location for exploring the beautiful Drome valley and the more rugged Ardeche hills, or for just lounging by the private pool in the summer sun.

As this luxury residence is situated just a short 5 minute walk the centre of Montelimar, visitors of all ages can choose from a range of evening entertainment (live music, cinema, bars, etc.). Being somewhat off the main UK tourists' trail, Montelimar allows you to experience the 'real' France while also offering sophisticated shops and contemporary restaurants.

An ideal base for a summer holiday or a winter break.

55, Avenue d'Espoulette	Lavender field nearby
Barbecue dining area	Pool at night

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The Rhone / French Alps / Drome region

Also known as Drome Provencal, the area around Montelimar is blessed with the weather of the Cote d'Azur while enjoying the influence of the food "gastronomique" of Lyon (Montelimar is also France's most famous producer of Nougat). Rich is history, with ruined and restored castles perched on its many hill-tops, and with beautiful villages linked together by a network of quiet roads (ideal for cyclists), Drome Provencal presents the newcomer with an experience of France that has come straight out of the tourist guides - but without noisy tourists.

Summers are hot and dry (with the occasional spectacular electric storm) while the dry windy winters make the front-room log fire such an alluring place.

The rugged hills of the Ardeche with its spectacular gorges - all just a short drive away - provide a fascinating contrast with the rolling valleys of the Drome. To the south, while Avignon is always worth a visit (too crowded if you ask me!), the Roman aquaduct near Nimes (Pont du Gard) the beautiful town of Arles and Vincent van Gogh's St Remy de Provence, are amongst the places you should take time out to see. I particularly recommend the 'wine route' which will take you to Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Chateauneuf du Pape - each town worth a visit - where you can sample wines before buying.

This part of France has everything. Recent editions of French Property News included the following:

"The southern Ardeche and the southern Drome are truly magnificent, generous and seductive, stretching either side of the Rhone river just north of Langedoc and Provence respectively." (Sept 2008).

"The southern Drome is even more beautiful than the southern Ardeche. The quality of its produce is excellent, going from Cotes du Rhone and Coteaux de Tricastin wines to top-class olives, apricots, cherries lavender and truffles." (Sept 2008).

Montelimar area

If you enjoy golf (10 minutes), cycling (Tour de France 2007 overnighted in Montelimar), kayaking (Gorges de l'Ardeche) or just sightseeing (quiet villages, lavender fields), then Montelimar (population 33,000) has something for you.

"With more than its fair share of mountains, lakes and rivers, the Rhone-Alps is unsurpassed for the range of sports and outdoor activities on offer including skiing, hiking, mountain biking, paragliding and canoeing. The vineyards, lavender fields and olive groves to the south are ideal for cycling and other pursuits." French Property News (Jan 2009)

"Montelimar has been changing for the better at a rate of knots. The centre feels vibrant, and pedestrians have priority in the spruced-up streets and squares. the shops are enticing, going far beyond the nougat places for which the town is famous across France." French Property News (Sept 2008)

"Montelimar is known as the gateway to the south (Portes de Provence)... It's a very Provencal town, with cafe terraces and pedestrianised streets in the old town, and plenty of good shops." French Property News (Nov 2008)

How to get there

By Air:
1. Fly to Lyon St Exupery Airport by BA or EasyJet; take train from airport to Montelimar (50 minutes)
2. Fly to Marseille Airport by Ryanair; hire car or take train to Montelimar
3. Fly to Nimes; hire car or take train to Montelimar

By Rail:
1. Eurostar London/Paris; transfer by Metro to Gare de Lyon (2 stops); TGV via Lyon St Exupery airport direct to Montelimar
2. Eurostar London/Paris; transfer by Metro to Gare de Lyon (2 stops); TGV via Lyon Part Dieu; take connecting train to Montelimar (80 minutes)
3. Eurostar/TGV direct to Avignon; hire car or take connecting train to Montelimar

By Road:
1. 860kms from Calais - motorway all the way.

Activities near Montelimar

Facilities

Further details indoors:
* All rooms are spacious
* Original flooring throughout
* Large working fireplace
* Excellent kitchen/dining room
* Central heating and Air conditioning
* Large cellar space for storage (including wine!)
* Modern appliances throughout

Further details outdoors:
Excellent for cycling (Drome/Ardeche), kayaking (Ardeche Gorges) and golf (10 minutes); for lovers of wine (Cotes de Rhone Villages) and food (Montelimar has restaurants to suit all tastes); and for those who enjoy exploring ancient hilltop villages or just walking through lavender fields (June/July).

* Automatic entrance gates
* Lots of parking space
* Car available
* Gardens and pool professionally managed
* Sensitive outdoor lighting around trees and scrubs
* Purpose-built barbecue area
* Private, floodlit pool area with automatic safety cover
* Sun trap area around pool, with sun-loungers and a variety of pool chairs
* Outdoor, floodlit al-fresco dining area (with table and 8 chairs)
* Front verandah (ideal for aperitifs)
* Bicycles (2 men's, 2 ladies), golf clubs/trolley available
* Logs for fire (and axe) on site

Conditions

* Although we have ample space for more, we would prefer to limit all bookings to 6 adults.
* Smoking outdoors only
* Property is not suitable for Hen/Stag breaks
* Steps to front door - property in not for suitable small children or for elderly people
* 25% of rental fee is due 6 weeks before your stay
* Refundable breakages deposit Euro500 required on arrival; to be refunded within 2 weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection)

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Spring	4 Apr 09	31 May 09	1000£ 1,000	0-	0-	1 Week
June 09	31 May 09	28 Jun 09	1500£ 1,500	0-	0-	1 Week
July - August 09	28 Jun 09	30 Aug 09	2000£ 2,000	0-	0-	1 Week
September	30 Aug 09	19 Sep 09	1500£ 1,500	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn/Winter	23 Oct 09	4 Apr 10	1000£ 1,000	0-	0-	1 Week

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

The cleaning and handover costs will be deducted from the deposit. These normally come to a total of GBP150.

Guestbook for Portes de Provence Montelimar

"Brenda and I just loved our stay at Avenue d'Espoulette - the golf course is wonderful and the evenings provided so much choice. We'll be back...!" - Gerry & Brenda Murphy, Dublin.

"What a place for relaxing - fabulous wine and food and so much to do. We'll be back for the cycling next year (loved the lavender fields in particular)" - Barry & Anna, Dubai.

"I adored the pool and the garden. Paul loved the barbecue. We both loved the drives and the Ardeche Gorges especially. We had to choose between an Irish, Cuban and French bars every evening - I never expected Montelimar to be that good!" - P & B, London.

"I could spend all day by that pool. Was surprised that the evenings - pubs and night-clubs - were so good. Loved the cool rooms in the house - great after a hot day!" Jill, London.

Availability

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Name:	Brian Cosgrave
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