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Villa |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Rustrel in Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur

From £500 per week |  From £120 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, pets welcome

About the home

L'Amandier is located in the peaceful village of Rustrel with it's chateau, auberge, bar, boulangerie & epicerie. Within the heart of the Luberon, the villa is a perfect base for exploring Provence and its beautiful landscape.

The villa offers beautiful accommodation sleeping 6 people. Highlights include private swimming pool, open fireplace, cooker, refrigerator, washing machine, satellite TV and DVD player with a movie library of 250 classics. A south-facing terrace with table, chairs, sunloungers, parasol and built-in barbecue overlooks the pool, and with books and games galore you'll be hard pressed to drag yourself away to explore the surrounding area!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
There's a utility room where you'll find washing and ironing facilities, and a second larger fridge to store all your cool drinks. There's plenty of cupboard storage for linen and towels, and the shower room is separate to the toilet, which is always useful when a large group stays! As well as lots of traditional board games we also have a PlayStation2 complete with games. Little extras such as iPod speakers, a boules set and an easel are perfect finishing touches to this very well-equipped villa.

Further details outdoors:
The beautiful terrace provides well needed shade where a large table with plenty of chairs sits next to the built-in barbecue. In front of the terrace is the private triangular pool, measuring 9 x 8 x 7 metres, with sun loungers and parasol, and in a corner of the garden stands an almond tree from which the property gains its name. Please note the pool is covered between 1st November and 30th April (bit chilly!).

Further details

Changeover day is Saturday with a check-in time of 5pm and a check-out time of noon.

Cleaning is free of charge.

Between November and April we would be prepared to take rentals of less than a week ie. 3-night, long weekends.

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L'Amandier

 

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Living area

 

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First floor bedroom with king-size bed

 

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The terrace with barbecue

The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Vaucluse region

With 300 sunny days per year, Provence is an all-year round destination. L'Amandier is 10km from Apt with all its amenities and huge Saturday morning market. A further 15-minute drive leads you on a tour of all the famous Provencal towns made famous by Peter Mayle and his books including Gordes, Roussillon, Menerbes, Bonnieux and Lourmarin.

The Rustrel area

Rustrel is famed for its 'Colorado Provencal', with its surreal multi-coloured cliffs of ochre and its numerous walking trails, all a short walk from L'Amandier. A drive over the Plateau d'Albion, a mountain range that shields Rustrel from the elements, leads to Sault, the lavendar capital of Provence with its huge radiant fields that come to life in Summer. A walk through Rustrel's old town leads you past an imposing 17th century chateau and on to the moulin á huile, an old olive oil producer. Finally Provence wouldn't be Provence without its numerous vineyards surrounding the village where it would be rude not to go along for a tasting!

How to get there

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Rustrel is an hour and a half drive from Marseille-Provence (Marignane) airport with it's numerous daily flights from the UK. Flight times are advertised as 2 hours but are regularly only 1 and a half hours. A door to door travel time can be achieved in 5 hours dependant on your locality to the airport.

British Airways fly to Marseille from Gatwick.

RyanAir fly to Marseille from Stansted, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dublin, Manchester, Birmingham & Bournemouth; and to Nimes from Liverpool, Luton & East Midlands.

BMIbaby fly to Marseille from Birmingham.

EasyJet fly to Marseille from Gatwick & Bristol.

Aer Lingus fly to Marseille from Dublin.

Flybe fly to Avignon from Exeter & Southampton.

Jet2 fly to Avignon from Edinburgh & Leeds-Bradford.

With budget airline routes changing by the week, please check flight schedules in advance.

HolidayAutos.com seem to be the cheapest option with regard to car hire and deal with all the big hire companies, all of which are a 5-minute walk from terminal buildings. Daily hire can be as little as £20 per day.

For those who like to drive their own car in France, Calais to Rustrel is a straightforward (but long) 650 mile drive, and travel times range from a speedy 9 hours to a more leisurely 11 hours. Another option in hi-season is the MotoRail between Calais & Avignon, where an overnight sleeper leaves you refreshed the next day.

Activities near Rustrel

Guestbook for L'Amandier

“We have loved every minute in this generously and thoughtfully equipped house. The location is just perfect to explore Provence and we have been so comfortable. The local boulangerie is amazing and we got some excellent meat from a butcher in Apt. Weather has been terrific. We really needed this holiday and have fallen in love with l’Amandier. You can expect to hear from us again, thank you!”
Nick & Sinead, Dublin, September 2011

“Really lovely stay at l’Amandier. Particularly enjoyed a visit to Lourmarin especially on market day.”
The Allen family, Surrey, August 2011

“Thank you for a lovely stay here in Rustrel. The weather has been superb in the mid-30’s so the pool was well used. Market in Apt on Saturday is good and Roussillon well worth a visit.”
The Rejniak family, Hertfordshire, August 2011

“Thank you for a nice stay at your house! We had a great time in Rustrel. The Colorado de Provencal was great, ideal for some exercise after all the good food.”
The Oiom family, Norway, July 2011

“Had a great time at l’Amandier. Kids loved the pool. Favourite place was Gordes - amazing place! Very friendly folk everywhere. Would love to return!”
The Fleetwood family, Glasgow, July 2011

“The bar has been set very high here for a perfect holiday home. We settled in very quickly and have had a fantastic time in this wonderful area. The villages are amazing - loved the food, the wine and the spectacular scenery. Would love to come back! Thank you Sophie & Gary - you have thought of everything!”
Michael & Jacqueline, Scotland June 2011

"Just some words to say how I enjoyed the stay in your house. It was really hard for me to leave because everything was so pleasant and gorgeous, homelike and cosy and I felt as moving from home to home. Back here I still think of the days in Provence. The region, the colours, even in October, the emotions, the smell, the language of course and the people. This time I'm really sure that I have definitely lost my heart forever. I hope it will be possible to come back to your house in the near future and I'm sad that I can't find the right words to express my emotions."
The Schmitz family, Germany, October 2010

"Just would like to say we had a wonderful time at L'Amandier and so enjoyed our holiday. We thought the house was a real bijoux and perfect for two. A lovely part of the world with such uplifting weather... unlike today back at home. Laurent (our pool guy) was charming and a great character. Very helpful and informative. Thank-you again. We'd love to go back sometime."
Chris & Elizabeth, Hampshire, September 2010

"First and surely not the last stay in this lovely villa where everything has been so carefully thought out. We were able to be totally "Rustrel" self-sufficient for the week using only local shops and boulangerie - which is very relaxing. Enjoyed having pottery lessons for kids and adults at local pottery shop in Rustrel.
Jonathan & family, France, August 2010

"We loved Rustrel and the house. We thought it was really well appointed and we had no problems with anything.
We toured everywhere and splurged on some of the restaurants. Really loved Mas Tourteron. On our last night they were having a Fete in the town square which was very cute."
Valda & guests, Sydney, Australia, July 2010

"Very comfortable villa in a beautiful area of Provence. Fields of lavender and poppies, trees laden with cherries and buying local produce from the wonderful markets will be our memory of this holiday."
Angela & guests, Kent, June 2010

"We want to say a big Thank You to be able to borrow your lovely home for our holiday! Everything was so good. Your house was beautiful and lovely with all the smallest details. We also liked Rustrel village a lot; the boulangerie with 'au feu de bois' had croissants and bread out of this world... and the Gault Millau labelled restaurant Auberge de Rustreau was so close by and delicious, too! The whole area with the small hilltop villages was so charming and food great - as always in France. Finally, we want to thank you once again for letting us stay in your beautiful Provencal home for our holiday, you're really lucky to have that kind of place!"
Tommi & family, Germany, May 2010

"First time to this area of France. Wonderful. A truly lovely house. Thank you so much!"
Derek & Wendy, Western Australia, September 2009

"Lovely holiday home! You have thought of everything. First time exploring Provence and had a very relaxing 2 weeks. Highlights: Aix, L'Isle sur la Sorgue market, Gordes and Oppede."
Anna & guests, Derbyshire, September 2009

"If we bought a house in Provence this is what we'd buy and if we let it out we'd do exactly as you have done!"
Patrick & Suzanne, Middlesex, September 2009

"Just a big thank you for sharing such a beautiful gite, it's kitted out with everything you could need or want, we've already recommended it to lots of our friends!"
Helen & guests, Derbyshire, August 2009

"We loved our time at your lovely villa, the decor was exactly how we would have chosen and the DVD library a nice thoughtful addition. It was very well equipped and we were lucky to have non-stop beautiful sunny weather to match the location and villa itself."
The Collinson family, Lancashire, August 2009

"We had a brilliant holiday at l'Amandier and didn't want to leave. Our children loved the pool and it was great being able to walk to the bar and boulangerie. The house is beautiful and your attention to detail made it particularly special. Non-stop sunshine for the week also made it a great holiday."
The Brown family, Avon, August 2009

"Your house is gorgeous, we are very envious, but maybe we can make it back there one day. Kids loved the PlayStation, board games and film library - one of our most relaxing, enjoyable holidays."
The Glenton family, Cheshire, August 2009

"We had a fantastic stay at your lovely house. The house is fantastic - the perfect Provence house! And the area is so good for day trips. There are so many beautiful things to see. But of course you know this!"
The Lund family, Denmark, July 2009

"Fabulous site and we all loved the private pool. Explored nearly every picturesque hilltop town in the area – loved them all. Ochre walking in Roussillon a highlight. Wonderful weather made the holiday perfect."
The Gonnella family (plus Terrier!), Switzerland, July 2009

"We had a wonderful week exploring the Luberon. Fantastic views from Mont Ventoux and we particularly enjoyed Gordes, Bonnieux, Saignon and Venasque."
The Brown family, London, June 2009

"Good central location, pool most days, Leclerc at Apt excellent, also boulangerie and epicerie in village. Overall really good value for money."
Jeff & Sheelagh, Kent, June 2009

"Gary and Sophie have set the bar for all holiday lettings with such attention to detail. We had 3 glorious weeks here and would highly recommend the bistro down the road where Michel will look after you very well if you are prepared to practice your French."
The Sullivan family & guests, Surrey, May 2009

"We’ve had a lovely time at l’Amandier. The area is very interesting. The views are fantastic and the market at Lourmarin was our favourite. It has been a perfect holiday."
The Bull family, Essex, September 2008

"Had a wonderful time in l’Amandier! The Luberon was fabulous. Loved the pool and would like to live in the house forever!"
David & guests, British Columbia, Canada, September 2008

"To come from New Zealand with my family to Provence has been a wonderful experience. Your villa was fantastic and the surrounding area equally so. Thank you so much."
The Burnett family, North Island, New Zealand, August 2008

"Lovely location - both within the village and for exploring the region. Very tasteful and well-equipped villa. Original touches such as the 'Vin Hire' added to the experience."
The Wells family, Yorkshire, September 2008

"We loved our stay at l'Amandier. We were really impressed by the presentation and furnishings. The bedrooms were dreamy and romantic... even with 4 children! Everything was thought of down to the smallest thing."
The Cove family, London, August 2008

"Thank you for a wonderful place to stay! The villa was beautiful, well decorated and with everything we needed to make the holiday so enjoyable. L'Amandier is first class and we will be recommending it to friends and family!"
The Newman family, Rutland, August 2008

"Many thanks for a fabulous holiday. Good quality furnishings, very comfortable beds - best yet. You appear to have thought of everything. It's the perfect holiday location."
The Jones family, Worcestershire, July 2008

"My sister and I have visited many villas in France over the years. We found l'Amandier to be one of the best. It was more like staying in someone's well-loved home more than renting a holiday villa. We found the villa to be in an ideal location, both in terms of visiting the area, as well as being near to a boulangerie, restaurants and local grocery shop. All in all we had an excellent holiday."
Jayne & guests, Northern Ireland, July 2008

"Thanks very much for the use of L'Amandier: it's been the best place of many that we've rented in France over about 20 years."
John & Anne, Carshalton, July 2008

"We had a lovely time and thank you for giving us such a wonderful base from which we explored many of the gorgeous villages in this region. We would certainly recommend your villa to others."
Frank & Pippa, Kew, Australia, June 2008

"The whole ambience felt calm and relaxing. Beautifully designed, decorated and furnished. Great location - always nice to have a bar/restaurant within tripping distance! Do you want to sell?!"
Ian & Tina, Wrexham, June 2008

"What a wonderful house. This time of year has been lovely, great weather, even good enough to have a swim or two in the pool. All in all - brilliant and not a drop of rain!"
Don & Norma, South Yorkshire, October 2007

"Great week. Many lovely towns and villages. Excellent market at Lourmarin. Many good restaurants."
Grant & Adriana, Bedfordshire, September 2007

"Wonderful home from home. Loads to see. Best market is Lourmarin on Friday. Will be back soon."
Will & Kath, North Yorkshire, September 2007

"Great place to stay. Plenty to see and do."
John & Anne, Carshalton, September 2007

"Loved l'Amandier villa, the pool, the villages, the markets, Aix, croissants, scenery and dinner at La Table de Pablo in Les Petits Clements."
Ann, Melbourne, Australia, August 2007

"We loved our week at l'Amandier, we hope to visit again."
Melinda & Lee, Blackheath, August 2007

"A wonderful break. Villa delightful with every need anticipated. We will definitely be returning."
The Longford family, West Wickham, August 2007

"We really enjoyed our stay in Rustrel. The villa is lovely, just like a home from home but with the luxury of having our own pool. The only thing we didn't like was that it went too quick!"
The White family, Shooters Hill, July 2007

"This is only a short note but I just want to let you know that everything at the house was marvellous and we had a wonderful time. Everything lived up to and exceeded expectations... we would definitely love to come back!"
Glynis & Keith, Norway, July 2007

"We had a fantastic time, just so relaxing, the village was just so lovely, the villa was just as it looked on your site, a great place to chill out with the added bonus of cheap wine! We loved it!."
The McGilp family, Edinburgh, July 2007

"I definitely want to visit your lovely house (we have put it into our file for special grownup holidays) at some point as it remains one of the best presented and organised houses on offer. Love the arrangement for wine, the books, cd, dvd, games collection. Your website is also one of the best laid out, with great pictures and easy to read. Hope to visit in the not too distant future."
Mimma, Australia, June 2007

"We had a fantastic time at the villa, which catered for our every need. There were so many thoughtful touches and it was great relaxing by the pool and barbecuing on the terrace. The villa was so lovely we didn't leave it much! We would love to come back one day!"
Katherine & James, London, June 2007

"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in colourful Rustrel. It's a super location for exploring Provence. The villa is lovely – very comfortable, stylishly decorated and with lots of thoughtful details. We hope to return."
Alice & Stephen, Edinburgh, June 2007

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
September 2011	3 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
October 2011	1 Oct 11	29 Oct 11	625£ 625	150150	150150	3 Nights
November 2011	29 Oct 11	26 Nov 11	500£ 500	120120	120120	3 Nights
December 2011	26 Nov 11	17 Dec 11	500£ 500	120120	120120	3 Nights
Xmas & New Year 2011	17 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	1000£ 1000	165165	165165	3 Nights
January 2012	7 Jan 12	28 Jan 12	500£ 500	120120	120120	3 Nights
February 2012	28 Jan 12	3 Mar 12	500£ 500	120120	120120	3 Nights
March 2012	3 Mar 12	31 Mar 12	600£ 600	150150	150150	3 Nights
April 2012	31 Mar 12	28 Apr 12	700£ 700	150150	150150	3 Nights
May 2012	28 Apr 12	2 Jun 12	750£ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
June 2012	2 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	900£ 900	0-	0-	1 Week
July 2012	30 Jun 12	4 Aug 12	1200£ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
August 2012	4 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	1200£ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
September 2012	1 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	975£ 975	0-	0-	1 Week
October 2012	29 Sep 12	3 Nov 12	725£ 725	125125	125125	3 Nights
November 2012	3 Nov 12	1 Dec 12	650£ 650	125125	125125	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

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