Cottage in Provence
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About the home
La Roubine, built in 2007, is perfect for you who wish to discover the sunny Provence on your rhythm and likes. La Roubine, is in the historical village of Velleron, in the Avignon region, between Carpentras and Cavaillon. Velleron is lively village with some 3000 inhabitants famous for the daily farmers market offering a large choice of vegetables, fruit, olive oil, wines, flowers and in summer time the nearly daily concerts or other amusements offered free at the Place de l'Eglise by sun set.
La Roubine is situated in the centre of most interesting Provence tourist routes. The mountains of le Mont Ventoux, le Luberon or the towns of Isle sur la Sorgue, Avignon or Apt, are all in the reach of less than a half an hour drive.
Various activities are available in the surroundings: golf, tennis, cycling, horse riding and bathing. Moreover the nearby towns offer attractive choices for wondering in the provencial ambiance.
La Roubine is a well-equipped and tastefully decorated cottage. The main bedroom is for two and a baby bed is available for the living room. A separate cottage in the garden can be rented as a spare bedroom.
The big green garden offers shady places for afternoon naps or relaxing pauses.
The open kitchen is equipped for food lovers with sophisticated cookware, utensils and even cook books. The bedroom faces south to the spacious garden allowing privacy and peace. The available multimedia and internet equipment, films, music and games provide amusement often needed especially after visiting the various tourist sites in the surrounding area.
The multicultural and linguistic hosts are available to help you and are fluent in English, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, German, Spanish or French.
We do our best to facilitate your vacation:
- at arrival the beds are made
- you find refreshments in the fridge
- you find fresh vegetables and fruit at the Velleron farmers' market until 8pm every evening (except Sundays)
- the closest food store is open till 7pm in Velleron and the supermarket till 8pm
- you can complete your shopping on Sunday morning in Velleron or at the Sunday market in Isle sur la Sorgue
Then you can just relax and plan more in detail your vacation. We provide you with several guides and maps. Moreover we are next door and willing to help you whenever you want. Your privacy is assured.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 2, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | Camargue, 50km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 3 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
We assure you have all normal equipment for everyday living for your stay. Everything is naturally fresh and clean at your arrival. The beds are made, the bathroom and kitchen towels waiting. Extra linen is available in the entry.
In the entry there are cupboards for arranging your clothes. Moreover you find there the required equipment and substances for ironing and cleaning. From the entry you step in the bathroom with a good size shower, basin, big mirror, towel dryer and toilet. There is a stone floor, bright white walls, multilayer windows and doors.
In the entry there is available a central alarm system, which is connected to private security service.
The living area consists of a living and dining room with an open kitchen. There is a comfortable leather sofa and a dining table with four chairs.
The bed-room is a few steps lower. There you have a nice large (160cm) bed, night tables, shelves for storing your things and a vanity.
Equipment:
• TV, Games for children, Board games, Books
• High speed internet connection
• Air-conditioning
Kitchen:
* Electric and gas stove
* Electric and microwave oven
* Coffee maker
* Service (plates, glasses, forks, knives, cups etc for 4 persons)
Bathroom:
* Electric towel dryer
* Hair dryer
Cleaning:
* Vacuum cleaner
* All equipment and substances for daily cleaning
* Iron and ironing-board
Garden:
* Barbeque
* Dining table
* Recliners
Amenities at request available for tenants:
* Cleaning services (reservation required in advance)
* Transport to and from airport on request
* Bicycles reservation
* Restaurant reservation
* Cinema, concert, theatre reservation
Further details outdoors:
Do you feel like having sportive activities? We can recommend you
1. Horse riding. There are several possibilities for accompanied horse riding in and his horses in the reach of a 10 min walk.
2. Tennis court in the village.
3. Boules (Petanques) daily at the market place.
4. Swimming in the peaceful and well cared open air swimming pool in Pernes-les-Fontaines (4 km), in Isle sur la Sorgue (5km) or Carpentras (12 km)
5. Cycling – we have several maps proposing you means of discovering Provence byke.
6. Footing or hiking on Plâteau de Vaucluse (starting point at 500m), or following the Canal de Carpentras either towards Isle sur la Sorgue, Saumane and Fontaine de Vaucluse or towards Pernes les Fontaines and Carpentras or on the small local roads
7. Golf in St Antoine (5 km) or in Avignon (17 km)
Are you interested about cultural activities? What about the following propositions ?
1. Theatre festival in Avignon in June.
2. Free light music concerts organized several times a week during June and July by Velleron and the surrounding villages.
3. Classic music festival in Luberon villages
4. Dance festival in Avignon
5. Cinema in Isle sur la Sorgue, Cavaillon, Carpentras or Avignon
You prefer seeing local life.
1. Sit down in the cafés, listen and see the people. There are three cafés in Velleron and much more in the local towns and villages
2. Visit the Velleron farmers’ market and other local markets. There are several markets daily in Provence. We provide you with information to find the most interesting ones
3. Visit local companies – regular visits organized
4. Visit a local artist’s or craftsman’s workshop
5. Get introduced to local people by your hosts and visit their home
You are interested in visiting historical sites and monuments.
1. Sit down in the cafés, listen and see the people. There are three cafés in Velleron and much more in the local towns and villages
2. Art exhibitions in nearly every village and town
3. Several interesting museums and cultural sites. One of my favorites is the old Jewish synagogue in Cavaillon.
4. Visit a castle owned and still in use for housing by the same family since centuries
There are many more things we can propose you if you like.Moreover we have gathered you a good choice of leaflets, flyers and books to give you ideas and information.
Having fun in Provence does not have to expensive.
Further details
Peacefull countryside area close to the village centre.
Cottage aside the main house, with two entrances - road and garden. Windows in all directions.
The cottage consists of a living room with and open kitchen, open doorway to the bedroom, a bathroom with shower. Well equiped for two personnes (air conditioning, washing machine, stove, combination oven, hood, microwave, fridge, coffee machine and tea water cooker).
Tap water perfect for drinking. Good air quality.
No special reasons to feel unsafe in the region.
French mainly spoken in shops and restaurants but one can easily manage without local language skills. If necessary the landlord is available for helping you to prepare your visits.
Conditions
Preliminary reservation on email/telephone agreement. The rental agreement will take effect upon receipt of a copy of the signed contract and a deposit of 30% of the rent. The balance (70%) will be paid on arrival.
Cancellation by the tenant:
All cancellations must be notified by mail to the owner before entering the premises.
The deposit is forfeited to the owner. This may require the balance of the stay if the cancellation occurs less than 30 days before date of arrival in the contract.
If the stay is shortened, the price of the rental remains in favor of the owner, with no refund.
Cancellation by the owner:
The landlord pays the tenant the amount collected.
Travel insurance recommended.
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Share videoThe Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Vaucluse region
In Provence the weather is especially favourable and the sun shines more than 300 days a year. July and August are the warmest months, while May and September are very pleasant vacation months. The mild climate of Provence offers a relaxing surrounding permitting different outdoor activities. The historical environment is lively and colourful and offers something for every taste and age.
Avignon, the city of history and city of theatre is just 20 km away.The fortified city of Avignon is sure to impress you: Avignon's architecture is marked by papal history. Going through any of the seven doors of the superbly preserved walls one discovers the city of the Popes. http://www.avignon.fr/en/
The island town of Isle sur la Sorgue is just 6km away. Antique lovers and art collectors will be gratified by the nearly 300 permanent antique dealers and second hand shops here. L'Isle sur la Sorgue hosts antiques fairs at Easter and over the August 15th holiday that have given a worldwide reputation to this small city. More than 500 antique dealers and second hand dealers gather here to show their treasures to customers from all over the world. http://www.provenceweb.fr/e/vaucluse/islesorg/islesorg.htm
Carpentras (15 km) It has been a city of commerce with the Greeks and the Phocaeans coming to the market here for honey, wheat, and sheep. Today it is especially famous for the truffles and the Friday market.
www.provenceweb.fr/e/vaucluse/carpentr/carpentr.htm
Cavaillon (15 km) has a rich cultural heritage. Besides the pretty little streets and squares decorated with flowers, there is the most beautiful synagogue of Europe (18th c) and its museum,a twelfth century cathedral and cloister, a first century Roman arch, and many lovely old homes. http://www.provenceweb.fr/e/vaucluse/cavaillo/cavaillo.htm
For detailed information do visit some of the following internet pages:
Culture: http://www.decouverte-paca.fr/us/culture.html
Sportive activities: http://www.provenceguide.com/gbcdt/activites-sportives.asp
Avignon and the Popes palaces: http://www.avignon.fr
The Velleron / Les Romarins area
La Roubine is in the heart of Provence, in the charming village of Velleron. The surrounding area is richly endowed in beautiful villages and historic regional towns such as Isle sur la Sorgue, Fontaine de Vaucluse, Pernes les Fontaines and Avignon.
One can reach easily, by bike or car, the charming villages of Venasque or Gordes, the famous villages of the Luberon mountains, such as Menerbes or Lacoste, as well as the splendid view on the okra slopes in Roussillon. Velleron is in the crosspoint of several famous wine areas : Côte du Rhône (Château Neuf du Pape, Vaqueras, Gigondas), Luberon or Mont Ventoux.
There's also a wide variety of local attractions including several golf courses, tennis, horse riding and daily outdoor Provençal street markets world-renowned for their atmosphere, their colours, their food, and their bargains.
Avignon theatre festival in June, Sorgue festival in July, Music festivals in Luberon villages and Aix en Provence, free open air concerts and plays in Velleron centre from June to August. www.velleron.fr
The surrounding nature and mild climate offer a lot of possibilities for vacation entertainment and sports:
- Jogging in the green surroundings of Mont Vaucluse (1 km)
- Cycling through the provincial landscape and VTT in the woods of Mont Vaucluse (1 km), Luberon hills (15 km) or Mont Ventoux area
- Canoeing, Kayaking in the Sorgue river starting in Fontaine de Vaucluse
- Horse riding with Salvatore, an experienced horse breeder and official guide leads you privately or in a small group to Velleron woods and fields.
- Tennis court is available in Velleron village, Pernes les Fontaines, Carpentras, Isle sur la Sorgue, St Didier etc.
- Golf courts in St Antoine (4 km), Avignon (15 km)
- Fishing in the clear Sorgue water in Velleron, Fontaine de Vaucluse or IIsle sur la Sorgue
- Swimming. Several public and private pools available: Pernes les Fontaines, Isle sur la Sorgue, Carpentras
- Petanque game in each village centre including Velleron.
The hosts are prepared to propose different activities to you.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Marseille: 70 km |
| Railway: | Isle sur la Sorgue: 6 km |
| Ferry: | Marseille: 70 km |
TRAVELLING BY AIRPLANE:
International airport Marseille-Provence (70 km’s), Nimes airport (80 km’s), Montpellier (100 km’s), Nice (220 km’s)
Low cost airlines (www.ryanair.com, www.easyjet.com) to Marignan (Marseille) and Nimes airports.
Cheap flights (www.avion.fr , www.ebookers.com) to Marseille, Marignan (70km).
TRAVELLING BY TRAIN:
TGV train from Paris or Nice to Avignon (15 km). Local buses run regularly between Velleron and Avignon (19km).
Local train to Isle sur la Sorgue (6km)
TRAVELLING BY CAR:
High-way A7 to Cavaillon. Velleron is situated (15km) on D938/D31 in direction Carpentras.
- A7 from Paris, Mulhouse or Lyon
- A8 from Nice
- A9 from Montpellier and Barcelona
Car hire available at request.
Activities near Velleron
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
A winter sun break
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 19 Jul 2011 |
The house was very comfortable and clean, with all necessary equipment provided in a lovely modern kitchen and bathroom. Jean-Paul & Auli were very friendy hosts and were there when we needed them,... more |
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Recommeded by previous guests escpecially for quality of reception and lodging facilities.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Low season | 30 Oct 11 | 1 Apr 12 | € 470 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Mid season | 1 Apr 12 | 1 Jun 12 | € 520 | - | - | 1 Week |
| High seson | 1 Jun 12 | 1 Oct 12 | € 570 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low season | 1 Oct 12 | 31 Dec 12 | € 470 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Linen included.
Confirmation of reservation : advance of 30 % of the rental price.
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