May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Set in the beautiful Sud Luberon region, hidden away at the end of a track that follows the river, is a collection of 6 rural gites. The site dates back to the 16th Century and over the years the collection of farm buildings have been modernised and refurbished to create a fantastic place to stay and explore Provence.
The setting is idyllic, you don’t realise you are only 2km from the village of Villelaure because the view of the Luberon hills makes you feel like you’ve really managed to get away from it all.
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The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Vaucluse region
Directly from the gites there are Mountain Bike tracks leading off into the hills. There are some great cycling and walking tracks throughout the Luberon and Mont Ventoux regions. Free mountain bike hire is included in your rental price!
If you are feeling energetic, there are tennis courts available in the local village, or how about a gentle game of boules with the locals, under the shaded trees, accompanied with a glass of local Pastis!
If visiting is your thing, you really are spoilt for choice. From the Roman architecture at Arles, the Palace of Popes at Avignon, and the cultured avenues of Aix en Provence to the local vineyards, the Carmargue National Park and the Regional Park of the Luberon, there really is too much to do in one visit.
The sea is under an hour away, with the beautiful Callanques of Marseille to explore as well as any number of the local fishing ports you can find on the coast.
Villelaure area
Despite its secluded location, your gite is only a walk away from the nearest village, about 2 km, to Villelaure. Here you will find the local boulangerie, cafes and some local stores.
If you’re staying here in the height of summer however, you won’t even need to go to the village. During July and August there’s a shop at the campsite along the valley where you can get bread, croissants and basic provisions, and even buy ‘frites’ to go with your BBQ in the evening!
There are larger shops and a supermarket just 7km away in Pertuis, but if you fancy a more traditional approach, there are some great local Paysan Markets. Every day of the week, in a host of villages nearby, local growers gather to sell their produce; Springtime brings fresh strawberries, green and white asparagus, cherries in May and June, with tomatoes olives garlic and courgettes all grown locally and available practically all year round.
How to get there
By Car - Villelaure is situated approximately 25 minutes drive East of Avignon and 30 minutes north of Salon-de-Provence. By Air - Marseille and Nimes Airports are the nearest - approximately 50 minutes drive away. From 2005, there are budget flights now operating to Nimes with Ryanair from both Luton and Liverpool. Easyjet also fly to Nice and Marseille. By Train - The high speed TGV service runs directly from London or Paris to Avignon, approximately 20 minutes away Full directions on how to get to the property will be sent once you have made your booking
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Nimes or Marseille: 60 km
Railway:
Avignon TGV: 25 km
Activities near Villelaure
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (3), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 7, Lounge seating for 7, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Shared outdoor pool (unheated), BBQ
Further details indoors: As the original buildings for this collection of Gites date back to the 16th Century, the Owners have retained many original features.
Gite St Gildas is a large 2 storey house ideal for 4 to 7 people. There are 3 bedrooms - a double with an additional single bed, a double bedroom and a third bedroom with a single bed that pulls out to make 2 singles. There's a large and comfortable living room, a separate, well-equipped kitchen with a large fireplace. There’s a bathroom and a shower room with WC. Alongside the modern appliances, lots of traditional features have been retained and there is some really imaginative use of colours and fabrics, all keeping true to a Provencal theme.
Further details outdoors: Outside there’s a large and brand new swimming pool with built in spa that has fantastic views across the valley. This is shared with the other holidaymakers staying at the gites.
Your Gite has a terrace/garden area with BBQ and outdoor table, chairs and sun loungers.
Further details
Included in the rental prices are water, electricity (metered during the winter months) and tax de sejour.
Bedding is also included in the cost of your holiday and towels are available upon request – so please let us know if you aren’t bringing your own.
There is an end of stay cleaning charge of 50 euros, payable locally to the owner.
The owners asks for a 'caution' (security damage deposit) of 300 euro upon arrival which will be returned to you at the end of your holiday, less the cost of any damage or breakages.
The owner can provide a cot and high chair upon request, animals are accepted and smoking is permitted.
Please arrive after 2pm on day of arrival and leave before 10am on your day of departure.
There’s plenty of car-parking space.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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July & August 07
1 Jul 07
1 Sep 07
1159£1,008
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September 07
1 Sep 07
1 Oct 07
831£723
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October 07 + School hols
1 Oct 07
1 Nov 07
705£613
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Nov 07 to March 08
1 Nov 07
1 Apr 08
555£483
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April 08 + School hols
1 Apr 08
1 May 08
705£613
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May & June 08
1 May 08
1 Jul 08
831£723
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July & August 08
1 Jul 08
1 Sep 08
1159£1,008
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1 Week
September 08
1 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
831£723
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October 08 + School hols
1 Oct 08
1 Nov 08
705£613
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1 Week
Nov 08 to March 09
1 Nov 08
1 Apr 09
555£483
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1 Week
April 09 + School hols
1 Apr 09
1 May 09
705£613
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1 Week
May & June 09
1 May 09
1 Jul 09
831£723
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July & August 09
1 Jul 09
1 Sep 09
1159£1,008
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1 Week
September 09
1 Sep 09
1 Oct 09
831£723
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1 Week
October 09 + School Hols
1 Oct 09
1 Nov 09
705£613
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November 09 to March 10
1 Nov 09
1 Apr 10
555£483
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Availability
Please contact the owner to enquire about available dates.
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/4398
Contact details for home 4398
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Colin and Helen Bowles
Tel:
+44 (0)161 4083917
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Advertiser joined: 29 Dec 2003 This property added: 8 Dec 2004
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