Welcome to Provence
Our villa is located in the beautiful resort of Pont Royal en Provence - situated in the wonderful hills and lavender fields of the Luberon, in the Durance Valley.
Tucked away in a quiet corner of the Domaine with beautiful views from our large terrace and pretty private garden yet walking distance to the prestigious golf course and village with shops, restaurants and the small supermarket.
With access to two shared pools, sleeping six people in three bedrooms and with a large open plan living and dining area, the villa is fully equipped with everything you need for a relaxing holiday.
At a glance:
- Sleeps 6 - in 3 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms (one en-suite)
- Large open plan living and dining area
- Access to two beautiful pools
- Stunning views
- Large wraparound terrace
- Quiet and peaceful location
- Walk to golf course
- New 6 hole course & driving range directly next to our hamlet
- Stroll to village
Provence - abundant sunshine, the scent of lavender, unique light and colours, natural beauty, incredible markets and wonderful cuisine. Live life at a slower pace and take time to discover this beautiful place ....
More about the villa ...
Living/Dining area:
The ground floor of the villa is open plan with french doors leading onto the large, sunny terrace and private garden. The living area has comfy seating with large flat screen TV, DVD player, stereo CD player/radio and i-pod docking station. Free internet access. We have provided a good selection of cd's, dvd's, books, games for all the family plus a large box of duplo (lego) for children - perfect for taking time out from the sun in this large air conditioned space. The dining area has seating for 8 people. There is also a downstairs toilet with wash hand basin and the entrance hall has a large cupboard with iron, ironing board, clothes dryer, vaccuum cleaner etc and space for hanging coats.
Kitchen:
The open plan kitchen area has cooker, hob, extractor fan, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, electric kettle, toaster, coffee machine and various appliances for your convenience. Plenty of utensils so you can take advantage of the fabulous produce in the local markets and eat the Provencal way. We have provided recipe ideas and regional cookery books in case you want inspiration!!
Master Bedroom:
The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room with cupboard and mirror - king size bed with traditional Provencal quilt and large fitted wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside tables. Air conditioning unit and fan provided. Beautiful views.
Back Twin Bedroom:
The back twin bedded room also enjoys beautiful views. Large fitted wardrobe, bedside table and full length free-standing mirror. Two twin beds with traditional Provencal quilts. Fan provided.
Front Twin Bedroom:
The front twin bedded room has french doors leading to a small balcony overlooking the pool with table and chairs for two - lovely for breakfast or for catching the last of the evening sunshine. Large chest of drawers and bedside table for storage. Fan provided.
Main Bathroom:
Good sized main bathroom with bath and shower over. Mirrored cupboards and plenty of storage. Washer/dryer and heated towel rail.
Outside:
The villa has a large "wrap around" terrace so you can make the most of the sunshine at all times of the day and enjoy the beautiful views from our pretty private garden stocked with lavender, rosemary and mature shrubs. Outside table with comfortable padded seats plus sun lounger and parasol. Large gas barbeque for long lazy meals al fresco. Sunlounger and deck chairs for sunbathing in the garden.
Shared pool about 50m from front door of villa while the larger infinity pool and small paddling pool is about 200m from villa. Both pools have sun beds and washroom facilities.
Underground garage available for your use and extra storage if needed.
Parking spaces available.
We hope we have thought of everything to make your holiday comfortable and special ... we try to add extras with every visit we make ...
Local Area Information
PONT ROYAL:
Pont Royal's origins date from the XIII century. Le Moulin de Vernegues, a 17th century manor house (now a beautiful hotel and restaurant) located within the Domaine once used to mill grain for the Archbishop of Arles. The centre of the village complex in Pont Royal is a short stroll from our villa and has been beautifully designed around a church, in the style of an old Provencal village, with lots of attention to detail - stone steps through arched walkways lead to small village squares with cafes flanked by fountains, pine trees and terracotta pots filled with flowers. The main square has restaurants, a tapas bar, souvenir shop, wine cave and delicatessen and during the summer months there are twice weekly markets selling local produce, fashion and crafts. There is a whole range of on-site activities, including children's clubs and play areas as well as sports and plenty of entertainment to keep the adults busy too! There is an additional charge for some of the activities which can be booked at the main reception area - during peak times advance booking is advised.
GOLF: The world renowned 18 hole championship, designed by Seve Ballesteros, is a Par 72 and extends over 6,300 metres. It is one of the most highly rated in the South of France - rated 16/20 in Peugeot Guide of Top 1000 Golf Courses in Europe! The prestigious Masters 13 event is hosted on the course in October with European Professionals and is open to the public. The excellent facilities include Pro Shop, Clubhouse, Bar and Restaurant which is open to non members. A new 6 hole golf course opened in June 2010 - including a practice range of 260 metres with 42 mats, 12 on an upper level. The new course includes one par 4 and extends over 930 metres. This new course is directly by our hamlet, less than 5 minutes walk away and has a small clubhouse serving cold drinks.
SKIING: Gap is 90 minute drive from the Domaine - Pra Loup is within a couple of hours drive.
MALLEMORT:
Mallemort is a pretty village and the closest to Pont Royal. The main square has a weekly market and there are shops, restaurants (particularly the Auberge du Vieux Village - booking recommended, it is busy throughout the year), bars and banks. Climb up the winding streets to the viewpoint at the top of the village and visit the large and very ornate graveyard which definitely boasts the best views.
THE LUBERON
Perched villages, fields of lavender, tiny out of the way restaurants and bars just waiting to be discovered, winding streets with pretty shops and art galleries - we are sure you will soon have your favourite.
CASSIS
This little seaside resort is snuggled at the foot of a very tall cliff - a wonderful place to stroll about with its picturesque fishing port lined with cafes and restaurants. Take a boat trip and explore the famous calanques that go all the way to Marseille.
AIX EN PROVENCE
Aix is a city of art - home to art schools and several universities attracting a youthful population which sparks the atmosphere. The Cours Mirabeau is the heart of Aix - a beautiful tree lined avenue - if you sit at only one French sidewalk cafe outside of Paris it should be here where the air is warm, the light sublime and the sidewalk alive.
AVIGNON
Cite des Papes - City of Popes There are seven entrances into the city through the superbly preserved walls. The Palace of the Popes was built in the 14th Century and overlooks a lively square - not too far away is the famous Pont d'Avignon. The annual theatre festival between 10th July and 5th August brings the streets of Avignon alive with strangely dressed actors. The two tier carousel in the main avenue is a hit with children - young and old!
This is just a taste of what this region has to offer - we love it and we hope you will too. Plenty of guide books and information available in the villa but of course feel free to ask us in advance for any specific recommendations.
Our prices include ....Full clean at beginning & end of your stay
Air conditioning, electricity, internet connection & garden maintenance
Cot (s), high chair & toddler flotation jackets
Bed linen and towels (excluding pool towels & baby linen)
Bilingual agent for local information and assistance.
Underground secure car parking available.
Conditions:
25% deposit required when booking - remainder to be paid 8 weeks before trip commences - rates shown in UK pounds - but payment also accepted in Euros. Refundable security deposit of £300 required.
Changeover day is Saturday but can be flexible out of high season on request.
Only two of you travelling? Contact me for a price
COMMENTS FROM OUR GUESTS:
"Wow! Top house, top location, top pool - you don't need anything more!"
Harry Hardy, Stamford, England
"Our family had a really enjoyable stay here in July 2010. The property is exactly as described on the website but what does not come across is that this is clearly a much loved family home and it was lovely to be able to share this. My teenage boys particularly appreciated the extensive DVD collection! The adjacent pools were never busy and there were plenty of available sunloungers. The gardens and grounds around the property are beautifully kept. Comprehensive information was file really useful. I would have no hesitation in recommending the property to others."
Claire, Belfast, Northern Ireland
"The standard of equipment and furnishings makes it feel like a second home and not just a rental property, from the comfortable garden furniture through to the well presented and homely interior. We found this proprerty by accident online last year and rebooked immediately on our return for 2010!. The smaller swimming pool adjacent to the property although shared feels very private. Or if you prefer there is plenty of room to sit or lay in the garden. Having stayed in the main complex previously, we found the location of this property very convenient for all the bars and restaurants but much quieter and more relaxed."
Liz, Nicky & the girls, England
"Thanks so much for the use of your lovely home. Unfortunately too little time to enjoy it given all the incredible sights to see in the region. You have chosen a beautiful Domaine for your second home."
The Towers Family, Canada
"We had a great time - it really is a lovely house and the place was so quiet ... my son adored the Duplo ... his best friend from school was staying elsewhere on the Domaine so they came round a few times and all the children from age 9 to 4 were well amused! Thanks again for all your efforts, we really realised how well you look after your guests when our friends moaned that they had no information in their house at all. Well done! It really helped."
The Macdonald Family, Scotland
"An indulgent stay in what we feel is the nicest and most beautiful part of Provence. Will always remember the Luberon mountains."
Kerry and Rick, Perth, Australia
