Location: Aix en Provence, Aix en Provence Area, Provence, France, Europe (25 Mins From Marseille Airport, Close To Arles and Avignon)
Accommodations: Villa, 8 Bedrooms + Attached Unit, 5 Baths (Sleeps 16)
A feast for the senses. This beautiful old villa was originally an olive oil mill dating back to 1718. The rambling stone house sits amongst acres of lavender and is surrounded by vineyards producing some of the regions best wines. The olive oil from the village is amongst the best in France and consistently wins the Paris Medaille d'Or. When the villa was taken over by the current owners they were careful to keep the original character of the house but have tastefully decorated the interior making a really comfortable and stylish home.
There are a lot of places to sit and sip a glass of wine or or soak up the sun. Dine in rustic simplicity or wistful elegance with the help of a local chef we'd be pleased to recommend. The villa is spacious with large, cool rooms where the whole of the group can enjoy time together. We've had big parties and small weddings here and a whole lot of fun. There are also plenty of peaceful corners for quiet reflection or holiday reading. In the winter, open fires in the sitting and dining rooms make the Moulin a special place in which to celebrate the holiday season.
All the rooms have been tastefully decorated incorporating details from the owners' extensive travels and time spent abroad:
-Kitchen
Beautiful vaulted room, with handmade contemporary kitchen and granite work surface, central island with oak breakfast bar. All modern equipment including dishwasher, 5 burner stove, Kitchen aid mixer etc.
-Dining area
There is a 3.5 meter long table seating 16 in front of a huge stone fireplace with a woodburning stove. This centuries old room runs 40 feet from the kitchen through the dining area. A back stairway gives direct access to the sitting room.
-Sitting room
An elegant contemporary room with beautiful views over the hills and fields. 2 sets of French doors open onto the terrace above the pool. Comfortable sofas and seating for 16. During the cooler months gather round an open fire. Floor to ceiling bookcases house a large library of novels and non-fiction.
TV and sound system, input for i-pod. Limited cable channels.
-Writing room/Internet
Next to the kitchen is an ante room with wireless internet
-Entrance Hall
The front door opens onto a large entrance hall. There is a sofa for quiet reading.
-Bedrooms
Master bedroom with private terrace and en-suite bathroom in Italian stone
Master bedroom 2 with terrace over pool and en-suite bathroom
Master/family room 3 sleeps 4 with en-suite bathroom and private garden area
Double bedroom with doors onto garden.
Twin bedroom with 2 oversized beds and access directly to garden
Tower bedroom with 2 antique single beds, access via internal staircase to
Upper tower bedroom with 2 painted iron single beds.
Bathrooms - in addition to the 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms there are 2 further bathrooms and one cloakroom.
-Exterior
Pool - the pool is directly off the main house, securely gates and is really big, 50 feet x 23 feet - great for swimming laps or just having fun.
The Moulin was built as an olive oil mill for this region of Provence in the early 18th century. It still maintains 12 acres of land which, through the ages, have transferred productivity from olives to vines and now, organic lavender. There is plenty of room to kick a ball, run and explore. The land adjoining is naturally wild common land which is protected from any construction or habitation and ensures the privacy of the house. The land opposite and next to the Moulin is given to wine production. Around the house there is a garden, a small olive grove, a wooded area with pine trees and lots of wild land; plenty of space for exploration and outdoor activities.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (6)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2)
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Stereo System
- Private Pool: Securely gated
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: 5 burner stove, all amenities
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available: A wonderful local chef can come to the house to cook for your party. Alternatively we can recommend caterers who can deliver to the villa.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone: Local calls. Please use your own phones for long distance calls
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wifi available but reach is not great as walls are so thick
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Hiking
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
Rate Details (In Euros)
High Season (mid-Jun, Jul, Aug,) .. €5,600/week
Mid Season (May, early Jun, Sep) .................. €4,500/week
Low Season (Oct-Apr) .............................. €3,500/week
Long Weekends ................................................... €700 per night
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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