Location: Cairanne, Provence, France, Europe (A7 & A9 15 min, Avignon TGV 45 min, Marseille Airport 1 hr)
Accommodations: Villa, 4 Bedrooms + Office, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Villa: Village House+Apartment
Bello Visto is a beautiful property located high in the vieux village of Cairanne in the northern part of Provence. You can discover the centuries-old village on a walking tour or explore nearby Vaison-la-Romaine and Orange, both of which are known for their extraordinary Roman ruins. Even though Bello Visto is situated directly in the old village, there is a boulangerie, several food shops, wine stores, a bar-café, and two restaurants within a very short walk.
The village is also known all over France for its excellent wine labeled with the Cairanne, Cotes du Rhone Villages appellation. Located on the southern Cotes du Rhone wine route, Cairanne is within a few kilometers of other notable wine villages, including Rasteau, Seguret, Sablet, Beaumes de Venise, Vacqueras, Gigondas, and Chateauneuf du Pape. Robert Parker says that Cairanne is a - noteworthy candidate to be the next village elevated to its own appellation - in Wines of the Rhône Valley.
Bello Visto was constructed in the 19th century and was remodeled by an eminent Cairanne wine-maker and his wife. This Non-Smoking house has five levels of terraces including one just off the kitchen with panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards and perched villages and Dentelles de Montmirail. The largest terrace offers a perfect location for a traditional French dining experience. The landscaped gardens with lavender and roses as well as old olive trees has a 5 x 10 meter pool. The property is spread over almost 2/3 of an acre.
Inside the house large window expanses fill the rooms with light and open the house to spectacular views. The many original Provençal features of the house, such as tile floors, exposed beams, and a curved staircase, are complemented by antiques and hand crafted fixtures and furniture from shops and artisans of Isle sur la Sorgue and nearby villages.
The terrace level of the house comprises the living room, dining room, kitchen, pantry, and family room. The large living room offers an expansive bank of multi-paned French windows facing south and west, bathing the room in sunlight even in winter months. Provencal chairs, a coffee table and comfortable large sofa are arranged in the room to capture the beautiful views. The living room is separated from the dining room by the fireplace which opens to both rooms.
The dining room features a beautiful built-in buffet made from centuries-old cabinet doors. The buffet can be closed completely or its center doors can be opened to provide a pass-through to the kitchen. Compact and modern, the kitchen and pantry are well equipped for cooking meals with fresh ingredients found at the local farmers markets. French doors open out to the tiled terrace from both the dining room and the kitchen, offering convenient access to outdoor dining.
On the opposite end of the dining room through French doors is the combination library/family room. This comfortable room has a pair of leather sofas, entertainment center, and beautiful oriental rug over an antique tile floor.
A semi-circular curved staircase of marble leads to the second floor. At this level there are four bedrooms, one used primarily as an office by the owners, but can be used as a bedroom. A dressing room with extra storage space for suitcases and garments; a bathroom with vanity and combination tub and shower(wall-mount Italian style and hand-held), and a separate WC (toilet room) are also here. Beds have good-quality mattresses and are covered with either intricately quilted boutis or French tapestry covers. The house comfortably sleeps a maximum of six occupants.
High ceilings and antique tile floors are found in most of these rooms as well as beautiful antique armoires and night stands. All rooms are well illuminated with either overhead or wall lighting fixtures and receive sunlight from windows that can be darkened with shutters.
Fall, 2006 the owners completed a remodel in the building across the terrace from the kitchen. Inside, the reconstructed bathroom features ceramic wall and floor tiles and an Italian style shower, vanity with vessel sink, and toilet. The upgraded, large laundry room with natural lighting has a new matching Whirlpool washing machine and separate dryer, drying rack for hanging clothes if this is preferred, a laundry sink, and iron/ironing board. In addition, there is an elliptical trainer for use while overlooking views of the village and vineyards.
APARTMENT:
The owners of Bello Visto also renovated a one-bedroom apartment in a separate building next to the main house. The romantic 500 square foot apartment has been charmingly decorated in distinctive Provencal style. The textured walls are painted and finished with friezes in the combination living and dining room. The picture window in the dining area offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The apartment also includes a well-equipped kitchenette, a bathroom with WC and shower, and a large bedroom with queen-sized bed. Throughout the apartment furnishings are either fashionably modern or good-quality antiques.
NOTE: During the high season guests must rent the house and apartment together to allow complete privacy on the property including all structures, terraces, pool, and yard. The house and apartment can be rented separately only during the off-season. See the apartment vrbo listing #33752 for details. No Smoking, No Pets, and no children under 8 years old.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer : Iron/board provided.
- Linens Provided : Good quality bath towels and hair dryers provided.
- Garage : Ample car space available adjacent house.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : BBC, CNN, MSNBC, childrens’ and movie channels.
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : Lounge chairs, pool floats and towels provided.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2)
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (4) : Multi-level terraces with outdoor seating for private dining and relaxation.
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Panoramic views of the vineyards, mountains and perched villages of the Côtes du Rhône Villages winemaking region and the Dentelles de Montmirail. PRIVATE POOL with views too. Scenic village walks/hikes begin outside your door.
- Communications
- Telephone (2)
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : High Speed Internet, printer, telephone/fax and surge suppressor (no computer).
- Other Amenities
- Portable fans available throughout the house.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : No Children under 8 years old.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Wine Tasting, Cooking Classes, Roman Ruins, Markets, Summer Art Festivals(Vaison la Romaine, Choregies d'Orange, Avignon)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Low Season: Mid Season: High Season:
Nov. 1 - April 30 May, Sept.16 - Oct.31 June 1 - Sept. 15
1 wk $1925 $2415 $3185
2 wk $3465 $4410 $5810
We also accept payment in euro by direct transfer to our account in France.
Discounts available for multiple wk rentals.
House and apartment rent separately during low and mid season. Inquire for rates.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Dining Room - Cairanne, Provence, France - Vaucluse Vacation Rental - Maison de Village!
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- Courtyard dining terrace with panaromic views - Cairanne, Provence, France - Vaucluse Vacation Rental - Maison de Village!
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- Private Pool - Cairanne, Provence, France - Vaucluse Vacation Rental - Maison de Village!
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- Bello Visto: house and terraces
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- Living Room
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- Master Bedroom
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- Western view of countryside
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- Apartment dining/living room
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- Les Dentelles de Montmirail from terraces
Traveler Reviews (19)
Comfortable house, spectacular views, charming and friendly village
Guest: Two academics
(Boston area)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 07/23/11
The title of this review says it all. Six of us stayed here for a week in June -- another couple (old friends) shared the house with us, and young adult daughters shared the apartment. All were delighted with the property, which is convenient, comfortable, and well-appointed. It is also well-managed by helpful and responsive caretakers. Evenings on the glorious terrace were wonderful, sipping good Cairanne wine and watching the small village of Gigondas climb up the hillside across the valley. The location is perfect for touring the southern Rhone, and the pool is refreshing after a day of touring. The town is friendly, has everything one needs, and is an easy stroll down the hill. Highly recommended.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Bello Vista
Guest: Jill
(Basel, Switzerland)
Date of Stay: 06/27/10
Review Submitted: 08/06/10
We loved the glorious views from the house, apartment, terraces, and swimming pool! Bello Vista is perfect for large family groups. Not only are the interiors spacious, but the gorgeous terraces and lovely swimming pool area give you additional space to relax and entertain. The house is well equipped for cooking and serving meals, or the wonderful caretaker, Judy is happy to cater a special dinner. There are innumerable day trips available to suit different tastes. Of course, the wine tasting is probably the highlight of a trip to this area, but the pastoral scenery, fascinating history, and delicious cuisine would keep even a teetotaler entertained! The photos don't show how truly beautiful this home is. We hope to visit again very soon!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
2 Wonderful Weeks at Bello Visto
Guest: Jean and Jeff
(Florida)
Date of Stay: 05/22/10
Review Submitted: 06/24/10
Bello Visto is in the old village of the hill town of Cairanne and is wonderful. My husband and I spent a week there with 2 other couples and then a week by ourselves. The villa is on 3 levels with incredible views of the valley below. Much thought has been put into the patio flowers and greenery and the roses were all in bloom! The interior is lovely and very comfortable, with all of the amenities and more. The weather (last week in May and 1st week in June) was sunny and perfect. We explored the fascinating towns nearby, including Cairanne. We ate, drank wine and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. There are 2 excellent restaurants in Cairanne and many in the towns around the Dentelles. Grocery shopping is nearby and convenient. I would recommend the area and the villa any day!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Guest: C&P
(Lake Oswego, OR)
Date of Stay: 10/14/09
Review Submitted: 10/14/09
We all had a wonderful week! The house worked out really well for all eight of us and your caretaker,Judy, was wonderful. You have done a superb job with the house and weappreciated all of the fine touches and the well-equipped kitchen!! Theterrasse was absolutely wonderful as we watched several sunsets from thatvantage point (and drank many bottles of wine) and thought (and knew) we were in heaven.We certainly appreciated all of Judy's efforts with Pere Gérard at the Catholic church in Ste. Cécile. He was absolutely wonderful and the community welcomed us and celebrated our 30th wedding anniversay with us. Judy also did a great job catering our anniversary lunch at Bello Visto.
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Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 01/01/09
Review Submitted: 01/19/09
Your home is wonderful. I can't imagine why you aren't there all the time. We all had an absolutely awesome trip--the pictures are coming in and it just refreshes the memory enough to make us smell the smells and taste the food again. What beautiful scenery and sights. Thank you for all the suggestions you gave us--places to see and eat and more than anything, your delightful and well appointed home.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/01/07
Review Submitted: 05/21/07
WE SPENT A WEEK IN THE APARTMENT ADJACENT TO THE HOUSE, AND FOUND IT CHARMING AND ROMANTIC. WHAT NEEDED TO BE MODERN (KITCHEN, BATH, HEAT) WAS MODERN AND WHAT NEEDED TO BE AUTHENTICALLY PROVENCAL WAS JUST AS PERFECT. WE OPENED OUR SHUTTERS TO A 180-DEGREE VIEW OF VINEYARDS, CYPRESS TREES AND WINDING ROADS THAT LED US TO WINE- TASTING EXPERIENCES, AND WE KEPT TIME BY THE CHURCH BELLS JUST ABOVE US IN THE TINY VILLAGE. WE SHOPPED AND COOKED LIKE LOCALS, THANKS TO THE BUTCHER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALK AND THE BOULANGERIE A BLOCK FURTHER. TRUTH BE TOLD, WE HAD TO "DECIDE" EVERY MORNING WHETHER TO GO TOURING OR SIMPLY STAY AND ENJOY OUR COZY APARTMENT. (HMM. BIG CLUE THERE THAT I'M CALLING IT "OUR" APARTMENT!) WE'LL BE BACK!
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/28/06
Review Submitted: 07/28/06
We can’t thank you enough for sharing your beautiful home with us. We couldn’t have had a better time and you opened our eyes to the joys and pleasures of la vie Provencale. I’m so glad I kept a journal as it gives me pleasure to recount the fullness and bounty of each and every one of our days at Bello Visto. Sunny days, exquisite food and wine, liberating views, soft evening breezes and time to relax with friends and family all add up to what is best and most important in life. It was such fun to discover the Vaucluse on foot on our Grand Randonnee du Pays adventures. It seems every square inch of this region of France is appealing. We loved connecting with the land and slowing down enough to appreciate the beauty of the vineyards and hill villages as we ambled along. Indeed one of our favorite walks, from Cairanne to St. Roman de Malegarde, began from the front door of Bello Visto. I miss the reassuring hum of the cicadas as each day warmed up to a crescendo. We long to return.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/01/06
Review Submitted: 07/28/06
We can’t thank you enough for sharing your beautiful home with us. We couldn’t have had a better time and you opened our eyes to the joys and pleasures of la vie Provencale. I’m so glad I kept a journal as it gives me pleasure to recount the fullness and bounty of each and every one of our days at Bello Visto. Sunny days, exquisite food and wine, liberating views, soft evening breezes and time to relax with friends and family all add up to what is best and most important in life. It was such fun to discover the Vaucluse on foot on our Grand Randonnee du Pays adventures. It seems every square inch of this region of France is appealing. We loved connecting with the land and slowing down enough to appreciate the beauty of the vineyards and hill villages as we ambled along. Indeed one of our favorite walks, from Cairanne to St. Roman de Malegarde, began from the front door of Bello Visto. I miss the reassuring hum of the cicadas as each day warmed up to a crescendo. We long to return.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/01/06
Review Submitted: 06/22/06
I am happy to report that my friends and I had a wonderful time at Bello Visto last week. The weather was so wonderful it was hard to believe. We didn't even see a cloud until Friday. The house was everything we hoped it would be, so thank you for helping us to have the vacation I'd dreamed about.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/05
Review Submitted: 09/23/05
Perfect setup for 2 memorable weeks with extended family, even mother-in-law in the apartment! A real indoor-outdoor feel with morning and evening meals on the panoramic terrace and relaxing in the pool. You can't beat the access to little towns nearby for finding the best coffee, bread, history, whatever...and then come back home to your little hide-a-way village.
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