Pool & Tennis Court - 3 Charming Houses in Grounds of Chateau Aix en Provence Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 44351

Aerial view of Chateau de la Loubiere

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Location: Aix en Provence, Aix en Provence Area, Provence, France, Europe (Pertuis; 45 mins Marseille Airport; 20 mins Aix en Provence)

Accommodations:  Three Independent Houses, 10 Bedrooms, 5 Baths (Sleeps 4-20)

Domaine de la Loubiere lies at the foothills of the Luberon Natural Park, surrounded by beautiful countryside, in the ten acre grounds of a 16th century chateau. An ideal location for hikers and mountain bikers with its proximity to the Durance River, it offers a contrast, with the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence, just twenty minutes away.

The accommodation is spread over three houses which are separate and private. They can be let separately, sleeping four, six or ten respectively, or together, making an ideal location for a group/family of up to twenty.

Each of the three houses have been lovingly restored by the owners to provide modern accommodation, whilst retaining the character and original features of the old buidings, with stone walls, beams and tiled floors. The interiors are furnished to a high standard with beautiful fabrics and bed linens in a Provencal style.

La Grange, once a stone barn, now offers accommodation for ten, in two double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and three twin bedded rooms with a large family bathroom. The open plan kitchen/dining/livig area is vast(1000 sq feet, with high ceilings, a huge fireplace and comfortable sofas - plenty of space for everyone. There is a laundry room with an additional toilet and basin. The raised terrace is south and west fcing and has views of the swimming pool, surrounding countryside and beautiful sunsets.

Les Platanes, a charming stone cottage, sleeping four, is steeped in character. The two bedrooms, one double and one twin are fresh and light with Provencal fabris and bedlinen. The open plan kitchen/dining/living room has exposed stone walls and beams and is comfortably furnished with two sofas. The bathroom is bright and airy. There is a private south-facing terrace, with views of the park and adjacent to a grass area,shaded by four large plane trees (Platanes)

Sebastian's House is built into the rocky hillside and sleeps up to six people. It has a cool, bright kitchen and sitting area and leading off this, a large stone built room with a dining table. This room can also be used as a third bedroom, with a queen sized bed. There is a large double bedroom, a twin bedded room and a bathroom on the first floor. Sebastian's House has its own drive way and exterior parking, adjacent to a private, west-facing terrace.

Guests at La Loubiere have their own fenced pool (39-feet by 20-feet) with comfortable loungers to relax on, surrounded by over two acres of grounds, with views of lavender and the thyme and rosemary covered hills. The tennis court, which is set in the grounds of the chateau, has been resurfaced in 2008. Guests have unlimited access to the court. The English owners inhabit the chateau, which is set to the east of the property, slightly apart from the houses. However, they are always happy to help or give advice.

The town of Pertuis is three miles from La Loubiere and offers a wide range of shops, from small family bakers to large supermarkets. The area is well served by restaurants and more markets than there are days of the week.

The motorway is only a ten-minute drive away which gives easy access to coastal resorts such as Cassis, Marseille and the Camargue. Also, the cities of Aix en Provence, Avignon and Arles, steeped in culture and history. In contrast there are the famous villages of the Luberon, including Lourmarin, Cucuron, Bonnieux, and La Tour d'Aigues, all easily reached by meandering country routes.

Low 21 Mar-30 May/26 Sept-7 Nov
Mid 30 May-4 Jul/29 Aug-26 Sept
High 4 Jul-29 Aug.

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• Amenities
  • Washer (3) : Each house has its own washer
  • Linens Provided: Good quality bed linen, large towels and pool towels are provided and changed on a weekly basis
  • Garage: There is garaging for 2/3 cars
  • Covered Parking
  • Wood Fireplace (2) : 'La Grange' has a vast fireplace with good supply of logs, as does 'Sebastian's House'.
  • Wood Stove: 'Les Platanes' has a French wood burning stove
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed
  • Double Bed (4)
  • Twin/Single Bed (9)
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: 'La Grange' has a TV with DVD player and satellite
  • DVD
  • CD Player (5)
  • Private Pool: The pool is fenced and measure 12 x 6 metres
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen (3)
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator (3)
  • Dishwasher (2)
  • Microwave (2)
  • Catering Available: Catering can be arranged for guests in advance
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill (3)
  • Deck/Patio (3) : Each house has their own private terrace with chairs and tables. If all three houses are taken by one group, there is plenty of space for everyone to dine togehter outside or in 'La Grange'.
• Communications
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Kid Friendly: An ideal location for families with children. The pool is fenced and there is tennis, boules and swings, as well as plenty of grass for ball games adjacent to the pool.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding

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Les Platanes:      Low .. € 900/week; Mid .. € 1100/week; High .. €1350/week.
Sebastian's House: Low .. € 900/week; Mid .. € 1000/week; High .. €1250/week.
La Grange:         Low .. €1950/week; Mid .. €2100/week; High .. €2600/week.
All Linens, Towels, & Utilities included, plus Weekly Cleaning/Change of Linens.
Special Long Stay Rates available.
Supplementary Charge for Heating if required.
All Properties available until 7th Nov 2009/20 March - 6 Nov 2010
Payment accepted in Euros, Great Britain Pounds, & US Dollars by TT, or cheque

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 08/13/09
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  Elizabeth Schilling , Kalispell, Montana
  • Dear Deb and Alec, We had a relaxing, memorable stay in your beautiful La Grange apartment. The accommodations were stunning-the expansive apartment, refreshing pool surrounded by the blooming fragrant lavender, tennis court and lawn all created a perfect place for us to play and unwind. We took several trips out to Cassis (spectacular), Pont du Gard (amazing), and area markets and vineyards(beautiful and tasty)- And spent a few days lounging by the pool. It was the perfect combination of adventure and relaxation! Thank you so much for all the help you gave us. You are gracious wonderful hosts and, as there is still so much to see and do,we will plan to return to La Loubiere!- Betsy and David
• 09/27/08
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  Jeanne Carter , Toronto, Ontario
  • A very belated but very warm thank you to Debbie and Alec McDougall for our family's fantastic visit! La Grange and Les Plantanes were perfect - beyond my wildest dreams. The weather was also perfect and the view was magnificent. We ate on the balcony and watched the sun go down and the stars come out.This was the ideal home base for day trips to Aix, Arles, Fountaine de Vaucluse, Lourmarin,Lac Ste Croix, Stes Maries de la mer, and much more. Morning and night we swam in the beautiful pool, surrounded by a fragrant lavender hedge. The tennis court was a great bonus - 9 of us out of 13 played and had some great family games. Th bedrooms, bathrooms and spacoius living and dining area were delightfully decorated with colours and prints of Provence. The kitchen area was large enough for many cooks and helpers, and well stocked with attractive dishes, cooking utensils, etc. We will all retain forever many fond memories both of La Loubiere and of Provence.Our hosts looked after us well and we had a wonderful holiday!
• 08/28/08
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  Doug Carter , Hamilton, Ontario
  • My mother rented La Grange (for 2 weeks) and Les Platanes (for a week)in July this summer for 13 from our extended family. It was the trip of a lifetime! Most of us have travelled a fair bit but both the setting of La Loubiere and the experience of Provence were fabulous. Provence has innumerable places to see- both famous and tucked away in partial obscurity- as a result, every day was full of enjoyment- some fast-paced, others completely slow. Cycling up Mont Ventoux was a personal trip highlight and there is fabulous cycling thropughout Provence. We rarely sat down to dinner before 9:30pm but when we did, eating on the deck of La Grange and watching the sun go down was a highlight of every day (yes it really does shine almost all the time). Deb and Alec are great hosts and they have done a wonderful job making their guest houses attractive and comfortable. And we even squeezed in some tennis on their very nice tennnis court. The memories will last a lifetime!

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