Our house in the midst of vineyards but just 5 miles from a major town
Location: Vaison-la-Romaine, Provence, France, Europe (In the Seguret vineyards, 5 miles from Vaison la Romaine)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 4.5 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: House
We have dropped the price on this exceptional property by 30%!
Our spacious 3500 sq ft house was built in mid-19th century. We recently renovated it, adding a large heated pool, terraces and gardens, and a new wing containing a dramatic living room, additional master bedroom suite, and a large dining conservatory.
We gained additional space and installed modern comforts (including satellite TV, broadband access and wi-fi) but kept the essence of Provencal style. All rooms are well ventilated and face South, with wide open views of vineyards and hilltop villages. There are many screened windows and French doors, plus airy, shaded conservatory on the ground floor.
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Maid, pool and garden service weekly (more if desired) and gourmet cooking/serving is available for modest fees. We will also gladly arrange for food shopping to be done in advance, so you can arrive to a full fridge and pantry.
The house with its extensive lawn and gardens is on a very quiet dead end road among the vineyards of Seguret, designated "one of the 100 most beautiful villages of France." A major market town, Vaison la Romaine, is four miles away.
The layout and facilities are ideal for a large family or for sharing, with five large bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. One master bedroom has five windows and three exposures; it therefore can get hot so we had it air conditioned. Four modern baths with tub and/or shower and two additional toilets. All bedrooms have plantation fans.
The sunlit 450 sq ft salon has 3 sets of French doors to the conservatory, pool and garden, ample seating and hi-fi. There are satellite TVs (with English-language news and programs, plus VCR and DVD players).
Dining options: modern eat-in kitchen, dining room seating 10, large dining veranda and a Provencal summer kitchen with BBQ/grill near the pool with plenty of garden tables, chairs, and an open dining / sitting terrace.
For more active leisure: great biking for racing and mountain bikes; hiking on the flat or on more challenging trails, including technical climbing in the nearby Dentelles de Montmirail; an 18-hole golf course 15 minutes away, and a tennis club (where you have guest privileges) even closer. There's even white water kayaking in season in the Ardeche Gorges.
Vaison la Romaine and Orange, with their archeological sites, cultural activities, fine restaurants and shopping, are minutes away. Avignon, the Papal city, is 25 miles away, and you can drive to Aix on Provence, Marseille and the Mediterranean coast in little more than an hour.
Music, dance and theater performances abound, and there are famed festivals - including opera in the unique Roman Theater in Orange, the Avignon Theater Festival, and jazz and classical festivals in Aix en Provence, and dance, theater and music performances in every town in the area. In Vaison la Romaine, most performances are in the outoor theater built in the 1st century AD by the Romans.
This is a very special home and not the usual rental variety. We want to share it with those who will love and respect it as much as we cherish it.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : one bedroom - fans in all other bedrooms.
- Linens Provided : Everything and more.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed : European Queen - 140 cm wide
- Twin/Single Bed : can be moved within the house for additional flexibility.
- Convertible Bed : Single bed in the den/living room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Private Pool : alarmed but not gated
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Kitchen includes all appliances and the best of everything.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator : extra in garage
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : summer kitchen that seats 8 people
- Deck/Patio : numerous dining areas depending on guests' whims and the time of the day.
- Balcony : connecting the older part of the house with the new - 2nd floor.
- Lanai : 12x16 feet & screened. Perfect for sitting or meals.
- View/Location
- Mountain View : MT. Ventoux - one of France's most dramatic mountains.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Phones, Fax, HP printer, DSL internet access with wi-fi, Satellite TVs with BBC & CNN, VCRs, CD and DVD Players, Charcoal Grill-BBQ, Extra refrigerator, Heat pump air conditioning in one bedroom, Furniture is a mix of French antiques and country modern, stressing comfort.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Please no tiny children or unruly adults
- Smoking Not Allowed : Outside - and there is plenty of room
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Concerts and Theater, Wine and nature tours, Journalist/author Patricia Wells lives in this town and it is home to one of Provence's most famous roving markets, Vaison-la-Romaine has everything anyone might want including excellent restaurants and shops of all varieties, Guests can thoroughly relax but be sightseeing within minutes of this home, Enjoy the Cote du Rhone Wine Region and the myriad tours of its caves
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May, June, September $4500 per week - all inclusive.
July and August $5000 per week - all inclusive
with discounts available depending on number of occupants &
length of rental. Pool/garden care, maid service (6 hours/week) included.
Two week minimum rental preferred. All rentals are from SATURDAY to SATURDAY
Many extras.
Expert cook available at reasonable rates.
Heat Supplement during winter months.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Our house in the midst of vineyards but just 5 miles from a major town - Provence, France Accommodation
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- Lots of chaises and umbrellas and a large terrace for sunning.. - Provence, France Accommodation
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- Our 450 sq ft salon's 3 sets of French doors open to terrace, pool and garden. - Provence, France Accommodation
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- The veranda, our favorite for informal dining, has sliding glass doors, screens.
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- TV corner of east bedroom, with stunning views of vineyards, hilltop villages
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #48575
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