|
Air conditioned bedrooms. Three Star *** French Tourist Board Approved Rating - highest rating for this type of property.
Located in old Arles, France, this self-catering stone town-house is within a short and lovely walk to the city's historic sights, cafes, restaurants and shops. Originally a bargeman's house near the banks of the Rhone, this four-level house has been totally renovated with attention to its traditional architectural features. It has been newly decorated with comfortable, high-quality stylish furnishings.
One enters from a tree-lined avenue into an entry hall which leads into a sitting room with wood ceiling, tiled floors and white walls. The sitting room is furnished with a comfortable sofa and armchairs, hardwood tables, satellite television and video. Adjoining the sitting room is a half-bath.
An archway leads to the kitchen/dining area with a hardwood table for six. The kitchen is galley-style with all appliances.
Stairs lead down to a large and beautiful vaulted stone cellar with terracotta tiles and a window at street level. This room has a round table seating four (as an alternative dining area) and a table-tennis table.
Stairs lead up from the first floor to a study/reading area showing the local stone and tile work. A pull-out sofa-bed may be used for additional sleeping for a child or an overnight guest. The study has a computer with broadband connection and a music center.
Leading off this room is a corridor that leads to the main bathroom and to the air conditioned master bedroom.
On the third level is a second air conditioned bedroom with half-bath.
Both bedrooms are comfortable, spacious and attractively furnished. They may be set up with twin single beds or single king-size bed, on request.
A completely private rooftop terrace overlooking the tree-lined avenue provides a lovely outdoor area surrounded by a variety of plants. A charcoal barbecue makes this a delightful place to relax in the evenings with good food and a bottle of the local wine.
The house is located on a small half-square looking out onto a tree-lined avenue, with free parking. It is a wonderful location from which to enjoy and explore one of Provence's most celebrated cities, the Camargue just to the south, Nimes, Avignon, the Luberon, Marseille and many beautiful small towns and villages within an easy drive.
Here is what some of our guests had to say:
Ann Minto: "The house was wonderful, had everything we needed for a brilliant holiday and thank you for all the details in it. It was a very special place and couldn't have been improved on. A definition of paradise has to be sitting on the terrace in the evening watching the light change from light blue to lavender to deep blue with the swallows overhead, sipping a glass of Cotes-du-Rhone, eating the local cheese and reading a book. We loved Arles and it was a great centre for visiting other towns. Local people were so friendly and I can imagine living here must be something special."
Jim Devine: "We were delighted with the house, which is situated in the Roquette, one of the most charming old neighborhoods, within five minutes walk of the town center. It is a very comfortable and well-equipped house, with its own roof garden. As a base to explore Arles and to take in the many cultural and historical attractions, it could not be better."
Janet Ouellette: "Just a note to let you know that we have returned from a wonderful trip to France. We especially enjoyed our days at your beautiful house in Arles. The town is wonderful and we used it as base to explore Provence and went as far as Nice and Carcassonne - but not on the same day!"
Sabrina Baverstock: "We are thrilled with the house!" and "We had a great time on our tour of Europe and certainly one of the highlights was our stay in Arles. Your house was the best of all our accommodations. It was the most comfortable, well equipped and user-friendly house. We have rented several apartments on our tour and yours is by far the most comfortable and well equipped!"
David & Jo Wagner: "We loved your villa and the extra touches such as the classical music CDs, iron, and books on Van Gogh. We enjoyed the city and its many historical attractions, I loved birding the Camargue and we toured several beautiful surrounding villages. Our son was with us for only three days, but he loved it as well. I will definitely recommend this to our friends who often travel to France." |
