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Luxury Provencal House W/ Pool &Tennis on Ancient Wine Estate Vaison-la-Romaine Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 80233

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Location: Vaison-la-Romaine, Provence, France, Europe (45 mins. from Avignon TGV station, 30 mins. east of Orange)

Accommodations:  House, 2 Bedrooms + Attached Unit, 2.25 Baths (Sleeps 5-10)

Domaine du Crestet offers a unique combination of five carefully styled luxury vacation homes in the atmosphere of a former Provencal wine estate: from your terrace or the pool, watch the rolling hills filled with vineyards, orchards and medieval villages with the magnificent Mont Ventoux towering behind it. Smell the lavender, the thyme and see the grapes growing.

The Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Olivier house each sleep 4-5 and the Murier house sleeps 8.

Enjoy the comfort of quality interiors in an almost two-century old house made of thick stone walls and beamed ceilings renovated in 2000 with all attention to detail. Savour your private terrace and garden, our large swimming pool, the tennis court, the table d'hote and wine tasting, a Provencal family restaurant at walking distance, many hiking and biking trails in breathtaking nature nearby , the Provencal markets, villages, culture and restaurants within minutes driving.

The two owning multi-lingual (English, French, German and Dutch) couples are happy to host you in a residence that deserves more than just words and a few photos.

Location.
Just three kilometers south of Vaison-la-Romaine, Domaine du Crestet provides non-obstructed staggering views to all sides, including the vineyards, Mont-Ventoux and medieval village Le Crestet. Within minutes, you will find Roman monuments such as the Roman Theatre in Vaison-la-Romaine, a big choice of restaurants, unspoiled nature in the Dentelles de Montmirail, the Toulourenc canyon, the slopes of the Mont Ventoux (the ultimate challenge for cyclists and a small ski resort in winter) and all crus of the Cotes du Rhone wines.

We are 45 minutes north east of Avignon, culture capital of south France. Avignon has a TGV station that brings you to Paris in three hours.

The Murier house.
The spacious Murier house is located in the old Bergerie and has 3 bedrooms (one with a double bed, one with two single beds that can be put together, one with 2 single beds that can also be put together + 2 single beds sleeping high/low), 2 bathrooms (one with a full bath attached to the two single bed sleeping room, one with shower and toilet), separate toilet, spacious living with large fireplace, kitchen with dining table for 10, terrace with sun awning facing south with view over vineyards, Mont Ventoux and Crestet. All rooms have high ceilings and the bedrooms have ceiling fans. The house sleeps 8 and 2 extra beds for children can be installed on a mezzanine in one of the bedrooms if needed.

The Olivier house.
Olivier has a cosy living with fireplace and well equipped kitchen with dining area, a double bed bedroom and large bathroom with shower and toilet on the ground floor. There is a second bedroom with 3 single beds on the first floor. All rooms on the ground floor have high ceilings and ceiling fans. The house has a private large terrace with a sun awning, garden and view on Crestet, the vineyard and the Mont Ventoux. The ground floor of Olivier is accessible for wheelchair users.

The Grenache house.
Grenache sleeps 4 + 1 and has the kitchen, living room with high ceiling and fireplace, toilet, terrace (4x5 m) with sun awning and garden on the ground floor, with a southwest view towards the vineyard and the historical village Crestet. The unique beamed ceiling, the natural stone walls and many original details provide a very cosy atmosphere. The Grenache house has the two bedrooms with high ceilings on the 1st floor, one with a double bed and one with two single beds, that can be put together. Each bedroom has it’s own shower and washbasin. One bedroom has a small mezzanine that can sleep an extra child, accessible via a ladder. There is a second separate toilet in the hallway.

The Syrah house
Syrah sleeps 4 and has the kitchen, living room with fireplace, toilet, terrace (4x5 m) and garden on the ground floor, with a southwest view towards the vineyard and the historical village Crestet.
The house has the larger bedroom with high ceiling and a double bed, a separate full bathroom and 2nd toilet in the hall way on the first floor. The second bedroom with two single beds, that can be put together, is on the second floor.

Syrah and Grenache can also be rented as one big 8-person house. In this set up you have 4 2-person bedrooms, one full bath, two showers, 4 toilets, large living, connected to a large dining room and a 40-m2 terrace, viewing the vineyards and Le Crestet.

The Cinsault house.
The Cinsault house sleeps 4 and is completely located on the first floor. Access is provided by an outside stone stairway to its terrace. The living is spacious with a high ceiling with ceiling fan, and it has the fully equipped kitchen attached. The large mezzanine with a double bed provides one of the two bedrooms. From this bed you can see the sun rising behind the Mont Ventoux every morning. The other bedroom has two single beds that can be put together. It has a full bathroom, shared by the two bedrooms. It has no private garden but a very nice private patio (4 x 5 m) on the first floor that gives a beautiful and unique view to the east, south and west including the Mont Ventoux, the vineyard, the historical village Crestet and the inner court.

Vacation Rental Features

  • Amenities
    • Washer
    • Dryer: An iron and ironing board is provided as well.
    • Linens Provided: The charge for this is €7.50 per person for linen. A pool and bath towels set cost €5 pp (Option).
    • Off Street Parking: Your car is parked on our private parking in viewing distance of your house..
    • Wood Fireplace: All houses have a Wood Fireplace except for Cinsault. All houses are also equipped with central heating.
  • Beds
    • King Bed: 160 x 200 cm
    • Twin/Single Bed (2) : 80/90 x 200 cm
    • Bunk Bed: In one of the Murier bedrooms.
    • Crib: Available upon reservation, as well as a high chair and safetey gates on the stairways.
  • Entertainment
    • TV (No Cable/Satellite)
    • DVD
    • VCR
    • CD Player
    • Stereo System
    • Private Pool: 7 x 12 plus 3 x 3 meter only for the guests and owners of Domaine du Crestet. From the pool you have a great view of the Mont Ventoux, the vineyards and the old village.
  • Kitchen
    • Full Kitchen: All our houses are very well equipped with a "chef-proof" kitchen including refrigerator, freezer, 4 gas burners, oven/grill/microwave, coffeemaker, water cooker, mixer, etc.
    • Cooking Utensils Provided
    • Refrigerator
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Catering Available: There are two restaurants in walking disctance. In the high-season we organise once a week a table-d'hôte: an outdoor set provencal meal at the edge of the vineyard or in the courtyard with all the guests that want to participate.
  • Outdoor Features
    • Charcoal BBQ Grill
    • Deck/Patio: Each house has its own private patio, with a dining table, deck chairs and sun awning.
  • View/Location
    • Mountain View: The Olivier, Murier and Cinsault house have agreat view on the Mont Ventoux (1912 m). Syrah and Cinsault view de hills to the west on which the mediaeval village Crestet is situated. All houses view the vineyards.
  • Communications
    • Cell Phone: A cell phone can be made available for rent, please reserve in advance.
    • Broadband Internet: In each house a ethernet hook-up can be provided to our ADSL connection, for a small charge (15€ per week).
  • Other Amenities
    • The tennis court is 100 m away, the owners live on site and are able to help you with all your questions in fluent english.
  • Suitability
    • Pet Friendly: Pets approved upon individual request
    • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Our Olivier house is especially designed for wheelchair users. Please see our handicap_guestbook on our photo site below for references. A certified nurse lives on site and can assist upon seperate arrangement.Additional features can be installed in the Olivier house to help the wheelchair guest.
  • Activities (on site and nearby)
    • Golf
    • Tennis
    • Shopping
    • Sightseeing
    • Restaurants
    • Swimming
    • Biking
    • Mountain Biking
    • Cross Country Skiing
    • Downhill/Alpine Skiing
    • Snowboarding
    • Wildlife Viewing
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Rock Climbing
    • Antiquing
    • Live Theatre
    • Museums
    • Horseback Riding
  • Other Activities
    • Wine tasting.

 

Rate Details (In Euros)

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Jan 02-Mar 26:Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault/Olivier: €395/wk, Murier €595/wk
Mar 27-May 28:Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault/Olivier: €595/wk, Murier €845/wk
May 29-Jul 02:Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault/Olivier: €770/wk, Murier €1195/wk
Jul 03-Aug 27:Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault/Olivier: €1165/wk, Murier €1795/wk
Aug 28-Sep 24:Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault/Olivier: €770/wk, Murier €1195/wk
Sep 24-Oct 29:Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault/Olivier: €595/wk, Murier €795/wk
Oct 30-Dec 18:G/S/C/O: €395/wk, M €595/wk;Dec 19-Jan 1: GSCO €495/ wk M €745/wk
Sat-Sat rents; Cleaning Fee: €50(€65 Murier) plus €12,50 p.p. linen&towels.

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

  • Credit Cards Accepted:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard

Dates available: Year Round.
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

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Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

Owner's Profile

Year Purchased: 1999

 

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Guest Comments (4)

  • 11/18/09
    Positive Rating
    Jeanette and John Rive , Ontario, Canada
    • We spent a delightful month in the Murier house at Crestet in March 2008 to escape the Canadian winter. Paul and Erik were so helpful and knowledgeable and the house was exactly as depicted on the internet. The location provided a great balance of rural and urban, being so close to Vaison and yet with the stunning views of Crestet and Mont Ventoux. I think we explored just about every town in the vicinity, saw so many historical sites and sampled a great selection of food and wines. Happy to recommend it and will definitely be back. Jeanette and John Rive, Ottawa, Canada.
  • 11/08/09
    Positive Rating
    Eleanor & Michael Kahn , North Conway, NH, USA
    • The rains were the worst, by many accounts, since the flooding of 1992. Visibility, on the winding road from Le Barroux, was minimal. We missed our turn, but found a public telephone in Vieux Crestet, and called for directions. The parking area was sticky with the Rhone valley clay that is good for growing grapevines, but little else. The air was pungent with the smoke of smouldering clippings from the vines. We were cold, wet and tired. Any sheltered spot would have looked welcoming. As Paul showed us our lodging, we came to understand that we had made a good choice. Over Paul’s shoulder, I saw my wife, Eleanor, smiling, silently clapping. This was our introduction to Domaine du Crestet. We were charmed. In years since, we have visited many times, and have come to consider DdC a second home. The conversation starts, again, as if there had been no pause. It seems that we’ve photographed every quaint farmstead, medieval alley, clothesline, windmill, and cluster of flowers within a day’s drive. We have memorized the market days for each village, and know when the bakeries open and close. We have learned the trail heads for the Grand Randonee, and practiced the subtle art of pétanque. At the end of the day, there’s quiet conversation, with wine, olives, and fellowship, in the courtyard. Our only regret is that our time there is limited. Our visits to DdC have been great adventure, and a most comfortable one. We cannot thank our hosts enough.
  • 10/30/09
    Positive Rating
    Lydia&Joseph Banales , So.Pasadena, CA, USA
    • I cannot think of a more restful or delightful place to stay in Provence than Domaine du Crestet.If you are lucky enough to be there in season, the al fresco lunch and wine tasting events are not to be missed. Rooms are comfortable, clean, well maintained. Staff wonderful! They go out of their way to make your stay perfect.Many sight seeing opportunities and great restaurants in the area. Excellent for families, couples, groups. Don't miss it!
  • 10/30/09
    Positive Rating
    Gerry Weber , Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    • We had a delightful, week long, stay recently. The accommodations are exceptional, and the proximity to Provence's greatest treasures is an added bonus. I heartily recommend Domaine du Crestet to anyone traveling to Provence.

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Dates available: Year Round.
Before contacting us, please check our calendar for your desired dates.

Note: Each property is individually owned or managed.

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