My home is a cozy 2-story cottage with calm dignity, situated on quiet street only a short walking distance from the charming village of Villeneuve-les-Avignon, and only a 7-min. cab ride from the Avignon TGV 'bullet' Train Station. It's by design a modest place, full of simple pleasures, and seems like a little piece of paradise to me, with Spanish tile roof, thick walls covered in vine keeping you cool inside, and hand-crafted wrought iron pergolas over the front and back terraces for shade and quiet meals. Set back from the public street on a private driveway, the place is safe and private, convenient for coming and going, exploring Provencal landmarks and cultural attractions in Avignon, St. Remy, Orange, Arles or Nimes. In our village, there are open-air markets with magnificent fruits and vegetables, bakeries, pharmacy, post office, several cafés and some decent restaurants. There's also public bus transportation to and from Avignon. In back of the place is a 20-foot stone wall originally built in Medieval times that runs between my strawberry garden and a protected public park that is chock full of Mediterranean pines and olive trees, bathing everything in a serenity that's only interrupted by bird songs. There is a jacuzzi on the rear terrace for hot baths. The home has 2 floors, and each one is an independent living unit for 4-5 guests. The upstairs apartment has a master bedroom, study, living room, a full kitchen, and modern shower/bathroom with washing machine & private toilet. The downstairs apartment has a master bedroom, a full kitchen, a living room and modern shower/bathroom with washing machine & private toilet. Both apartments have flat-screen TVs with scores of stations available, including CNBC. All windows have been upgraded with double panes to resist the sometimes rowdy Mistral winds that blow down the Rhone Valley. And there are screens on all windows for fresh breezes without the nuisance of flying pests. There is WiFi for the entire home which reaches both the front and back terraces for easy access. Picnic tables are set up on both terraces for intimate meals, day or night. The back terrace also includes a complete 'Roman' outdoor shower. The place is redolent with the aroma of thyme, laurel, lime blossom and pine. The home is ideally situated in the heart of Provence to explore all the region's cultural and culinary attractions or have a reflective home stay, cooking with great ingredients, listening to music, enjoying meals with family and friends on either of the home's shady terraces, not to mention cool siestas.
Blissful Cottage in Heart of Provence
- Cottage1250 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps8
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Min Stay6 nights
Cozy hideway in Provence for 2-8 guests
Owner
Jerome Rudes
- Speaks:
- english, french, spanish
- Calendar last updated:
- Aug 23, 2018
About Jerome Rudes
I am an American, with a French passport as well. I have undergraduate and graduate degrees from US universities, and now work in film post-production in New York, as well as a literary agent. As much as my busy professional life permits, I try to come back to my Provencal home for short, but always delightful stays.
Jerome Rudes purchased this Cottage in 1997
Why Jerome Rudes chose Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
For many years, I lived year-round in my Provencal home before re-locating to the East Coast of the US because of professional obligations. The property is very special to me, as I trust it will be to my guests, because of its wonderful location next to a beautiful park and close to a lovely unblemished village that is proud of its heritage, and not far from state-of-the-art rail and air transportation. In sum, my home is situated in a seemingly magical location, blessed with a great macro-climate and tranquility, right in the heart of Provence! And there's a new jacuzzi to relax in at the end of the day!
What makes this Cottage unique
Easy to come and go, all modern furnishings and appliances, WiFi all around the property, quiet, safe surroundings, conveniently situated in the center of Provence, a wide variety of nearby restaurants and wineries to sample, plenty of cultural attractions, and a tranquil place to come home to, cozy in cool months, cool in warmer months. The jacuzzi on the back terrace is a new addition that is both pleasant and health-inducing.
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Air Conditioning
- Accessible
- Heater
- Satellite or Cable
- Children Welcome
- Hot Tub
- Parking
- TV
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
- Guest ApartmentBedroom 1 Downstairs: 1 queen, 1 twin/ single
- Guest ApartmentBedroom 2 Downstairs: 2 sleep sofa /futon, Couches fold out to become comfortable beds.
- Master ApartmentBedroom 3 Upstairs: 1 queen
- Master ApartmentBedroom 5 Upstairs: 1 sleep sofa /futon, Sofa in study opens up into comfortable bed.
- Master ApartmentBedroom 4 Upstairs: 1 queen, 2 sleep sofa /futon, Living Room is also 2nd comfortable bedroom for 2.
- Downstairs guest apartment has master bedroom, plus extra single bed. 2 couches in living room fold out into comfortable extra beds. Upstairs master apartment has master bedroom, Living room couch folds out into bed for 2, Study couch folds out into bed for 1.
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Guest ApartmentBathroom 1 Downstairs: toilet, shower, Walk-in tiled 'Italian' shower + washing mach
- Master ApartmentBathroom 2 Upstairs: toilet, shower, Walk-in tiled 'Italian' shower + washing machine.
- Bathroom 3outdoor shower, Additional tiled shower with hot & cold water has been added
- Downstairs bathroom has double sinks, independent toilet, walk-in shower. Upstairs bathroom has single sink, independent toilet, walk-in shower. Both bathrooms have washing machines.
Location Type
- RuralThere is a national park directly behind the property which guarantees a certain calm.
- VillageThe village of Villeneuve-les-Avignon is charming and calm, with good restaurants, a post office, cafés, pharmacy and bakery.
- Mountain ViewMont Ventoux can be seen from my front door, as well as the Luberon hills.
Theme
- Romantic
- Family
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Tourist Attractions
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- InternetWifi access all over house and property.
- TelephoneFor local calls only.
- HeatingCentral heating for both upstairs and downstairs apartments.
- Linens ProvidedBoth upstairs and downstairs apartments are fully equipped.
- Washing MachineBoth upstairs and downstairs apartments have washing machines.
- ParkingSpace in street for several cars. Driveway up to property for loading and unloading.
- Air Conditioning
- Towels ProvidedBoth upstairs and downstairs apartments are fully equipped.
- Wood Stove
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living RoomBoth upstairs and downstairs apartments have living/play rooms.
Kitchen
- DishwasherUpstairs master apartment has dishwasher.
- RefrigeratorBoth kitchens have new refrigerators.
- StoveBoth kitchens have new stove + oven.
- Oven
- Microwave
- Coffee MakerBoth upstairs and downstairs apartments are fully equipped.
- Ice Maker
- Pantry ItemsBoth upstairs and downstairs apartments are fully equipped.
- Dishes & UtensilsBoth upstairs and downstairs apartments are fully equipped.
- KitchenFull kitchen in upstairs master apartment and full kitchen in downstairs guest apartment.
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningBoth upstairs and downstairs apartments have dining area for 4. Outside dining on front terrace or back terrace accomodates 8.
- comfy seating for 8 people
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / CableFlat screen TVs upstairs and downstairs, with internet boxes and hundreds of channels.
- Stereo
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Music Library
- Toys
- Video Library
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- BalconyMaster apartment on 1st floor has small landing in front of entrance.
- Bicycles
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
- Lanai / Gazebo
- TennisTennis club 2 minutes in our village.
- GolfGolf clubs available.
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleOnly on ground floor guest apartment.
- smoking allowedOutside please!
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolThere are 2 beautiful public pools very close by in our village.
- Hot Tub
Attractions
- churches
- cinemas
- museums
- playground
- live theater
- restaurants
- ruins
- winery tours
- festivals
Leisure Activities
- walking
- antiquing
- eco tourism
- bird watching
- sight seeing
- scenic drives
- shopping
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- Babysitter
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- swimming
- tennis
- cycling
- golf
- hiking
Notes
- A public park behind my property offers delightful nature walks, running paths, picnic areas in a magical Mediterranean pine forest that remains untainted by civilization.
18 Reviews
Superbe séjour à Avignon
Nous avons particulièrement apprécié la gentillesse et la disponibilité de Jerry le propriétaire, toujours serviable malgré la distance et le décalage horaire.
Happy memories
Fabulous location in a wonderful little town. Easy to get to Avignon and surrounding areas on day trips with a car or using public transportation. Loved the outdoor sitting areas. We had two families and it was perfect..separate sleeping floors and great spaces to relax and eat together. Would love to return some day.
Very good location near Avignon.
Très bel emplacement pour cette location pour qui veut visiter Avignon et ses environs. La Cité des Papes est à seulement 7 mn en voiture et à 10 mn en vélo. Situation dominante dans le très beau village de Villeneuve les Avignon, le seul regret est que le jardin n'offre pas de vue dégagée sur les environs. Maison au charme bohème.
A FANTASTIC TWO WEEKS IN PROVENCE
This property was great! The owner was even greater!
Blissful Month in Provence
We cannot say enough nice things about the apartment and the village of Villeneuve-les-Avignon. This is our second stay in the downstairs apartment. Last year we stayed 2 weeks and this year a month. The year in between brought great improvements including new screens on the windows, a large hot tub on the back patio, and a new comfortable mattress. The pictures and description represent the property perfectly The cottage is in the historic part of the town, the area with the best restaurants and ambience. Don't miss Thursday market day and Saturday's antique market. Thanks, Jerry for everything. We will be back!
Super cozy & excellent location
Our family group of 9 (!) stayed a full week in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon. The perfect location made it easy for us to discover the Provence region & most of us even walked to the city of Avignon. The kids often went to play football in the park right next to the house and we enjoyed the restaurants & cafés on the "place du village". We had three cars and easily parked in the street.
The house was ideal for adults and kids alike. Everyone could have their own space and we had several options to gather inside or outside. The cooks among us were all very impressed with the kitchen equipment available (much more than the usual equipment in rentals) and truly enjoyed cooking the fresh ingredients we bought at various markets. The little rain we had that week didn’t keep us from having fun as the spacious patio (with the Jacuzzi!) is covered (above and around) and had a big dining table, and the kitchen table in the ground floor apartment was also big enough to fit us all. We also had a barbecue night (coal was even provided!) and enjoyed the first strawberries in Jerry’s garden. If the night was a bit fresh, we had ample quilts available and we all slept very well, as the beds were comfy and the neighborhood very tranquil.
Everything was very easy to find and the atmosphere on both floors, although very different in style, was cozy and welcoming. We felt at home right away and truly enjoyed what actually was our first family vacation, and we'll definitely do it again!
Map
This is the heart of Provence, perfect for discovering Avignon, St. Remy, Arles, Nimes, Marseille, Orange, and the Luberon. My place is located across the Rhone River from Avignon in a peaceful village next to a national park, which is full of Mediterranean pine trees and olive trees, blanketed by blissful silence. The local village is a 5-minute walk away, where there are open-air markets with magnificent fruits and vegetables, bakeries, a post office, several cafés and some decent restaurants. There's public transportation in the village as well to nearby Avignon, which is a major European cultural attraction, with museums, festivals, and live dance and music performances all year long.
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Base Rates are based on occupancy by 2-4 guests in EITHER the Master Apartment on the 1st floor OR the Guest Apartment on the ground floor, depending on their availability. Over 4 guests, I charge a $25 per night per person supplement. "Full capacity" rentals will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis based on the number of adults and children in your party.