Blissful Cottage in Heart of Provence
- Cottage1250 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Min Stay: 6 nights
Cozy hideway in Provence for 2-8 guests
Bedrooms
Amenities
Featured
- Heater
- TV
- Air Conditioning
- No Smoking
- Internet
- Satellite or cable
- Parking
- Swimming pool
- Accessible
- Hot Tub
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 2
Safety features
- Exterior lighting
- First-aid kitIn 1st floor bathroom.
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detectorIn both apartments in the home.
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.
General
- TelephoneFor local calls only.
- Air Conditioning
- 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.
- InternetWifi access all over house and property.
- Towels ProvidedBoth upstairs and downstairs apartments are fully equipped.
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Stove
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Basic Soaps
- Toilet Paper
- 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
- Grill
- Coffee MakerBoth upstairs and downstairs apartments have fully-equipped kitchens.
- Toaster
- Blender
- 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.
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining Area
- DiningBoth upstairs and downstairs apartments have dining area for 4. Outside dining on front terrace or back terrace accomodates 8.
Entertainment
- TelevisionBoth apartments have HD television sets.
- 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
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Furniture
- TennisTennis club 2 minutes in our village.
- GolfGolf clubs available.
Suitability
- wheelchair accessibleOnly on ground floor guest apartment.
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolThere are 2 beautiful public pools very close by in our village.
- Hot TubJet stream water massage available for 3 at a time.
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
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.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 30 days before check-in.
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Max guests: 8
22 Reviews
Simply The Best
We stayed in the upstairs apartment which felt like we were staying in someones home, as opposed to a holiday flat. We were welcomed like old friends and that relaxed feeling stayed throughout the holiday. We had an amazing time - it was all and more than we could have hoped for. Don't come expecting perfection, but come with a relaxed attitude and you will not be disappointed. We could not find fault with our experience. Live the French life in a location that feels more like a film set, it is so beautiful.
Incredible experience all around
Jerry's place was the perfect situation for a month in Provence. 5 minute walk into the village and 20 minutes into Avignon. We rented both levels to accommodate shorter term stays for additional friends and relatives. The Jacuzzi is perfect after a long day of walking. House is well furnished with good wi-fi and hot water. We hated to leave.
Christmas in the south of France
Our family gathered for the Christmas holidays and spent 10 days exploring Villeneuve, the many delights of Avignon, Roman ruins, with trips to a local winery and a local distillery.
Our stay in Jerry’s home was full of great meals prepared by our family members with supplies from the local bakeries, butcher shops, and markets.
The house accommodated seven of us comfortably with room for all. Meal preparation can be a challenge due to the small kitchen downstairs so we shared food preparation between the upstairs and downstairs kitchens.
There was an issue with the power to the downstairs portion of the house on Christmas Eve but somehow Jerry managed to bring in a qualified electrician to ferret out the problem and make the necessary repairs.
We would definitely enjoy another stay at this home for our family
Very nice place in a quiet street of Villeneuve
We were 7 of us to stay at Jerry 's place. His house was the perfect solution to escape the buzz of the Festival where we were working every day.
Fresh, calm , tastelly accomodated, with beautifull garden and terrace, this location is provided with everything you need. Easy to use. We recomend this cottage.
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.
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.
Owner
Jerome Rudes
- Languages:
- english, french, spanish
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 acting as literary agent to several high-caliber writers. As much as my busy professional life permits, I try to come back to my Provençal 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 home in Provence 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.