Magical House in Peter Mayle's, Town, Pool Views
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| 4 Bedroom(s) |
3 Bathroom(s) |
Sleeps 6-8 |
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Experience true Provencal Living A vacation for body and soul in the heart of Provence
THE HOUSE
Menerbes is one of the most charming historic hilltop villages in Provence. The setting for the book and TV series "A Year in Provence", the village lies in the heart of the Luberon Natural Park, 60 min. drive from the Medieval City 0f Avignon.
The house is situated in a quiet street, across the road from a gardens with cherry, apricot, plum, pear and fig trees. The house is three hundred years old, and has been lovingly restored and modernized without losing any of its charm and character.
The property consists of two ancient stone buildings on either side of a magical internal courtyard where you can eat al fresco at the large round table. Above this courtyard is a colourful mature terraced garden, with stone steps winding up to the swimming pool. This is situated above the house and enjoys magnificent panoramic views over the rooftops and right across the Luberon Valley. The pool has plenty of seating all around it and a small poolhouse.
The main house has a spacious living room on the ground floor with a beautiful stone vaulted ceiling. On the next floor is a double bedroom with a wood-beamed ceiling and a bathroom with shower next door to it. A few steps up from this is a second sitting room with a large TV and video. At the top of the house is the extremely spacious master bedroom (approx 40 square metres) with high beamed ceilings and a luxurious ensuite bathroom with natural stone flooring and a large Roman style bathtub. This bedroom boasts views across the valley on one side, and on the other a balcony looking over the terraced garden. On moonlit nights the moonbeams stream in, making it extremely romantic and heavenly!
On the other side of the courtyard is a converted stable block with the dining-room and fitted Gaggeneau kitchen on the ground floor, and two further bedrooms and a bathroom on the floors above.
Throughout, the original character of the house has been preserved, with ancient stone stairways, iron railings, traditional wooden shutters, and other charming features of historic Provence. But the kitchen and bathrooms are fully modernized, the pool has an automatic cleaning device, and throughout the interior is hung with a variety of beautiful fabrics and numerous interior design features from fittings to furnishings.
Across the street is the breakfast terrace which sits in the midst of cherry, apricot, plum, pear and fig trees. There is a garage plus off-street parking for 2 more cars. The house is in an extremely peaceful spot, but it is just a minute's walk from the heart of the village with its bakery for fresh croissants in the morning, its cafes and its charming shops.
THE AREA
The village and area have daily village markets filled with the colours and aromas of the region. Country roads winding through vineyards, lavender and sunflower fields with ancient farmhouses, abbeys and churches surprising you at every turn all bathed in a quality of light that has inspired artists over centuries. You can even drive over a bridge on the way to nearby Apt that was built by the Romans over 2.000 years ago!
Some of the most famous and picturesque villages of Provence are but a short drive away. Explore Lacoste, Gordes, Bonniuex, Rousillon, Lourmarin and Mont Ventoux. Even St. Remy, Aix, N'mes, Arles, the Camargue, Monte Carlo and the Cote dAzur are easy day trips from Menerbes.
Whether you enjoy walking, cycling or motoring there is always an exciting experience nearby. You can or explore the hundreds of antique shops in France's antique capital on Isle-sur-Sorgue, or take a canoe trip down the river. Half a dozen excellent golf courses and tennis courts invite you to test your game surrounded by the most spectacular landscapes. Try hot air ballooning; join the fun of bustling village fetes or attend the music and theatre festivals of Avignon. It's all within easy reach.
Good food and wine are essential to the French. You can feast in hundreds of little bistros and refined restaurants in the nearby villages, or just walk down the road and enjoy the four quaint restaurants in Menerbes itself. Then again, you might prefer packing your own picnic basket from the wonderful fresh delicacies offered at any of the daily village markets! Pick your favourite wine from any of the dozens of vineyards in the Luberon or nearby Rhone valleys.
English speaking local guides or hosts are available. They can help you in everything: from walks in the surrounding countryside, to planning day tours and make reservations. They are experienced "adventure hunters" that can assist you in finding that very special little antique or show you how to prepare a true Provencal meal in your own kitchen. They can also introduce you to fitness programs like Taebo and Yoga, or help you find the right art instructor to channel your inspiration. Their knowledge of the area, its wonderful friendly people and their customs, can enrich your Provencal holiday and make it the experience of a lifetime.
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November - April: 1750 euros/week
April - October: 3500 euros/week
*Christmas and New Years are high season
Cleaning Fee is 50 euros
30% non refundable deposit due on booking
Final payment is due 8 weeks prior to arrival Damage deposit of one week's rent is due on arrival and will be returned within the month of departure
Surcharge for heating at the end of your stay (Nov. - April)
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Year Round Vacation Rentals - France
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| Unlisted Amenities |
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4 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Library with TV/VHS
Vaulted living room
Gaggenau equipped kitchen
Tented dining room
Courtyard Dining
Washer /Dryer
Exceptional views throughout
Terraced garden breakfast fruit treed terrace
Stone steps leading up to magnificent situated pool and garden
Parking for 1-2 cars garage for one car
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Mountain walking, canoeing, kayaking, tennis, golf wine tasting, weekly markets, concerts, street theatre lavender fields, antique shops, restaurants etc. 60 mins. TGV train Avignon. 45 mins. Marseille airport, 20mins. Avignon airport, 30 mins. St.Remy, 40 mins. Aix-en- Provence.
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| | | Day Phone: US contact: #267 229 6190; 203-254-0627 until 8/28/06 | | | Evening Phone: France: 011 33 (0) 688985843; 33 (0) 490722546 |
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