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Apartment of character, Provençal Village.

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Property Description

We are situated in the centre of Roman Provence, within easy traveling distance of many sites of interest. It is possible to visit many of the sites mentioned in Peter Mayle’s, A Year in Provence: Gordes, L`Isle-sur-Sorgue, Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.

Property Details

Sleeps 4, but spacious for two, perfect for a romantic getaway.

Main Description

The owners of the above project are an Anglo-French couple and have lived in France since 1987 and have been involved in viticulture since 1984. The property in which the apartment is situated dates from at least the 17th century, has vaulted ceilings. The main economic activity of the estate has always been wine production been involved with the production of wine. The adjacent buildings were used for the storage of wine, and pressing. The rooms of the apartment had had several functions: there is a cross on the outside wall which suggests there may have had a religious use, very usual in a secular building. The town hall of our village used to be the private chapel of the Palejay family. Other uses are: servants’ quarters, during WWII it (the whole building) was used to billet German soldiers, the Resistance was active in the local forest. And more recently to store olives and house grape pickers. The building was tastefully restored under the supervision of an architect in 2000, he suggested the apartment was of sufficient size for six people but we prefer that our clients benefit of a spacious environment.

We are located at the junction of the A9 (motorway to Spain, 10 minutes to an entrance) and the A7 (motorway to Italy, 20 minutes to an entrance). The Rhone valley, an area rich in culture and traditions, attracts millions of visitors each year. Our village is at the centre of a triangle: Avignon (10 mins), Nimes (20 mins), Orange (20 mins). The Pont du Gard is 15 minutes away. This part of France has sunshine for 300 days of the year and very low rainfall.

There is a supermarket within 5 minutes walk and a boulangerie/patisserie (bakery) just round the corner. As I mentioned earlier we are involved in the production of wine and offer a selection of wines for sale as well as a complimentary sample of our wine. We will be producing wine on a commercial basis from the harvest 2006.

Because of our experience of living in the area we can offer advice on how to make the most of your time during your visit.

Self-Catering Apartment

The gite is situated on the ground floor of the owners’ house in the centre of a medieval village. For people who enjoy close contact with French culture the situation is difficult to match. It sleeps four and the price ranges from 255 euros-550 euros per week. The prices are for four people renting, if two people rent we would reduce the price by: 75 euros. If three, it would be reduced by: 37.5 euros.

Cleaning

We expect the property to be left in a similar state as when found on arrival. If you don’t want to clean it yourself before leaving, please inform us before hand. There would be an extra charge of 37.5 euros per week for this service. If the property is not left in a similar condition as it was on arrival there would be the same charge as above against the damage deposit.

Bedrooms

There is one bedroom with a double bed, the room is interestingly shaped you can see evidence of how the building has bee altered over its existence: the remains of a vault.

The other sleeping area is an alcove off the main living area there are two single beds which can be pushed together to form a double, the alcove has a tremendous atmosphere being vaulted. It is separated from the main living area by double oak doors. One of the beds collapses and can go under the other, leaving the double doors open increases the floor space. But this is hardly necessary because of how spacious the lounge/dining area is.

Dining Area

Which is shared with the living area is ample space, you could have more than four at the table and another four in the lounge area and not fell pressed for space. There is a very large oak rectangular table with four wooden chairs, the kitchen is adjacent and has double oak doors which can be left open to improve access when preparing serving food and the feeling of space.

Living Area

As mentioned above is shared with the dining area, there is a settee and two easy chairs and a television. The room has a magnificent vaulted ceiling, with a selection of lighting to enhance the atmosphere. There is a wood burning fire with a glass door to again enhance the atmosphere during the colder months, making a very romantic setting. Wood is supplied without any extra cost.

Kitchen

Has: a sink, two hobs, refrigerator, dishwasher, toaster, kettle microwave/oven as well as all of the plates, cutlery and pans that you would require. There is a carbon filtered hood unit as well as ventilation through the house air extraction system. While cooking, the doors can be closed, so that the cooking smalls do not travel to the rest of the apartment.

Shower Room

Contains a shower, hand basin, washing machine and iron and is also connected the house’s air extraction system.

Porch

When you enter the property from the street you come into a small courtyard, the entrance to the apartment is off this as is the entrance to our house. It has a beautiful vault with an unusual iron hook at its centre. There is teak bench for your use, it is nice to sit here in the heat of the summer, the apartment is cool during the hot summer months because of the thickness of the walls. There is also a clothes horse there for you to dry your clothes.

There is full central heating, included in the rent no extra charge.

In the yard opposite the apartment there is an area there you can park your car visible from the apartment and locked at night, there is a table with chairs and two sun-loungers for your use as well a barbecue, fuel is supplied. It receives shade in the afternoon, important in our climate.


Entertainment TV

There is satellite television: BBC, ITV and radio. If you wish you could have terrestrial French TV. The lighting of the apartment has been designed to highlight the special atmosphere: up lighters that diffuse the light from the vaulting.

Availability Calendar

Rental Policies

Arrival Times

3.00 pm

Amenities

• Radio
• Fishing Near By
• TV Satellite
• Skiing Near By
• Fireplace

Rental Rates

EUR 255.00 to EUR 55.00 per week
EUR 1,080.00 to EUR 1,980.00 per month

Additional Rate and Deposit Information

Minimum stay 7 nights.

We would expect a deposit of 25% on booking.
The balance plus a breakage deposit of £100 to be paid 56 days before your booked date.
The breakage deposit will be returned 14 days after your booking date is finished, less any money retained for damage.
We expect the gite to be in a reasonably clean state when you leave, if not they may be a cleaning charge of £25.

Full Booking Terms

Cancellation Terms

Weeks before the start date of your booking

8 weeks deposit only.
6 weeks 40% plus deposit.
4 weeks 60% plus deposit
2 weeks 80% plus deposit
1 week 100% plus deposit

Long Stay Discounts

30% for six months
25% for four months
20% two months
15% six weeks
12% four weeks
10% three weeks

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