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Gite St Olive
General Description
- Located between the famous city of Avignon to the West, and Mont. Ventoux to the East, Gite St Olive offers you a quiet and tranquil spot amongst the apple trees, cherry trees and vines that dominate this agricultural landscape.
- It’s one of 2 gites, located in Provence, each with a surface area of 55 metres sq, adjacent to the owners traditional farmhouse and the whole property has a hectare of garden and a beautiful enclosed swimming pool.
- The owners have put a lot of thought and care into the design and furnishings and the result is an extremely comfortable and tastefully decorated ground floor gite. There are 2 bedrooms (a double and a twin) an open plan living dining area and a corner kitchen. The owners have used traditional warm Provencal colours and fabrics alongside a modern kitchen and a spotless bathroom.
- Outside each Gite has a shaded terrace with dining furniture and a BBQ. You’re encouraged to make yourself at home and use the pool, garden, children’s play area, table tennis and ‘boules’.
- If all that sounds like too much activity for you, simply relax in the shade and admire the stunning views of Mont. Ventoux - you’ll very quickly slip into the slower pace of life ‘en Provence’.
- Please note: In July and August we can only accept reservations of 2 consecutive weeks or more.
The Local Area
- This location is really easy to find and despite it’s rural feel, is actually only a few KM from the Autoroute. Avignon is only a 15 minute drive away and you’re also close to the large towns of Carpentras and Orange.
- If you like to wander around the local Provencal markets, you’ll be spoilt for choice! Bedoin Carpentras, Vaison, Mazan and many other towns in the area are well known for the excellent Paysan Markets where you will find local produce, grown and sold by some real characters!
- The local landscape is dominated by vineyards, country roads and quaint villages, all gently basking in the Provencal sunshine.
- Overlooking this vista is the giant of Mont Ventoux. This is a 2000m summit that is famous for the challenge it poses to serious cyclists. If you are in the car, it also makes for a great day out with stunning views on a clear day! (Have a look at our Cycling in Provence pages here for more information about Mont Ventoux)
- With good restaurants in abundance in this area, it’s not difficult to spoil yourself – holidays aren’t for dieting!
- If you like a tipple, a well-trodden wine route starts at the door of your Gites Vaqueras, Gigondas, Cotes du Ventoux and Cahteauneuf du Pape are all well known great wines of the region and are all within a thirty minute drive (Just make sure you have decided who’s driving back!)
- If you are feeling a bit sporty, cycling, walking, rock climbing, horseriding, golf, quad biking, canoeing and even Paragliding can all be found within 20kms.
- Further a field but within easy reach, you have the attractions of some of the South of France’s best known towns: L’Isle sur la Sorgue, Aix en Provence, Marseille and the Carmargue National Park are all under an hours drive.
Facilities
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Living room: The spacious living/dining area is well-furnished with a sofa bed, chair, TV, DVD Player, coffee table, and a table and chairs.
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Kitchen: The fully tiled kitchen includes fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, iron, vacuum cleaner and ample crockery/utensils for up to 6 people.
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Bedrooms: The two bedrooms, (a double and a twin), are off the living area and are neatly decorated, containing high quality, beds and mattresses.
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Bathrooms: This property has a fully tiled shower room and toilet.
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Outside: The Gite St Olive has a private shaded terrace to enjoy those long summer evenings, as well as a pleasant garden for you to explore. Ample car parking is also provided
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Swimming pool: The enclosed swimming pool, (5m x 11m), is excellent for providing refreshment during those warm summer days. It also has a pool alarm.
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Internet/Telephone: WiFi internet access is available free of charge for guests to use
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Baby facilities: A cot and high chair is available upon request, so please let us know what you need when you book!
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Winter heating: During the winter months, there is an additional fee of 50 Euros for winter heating.
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Gas, electric, & water: These are all included in the rental cost.
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End-of-stay cleaning: There is a charge of 40 Euros to cover the end-of-stay cleaning. This is payable locally when you arrive.
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Bed & bathroom linen: This is all included in the rental cost.
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Taxe de Sejour: In France, it is necessary to pay a “Taxe de Séjour” at the end of your stay. It has been included here in the rental cost.
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Damage deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of 250 Euros on arrival and this will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.
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Change over day: The change over day is Saturday during the high season, although during the low season flexibility is possible
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Long weekend stays: These are not usually permitted during the high season, although flexibility is possible during the low season.
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Pets: Small, well-behaved, animals are accepted on request only. Please let us know if you would like to bring yours.
How To Get There
- By Car - Loriol Du Comtat is situated approximately 15 minutes drive East of Avignon and 40 minutes north of Aix en Provence
- By Air - Marseille and Nimes Airports are the nearest - approximately 50 minutes drive away
- By Train - The high speed TGV service runs directly from London or Paris to Avignon, approximately 15 minutes away
- Full directions on how to get to the property will be sent once you have made your booking
