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Maison St Felix
General Description
· Ideal for a family or two couples, this property is located in a traditional Provencal house, and guarantees a relaxing holiday in a secluded location.
· The property is set over an 88m2 wing of a larger house, but has its own private entrance and garden area, as well as a pool shared with the owners. The house is also south facing, ensuring that it receives maximum sun all year round!
· Maison St Felix is located in Robion, a quiet Provencal village, but is still within a few minutes drive of the larger villages, and all the local sights, including Gordes, L’Isle Sur Sorgue, Cavaillon and, half an hour away, Avignon.
· With two good-sized bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a large bathroom and a reading room, as well as 1.5 hectares of land, this property comfortably accommodates up to six people.
The Local Area
· The cottage is located in a rather secluded location, surrounded by fields and olive trees, providing a great sense of space and tranquility. The nearby village of Robion is a traditional Provencal village, with ramparts, winding streets and even a Roman church.
· Located in the Luberon National Park, there are loads of outdoor activities available, including hiking, cycling, mountain biking and tennis. There’s also golf and horseback riding located nearby. And you can’t leave without participating in a game of the local sport, boules.
· Robion itself hosts an open-air dance and music festival during July and August evenings at its antique open-air theatre. Alternatively, places such as Cavaillon, (the melon capital of Europe!), Rousillon, with its ochre scenery, and Bonnieux, one of several unusual ‘hill-top’ villages, are all just a short drive away. The larger town of Avignon is just a 30-minute drive away, and here it is possible to see sights such as the Palace Of The Popes and some of the finest examples of Medieval architecture in Europe. I you fancy a swim, the Med coast is about an hour away.
· The nearby village of Maubec holds a Sunday morning market every week from May to November, and the town of Cavaillon holds a weekly Monday morning market, selling a plethora of local foods and specialities, including the famous melons! Many of the local villages have their own markets for you to explore, abundant with a variety local produce.
· If eating and restaurants are a favorite, you will be spoilt for choice nearby. Most of the towns and villages have great spots to get some good food and there are also some gems waiting to be found, tucked away in converted farmhouses in the heart of the Provencal countryside.
· The nearest larger supermarket is located in the town of Cavaillon, 7km away
Facilities
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Living room: The open plan living area is neatly furnished, and equipped with a double sofa bed, TV and coffee table, as well as dining facilities for the occupants.
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Kitchen: The fully fitted kitchen area is equipped with a sink, fridge, cooking hob, extractor fan, small oven, microwave, washing machine and storage space.
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Bedrooms: There are two bedrooms in this property, both comfortably furnished to a high standard. Both are double rooms with plenty of storage space, the larger bedroom having its own ensuite WC. With the sofa bed in the living area, the total number of people that can be comfortably accommodated is brought to six.
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Bathrooms: The is a single good-sized bathroom located downstairs, with a bath, wash basin, bidet and WC. There’s also an ensuite WC located in the main bedroom.
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Other rooms: Upstairs, there’s a 15m2 veranda, which has been made into a reading room with spectacular views of the Luberon through the bay window.
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Outside: Outside, there’s a shaded 24m2 terrace with garden furniture and a BBQ, allowing you to take full advantage of the summer evenings. In addition, around the spacious garden, it’s possible to find garden furniture for lounging about in the sun, including a hammock, so you can really start to feel in the holiday spirit! There’s also private parking, and electronic gates at the entrance.
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Swimming pool: The swimming pool, (11m x 5.5m), is perfect for escaping the heat of the day, or simply doing a few lengths to burn off that hearty Provencal lunch! It is shared only with the owners of the house, and is alarmed, to prevent curious children falling in!
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Telephone: Unfortunately, no telephone facilities are provided at this property.
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Baby facilities: Unfortunately, it is not possible for baby facilities to be provided at this property, so please remember to bring all that you’ll need.
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Winter heating: Should you choose to visit during the winter months, any extra heating you may require is included in the rental cost.
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Gas, electric, & water: These are all included in the rental cost.
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End-of-stay cleaning: The owner arranges end-of-stay cleaning, and will ask for a fee of 55 Euros to cover this, payable locally.
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Bed & bathroom linen: If you don’t want to bring your own bed and bathroom linen, you can hire it from the owners. The cost is 8 Euros per bed per week for bed linen, and for towels 5 Euros per person per week. Please let us know if you wish to take advantage of this service.
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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 300 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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Internet Access: There is Wi-Fi access available at this property.
How To Get There
- By Car – Robion is located just off Route D2, a few kilometres east of Cavaillon
- By Air – Marseilles and Nimes airports are the nearest, approximately a 50 minutes’ drive away
- By Train – The high speed TGV service runs directly from London or Paris to Avignon, approximately 30 minutes away.
Full directions etc. will be sent once you have made your booking
