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Maison St Maxime
General Description
- Nestled under the rocky outcrops of the Alpilles hills is the beautiful old village of Aureille. Maison St Maxime, a completely renovated and yet traditional village house, can be found in the heart of this village, a stones throw away from the old communal washhouse!
- Downstairs the living space is open plan, with a great stone fireplace in the corner. The owners have managed to steer well clear of chintz, keeping a simple and stylish theme throughout.
- There's a dining/lounge area (good for 6 people) with a sofa bed and a fully equipped kitchen area.
- Upstairs, the theme continues in the two bedrooms, one double and one twin. You may have to fight for the twin room as it has French doors (of course!) leading on to a great terrace.
- If you're willing to share the terrace, it can also be accessed directly from the corridor upstairs as well as the bedroom.
The Local Area
- Slap bang in the middle of the stunning Alpilles range of hills (big hills!)
- Being in the village you have the boulangerie, cafes, restaurants etc on your doorstep.
- If activity is your thing, there's loads to do; explore the footpaths and cycle routes criss-crossing this spectacular limestone scenery, there's horse riding, immaculate Golf courses and some of the best climbing areas in France (Orgon, Mauries, Fontveille and Aureille).
- If it’s a bit of nature you crave, you have the Carmargue National Park, famous white horses and miles of wild-bird inhabited marshland (including flamingos !).
- If its culture you're after, don’t miss Saint Remy de Provence for its Roman architecture and the fortified hill top village of Les Baux de Provence (the 2nd most visited site in France).
Facilities
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Living room: The neatly decorated open plan living/dining area is comfortably furnished, with a sofa bed and TV, as well as a dining table and chairs, (suitable for six). There’s also a stone fireplace, which brings a ‘homely’ atmosphere to the property.
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Kitchen: The kitchen is very well equipped, with a fridge, freezer, oven, microwave and electric hobs, as well as a dishwasher and washing machine to alleviate those tiresome chores! Ample cutlery and crockery for six people is also provided.
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Bedrooms: Upstairs, there are two bedrooms – one double and one twin. Both are neatly furnished, and have a very welcoming feel.
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Bathrooms: There’s a single bathroom, containing a bath, WC and sink.
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Other rooms: This property also has its own storeroom and garage, providing that little bit of extra space you might need during your holiday!
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Outside: The twin bedroom has French doors opening out onto a private terrace, which has panoramic views over the surrounding village and surrounding countryside. A BBQ and dining furniture is also supplied, allowing you to eat al fresco during those long summer evenings! The terrace is also accessible from the upstairs corridor if you’d prefer.
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Swimming pool: Unfortunately, there is no swimming pool at this property.
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Baby facilities: Unfortunately, the owner cannot supply baby facilities, so please ensure that, if you intend to bring young children, you have everything you’re likely to need for your stay.
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Winter heating: If you choose to visit during the winter months, winter heating is included in the price of your holiday.
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Gas, electric, & water: There are all included in the rental cost.
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End-of-stay cleaning: The owner arranges the end-of-stay cleaning, and this is included in the rental cost.
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Bed & bathroom linen: Is provided by the owner for a charge of 10 euros per person, payable locally.
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Taxe de Sejour: In
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Damage deposit: The owner does not request a damage deposit. However, in the event of any breakages, you may be asked to pay the replacement cost.
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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, pets are accepted at this property.
How To Get There
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By Car - Aureilles lies off the D17, North West of Salon de Provence
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