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Villa St Felix
General Description
- Villa St Félix is in a tiny hamlet, set in open countryside, with great views towards the Luberon and Mont Ventoux.
- It’s actually only 1km to the typically Provencal village of Villars, where you‘ll find a few shops, bars and restaurants. The location is ideal for a family or group of friends who want some peace and quiet, fresh air and a base to explore Provence.
- The modern 2 storey Villa sleeps up to 9 people. It’s spacious, well designed and tastefully furnished with tiled floors throughout.
- There are 4 bedrooms, 2 double rooms on the ground floor and a double and a triple room upstairs. There are 2 bathrooms and 2 toilets.
- The living/dining room is light and airy with French doors out onto the terrace, garden and swimming pool.
- If you’re visiting during the summer you’ll probably spend most of your time out in the large enclosed garden, enjoying the Provencal sunshine by the swimming pool.
- Just outside the kitchen is a lovely terrace, shaded by the vine growing over the wrought iron pergola, perfect for long lunches with a glass of Rose.
The Local Area
- Despite its secluded location, your villa is only a 1KM walk away from the nearest village of Villars. Here you’ll find the boulangerie, cafes and some local stores.
- There are plenty more shops and supermarkets just a few Km in the larger town of Apt, but if you fancy a more traditional approach, there are some great local Paysan Markets. Every day of the week, in a host of villages nearby, local growers gather to sell their produce; Springtime brings fresh strawberries, green and white asparagus, cherries in May and June, with tomatoes olives garlic and courgettes all grown locally and available practically all year round.
- Directly from the Villa you can get out and about in the countryside, as you are centrally located between the Luberon hills to the south and Mont Ventoux to the North. Both areas are well known for great cycling and walking tracks, there’s excellent rock climbing nearby at Buoux.
- If you are feeling really energetic, tennis courts are available in the local village of St Saturnin, horse riding and windsurfing just 5km away, plus hang-gliding, fishing and Golf nearby. Alternatively, how about a gentle game of boules with the locals, under the shaded trees, accompanied with a glass of local Pastis!
- If visiting is your thing, you really are spoilt for choice. From the Roman architecture at Arles, the Palace of Popes at Avignon, and the cultured avenues of Aix en Provence to the local vineyards, the Carmargue National Park and the Regional Park of the Luberon, there really is too much to do in one visit.
Facilities
- Living area: The living area has a traditional Provencal feel, and is comfortably equipped with a sofa, chairs, TV and dining facilities.
- Kitchen: The fully fitted kitchen has pretty much everything you could need: fridge, freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, ample crockery, utensils etc.
- Bedrooms: The property has two double rooms located on the ground floor, while upstairs there’s another double room and a room with a single bed and adult size bunk beds, making comfortable accommodation for up to nine people.
- Bathrooms: There is a bathroom and separate WC located on each floor
- Outside: The property is set in 1000m2 of enclosed, well-kept, garden, with the kitchen leading out onto the beautiful shaded terrace where there is also a BBQ to use. Furniture is supplied, allowing you to bathe in the glorious sunshine during the warm days, and dine al fresco during the pleasant evenings. There is also ample car parking space.
- Swimming pool: The private swimming pool measures 10m x 5m, and is ideal for taking a refreshing swim during the day, in the presence of spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. The depth is 1.8 m in the deep end, down to 1.2 metres in the shallow end.
- Internet: An internet connection is provided at this property.
- Telephone: A telephone connection is provided at this property.
- Winter heating: If you visit during the winter months, there is an supplement of 36 Euros per week to cover winter heating, payable locally.
- Gas, electric, & water: These are all included in the rental cost.
- End-of-stay cleaning: The owner arranges end-of-stay cleaning for a fee of 65 Euros, payable locally.
- Bed & bathroom linen: This is included in the rental cost.
- 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.
- Damage deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of between 300 and 700 Euros, (depending on the season), on arrival and this will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages. Please enquire as to how much this will be when you book.
- Change over day: The change over day is Saturday during the high season, although during the low season flexibility is possible
- Long weekend stays: These are not usually permitted during the high season, although flexibility is possible during the low season.
- Pets: We’re sorry, pets are not permitted at this property.
- Smoking: Smoking is permitted within this property.
How To Get There
- By Car - Villars is situated approximately 20 minutes drive north of Aix en Provence and about 35 minute drive from St Remy de 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 30 minutes away
Full directions on how to get to the property will be sent once you have made your booking
