·         Villa St Olivier is a charming Provencal house within walking distance of the beautiful walled village of Caromb, one of the many traditional hillside villages set amongst vineyards in the foothills of Mount Ventoux

·         A very quiet location ensures complete privacy with a sheltered terrace, swimming pool and enclosed garden.

·         As you can see from the photographs, the house is stylishly furnished & well equipped throughout.  It also offers total privacy.

·         The accommodation comprises five bedrooms, a bathroom and two shower rooms set over two floors, with ample living space and excellent facilities to make the property very comfortable for up to ten people. 

• This location has the convenience of a village setting, but is ideally situated for exploring all that’s on offer in the surrounding countryside.

• 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, there are plenty of options to choose from.

• If you like a tipple, a well-trodden wine route starts at the door of your Villa.  Vaqueras, Gigondas, Cotes du Ventoux and Chateauneuf 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, horse riding, golf, quad biking, canoeing and even Paragliding can all be found within 20kms of the village.

• Further a field but within easy reach, you have the attractions of some of the South of France’s best known towns: Carpentras is just 8km away, Avignon, Aix en Provence, Orange, Marseille and the Carmargue National Park are all under an hours drive.

·         Living room: The exquisitely decorated living room contains three linen-coloured sofas, a desk and an additional dining table, as well as various pieces of antique furniture.  The cool limestone floors, neutral colours and traditional fireplace give a light and airy feel to the room, accentuated by the light from the three French doors leading onto the pool area and garden.  There is also satelite television and a DVD player

·         Dining room: Like the living room, the dining area has a light and airy feel.  There are four sets of French windows, leading onto the outside terrace, that provide brilliant views of the gardens.  Inside, there’s a tiled Moroccan dining table with seating for ten people.

·         Kitchen: The fully-fitted kitchen maintains the excellent decor, and is equipped with pretty much everything you’ll need for your holiday.  Amongst other appliances, there is a stainless steel smeg style electric oven with gas hob, microwave and dishwasher.

·         Utility room: There is a separate utility room with a washing machine.

·         Bedrooms: There are five sumptuously furnished bedrooms – two downstairs and three upstairs.  Downstairs, the double bedroom is furnished with a comfortable bed, marble-topped dresser and fitted wardrobes, as well as French doors that open onto the pool area.  The other downstairs room is a twin bedded room.  Upstairs, there’s a twin room, similar to the downstairs one, and two double rooms.  One double room has French windows that lead onto a small terrace, while the other double room has a large window with excellent an excellent view of Mt Ventoux.  All the rooms have fitted wardrobes, and bedside tables, and most also have wicker chairs.

·         Bathrooms: There are a total of two shower rooms and a bathroom.  Located downstairs, there’s a large shower room, with thermostatically controlled shower, washbasin and WC, as well as another shower room.  Finally, upstairs there’s a spacious bathroom, equipped with a bath, overhead shower, bidet, washbasin and WC.

·         Outside: The property is set in its own walled garden, which is mainly well-tended lawn.  However, there’s also a small orchard of cherry, apricot, apple and pear trees, as well as a few vines.  There’s plenty of space for the kids to play, or for the adults to just relax and contemplate their next Provencal lunch!  Outside the property, there’s also a large, shaded, terrace, with furniture for dining al fresco, as well as a pool house with a BBQ, drinks fridge and an oven to enhance the summer experience!

·         Swimming pool: The private swimming pool measure 8m x 4m, and is in a secluded, but convenient position.  There’s also an excellent pool house, with drinks fridge, oven, BBQ, shower room and WC.  Plenty of loungers are also provided, as well as an extra table with sunshade.   

·         Internet: There is a WiFi internet connection provided for you at this property.

·         Telephone: There is a telephone provided and local calls are included free of charge.

·         Winter heating: Central heating is available during the winter months for an extra charge, based on consumption.

·         Gas, electric, & water: These are all included in the rental cost.

·         End-of-stay cleaning: The owner arranges end-of-stay cleaning, and this is included in the rental cost.

·         Bed & bathroom linen: If you don’t want to bring your own, bed linen and bath and pool towels, these can all be provided by the owner for a cost of 75 euros per week.

·         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 350 Euros on arrival and this will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.

·         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.

• By Car - Caromb is situated approximately 20 minutes drive East of Avignon and 40 minutes north of Salon-de-Provence.

• By Air - Marseille and Nimes Airports are the nearest - approximately an hours drive away

• By Train - The high speed TGV service runs directly from London or Paris to Avignon, approximately 20 minutes away

Full directions on how to get to the property will be sent once you have made your booking