3 Bedroom Cottage in St. Remy de Provence

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A pretty cottage, for up to six people, situated in the peaceful Provencal countryside near to the hamlet of La Galine, at the foot of the Alpilles and just 3 km from the vibrant and fashionable town of St. Remy de Provence with all its lively restaurants, shops and amenities.

Set in 2,500 square metres of private grounds, the property is a fully furnished detached cottage with a large living/dining room (approx. 30 square metres), stone-fireplace with wood-burning fire, exposed beams, and french-windows leading out onto the front and rear gardens.

The living/dining room has a sitting area around the stone, wood-burning fire and a dining area with a table and six chairs and dresser. A TV/DVD (British satellite TV), CD/radio, I-Pod docking station and free WiFi are provided.

The house sleeps six people in three bedrooms; one with queen size bed, one with double and the third with two single beds.

The kitchen is modern and fully fitted with electric oven and hob, microwave, two refrigerators with freezer compartment, dishwasher, washing machine and other modern appliances including filter and espresso coffee machines, toaster and kettle. An iron and ironing board are available. All cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery and glasses are provided.

The bathroom has a bath, separate shower unit, basin, cupboard space and hairdryer. The WC is separate.

The large garden, tree-lined on one side and benefiting from sunshine all day long, has a large terrace looking out over the fields and countryside beyond. Garden tables and chairs, cushioned sun loungers, umbrellas and a barbeque are all provided.

Close to the terrace, there is an above-ground swimming pool (10m x 5m and 1.2m deep). Being above-ground, access can easily be restricted for young children if required. The pool will be cleaned and maintained from mid-May until early-October.

At the far end of the garden, is a newly planted orchard with stone table and benches, a perfect spot to catch the last rays of the evening sun and enjoy an aperitif!

Ideally situated for exploring the region of Provence, with the fortified papal city of Avignon just twenty minutes to the north; Arles and the natural wilderness of the Camargue to the south-west, Marseilles and the beauty of the Calanques to the south-east and the spectacular valley of the Luberon where Peter Mayle lived and wrote his famous novel “A Year in Provence”, and the films "Jean de Florette" and "Manon des Sources" were shot, to the east.

Also close by is the magnificent village of Les Baux de Provence perched up in the Alpilles, the fashionable town of Aix en Provence, the Roman aqueduct at Pont du Gard dating back to the first century AD and (for the antiques-hunters!) the town of Isle sue la Sorgue, famous for its 300+ antique shops and weekly fairs.

The house is set at the foot of the Alpilles and just three kilometres outside St. Rémy de Provence, an historic market town built on one of the oldest archaeological sites in Europe. You can roam amongst the Roman remains of "Glanum" which was founded in the 3rd century BC, and visit the "grands Thermes", the Triumphal Arch, the Temple and the Mausoleum of a true gallo-roman city.

The beauty of the countryside and the quality of light have inspired many artists, writers and painters over the centuries. Without a doubt, the most famous being Vincent Van Gogh who produced more than 150 paintings of the countryside surrounding Saint Rémy de Provence. It is also the birthplace of Nostradamus.

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The area offers a wide range of activities including golf (courses in nearby Les Baux de Provence, Avignon, Mories, Mallemort and Nimes), gliding (5-minutes drive from the house at Romanin), horse riding (closest centre in St. Remy), hiking, cycling, canoeing, hot air ballooning and climbing.

And it is, of course, perfect for simply relaxing, enjoying the sunshine and sampling the wonderful Provencal food and wines.

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Price Table				Season Rate
2nd July 2011 10th September 2011 £1,100 10th September 2011 15th October 2011 £750 15th October 2011 17th December 2011 £600 17th December 2011 7th January 2012 £1,000				Low Season Price:	£600 per Week
				High Season Price:	£1,100 per Week

The house is available for rental throughout the year. Bookings are from Saturday (arrival after 3:00pm) to Saturday (departure before 10:00am). In the low season however it may be possible, upon request, to vary these times and dates. A deposit of 30% is required to secure the booking with the balance payable eight weeks before arrival. The price is inclusive of bed linen, towels and departure cleaning. Additional cleaning, linen and towels can be arranged on request. A security deposit of £500 (€600) is required in cash on arrival - fully refundable in cash on your departure unless there are any breakages to be deducted, telephone charges (calls only) or the house is not left in a reasonable state of cleanliness. Electricity and heating are inclusive for bookings from April-September but will be charged as extra, at local rates, from October-March. During the winter wood for the fire can be ordered upon your request.

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