Luxury Provence Villa Rental - as seen on HGTV House Hunters International (season 49, episode 14)
3 bedroom house with large infinity swimming pool and sweeping views of medieval villages and Mount Ventoux, sleeps up to 8 adults.
Located in the Drome Provencale, the village of Reauville is among dozens of perched medieval villages in the area with a landscape much like Tuscany. The area is renowned for lavender, olive trees, wine, provincial markets and best of all, black truffles! Access is easy - 3 hours door to door from Gare de Lyon in Paris via high speed TGV train. If coming via car, only 15 minutes off the A7 autoroute.
RATES
1950 euros per week for July and August or 1350 euros per week rest of the season plus 150 euro cleaning fee and 20 euros per guest linen laundry fee.
FEATURES
Totally renovated in 2013
Master bedroom, double bed, with master bathroom - toilet, shower, washer and dryer
Guest room, double bed, with bathroom - toilet, shower
Family suite - parents bedroom, double bed, with adjoining kids bedroom with single child bed, bathroom with toilet, bath & shower
Office with double sleeper sofa
Childrens portable beds available
Large open fully equipped kitchen with counter dinette and 4 barstools, large professional gas cooker with 5 burners, 2 electric ovens, microwave, large dishwasher, mixer, etc.
Dining table to seat 6 to 8
Large living room with fireplace
South east facing terrace with view of the Chateau de Grignan (where Madame de Sevigné of Place de Vosges and the Sun King's court wrote many of her famous letters), Mount Ventoux, Chamaret Tower, les Dentelles de Montmirail of Gigondas - child proof enclosure
South facing terrace, shaded with table for 6+ and large child proof enclosed play area
3150 meter plot of land located just at the end of the village
12 x 4 meter infinity swimming pool, unheated, automatic cover
WIFI
Sheets and towels provided
PRACTICALITIES
Saturday morning fruit and vegetable market in the village, bakery truck 3 times per week for bread, pastries, etc.
Doctor, pharmacy, bakery, large grocery store located 7km away in Grignan, large weekly Provencal market in Grignan and many other surrounding villages
Hospital 25 minutes away in Montelimar
ACTIVITIES
Pool & terrace lounging, happy hour, sleeping, cooking, eating, petanque
Home spa treatment - Valérie is the best!
Chateaux and fortress visiting, leisurely lunches - the medieval village of Grignan is a main destination yet remains charmingly authentic
Shopping in the numerous provincial markets (local products, antiques, art, etc.) in the surrounding villages
Wine tasting (Southern Cote de Rhone such as Gigondas, Chateauneuf de Pape, or local Grignan-les-Adhemar wineries), olive oil tasting
Stunning off road mountain biking and running trails, many scenic routes for road biking (bike rental available nearby)
Outdoor rock climbing
Stables for horse riding lessons, horse drawn carriage ride through the lavendar fields and vineyards through medieval villages
Walk down to the Monastery at Aiguebelle from the house through the forest, taste their famous fruit syrups
Fine dining in the area, Grignan has just gained a Michelin one star restaurant
Truffle hunting (tours available in our village during the season), gastronomic truffle diners - December to 1st week of March.
A full guide is provided in the house with specific suggestions
More info on : http://www.dromeprovencale.co.uk/
DAY TRIPS
Avignon - 50 minute drive, the old Vatican, home of the world famous theater festival and bridge
Orange - 40 minute drive, visit the Roman amphitheater
Vaison la Romaine - 50 minute drive, extensive Roman ruins, dining, great landscapes
Day at the Beach - 1H40 minute drive to the Mediterranean Sea
Nyons - 30 minute drive to heart of the region’s olive oil production, entrance to the beautiful Baronnies region
Baux de Provence - 1H30 minute drive, one of the favorites, classic provincial village, castle ruins to explore, fabulous lunch and amazing art installation with projections of master works in the reclaimed quarries
Gorges de l’Ardeche - 60 minute drive with stunning views, beautiful canoeing with organized return to car