Bastide des Launes - Vaucluse - Sleeps 16

Bastide des Launes is a charming 400 year old country house in Provence

Bastide des Launes is a charming 400 year old country house set in its own courtyard via its own drive, with spectacular views, renovated to a luxurious standard, with 5x10m swimming pool. Situated in the scenic Provencal countryside on the edge of the picturesque village of Chamaret.

The local village is just a 3 minute stroll away and there you will find the "Tour de Chamaret" a medieval watch tower built to warn the fortified "Chateau de Grignan" of unwelcome guests. Nowadays the village is more accommodating to visitors and boasts a bar, fruit & vegetable stall, baker and post office.

In the local area the stunning Chateau de Grignan dominates the view, with its narrow streets, high walls and monastery, all of which are open to the public. The Roman amphitheatre in the town of Orange and the famous "Pont d' Avignon" are all within an hour’s drive of the Bastide des Launes.

We are in the middle of the Rhone wine area, and some of France's finest vineyards are within easy reach, with Hermitage, Crozes Hermitage, and St Joseph just an hour North of here, and Chateauneuf du Pape, Vacqueyras and Gigondas half that time, to the south.

Enjoy your holiday by visiting some of the weekly markets, potteries and art galleries and, during the summer, various open-air festivals. Avignon and Carpentras both have festivals for most of July. Go riding at the local stables, borrow our bicyles to explore the small local villages and countryside, play golf at 2 nearby courses, watch the wildlife in the local woods/river, or you could just laze by the side of our large swimming pool.

The area is also excellent for walking, although this is more an activity that suits the weather in April/May or September/October.

The Bastide (which includes both the Truffle and Stable Gites) will accommodate up to 16 people. There are 5 large double bedrooms (one can also convert to a twin), 2 medium sized double bedrooms and one twin bedroom. There are four en suite bathrooms, two other bathrooms, plus a toilet off the first floor landing.

The kitchen is provided with a fridge/freezer (food) and ordinary fridge (drinks), a professional cooker and dishwasher. All cutlery, crockery, glassware, bedding and towels (both pool and house) are provided.

The Bastide has 4 lounges (one for the children!) and we have a large movie and book collection for those occasional rainy days. There is a British satellite HDTV, Blu-ray, Stereo and Wii in the adult lounge, Stereo, DVD and a Playstation 2 in the children's lounge. WiFi is available throughout the Bastide.

The Bastide has outside tables ,chairs and BBQ, set in its own walled garden. The utility room has 2 washing machines, iron, plus board. External large clothesline.

Childrens's beds, cots, baby bath, high chairs, table tennis, table football and bicycles are available.

Chef available for whole house lets, by private negotiation.

Bastide des Launes Property Features

• Rural
• Village

• Car Required

• Iron and Ironing Board
• Bed Linen Included
• Towels Included
• Fuel and Power Included
• Pets Allowed
• Cot
• High Chair
• No Smoking
• Air conditioning

• Wood burner

• 5+ Double Bedrooms
• 2 Twin Bedrooms

• Ground Floor Bedroom
• Ground Floor Toilet
• Ground Floor Bath
• Ground Floor Shower

• Outdoor Pool
• Private Pool

• Washing Machine
• Dishwasher
• Microwave
• Fridge
• Freezer
• Toaster
• Oven
• Hob
• Grill
• Coffee Machine

• Broadband
• Wireless Broadband

• TV - Satellite or Cable
• CD Player
• DVD Player
• Books
• Games
• Table Football
• Table Tennis
• TV
• Radio

• Sun Loungers
• Patio Furniture
• Barbecue
• Tennis Racquets
• Beach Towels

• Private garden
• Terrace / patio
• Enclosed garden / play area
• Outdoor games area

• Off road parking

• Fishing
• Wine Tour
• Tennis
• Golf
• Hiking
• Horse Riding
• Walking
• Cycling
• Pub/Bar within 1 mile

• Snorkeling
• Swimming (outdoor pool)
• Canoeing
• Kayaking