A pretty cottage, sleeping up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms 3 km from St. Remy de Provence .Large private garden and pool .
A pretty cottage, for up to six people, situated in the peaceful Provencal countryside of 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.The Alpilles is a range of sharp peaked hills surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, lavender fields and fruit trees . Amongst St. Remy's ancient winding streets you will discover beautifully restored houses, fantastic fountains, shady squares, elegant boutiques and restaurants.
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, a large dining table with six chairs and a dresser and french-windows leading out onto the front and rear gardens.
The kitchen is modern and fully fitted with electric oven and hob, microwave, two refrigerators with freezer compartments, 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.
Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms: one with queen size bed, one with double bed and the third with two single beds.
The bathroom has a bath with shower attachment, a separate walk-in shower, wash basin, cupboard space, wc and hairdryer.
There is also a second separate wc.
Heating is by electric radiators and wood burning "insert" fire.Electricity and heating are inclusive for bookings from April-September but will be charged as extra, at local rates, from October-March.
The private 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.
Close to the terrace, there is a swimming pool (8m x 3.5m and 1.2m deep).The pool will be cleaned and maintained from May to October .
There is ample private parking space.
There is a kitchen veranda and outdoor table and chairs with parasol. Garden tables and chairs, cushioned sun loungers, umbrellas and a Weber barbecue are all provided. At the far end of the garden, is an orchard with stone table and benches, a perfect spot to catch the last rays of the evening sun and enjoy an aperitif!
Visitor suitability:although the property is on one level, there are steps up to the entrance and a couple of steps within the house which may cause difficulties. There is also a step down from the terrace onto the garden.
One set of bedroom linen and bathroom towels per person , end of stay cleaning and local taxes are all included in the price. Pool towels can be hired at £3 per towel.
There is a satellite flat-screen TV with French and English channels . Hi-fi with iPod docking station . cds, dvds and assorted games . Free wi-fi .
Nearest airport | Avignon20 Nimes 45 Marseille 65 | 20 km |
Nearest bar / pub | Le Bistrot de La Galine | 2 km |
Nearest beach | Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer | 70 km |
Nearest boulangerie | Many in St Remy de Provence | 3 km |
Nearest doctor | St Remy de Provence | 3 km |
Nearest ferry port | Calais | 980 km |
Nearest market | St Remy de Provence | 3 km |
Nearest restaurant | Le Bistrot de La Galine | 2 km |
Nearest river | Le Rhone at Beaucaire | 20 km |
Nearest supermarket | St Remy de Provence | 3 km |
Nearest train station | Avignon TGV direct from London for most of the year . | 24 km |
Cottage
Board:
Bedroom(s): 3 ( 6 Sleeps )
Double bedrooms: 2, Twin bedrooms: 1
Bathroom(s): 1
Baths: 1, Showers: 1, Toilets: 2, Wash basins: 1
Activity holidays, Family holidays, Golf holidays, Romantic holidays, Rural holidays
Countryside views, Mountain views
Garden, Garden furniture, High speed internet, WiFi
CD Player, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, DVD Player, Fireplace, Fridge, Fridge freezer, iPod dock, Iron and Board, Microwave, Phone, Satellite TV, TV, Washing machine, Wood burner
BBQ, Patio, Swimming pool (private), Terrace
Cleaning inclusive, Linen inclusive, Towels inclusive
Off-road parking
Boule, Canoeing, Climbing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Horse riding, Swimming, Tennis, Walking
- | Nightly rate | Weekly | Monthly | Min. Stay | Change-over | |
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Week | Weekend | |||||
Rate summary | - | £950 - £1,800 | - | 4 Nights | - | |
23-Mar-2024 - 28-Jun-2024 | - | - | £1,300 | - | 7 Nights | Sat - Sat |
29-Jun-2024 - 30-Aug-2024 | - | - | £1,800 | - | 7 Nights | Sat - Sat |
31-Aug-2024 - 25-Oct-2024 | - | - | £1,300 | - | 7 Nights | Sat - Sat |
26-Oct-2024 - 13-Dec-2024 | - | - | £950 | - | 4 Nights | - |
Check in: 16:00, Check out: 10:00
A 30% deposit is required upon reservation along with a completed booking form which we will provide. The balance is due eight weeks prior to arrival. Payment is usually by bank transfer or cheque.
We can accept Paypal but this will incur a surcharge of 5% to cover their fees
A returnable deposit of £400 (€500) is required against breakages and telephone costs (calls only).
Changeover Day:
Bookings are from Saturday (after 4:00pm) to Saturday (before 10:00am). In low season it may be possible to vary these times and days.
Electricity and heating are inclusive for bookings from April-September but will be charged as extra, at local rates, from October-March. Wood for the fire can be ordered upon request.
Taxe de Séjour: in France it's necessary to pay this (tourist tax) and it's calculated based on the number of people in your group . It is applied to adults only (18+) .