A Bastide in Provence

Description

Details

The house is a large modern building, incorporating and following the external appearance of an 18th/19th century bastide. There has been a building on the site since the Middle Ages.  It was a part of the estate of the nearby Abbaye du Thoronet until the French Revolution and then remained in the same family until about fifteen years ago, when it was bought by the present owners.

Inside

There are a number of reception rooms that are great for entertaining guests. The very large, triple-height dining/sitting room features a dining table seating 12/14 guests, but can be added to. This also enjoys two huge open fireplaces and large sliding doors that open on to the terrace. There is a further sitting room with open fireplace and large windows onto terrace. The property also has a studio flat with separate entrance and kitchenette, suitable for a chef, staff, nanny or extra guests.

Bedrooms

11 contemporary styled bedrooms. The master bedroom is located on the first floor. This large double height room includes a super king size plus and also enjoys its own dressing room. A bathroom with separate shower and bath can also be found on this floor.

Also located on the the first floor, Bedroom 2 has a King size bed; the bathroom with separate shower and bath can be located up small private staircase. Bedroom 3 features a King size which can be made into twins, enjoys a bathroom with separate bath and shower. Bedroom 4 is home to a King size and bathroom with shower (no bath). Bedroom 5 enjoys a King size that can be made into twins, and a bathroom with separate bath and shower.

On the Second floor, Bedroom 6 and 7 feature a King size which can be made into twins. Each bathroom enjoys separate bath and shower (Bedroom 6 has a extra large shower). Bedroom 8 is home to Queen size and bathroom with separate bath and shower. Bedroom 9 enjoys a King size bed and bathroom with shower. Bedroom 10 is accessed via the terrace and enjoys a Queen sized bed and bathroom with shower. There is a private sitting which includes a double sofa bed, sharing Bedroom 10’s bathroom. The studio flat includes a bedroom with double bed and bathroom with shower.

Outside

The property has a large terrace with semi-fixed awning, armchairs, table etc, suitable for boules. Guests can make use of the swimming pool. There is an outdoor eating area with seating for 12/14 guests, two badminton courts and an outdoor pizza/bread oven. The beautiful domaine consists of vineyards, woodland and pasture.

The river Argens runs around the property for about two kilometres, including a spectacular waterfall.  There are kayaks available at the house and there is also a commercial kayaking operation two kilometres away.

Location

It is about one hours drive from Aix-en-Provence to the west, Nice to the east, the Gorges du Verdon to the north and Toulon to the south.

Staff & Dining

A full time manager. There is also someone on hand to cook breakfast and do shopping approx five hours, longer if necessary. 2 housekeepers work approx eight hours during rental period.  Full time coverage between the two.

Chefs available as necessary by arrangement.

Things to Do

There are lots of beautiful walks in the area and the footbridge over the river increased those possibilities when it was opened in 2012. There are attractive villages within a short drive of the house including Cotignac, Carces, Entrecasteaux, Salernes and Le Thoronet.