Maison Mosaique

Experience a taste of Provence in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, staying within walking distance of its charming historic centre. Maison Mosaique has been skilfully renovated to achieve a successful mix of authentic and modern, transforming the old bastide into a stylish, comfortable and fully air-conditioned home. The main house is conveniently on one level with the library/lounge opening to a shaded dining terrace, just perfect for relaxing breakfasts or exchanging news over dinner and a glass of wine at the end of the day. From here, you can admire the pretty enclosed garden with its private pool and mature Mediterranean trees and colourful shrubs. A separate TV lounge and an open plan kitchen-dining area give plenty of space for guests to get away from the crowd if they need to. Additional privacy is provided by two of the four double bedrooms being located in an annexe while the remaining two are in the main house. Often described as the “Jewel of Les Alpilles”, St-Rémy is large enough to have plenty of shops, tempting boutiques, excellent restaurants and a weekly market yet it’s still small enough to walk around. Indeed, strolling is the best way to see this lovely town with its car free historic centre and cobbled streets. Artist Vincent Van Gogh was inspired to paint his famous “Starry Night” here and many local artists still display and sell their artwork each Sunday on the lively Route des Artistes. The wonderful Les Alpilles Natural Park has so many opportunities for outdoor family activities as well as the chance to visit several exquisite hillside villages such as Les Baux-de-Provence and Eygalières, both officially classified as ’Plus Beaux Villages’. Take a day trip to the lively historic cities of Avignon and Nîmes or just head southwards towards Arles, the gateway to the Camargue with its iconic wild white horses, black bulls and pink flamingos. If you are missing the sights and sounds of the sea, the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean are only an hour’s drive away. Features: Villa Interiors (200m²) Main House-    Open plan lounge and library with doors leading to terrace -    Open plan dining area and kitchen, fully-equipped including American fridge, dishwasher, wine cabinet, two ovens, hob, microwave and, kettle and Nespresso machine-    Lounge with comfortable sofas, TV and workspace with office chair and printer-    WC-    Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) and private shower room-    Bedroom with twin beds (80x200cm each, can be joined together to make a double) and bathroom with bath and sinkAnnexeGround Floor -    Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) and bathroom with shower and WCFirst Floor (via open-tread stairs)-    Bedroom with double bed (140x200cm) and bathroom with bath-    Separate WC Outside Grounds (1050m², enclosed) -    Swimming pool (11x4m) with electric shutter -    Covered al-fresco dining terrace -    Sun loungers and parasols-    Comfortable seating area-    Electric plancha-    Pétanque-    Outside parking space-    Gate Facilities-    Wi-Fi-    Air-conditioning-    TV-    Hairdryers-    Washing machine and dryer Location: Maison Mosaique enjoys a convenient location in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in the Bouches du Rhone department of southern France. The house is on the edge of town but only 700m from the town’s pedestrianised centre. The villa is located near the main road that links St-Rémy with Cavaillon and Tarascon and has easy access to nearby supermarkets and a bakery, butchers etc. St-Rémy is large enough to have plenty of shops, elegant boutiques, galleries, Michelin starred restaurants and a weekly market – it’s easy to stroll around the pretty cobbled lanes of the pedestrianised centre. It is one of the special places loved by Vincent Van Gogh who painted his famous “Starry Night” and spent time in the asylum here. Many local artists still display and sell their artwork each summer Sunday on the lively Route des Artistes. St-Rémy lies on the northern edge of Les Alpilles Natural Park so start your explorations by driving the short distance southwards into this amazing area, calling in at the archaeological site of Glanum along the way. Les Alpilles Natural Park is heavenly for lovers of nature and beautiful landscapes. It also offers many opportunities for climbing, hiking, mountain biking and horse riding along its well-trodden trails. Small mountains lie next to verdant valleys with their swathes of vineyards, olive groves, cypresses, orchards and golden sunflowers. There are several idyllic hill top villages here such as Eygalières, much loved by celebrities, or Les Baux-de-Provence, perched on the rocky hillside. When you feel like city bustle, Avignon, with its UNESCO World Heritage sites and covered markets, is only a 25km drive northwards. It is a similar distance southwards to the historic city of Arles, another place which inspired the paintings of Van Gogh and has the remains of a famous Roman amphitheatre. It is easy to travel southwards from Arles to the wild Camargue Regional Park so well known for its wild white horses, black bulls and pink flamingos. There are lots of opportunities here for horse riding, hiking and bird watching or treat yourselves to a safari jeep tour from Arles. Its capital, Sainte-Maries-de-la-Mer, is only 67km away from home and has some fine sandy beaches. Terms & Conditions: ? €2000 charged to client’s credit card by the owner as a pre-authorisation upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. 5.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m. Yes. Yes, changed weekly for stays of 14 nights or more. Not allowed. A cot and highchair are available on request. These must be requested a minimum of 2 weeks before arrival. Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed. Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner or their property manager. Saturday. All other changeover days on request. Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. Outside only. Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for civil liability as well as cancellations, personal belongings, public liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. A copy of this policy may be requested by the owner before arrival. 7 nights. All other durations on request. Included from beginning-May to mid-October if the night-time temperature is above 15°C. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. French Visitors Tax is included. Yes, changed weekly for stays of 14 nights or more. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.