Villa Sardou

Villa Sardou is pleasantly situatedin a famous village of Paradou, home to a renowned French bistro. It is ideally located for visiting many of the fantastic places in Les Alpilles Natural Park and at the gateway to the Camargue.This air-conditioned holiday house, with its four comfortable en suite bedrooms, has been sensitively designed and furnished to create a peaceful home with some lovely touches. The wide table in the well equipped kitchen-diner overlooks an enclosed garden and an archway welcomes you into the relaxing living room. You will love sharing al-fresco evening meals on the elegant stone terrace beneath the pergola. Take a refreshing dip in the heated pool or enjoy a ball game on the lawn so prettily interspersed with small Provençal trees and shrubs. The charming village has a café-restaurant, a grocery store, a bistro adored by Rick Stein and is only a short drive from Maussane-les-Alpilles, a lovely village with a weekly market, surrounded by olive plantations and renowned for its olive oil. The idyllic hilltop village of Les-Baux-de-Provence is also one of your closest neighbours and the nearby lively artistic centre of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence should not be missed. There are some lovely local walks and hikes to enjoy straight from Villa Sardou, passing expanses of olive groves set against the region’s vibrant white rocks. Indeed, the whole of the Alpilles Natural Park is a paradise for hikers and cyclists as well as offering plenty of opportunities for horse-riding, rock climbing and golf. This is such an amazing area of small mountains, picture-perfect villages and summer swathes of sunflowers. Slightly further afield is the historic city of Avignon where you can take a boat trip on the Rhône and visit its famous bridge and Pope’s Palace, both UNESCO World Heritage sites. A visit to Nîmes is always memorable with its Roman sites and the chance to chill out afterwards in the beautiful Jardin de la Fontaine. It’s a shorter drive to the sunshine of Arles, beyond which is the outstanding landscape of the Camargue, with its pink flamingos, black bulls, wild white horses, rice fields and beaches. Features: The Villa (120m2, one level with some steps)-    Open-plan lounge -    Open-plan kitchen and dining area, well-equipped including electric oven, induction hob, fridge, freezer, wine cabinet, dishwasher and microwave. Doors lead to terrace -    Laundry cellar-    Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) and shower room with Italian shower, sink and WC-    Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) and shower room with Italian shower, sink and WC-    Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) and shower room with Italian shower, sink and WC-    Bedroom with twin beds (90x200cm each, can be joined as a double) and private shower room with WCOutside Grounds (1600m2, enclosed)-    Heated swimming pool (8x4m, depth: 1.5m plus ‘plage’ area of 1x4m) with sand-filtration and safety shutter -    Pergola -    Barbecue -    Boules court-    Private parking-    Electric gate Additional Facilities-    Wi-Fi-    Air-conditioning -    TV-    Children’s outdoor toys-    Hairdryers -    Washing machine Location: Villa Sardou is within walking distance of a charming Provençal village at the foot of the Alpilles mountains in southern France. The village features beautifully restored houses, colourful gardens, a bakery, a grocery shop and a couple of welcoming restaurants, including a much-loved local bistro.Nearby Maussane-les-Alpilles (3 km) is known for its olive groves and excellent olive oil, while the hilltop village of Les Baux-de-Provence (6 km), officially listed among France’s most beautiful villages, offers spectacular views across the Alpilles and surrounding countryside. A short drive north brings you to Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (20 minutes), famous for its lively Wednesday market, art galleries and charming pedestrian streets once loved by Van Gogh.The surrounding Alpilles Natural Park is perfect for hiking, cycling, horse riding and rock climbing. Cultural day trips are also within easy reach, including Arles, Avignon, and Nîmes, where Roman monuments, historic squares and Provençal cafés create unforgettable experiences. Terms & Conditions: ? €1000 charged to client’s credit card as a pre-authorisation one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. 2.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m. Yes. Yes. On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. 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. Saturday. All other changeover days on request. Included. 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. Extra cost based on consumption, payable locally. Extra €150/week payable to Property Manager at the time of balance payment. Pool heating must be requested in advance. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. French Visitors Tax payable to Property Manager at the time of balance payment (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night - please enquire if exact amount is required). Yes, changed once for stays over 14 nights. 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.