Villa Jasmin

Soak up Provençal life in this delightful 2-bedroom mazet with its own swimming pool, located in the heart of a picturesque village in Les Alpilles. It’s wonderful to be able to potter out of your holiday home, pick up fresh bread and locally produced olive oil as well as delicious cheeses and charcuterie from the village deli or Thursday morning market, then wander back for al-fresco lunches by the swimming pool. Or perhaps you may choose to dine out on a café terrace in the village square by the fountain and plane trees. Back to your holiday home, it is such a charming place to spend time with its open-plan lounge and elegant kitchen with arched doors opening out to the covered terrace and swimming pool with just enough room to relax on a deckchair or sun-lounger. Each of the two air-conditioned bedrooms upstairs features a double bed and a stylish bathroom with an Italian shower and sink. There are some glorious walks in and around the village, including a hike through the olive groves to neighbouring Les Baux-de-Provence, one of France’s classified ‘Plus Beaux Villages’. Hiking, cycling, horse-riding and rock-climbing are all fantastic ways to appreciate the beautiful landscapes of the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles or you may prefer to simply drive to local villages and towns to experience this part of Provence – Eygalières and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence are not to be missed. Further afield, visit the historic city of Avignon, venture to Ménerbes, Lourmarin and other idyllic villages of the Luberon or discover the artistic town of Arles, the gateway to the Camargue. You can sail down the Sorgue River by canoe or kayak from Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, seek our treasures at the Sunday morning brocante in L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue or sample wines of the Rhône valley near Châteauneuf-du-Pape – bring back a bottle to enjoy by the swimming pool! Features: Maison Interiors (100m2) Ground Floor -    Open-plan living room with doors to terrace -    Open-plan kitchen, well-equipped including dishwasher, electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge and freezer. Doors to terrace -    WC and sink First Floor (via open-sided stairs) -    Bedroom with double bed (140x200cm), extra single bed (90x200cm) and partially open shower room with Italian shower and sink -    Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm), large wardrobe and partially open shower room with Italian shower and sink -    Separate WC Outside Grounds (200m2, enclosed) -    Salt-water heated swimming pool (5x3m, depth: 1.2m) with safety alarm. Pool is heated on request at an extra cost. -    Covered dining terrace with table and chairs -    Electric plancha -    Deckchairs and sun-loungers (x2) -    Electric gate -    Private parking (outside) Facilities -    Wi-Fi -    Air-conditioning (bedrooms only) -    Underfloor cooling (downstairs only) -    TVs x 2 -    Washing machine Location: Villa Jasmin is in the heart of a picturesque village in Les Alpilles, part of the Bouches du Rhône department of Provence, around 35km south of Avignon and 19km from Arles. This bustling Provençal village is a joy to explore with its pretty square and fountain, various café terraces and restaurants as well as inviting shops showcasing some of the region’s best produce from charcuterie, cheese and wine to the village’s olive oil, some of the finest in France. There is a traditional market that takes place on a Thursday morning in the main square beneath the plane trees. Enjoy long walks and hikes through the surrounding landscapes of olive groves, woodland and farms and make the most of the pony-trekking, horse-riding and cycling opportunities across the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles. Visit other idyllic villages of the region including Les Baux-de-Provence (4.5km) and Eygalières (17km) as well as artistic towns such as Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (10km) and Arles (19km) where you can follow Van Gogh’s footsteps. Further afield, explore the captivating scenery of the Luberon with picture-perfect perched villages, vineyards and forests – Ménerbes, Lourmarin and Gordes can each be reached within an hour by car. The wild landscapes of the Camargue also await to the south, stretching as far as the Mediterranean coastline around Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. Discover the romance of Aix-en-Provence (64km), so loved by Paul Cézanne, or spend the day visiting the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Avignon (35km) by the banks of the Rhône River. L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (42km) is another gorgeous town with its famous Sunday morning brocante whilst the most adventurous of guests will adore hiking, canoeing or kayaking in and around Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (47km). Terms & Conditions: ? €2500 charged to client’s credit card as a pre-authorisation one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. 4.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m. Yes. Yes. 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. Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed. Please note, air-conditioning is only featured in 2 of the bedrooms. Saturday. All other changeover days on request. Included. 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 changeover days on request. Yes. Pool heating is included between June and September. Extra €100 per week during the months of April, May & October, payable locally. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. French Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night - please enquire if exact amount is required). Yes. 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.