Description
The intimacy in the luxury of a perfect family property located in the high Vaucluse and south of the Drôme Provençale. Ideal starting point for the wine route of the Rhone Valley thanks to the nearby villages renowned for their Crus (Sablet, Séguret, Roaix, Gigondas, Vacqueyras, Châteauneuf-du-Pape...).
A 900 year old Templar fortress now a beautifully restored Provencal castle. Located at the foot of the village of Villedieu and 6 km from the historic market town of Vaison-la-Romaine, only 50 km from Avignon.
The Château is set in 3.8 hectares of wooded parkland with olive trees, lavender, not overlooked, surrounded by vineyards with 8 ensuite bedrooms, a beautiful swimming pool and a tennis court.
The property is located near a village with a charming square with century-old plane trees, two restaurants and a café.
LOCATION :
Gigondas (14km wine tasting, restaurants + Les Dentelles de Montmirail)
Orange (32km)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape & Carpentras (35km)
Aix-en-Provence (127km).
AIRPORTS / STATION TGV :
60km Avignon-Provence/ 55km Avignon TGV + Eurostar 95km Nimes (Nimes-Arles-Camargue)
122km Marseille-Provence
220km Lyon-Saint Exupery airport + TGV
The Château is composed as follows:
On the ground floor :
An entrance hall with a majestic main stone staircase
A laundry room with washing machine and dryer
A guest toilet
A living/dining room for about 14 people with a fireplace
A large fully equipped kitchen with: china cabinet, US fridge (+ 1 summer lounge fridge, 1 fridge in separate kitchen), 2 dishwashers, piano oven + gas, microwave oven, filter coffee machine, Nespresso coffee machine, juicer, champagne flutes, water glasses, wine glasses, Magimix food processor, toaster, 2 electric kettles, scales, thermos flask, percolator
A double lounge with fireplace
A small lounge/library with fireplace
A TV room
A spare kitchen/storage area
A sports room with WC
On the 1st floor, 8 bedrooms:
Bedroom 1 (master bedroom): 180cm bed, 3 wardrobes/storage, with TV, view over the inner courtyard of the Château, and outside, towards the landscapes overlooking the neighbouring Drôme. Bathroom with double washbasin, shower and bath. Separate WC.
Bedroom 2: 160cm bed, 3 wardrobes/storage units, view of the inner courtyard of the Bergerie, and outside to the countryside overlooking the neighbouring Drôme. Bathroom with shower and bath. Separate WC.
Bedroom 3: double bed, 2 wardrobes/storage units, view of the inner courtyard of the Bergerie. Bathroom with shower. Separate WC.
Bedroom 4: 2 beds (one 160cm bed + one 90cm bed), 2 wardrobes/storage units, view on the inner courtyard of the Château. Bathroom with shower. Separate WC.
Bedroom 5: 2 single beds (90cm), 2 wardrobes/storage units, view on the inner courtyard of the Bergerie. Bathroom with shower and bath. Separate WC.
Bedroom 6: 160cm bed, 2 wardrobes/storage units, view of the courtyard of the Château. Bathroom with shower. Separate WC.
Bedroom 7: 160cm bed, with a mezzanine consisting of 2 single beds of 90cm, making 3 beds in total. 2 wardrobes/storage units, view of the inner courtyard of the Bergerie and the entrance to the Château. Bathroom with shower. Separate WC.
Bedroom 8: 160cm bed, with mezzanine consisting of 1 single 90cm bed, i.e. 2 beds in total. 4 wardrobes/storage units, view of the inner courtyard of the Château and the entrance to the Château. Bathroom with shower. Separate toilet.
Available: single bed, 1 umbrella bed.
All rooms are equipped with: fan, hair dryer, shower gel, shampoo, soap... Small bottles of water in each room on arrival. Basic necessities provided.
Outside :
2 fountains and 2 pools, for the Castle part, with fish
Interior courtyards of the Château and the Bergerie with trees and flowers
Private tennis court (rackets and balls provided)
Outdoor swimming pool, unheated, protected by roller shutter and alarm, with shower and WC, 15 sunbeds available (minimum), parasols
Tables under the arbour in the courtyard of the Château for meals
Summer lounge by the pool with BBQ, fridge, sink, sofas, table
Uncovered parking
Additional information :
Fresh bread and pastries delivered on request as an extra
Private chefs on request before entering the property
Intermediate cleaning on Wednesday included. Extra cleaning (25€/hour)
Pool maintenance 1x/week included
At your disposal :
3 bicycles
A safe
Internet: equipped with fibre
Alarm and cameras, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Events :
Seminars, film shoots, private parties and weddings OK, on request (price to be determined)
No pets allowed
No smoking inside
Gas bottles: if you need to change them, our technician will do it
At your disposal: placemats (34), tablecloths (17), napkins (100+)
Vaison-la-Romaine: 12 min away, all shops, several supermarkets, 1 hospital, 1 cinema
Nyons: 18 min away, all shops, several supermarkets, 1 cinema
Charming villages nearby, renowned for their Crus (Sablet, Séguret, Roaix, Gigondas, Vacqueyras...)
Markets: in Vaison-la-Romaine, a large market in season on Tuesday mornings, and a farmers' market on Saturday mornings; in Nyons, every Thursday morning
État des risques et pollution: non applicable (null)
