Holiday rental villa in Provence with pool & garden

Introduction

This lovely, modern villa is located on the exclusive Pont Royal Golf Course in the heart of Provence. A location that offers spectacular views and where peace and quiet can be found.

The adjoining Pierre et Vacances Resort offers children and adults an endless choice of sports and leisure activities (see below for details). All amenities on site including many café bars and restaurants, wave pool and kids clubs. Super-child friendly situation, and an ideal place to make new friends.

Alternatively...
Relax at the villa in the private pool and garden.

Comfortable accommodation with all appliances, three bedrooms to sleep 6 with sofa beds in the living room for larger parties.

A great base from which to discover all the charms of Provence. Don't miss nearby Aix-en-Provence with its fabulous restaurants, winding alleyways and traditional street market.

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Accommodation

Living / Dining room with TV with UK satellite channels and radio stations, DVD and CD player. Two sofa beds, dining table and chairs to seat 8

Kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, electric oven and four burner hob, full size fridge freezer and microwave

Separate WC & wash hand basin

Stairs to 1st floor;

Bedroom 1, double

Bedroom 2, two singles

Bedroom 3, two singles

Separate bathroom with bath and shower-over and double sink
Separate WC

Travel cot

EXTERIOR;

Rear garden with terrace and table and chairs. BBQ

Private pool 8.4 x 4.1m

Sun terrace with loungers

 Photo gallery for Villa Pont Royal, ref: 13003

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Prices

* Sterling & Dollar rates provided ONLY as a guide - all rentals are payable in EUROS

 Prices / Booking / Availability - full details

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Local Information

The villa is located within the residential grounds of the exclusive Pont Royal Golf and Leisure complex, 30 mins from Aix-en-Provence.

Resort Village Facilities:

The nearby Pierre et Vacances village is just a 5 minute walk from the villa and has a number of facilities and activities that can be booked via the main reception ( 0033 (0)490 575 454 ). Priority is given to guests at the Pierre et Vacances holiday village and in the peak summer holiday weeks this can mean activity places or P&V facilities are not always available. It is suggested that if you are planning to go during this period you try and book activities before your departure. Outside of these peak weeks there is generally no pressure for activity places. Details of resort facilities and activity tariffs are given below. Note, all quoted prices are guidelines and should be verified at the time of booking:

• Village square with restaurants and local shops (see detailed information later)
• Boating / Fishing lake – boat hire prices and lake based activities not yet published
• Tennis - cost to hire court 10 euros per hour, coaching available at various prices depending upon package booked. Contact Jacques Thamin Organisation on 0685333742 for details and booking
• Equestrian Centre – riding lessons available from €25 per 1h ¼ depending upon age and type of lesson. Contact Centre Equestre de Pont Royal on 00330627335206 for details and reservations

• Children’s clubs – activities for 3 to 5, 9 to 12 and 13 to 15 available from €16 to €20 per morning or afternoon session (2010 prices). Typical activities included: Arts and Crafts, Badminton, Quadbiking, Tennis, Football, Basketball, Outdoor Theatre. Call P&V on 0490575454 for details and reservations
• Wave pool - 6 euros per day per person
• Wild river ride - inc Wave Pool price
• Beach Volleyball – included as part of club activities
• Bike Hire – available from €6 per hour to €18 per day to €85 per week for adults and €5 per hour to €15 per day to €60 per week for children. Contact P&V reception for reservations
• Quad bike and buggy hire – mini quads (6 to 12) available at €9 per 10 minute session or sand buggies at €50 or €60 per 1h ½ session. Contact 0442484324 or 0631249255 for reservations and more details
• Sculpture/Art classes – various programmes available from €50 per 2hr session. Contact 0490550776 for information and reservations
• Paint Ball -20 euros per session. Contact P&V reception for details and reservations
• Childrens farm - 10 euros per person
• Sports facilities including Table Tennis, Basketball, Football, Volleyball and Boule – contact P&V reception for details and prices
• Circus School – week long course learning various circus acts including trapeze, juggling, trampoline. €80 for week long course. Contact P&V reception for details and reservations
• Gym – free use or personal training from 40 euros per hour. Contact 0662469961 for details and reservation
• Beauty Teatments – various treatments available. Contact 0442488925 for details and reservations

Local Shops / Supermarket / Petrol station

The following local shops are located in the Pont Royal village:

• Grocery / Boulangerie ( open daily 8:00am – 12:00 noon and 4:00pm – 7:00pm )
- Fresh baguettes and croissants daily
• Connivences - Newsagents / Gift shop
- newspapers, magazines, films etc.
• Tourist Information
- details of local events and attractions
• Le Comptoir des Vins – wine store and deli offering a wide selection of local wines and produce along with pre-cooked, high quality meals from €8 per portion to take away. Contact 0490556026 for more information

The nearest supermarket is the Intermarche store located approximately 1km away in Mallemort ( see map )

The nearest petrol station is located on the N7 just south of Pont Royal on the way to Aix-en-Provence ( see map )

Local Markets

A local market comes to the village square every Monday and Thursday and with its many stalls selling everything from Provencal produce, to leather goods, local art and clothes, it is well worth a visit.

In addition, there are markets located at:

• Salon - Wednesday
• Mallemort - Friday
• Cavaillon - Monday
• Aix en Provence - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday

Local Attractions

Pont Royal is well located for visiting many of Provence’s historic towns and cities, as well as the stunningly beautiful countryside:

Aix en Provence

A beautiful city located approximately half an hours drive South of Pont Royal and well worth a trip. Originally a spa town founded by the Romans, today it is a labyrinth of tiny alleyways and squares and is known as the “ City of a Thousand Fountains”. This is provincial France at its best. Home to Cezanne in the late 18 hundreds, the city and the surrounding areas was the inspiration for many of his paintings. His workshop, which is preserved exactly how it was left at the time of his death in 1906, is one of many items of interest that any visitor to the city should take in.

In the evenings, Aix really comes alive. An overwhelming selection of bars and restaurants offer plenty of opportunity to savour Provencal cuisine and hospitality at prices to suit all budgets.

Saturday is the main market day. It is widely recognised as being one of the biggest and the best market in the region and is an occasion not to be missed.


Arles and The Carmargue

Arles is known as the “Pearl of Provence” and is renowned for its Roman heritage. The well preserved Roman arena is well worth a visit and is still used today for concerts and the “touromachie” form of bull fighting that the Carmargue region is famous for. Arles was also the home of Van Gogh for a couple of years during which time he was at his most prolific, producing over 200 paintings and 100 drawings that were inspired by the provencal countryside, including one of his most famous works, Sunfllowers. The town is well worth a visit and is located approximately 60 km west of Pont Royal.

South of Arles lies the delta region of the river Rhone that is known as the Carmargue. Famous for its horses and designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty, the area is a haven for wildlife. Apart from the famous breed of white horseand the Carmargue fighting bulls, you will also be able to see flocks of flamingos, various breeds of hawk, herons and many other varieties of birdlife.

If you are looking for a day on the beach, the resort of Les Stes Maries de la Mer is located approximately 35 km south of Arles. With miles of beaches, boat trips on the Med and plenty of other watersports to take part in, as well as a huge variety of restaurants and beachside bars, Maries makes for a good day out.





Avignon

One of the most historic cities in Europe, Avignon is famous for being home to the Pope’s court after its exile from Rome in the early 14th century. As a result, the city is rich in architecture and history. The focal point is the incredible Papal Palace which resembles a citadel rising from living rock from the outside. Also worth a visit is the Pont du Gard, an amazing Roman aqueduct and one of the wonders of the ancient world.

A wide selection of restaurants and bars make Avignon an excellent destination for an evening out.

Marseille

The bustling, cosmopolitan city of Marseille provides something for everyone. The area around the Vieux Port is the centre of most things and is, more or less, the ancient harbour basin that the ancient Greeks sailed into when they first came to France all those centuries ago. These days it provides haven for the local fishing fleet and the yachts of the wealthy, along with an abundance of harbour side cafes and restaurants where you can sit, sipping coffee or something stronger and watch the world go by. Behind the harbour frontage you will find a criss – cross of busy streets that contain some wonderful shopping opportunities, Marseille’s theatre land and any number of interesting historic buildings.

At night, Marseille offers something for everyone too. Theatre, opera and classical concerts, as well as live music venues catering to every taste.

Corniche des Cretes / Cassis

The spectacular coast road that links Cassis to La Ciotat is a ride well worth taking, with its impressive views out across the Med and of the stunning coastal inlets. It is approximately an hours drive south of Pont Royal and you will have to go through Marseille but it is worthwhile.

Cassis is a beautiful old fishing village that has become a very smart resort. The place bustles with activity and is rated by some as better than St. Tropez. Excellent beaches and swimming in the deep blue waters make this the best seaside destination from Pont Royal.

 Map location for Pont Royal

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