Holiday rental farmhouse in Provence with pool

Introduction

This is a 250 year old restored farmhouse set in 4 acres of private gardens and woodland, including a fabulous private olive grove of 100 trees.

Unforgettable views (see comments from the Visitors' Book !) from the house and garden and pool terrace.

Private pool of 9 x 5m set in extensive garden, fully lit at night. Great for kids who will love the football 'pitch' with goalposts and net, trampoline and swings. Many lovely mature trees including huge bay tree and fig and almond trees. Please help yourselves !

Large dining terrace (illuminated) under oak tree offers excellent shade from the heat of the day...and evening!

Spacious accommodation, many original features including beamed ceilings and tiled floors. Dial-up internet access and UK TV with satellite channels. 5 bedrooms to sleep 10, ideal for 6 adults and 4 children.

Endless choice of restaurants in the nearby towns. Caromb village (3 km, 2 min) is extremely picturesque and has all amenities including bakery, two grocery stores, restaurants (inc brasserie and pizzeria), café bars, bank with cash machine, pharmacy, newsagent and very pretty town square. Several wine outlets and vendors of local produce including olive oil.

So much to see and discover in this beautiful part of France.

Nimes airport 45 min, Marseille airport 55 min

"We have had a fantastic, relaxing week in a beautiful part of the world. The views from the pool and terrace are stunning and will be sorely missed!"
(From the house Guest Book, 2006). See Client Comments for more entries from the book.

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Accommodation

Entrance hall with desk and internet access

Living / dining room with fireplace and dining table and chairs

Kitchen with dishwasher, oven and hob, fridge freezer, microwave. Breakfast table and chairs. Door to garden

Utility room with washing machine and dryer

Bedroom 1, double

Separate bathroom with WC, bath / shower and hand basin

Separate staircases lead to;

Main living room with TV with UK satellite channels, DVD player. Library of books and games

Bedroom 2, two singles, through to

Bedroom 3, two singles

Bedroom 4, double

Bedroom 5, bunk beds

Separate bathroom with WC, shower and hand basin

EXTERIOR;

4 acres of grassed areas, woodland, olive groves and fruit orchards. Main garden fully illuminated at night

Main dining terrace under illuminated oak tree. Dining table and chairs and BBQ. Overlooking pool

Private pool, 9 x 5m with sun terrace with loungers and parasol. Stunning views

Rough grassed garden with swing, trampoline and football area with goal-posts and net.

Separate games room with table tennis

100 olive trees, many fruit trees (including fig and almond) - please help yourselves ! Endless fresh thyme, bay leaves and rosemary

Private drive and ample parking

 Photo gallery for Les Rocans, ref: 84014

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Prices

 Prices / Booking / Availability - full details

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Local Information

The property is located off a single track lane surrounded by beautiful countryside and vineyards, midway between Aubignan and Caromb, 20 min from Avignon and 15 min from Orange.

Caromb, (2 min drive, 3 km) has a bakery, two grocery stores, restaurants (inc brasserie and pizzeria), café bars, bank with cash machine, pharmacy, newsagent and very pretty town square. Several wine outlets and vendors of local produce including olive oil.

Aubignan, 4 km has a similar range of excellent amenities.

Many excellent restaurants in nearby villages of Le Barroux (5 min) and Malaucène (10 min)

Carpentras, 10 min is a bigger town with many shops and superb, traditional street market. Huge choice of restaurants and café bars etc.

Cultural sites and events continue throughout the summer in Orange and Avignon, both places not to be missed. Orange with its famous amphitheatre and nearby vineyards of the Cotes du Rhone. Avignon with the half bridge and Pope's Palace. Great shopping and old winding streets.

The lovely Camargue National Park lies close by. You really will see black bulls, pink flamingos and white horses. Many horse and pony-trekking ranches and great choice of Mediterranean beaches.

The Camargue and the fabulous beaches on the south coast are all within easy driving distance.

 Map location for Caromb

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