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Saint Michel l'Observatoire, near Forcalquier, Provence
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Provence Cottage, sleeps 5. Private pool, 10m x 5m.
Weekly rental EUR 800-1500 |
This is a very prettily restored cottage in a peaceful setting in the heart of rural Provence. This is the country of lavender fields and fruit trees and there are lovely views of hills and open countryside from the house and from the pool terrace. The property is situated in a small hamlet consisting of the French owners’ farmhouse and another cottage which is also available to let. All three properties have their own pool and are secluded from one another. This cottage has an enclosed garden with a wide terrace by the pool with plenty of garden furniture and a barbecue. Each cottage has its own ping-pong table and there is also a boules pitch and some swings. The interior is charming and full use has been made of beautiful local materials creating a colourful and cheerful atmosphere. This one of our favourite properties and it is excellent value for money! |
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Accommodation
There is a large Provençal farmhouse kitchen with dining area. It is fully equipped and has a dishwasher, mixed gas and electric hob, built in electric oven, microwave, kettle, toaster and fridge-freezer. There is also a washing machine. From the kitchen there are a few steps up to the living room. This has armchairs, a sofabed, a television with satellite channels and DVD player and a log burning stove. The house has two bedrooms: bedroom one has a double bed, 140cm; bedroom two has twin beds, 90cm, and another smaller bed, about 70-80cm, suitable for a child. There is a shower room with attractively tiled cubicle and 2 basins. The W.C. is separate.
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Situation
The cottage is situated about 3km from the hilltop village of Dauphin which has a restaurant, a café, grocer and boulangerie. The village of St Michel l'Observatoire is about 5km. As its name implies, this village has an important observatory and there are interesting astronomical events organised in the summer such as star-gazing walks and night time picnics. The owners's son has a very successful restaurant on this village square called L'Auberge des Coupoles - definitely worth a visit! Another nearby village is Mane, about 6km, which has small shops and restaurants. Just outside Mane is a Benedictine priory called Salagon; it has beautiful gardens which are open for visits most days. Forcalquier,8km, is a lively little town which has an extensive street market on Mondays (see photos), a supermarket and a good choice of restaurants and small shops. During the summer many of the villages in the Forcalquier area have concerts and local fêtes. Aix-en-Provence is only about 40 minutes drive. This is a fascinating town with many lovely boutiques and cafés and little squares - our favourite town in France! There is much to explore in this area such as the Lubéron Hills, the big lake at Saint Croix, and the spectacular Verdon Gorges. There is a golf course at Manosque about 20 minutes drive and tennis courts at Forcalquier. This is a relatively ‘undiscovered’ part of Provence and there are many picturesque ancient villages to explore.
Linen and terms
Linen is available for hire from the owner, EUR 20 per person for bed linen and indoor towels.
Refundable damage deposit EUR 225 cash. Electricity and heating are included.Final clean is included. Extra cleaning available approx. EUR 15 per hour.
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Beautiful south-facing cottage. Satellite TV. Ping-pong. Near Forcalquier
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