bastide de lavande
PROVENCE, FRANCE
A FAMILY MANSION IN THE HILLS OF PROVENCE
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A classic Provençal villa, restored with loving attention to every authentic detail, this splendid mansion can accommodate up to 16 adults and 12 children, and provides masses of living and entertaining space for families of every shape and size. Each room has been designed for Provence family living – from the kitchen, which boasts a restaurant-sized range, to the adjoining jardin d’hiver with its original wood-fired bread oven, to the dining tables, which can seat up to 28. There’s also a spacious terrace, a library and a grand salon looking onto the gardens and lavender fields of Provence beyond. Upstairs there are two fantastic kids’ dormitories and several charming adult bedrooms that boast lovely antique furniture. BEDROOMS: 10 BATHROOMS: 7 MAX OCCUPANCY: 28
LIVING SPACES
Bastide de Lavande features a spacious salon with a fireplace and great views, as well as an adjoining library and living room with terrace access and a formal dining room. There's also a large casual breakfast room off the kitchen, with doors to the terrace and a shaded dining area that can seat up to 30.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS
The main house sleeps 12 adults and 12 children in eight bedrooms, all air-conditioned. The guest house, a converted pigeonnier adjoining the pool house, sleeps an additional four people in two bedrooms, also with air conditioning. Main House - Second Floor, East Wing: Bedroom one (twins, 35", can be a king) has an en suite bathroom with a shower; Bedrooms two, three and four (twins, 39") have sinks and share a bathroom with a tub and shower Main House - Second Floor, West Wing: Bedroom five is a boys' dormitory with a mezzanine, six single beds, three sinks and three showers, and a toilet Bedroom six is a girls' dormitory with a mezzanine, six single beds and bathroom with three sinks and three showers, separate toilet Main House - Third floor: Bedroom seven (twins, 39") has an en suite bathroom with a shower Bedroom eight (twins, 39", can be a king) has an en suite bathroom with a tub and shower Guest house - First Floor: Bedroom nine (twins, 35", can be a king) has an en suite bathroom with double sinks and a shower Guest House - Second Floor: Bedroom 10 (twins, 35", can be a king) has an en suite bathroom with a shower
Step outside your villa and take in the spectacular views of surrounding countryside and lavender fields. There are beautiful terraces, a heated pool (45'x22') and gardens for relaxing. For the active guests, there's a tennis court, ping-pong and foosball tables, as well as six bikes.
OUTDOOR LIVING
household amenities
Surveillance and gate with entry code Wi-Fi English TV channels and DVDs, fax machine Fully-equipped kitchens in main house and next to pool Laundry, excellent linens, air conditioning, heated floors, baby equipment Safe in Bedroom 8
Combines high style and the latest amenities with well-planned facilities for large family groups Spectacular views with complete privacy while still near to local markets, restaurants and shopping Great location for active sports, hiking and off-road biking
NOTABLE FEATURES
location INFORMATION
You can find shopping and restaurants in local village, just five minutes away. The market towns of Banon, Apt, and Forcalquier are 10-30-minute trips. Gordes and central Luberon are just 35 minutes away.