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Front of House looking out onto a Tree-Lined Avenue |
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Air conditioned bedrooms. Three Star *** French
Tourist Board Approved Rating - highest rating for this type of
property.
Located in old Arles, Provence, France, this stone townhouse is
within a short and lovely walk to the city's historic sights, cafes,
restaurants and shops. Originally a bargeman's house near the banks of the
Rhone, this four-level house has been totally renovated with attention to
its traditional architectural features. It has been newly decorated with
comfortable, high-quality stylish furnishings.
One enters from a
tree-lined avenue into an entry hall which leads into a sitting room with
wood ceiling, tiled floors and white walls. The sitting room is furnished
with a comfortable sofa and armchairs, hardwood tables, satellite
television and video. Adjoining the sitting room is a half-bath.
An
archway leads to the kitchen/dining area with a hardwood table for six.
The kitchen is galley-style with all appliances.
Stairs lead down
to a large and beautiful vaulted stone cellar with terracotta tiles and a
window at street level. This room has a round table seating four (as an
alternative dining area) and a table-tennis table.
Stairs lead up
from the first floor to a study/reading area showing the local stone and
tile-work. A pull-out sofa-bed may be used for additional sleeping for a
child or an overnight guest. The study has a computer with broadband
connection and a music centre.
Leading off this room is a corridor
that leads to the main bathroom and to the air conditioned master bedroom.
On the third level is a second air conditioned bedroom with
half-bath.
Both bedrooms are comfortable, spacious and
attractively furnished. They may be set up with twin single beds or single
king-size bed, on request.
A completely private rooftop terrace
overlooking the tree-lined avenue provides a lovely outdoor area
surrounded by a variety of plants. A charcoal barbeque makes this a
delightful place to relax in the evenings with good food and a bottle of
the local wine.
The house is located on a small half-square looking
out onto a tree-lined avenue, with free parking. It is a wonderful
location from which to enjoy and explore one of Provence's most celebrated
cities, the Camargue just to the south, Nimes, Avignon, the Luberon,
Marseille and many beautiful small towns and villages within an easy
drive.
Here is what some of our guests had to say:
Ann
Minto: "The house was wonderful, had everything we needed for a brilliant
holiday and thank you for all the details in it. It was a very special
place and couldn't have been improved on. A definition of paradise has to
be sitting on the terrace in the evening watching the light change from
light blue to lavender to deep blue with the swallows overhead, sipping a
glass of Cotes-du-Rhone, eating the local cheese and reading a book. We
loved Arles and it was a great centre for visiting other towns. Local
people were so friendly and I can imagine living here must be something
special."
Jim Devine: "We were delighted with the house, which is
situated in the Roquette, one of the most charming old neighbourhoods,
within five minutes walk of the town centre. It is a very comfortable and
well-equipped house, with its own roof garden. As a base to explore Arles
and to take in the many cultural and historical attractions, it could not
be better."
Janet Ouellette: "Just a note to let you know that we
have returned from a wonderful trip to France. We especially enjoyed our
days at your beautiful house in Arles. The town is wonderful and we used
it as base to explore Provence and went as far as Nice and Carcassonne -
but not on the same day!"
Sabrina Baverstock: "We are thrilled with
the house!" and "We had a great time on our tour of Europe and certainly
one of the highlights was our stay in Arles. Your house was the best of
all our accommodations. It was the most comfortable, well equipped and
user-friendly house. We have rented several apartments on our tour and
yours is by far the most comfortable and well equipped!"
David
& Jo Wagner: "We loved your villa and the extra touches such as the
classical music CDs, iron, and books on Van Gogh. We enjoyed the city and
its many historical attractions, I loved birding the Camargue and we
toured several beautiful surrounding villages. Our son was with us for
only three days, but he loved it as well. I will definitely recommend this
to our friends who often travel to France."
