This stunningly restored Monastery dates back to 1504. It features a baronial 90m2 dining room and with 5 beautifully furnished double bedrooms, it can accomodate up 10 people, 12 max. A formally planted courtyard leads through to the large secured pool with pool house, bar and shower. There is an outdoor patio area for barbecues. 50 minutes from Marseille airport, 15 minutes from Avignon and close to all the best places : St Remy de Provence, Gordes, Ile-sur-la-Sorgue etç
Property manager
Claudia Bear Patchett
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
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Stunning 600m2 converted Monastery in a peaceful hamlet, family-friendly
Stunning 600m2 converted Monastery in a peaceful hamlet, family-friendly
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
We only accept arrivals and departures on Saturdays
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Althen-des-Paluds
Located in Althen-des-Paluds, this villa is in a rural area and near theme parks. Palais des Papes and Eglise du Pontet are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Marche du Vendredi Matin and Halles d'Avignon. Travelling with kids? Consider WAVE ISLAND and Spirou Provence Park. Rafting and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
Althen-des-Paluds, Provence - Alpes - Cote d'Azur
What's nearby
WAVE ISLAND - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Spirou Provence Park - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
Pont Saint-Bénézet - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
Parc des Expositions - 18 min drive - 22.8 km
Palais des Papes - 20 min drive - 16.6 km
Getting around
Entraigues-sur-la-Sorgue Station - 7 min drive
Avignon (AVN-Caumont) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Aire de Sorgues - 13 min drive
KFC - 13 min drive
Wave Club - 9 min drive
Pizzas Lino - 7 min drive
Bar café - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does AUGUST STILL FREE!!! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is AUGUST STILL FREE!!! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at AUGUST STILL FREE!!!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at AUGUST STILL FREE!!!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is AUGUST STILL FREE!!! located?
This family-friendly Althen-des-Paluds villa is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of VMV Vignerons du Mont Ventoux, WAVE ISLAND and Spirou Provence Park. Le Circuit des Fontaines and Marche du Vendredi Matin are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
6.0
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This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
2/10 Terrible
Nick R.
8 Aug 2016
Lovely property but....
Without doubt a lovely property in quiet location. The shine taken off our stay due to way owner handled the breakage of the glass in a picture. We were quite happy to pay for new glass but felt it was unreasonable that she added the cost of her driver collecting the new glass.
Nick R.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Claudia B.
4 Aug 2016
We liked it.... a lot
I could easily live here. The Monastery itself is spacious without being imposing. The pool is really great; one of the best we have seen. Claudia and Nick were so very chilled it was hard to believe that we were their first renting tenants. They had only been there a month themselves. Ignorance is bliss I suppose.
We stayed for four weeks and frankly another four would have been fab. The garden is private, self contained, pet-friendly (i.e. hound could not escape) and we just loved it. The interior is stylish, understated, save for the quite magnificent 'great room' which is really quite cool.
The nearest decent super market is only five minutes away, once you know where you are going (it took us about three weeks to know where we were going!).
We had a series of friends turn up during our stay and the house was perfect for all. Our kids are 8 and 10 respectively and they had a ball.
It is quite remote (i.e. you would need determination to walk to the nearest bar or restaurant) and you will definitely need a car, but for entertaining at home, with the odd excursion into Avignon, this is hard to beat. The outdoor dining room was really nice.
Mont Ventoux is just up the road and worth a visit. If you cycle be warned. Ventoux is further away than you think and hence it is higher than you think and quite a bit steeper than it appears on the Tour de France coverage. Do not plan to cycle up without being a little bit fit. A 1400 metre climb over 26km will find you out. I speak as a reasonable cyclist who ventured up twice (by car).
On the downside, we did have a few power cuts and we did not always know what to do. There was no manual to speak of (it was their first rental) but there were plenty of fridges and we loved it. I wish I was there now.
Claudia B.
About the host
Hosted by Claudia Bear Patchett
Claudia and Nick are English and have been living in France for over twenty years. We used to live in Paris.
Why they chose this property
We love the area and this is quite a remarkable unusual find.
What makes this property unique
This is an exceptional spacious property in Provence, with a vast 90M main banquet hall and fireplace, there is quite simply nowhere like the Monastery in the area - it is perfect for celebrating family events like Christmas, Birthdays etc; and ideal for a honeymoon getaway. Loads to do, wine-tasting, cycling up the Mont Ventoux, antiquing or enjoying the pool with kids.