3 bedroom holiday home to rent in Mirabel-aux-Baronnies, Provence Alpes, France
Delightful Village House with Garden
Located on Provencal Village Square
Sleeps 5/7 (3 Bedrooms)
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L'Hirondelle is a three-bedroom house with garden, built in 1760 on medieval foundations, in traditional provençal style. It is situated on the charming village square in the centre of the village of Mirabel-aux-Baronnies and sleeps 5-7. It is ideally placed for exploring this beautiful region, while being centrally located in a village with all amenities within walking distance. Mirabel-aux-Baronnies lies between the Rhone Valley and the Alpes, 50 km from Avignon, in the upper part of Provence, between the historic Vaison-la-Romaine to the south and Nyons to the north, a market town famous for its olives. The village is sited between the provençal landscape of olive groves and vineyards to the west, and the pre-Alps to the east, offering impressive hiking and mountain bike trails, as well as ski-ing (the Mont Ventoux is just 45 mins away). In summer, there is a choice of places to cool off: two waterparks, local rivers, or the spectacular gorge of the Vallée de Toulerenc.
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Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental periods | ||
| January - April 4 2009 * | £280 | 350 euros |
| April 4 * - June 27 2009 | £480 | 600 euros |
| June 27 - September 26 2009 | £650 | 875 euros |
| September 26 - October 31 2009 | £480 | 600 euros |
| Winter rates * | £280 | 350 euros |
| Longer winter lets | Apply for rates |
Notes on prices
Prices are for property per week. For longer winter lets, please get in touch for prices. * Price November-April is exclusive of electricity use.
Changeover day
Saturday is changeover day. Departing guests are asked to vacate by 10 am, and arriving guests are asked not to arrive before 4 pm, so that the house can be cleaned.
In winter months, there is some flexibility on changeover day; contact us for details.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Bedroom 3 with single bed. Plus 1 double bed in library. |
| Bathrooms: | Shower room with bidet and wc. |
| Kitchen: | Large kitchen with gas cooker and oven, fridge/freezer, provencal fireplace with woodburning stove. |
| Utility Room: | Utility room with sink and washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: | Living/dining room with wooden beams, open fireplace and piano. |
| Other: | Library room off living room, with further double bed (sleeps an extra 2 people). |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen included. Cleaning service included. |
Notes on accommodation
The house offers something for everyone, including a library and piano, and is a perfect base from which to explore this wonderful region, with its markets, pretty villages, vineyards, apricot and olive groves.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- barbecue,
- pets accepted
Outside
Doors lead from the sitting room to a south-facing terrace and walled garden (60 ft long), with lavender, vines, rosemary, thyme and other provençal herbs. The garden also has table, chairs, parasol and a BBQ: it's the ideal setting for aperitifs and long lazy lunches, or a game of boules before an evening BBQ.
Coast/Beach
Nearest beach is 1.5 hour drive, at Saintes Maries de la Mer, beyond the unique wild landscape of the Camargues. Alternatively, you can explore the steep sided cliffs and fishing villages of the Calanques, just west of Marseilles.
Skiing
The house is situated between two ski resorts to suit different levels: Superdevoluy in the southern Alps is around 2 hours drive from the house: 60 slopes, guaranteed snow with machines: www.superdevoluy.com. Mont Ventoux is around 45 minutes drive from the house, a small resort with 12 slopes, good for day-trips, 'ski de fond' and 'raquettes' snow-shoe walking, wonderful views: www.stationdumontserein.com
Travel
Airports: Marseille Airport is approx 1.5 hours by car, as is Nimes Airport. Montpellier Airport is 2 hours drive and Lyon airport is about 2.5 hours by car. Nice Airport is about 3 hours by car. Train: Avignon TGV Station is 1 hour drive with direct links from Waterloo with the Eurostar.
Road: 45 mins from the A7 motorway, exit Montelimar Sud.
It is advisable to have the use of a car.
Distances
The 2 local market towns are Vaison-la-Romaine (8km), with its Roman ruins and lively Tuesday market, and Nyons (8km), famous for its olives and provencal market (Thurs and Sun mornings).
Other places of interest include: The Mont Ventoux, which is 45 mins drive to the summit (1909m/5800ft): Avignon, with the 14 century Pope's Palace and lively summer theatre festival (1 hour): The famous wine villages of Chateauneuf du Pape, Gigondas and Vacqueras, set in the spectacular Dentelles mountains.
Further details
The village offers an excellent local butchers and 2 bakeries. A well-stocked village shop for groceries and local wines, newsagent, post office, doctors, hairdressers etc., all within a few mins walk of the house. There are also 2 bars and a local restaurant. The village has tennis courts and table tennis tables for general use (bring your own racquets). There is free car parking on the square in front of the house.
Booking notes
Once the dates have been confirmed, the booking is considered to be firm on receipt of a deposit of 50% of the total cost. The remainder would then be due 8 weeks prior to the rental period.
Guest comments
“L’Hirondelle was exactly what we expected and hoped for .. we had a week filled with sun and swallows!” B and J, May 08
“Thanks for the opportunity to stay in such a wonderful place” – M and J, Sept 08
"L’Hirondelle is a wonderful house full of character and has become an old friend this week … one which is hard to leave! Thank you for letting us share this experience … Would love to return to this lovely house.” Mr and Mrs S, June 07
“The village is quite as beautiful as we had hoped, the local people very friendly and the Drome as perfect as we remembered ... ” JS, May 07
"We have spent a wonderful week in Mirabel! We loved everything: your charming house, the village, the people, the wine, and the weather!" AP & family, April 06
"A wonderful house! And a lovely village .. a great holiday" SG & family, Aug 06
"A wonderful house in a friendly village. Probably the best part of France! Had a glorious week." ZM June 06
House swap
'House swap considered' - any offers
For booking and further information
Juliet Carpenter
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