Village House for holiday rentals in Sablet, Vaucluse, Provence
Beautifully Restored Village House with Sunny Terrace Overlooking the Church Gardens
In the Heart of the Côtes du Rhône Wine-Making Village of Sablet
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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Le Fer à Cheval (the horseshoe) is a beautifully renovated house in a former stable, restored with taste and charm, in the heart of the medieval village of Sablet in Provence. It has been fitted with all the modern facilities you would expect to find whilst retaining its authentic provençal character. The house has been furnished in a traditional style, with many vintage pieces sourced by the owners at local antique markets. It is fitted throughout with high quality fixtures and appliances (Bosch dishwasher and washing machine, large Smeg fridge) as well as wireless broadband, DVD player with a range of DVDs, a telephone with free calls to European landlines. The house is tucked away in a quiet spot by the church gardens, at the very heart of the village, but all the bustle of the shops and amenities of the village are within a few paces as well as the traditional village bar, several restaurants, wine-makers and tourist office.
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| Rental periods | |
| January - February | 550 euros |
| March - May | 650 euros |
| June - September | 750 euros |
| October | 650 euros |
| November - December | 550 euros |
| Christmas / New Year | 750 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros.
Discounts may be available for longer lets (3 weeks or more), subject to availability.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed and separate sitting area, old velvet chairs, reading lamp and built-in speaker system for mp3/CD player. Bedroom 2 with double or twin beds. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with huge walk-in shower with tiled bench, heated towel rail, wash-basin and shelves. Shaver point. Hairdryer provided. Separate toilet with washbasin. |
| Kitchen: | Free-standing stainless steel electric convection oven with gas hob, large Smeg fridge with freezer compartment, Bosch dishwasher, microwave. High quality utensils and collection of classic cookery books in French and English (the owner is a chef). |
| Utility Room: | Laundry cupboard with Bosch washing machine, iron, ironing board and shelving. |
| Living Rooms: | Bright, spacious living room with TV, DVD player with lots of DVDs, Hi-fi, free wireless broadband internet, (iMac available for extra cost), phone with free calls to European landlines, big, comfy corner sofa, bookshelves with lots of holiday reading |
| Other: | Dining room with large rustic oak table and benches (seats 8), and bookshelves with guides and books of local interest. Hi-fi with CD player and radio. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen and towels included. Linen changed weekly. Cleaning between lets. Extra cleaning available on request. |
Notes on accommodation
Extras available, only if reserved at time of original booking, mountain bike hire, secure garaging for bicycle or motorbike
iMac.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- barbecue
Accessibility
The house has three floors and an open staircase - not suitable for small children or wheelchair users.
Outside
Bright, pretty south-facing terrace opens off living room, with gorgeous views over the gardens to the medieval church. Rustic built-in barbecue with its own chimney. Loungers, table and chairs. Planted with herbs and lavender.
Coast/Beach
1 hour drive to beaches of Mediterranean. 20 minutes drive to river (tested by authorities and suitable for swimming). Open air swimming pool 10 minutes drive.
Travel
Avignon TGV (high-speed train) station 35km (30 mins) 6 hours from London, 2 hours 40 mins from Paris.
Avignon airport 35km (30 mins) - flights from Southampton, Paris, connections from Glasgow, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Belfast, Manchester, Leeds, London City.
Nimes airport 70km (50 mins) - flights from Luton, East midlands, Liverpool.
Marseille airport 90km (1 hour) - flights from Stansted, Gatwick, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, Dublin and more.
Distances
Vaison la Romaine 10km. Orange 15km. Carpentras 20km. Avignon 35km. L'Isle Sur la Sorgue 35km. Around an hour's drive; Marseille, Nîmes, Arles, Aix-en-Provence, Saint Rémy de Provence, the Camargue, the beaches of the Mediterranean, the Gorges of the Ardèche, the Lavender fields of Sault, Le Pont du Gard - all these destinations make great day trips from Sablet.
Further details
Sablet has all amenities you may need, bakers, butcher, mini-market, grocer, wine boutique, newsagent, chemist, stationer, florist, hairdressers, as well as a post office and a bank with cashpoint. An excellent fresh fish stall and a fresh goats cheese maker visit the village on Thursday mornings. In the main square, there is a traditional village bar, the perfect place to watch the world go by, or read the paper over your morning coffee and croissant. The bar also serves excellent 'Prix Fixe' lunches. There is also a relaxed family restaurant/pizzeria, 'Les Remparts', with a large terrace and beautiful views. Less than 5 minutes walk from the house, near the town hall, or 'Mairie', is a gastronomic restaurant, 'Les Abeilles'. A little further, you will also find 'Les Genêts', a simple restaurant housed in a family-run winery. Within a few minutes' drive, there are many other restaurants - from simple establishments serving locally produced, traditional provençal dishes, to the Michelin starred 'Le Grand Pré', for special occasions.
The main square also hosts the tourist office, or 'Syndicat d'Initiative', where you can find all the information you need about the village and about touring the local area, including detailed maps of marked trails straight from the village into the famous 'Dentelles de Montmirail' hills, suitable for both walkers and cyclists, and ranging from a gentle stroll to a six-hour hike. The tourist office is also a showcase for the local independent wine-makers, who have made the village famous, and you can taste and buy their wines here.
Not to be missed is a visit to some of the local wineries, which are dotted all around Sablet and its outskirts, all of them happy to show you around and let you sample their wares. Many of them host events, from jazz nights to provençal picnics in the vines at sunset.
Sablet also has a small health centre with doctors, dentists and physiotherapists as well as a chemist.
Booking notes
Non-refundable 20% deposit required to secure booking. Balance to be paid 8 weeks before arrival. Credit card payments via PayPal, or bank transfers accepted. 200 euros damage deposit payable on arrival, returned on departure.
For booking and further information
Mme Gabriel
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)7976 812 674
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