The Winemaker's House at a Working Vineyard Behind the Village of Seguret
Peaceful Location with Magnificent Views, Close to Dentelles de Montmirail and Mont Ventoux
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Set in the beautiful countryside of Provence the Winemaker’s House is a perfect holiday stay for wine enthusiasts, walkers, bikers and those wishing to relax and enjoy the many treasures that are to be found in the enchanting department of Vaucluse in Southern France.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 October 2011 - 23 December 2011 | €850 | 7 | ||
| 24 December 2011 - 30 December 2011 | €1850 | 7 | ||
| 31 December 2011 - 6 January 2012 | €1850 | 7 | ||
| 7 January 2012 - 27 April 2012 | €975 | 7 | ||
| 28 April 2012 - 29 June 2012 | €1325 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | €2125 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | €1325 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 21 December 2012 | €975 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Please contact us if you wish to rent the Winemaker's House for a longer period in the low and mid seasons. Thank you.
Changeover day
Saturday is our fixed changeover day. We request that you arrive after 4pm and leave the property by 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Bedroom 3 with twin beds. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with bath, wc. Bathroom with shower, wc. Separate wc. |
| Kitchen: | Electric cooker, fridge, freezer, electric oven, washing machine, drying machine, microwave, dishwasher. |
| Utility Room: | Hairdryer, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | Living room - dining room - kitchen with CD player, Hi-fi system, radio, TV, Internet access (Wi-fi), English satellite TV, iPod station and wood burning stove. |
| Other: | One bedroom is at the same level as the living/dining room, the other two are downstairs at the garden level. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels, bath towels and linen are included, as well as an end-of-stay cleaning. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv internet access cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
The property is relatively new and has all modern comfort. Electric heating in each room. Pets allowed if sociable and quiet (there are other animals on the property). An apartment can be added to the accommodation for larger parties of up to ten people who would have the use of five bedrooms, three bathrooms and two kitchens.
Accessibility
Please contact us for detail on accessibility for wheelchair users.
Outside
Private garden with pool (8 x 4.5 m - 1 - 1.60 deep) next to the house and separate terrace in front of the house. There is a barbecue and sufficient garden and terrace furniture for spending pleasant summer evenings outside.
Special interest holidays
There is a real opportunity to understand the magic and mysteries of wine production with tours of the vineyard and tastings of the domaine's quality wines. Guided visits to other key vineyards can be arranged.
Travel
The Marseille Airport of Marignane is a 1 H 15 minute drive away. Flights also come in to Avignon Airport. There is a TGV train station at Avignon (less than one hour away). A car is essential in this area. The Domaine is situated at 15 minutes from the A7 highway exit of Orange Sud.
Distances
The Domaine is situated at 2km from the town of Seguret (beautiful medieval town with two restaurants), and 5km from the town of Sablet (restaurants, baker, grocery store, pharmacy). The town of Vaison la Romaine with its Roman ruins, big choice of restaurants and shops is 8km away. Other places of interest include Orange (Roman theatre) and Avignon (Pope's palace, theatre festival).
Further details
Vaison la Romaine is the main center for supermarkets, banks, restaurants and other services. Please contact us by email for further information.
Booking notes
The price quoted is guaranteed for the agreed period on receipt of your non-refundable deposit of 50 % of the total rent due, together with a completed booking form, at which time we will confirm your holiday. The balance of your invoice is due on arrival. The holiday price includes bedlinen, bath and pool towels, gas and electricity and an end-of-stay cleaning.
Owner profile
About the owner
The house belongs to the McKinlay family and is part of their independent vineyard, Domaine de Mourchon. Walter and Ronnie McKinlay first bought the land in 1998 and were joined a few years later by daughter and son-in-law, Kate and Hugo, who now help run the vineyard. Kate and Hugo renovated this old farmhouse 4 years ago and have brought up there three children there. During the summer months Kate, Hugo and the kids are either away on holiday or busy working at the Domaine and so rather than leave the house empty have decided to rent it out to holiday makers.
Year purchased: 1998
Why the owner chose a home in this location
The story of Domaine de Mourchon and the McKinlay family begins back in Scotland in the 1970s, when Walter McKinlay and his wife Ronnie chose an excellent Vacqueyras as the house wine for her restaurant at The Udny Arms Hotel in Aberdeenshire. Thus the family interest in the wines of the southern Cotes du Rhone began.
Some years later, having sold his business in information technology, Walter turned his attention back to the southern Cotes du Rhone, seeking a small established vineyard to which he and his wife might retire. Despite the fact that the land at Mourchon had no winery and no house, this outstanding terroir set in an extraordinarily beautiful location beneath the slopes of Mont Ventoux could not be denied. So Walter, (never really the retiring kind!) purchased the vineyard.
Unique benefits of the property
Staying at our family-run private vineyard offers a unique opportunity to understand the magic and mysteries of wine production with tours of the vines and winery as well as tastings of the Domaine’s quality wines. With the family at hand to help arrange visits to other key vineyards and sites of interest in the area, staying at the Winemaker’s House at Domaine de Mourchon will provide the visitor with a truly original and memorable holiday. This is great touring country, with mountain-biking and hiking in the hills, more sedate walking and cycling along the backroads and by-ways, colourful weekly markets in Nyons, Vaison-la-Romaine and Carpentras, roman remains at Vaison and Orange, the 14th century papal palace in Avignon, all set in a landscape of vines, 'garrigue' and lavender.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR5889
(FRANCE) +33 490467030
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