Le Belier
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Overview
Le Belier is a sensitively renovated Provençal farmhouse in a rural location just outside Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, a holiday home where simple countryside pleasures are enjoyed alongside comfort and convenience.
The air-conditioned and elegantly refurbished interior of the main house showcases the original bastide’s wooden beams, exposed stone walls and characterful wooden doors. There are four comfortable double bedrooms whilst an annexe within the grounds offers two further doubles bedrooms, its own small kitchen and a lounge and dining area. Back in the main villa there is plenty of space to take a leisurely evening meal together in the dining room before watching a film making the most of the home cinema or playing a game of billiard.
Set in over one hectare of rustic grounds and bordered by woods, the redolence of the garden’s fig, cypress and plane trees is so typical of the region. A wide terrace runs alongside the south side of the house, ideal for chilling out with a book and a glass of wine. You will love the heated pool and pool house with its pizza oven and lounging area for relaxing after your swim.
It is only a 2km drive from Le Belier to the historic centre of St-Rémy and your route into this lovely town conveniently takes you past the supermarket and shops less than five minutes’ drive away. Once the practicalities have been sorted, park the car in town and stroll towards the cobbled streets of the pedestrianised centre of the “Jewel of Provence”. In a majestic setting between Avignon and Arles, this charming town was loved by Vincent Van Gogh and still inspires many artists. It has galleries, cafés, high-end restaurants and a renowned weekly Wednesday morning market.
The magnificent landscapes of Les Alpilles Natural Park offer many opportunities for exciting family activities as well as the delights of visiting idyllic hillside villages such as Les Baux-de-Provence and Eygalières, both officially classified as Plus Beaux Villages. It is a manageable day trip to the fine cities of Avignon and Nîmes or drive southwards towards Arles, the gateway to the impressive Camargue with its salt marshes, wild white horses, black bulls and pink flamingos.
What you should know…
- The main part of the villa sleeps 8 guests across four doubles whilst a separate annexe within the grounds sleeps 4 guests across two doubles – please see the “Features” for full details on the layout.
- If travelling with youngsters, take care on the partially open-sided staircase.
- Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner or their property manager.
Property Features
Villa Interiors (550m2)
Ground Floor
- Entrance hall
- Large dining area with stone fireplace
- Lounge with library and home-cinema system
- Kitchen, fully-equipped including fridge, freezer, electric oven, microwave, gas hob, dishwasher, mixer and cafetiere
- Office area
- Small lounge and billiard room
- WC with sink
- Laundry room/Cellar
First Floor (via open-sided staircase)
- Master bedroom with double bed (180x200cm), lounge area and bathroom with bath, Italian shower and WC
- Bedroom with double bed (180x200cm), dressing area and Italian shower with WC
- Bedroom with double bed (180x200cm), shower room with Italian shower and WC
- Bedroom with double bed (180x200cm) and cot
Separate Annexe Interiors
- Lounge with small dining area
- Kitchen
- Bedroom with double bed (180x200cm), private shower room with Italian shower and WC
- Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) and dressing area
Outside Grounds (1.08 hectares)
- Heated swimming pool (15x5m, depth: 1.4-1.8m including three steps) with safety alarm
- Pool house with summer lounge and pizza oven
- South-facing terrace
- Barbecue
- Electric gate
- Parking
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- TV and Home-cinema
- Bluetooth speaker
- Billiard table
- Hairdryers
- Washing machine and dryer
Location
About the surrounding area of Le BelierLe Belier is situated in a wooded area around 2km away from the historic centre of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of southern France. The shops, supermarkets and other useful amenities of St-Rémy are conveniently even closer to home, less than 1km away.
This charming town, encircled by plane tree lined roads, was home to Nostradamus, Van Gogh and Gertrude Stein amongst others. It is just lovely to stroll around the characterful cobbled lanes of the car-free centre with its shops, cafés, galleries, restaurants and a colourful Wednesday morning market. Local artists still display and sell their artwork each summer Sunday on the lively Route des Artistes and its worth visiting the Musée Archaeologique, to find out more about the archaeological finds at the nearby Roman settlement of Glanum.
St-Rémy lies on the northern edge of the glorious Alpilles Natural Park, the home of small scrub covered mountains, forests, olive groves and summer swathes of sunflowers. It is such a great place for outdoor family activities such as rock climbing, horse riding, hiking and mountain biking as well as more relaxing rambles through gorgeous landscapes. It is here that you will also find the picture-perfect hilltop villages with plane tree shaded squares in this gorgeous part of Provence.
One of these is Les Baux-de-Provence, one of France’s several plus beaux villages in the region, just 10km south from Le Belier. Dramatically perched on the hilltop, it has wonderful views towards Arles, the mountain range of Les Alpilles and even the Camargue. Just a few kilometres further south is the pleasant village of Maussane-les-Alpilles, famous for its production of olive oil. Nearby Fontvieille is another picturesque village with white limestone houses where you can walk the “path of the mills”.
It is only a 25km drive northwards to the historic city of Avignon, with its two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Arles, another source of inspiration to Van Gogh is a similar distance southwards from your holiday home. Don’t forget to visit the remains of the Roman amphitheatre before ordering coffee and cake at one of the restaurant terraces in Place du Forum, where Van Gogh once painted “Café Terrace at Night”.
Southwards from Arles is the splendid Camargue Regional Park, located between the Mediterranean and the two arms of the Rhône river delta. Renowned for its wild white horses, black bulls and pink flamingos, there are great opportunities here for horse riding, quad biking, hiking and bird watching or even an adventurous safari jeep tour from Arles. The capital of the region, Sainte-Maries-de-la-Mer, is just 66km away from Le Belier with its vast sandy beaches.
| Local Amenities | |||
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| Nearest Airport |
Avignon Airport
(21km) |
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| Nearest Airport 2 |
Nimes Airport
(42km) |
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| Nearest Airport 3 |
Marseille Airport
(75km) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
Avignon TGV
(22km) |
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| Nearest Town |
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence's historic centre
(2km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
In and around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
(Within 2km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Aldi and Intermarché Super et Drive
(Both within 1.2km) |
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| Nearest City |
Avignon
(25km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Golf des Baux de Provence
(12km) |
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Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesThis area of Provence is a good choice of destination for children and young people and is one of the most welcoming. They are sure to enjoy trying out their French in the local market, finding treasures to take home or stopping for lunch in one of the idyllic villages.
For kids who like art, the Van Gogh trail in St-Rémy-de-Provence has signposts showing the paintings the artist created in the village, ending at the Monastery Saint-Paul de Mausole. The archaeological site of Glanum, just outside the town, is a good place to let off steam as well as having Roman and remains, a café and a gift shop.
Maussane-les-Alpilles regularly celebrates traditional festivals and hosts pétanque matches, local fairs and shows. Head to Agora Park where there is a giant map of France and a snakes and ladders board to challenge the family.
For older children there is horse riding in St-Rémy-de-Provence, Les Alpilles and the Carmargue as well as mountain biking and rock climbing in Les Alpilles.
A boat trip on the Rhône in Avignon is always fun, where you can admire the famous medieval bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Smaller children might enjoy a tour of the city on the little road train.
Train enthusiasts love the model railway south of Carpentras. There are kayaks and canoes for hire on the river Sorgue in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse or the tree-top activity centre near Fontaine is a great place for brave adventurers with trails suitable for a variety of ages (depending also on height).
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- Amusement park
- Kid-friendly museum
- Zoo
- Kid-friendly excursions
- Water excursions/Boat trips
- Forest park/High-rope course
- <1hr to Airport
- Tennis Nearby
- Cycling
- Horse Riding
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Child-Safe Pool
- Heated Pool
- Pool/Snooker
- Home Cinema
Services Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
Oliver's Extras
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Cooking Classes Available
- Wine-Tasting Available
- Transfers Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
- On-Site Concierge
- Butler Available
- Car/bike/boat rental Available
- Well-being coach Available
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From pr...
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Oliver's Extras
- Pre-Stocked Fridge Available
- Cooking Classes Available
- Wine-Tasting Available
- Transfers Available
- Chef/Cook Available
- Maid Service Available
- Babysitting Available
- On-Site Concierge
- Butler Available
- Car/bike/boat rental Available
- Well-being coach Available
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Bike hire
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
-24h Concierge
-Private chef
-Airport/train station pick-up/drop-off
-Chauffeur/private car rental
-Bike rental
-Boat rental
-Private plane rental
-Shopping service
-Babysitting
-Butler
-Well-being coach
-Cooking classes
-Wine-tasting
-Booking of local activities (restaurants, festivals, concerts, exhibitions etc.)
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | €4000 charged to client’s credit card as a pre-authorisation one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 5.00 p.m. Late arrivals after 9.00 p.m. may be charged a late arrival fee of €120. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | €4000 charged to client’s credit card as a pre-authorisation one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 5.00 p.m. Late arrivals after 9.00 p.m. may be charged a late arrival fee of €120. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights. All other durations on request. |
| Changeover day | Saturday. All other changeover days on request. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes. |
| Pool towels included? | Yes. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | No. €550 (12 guest option), €400 (8 guest option), payable locally. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. |
| Pool opening dates? | Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. |
| Pool heating charge? | No, included. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. |
| Pets welcome? | On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Outside only. |
| Tax | French Visitors Tax payable locally (typically costs €1-€5 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). |
| Insurance | Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for civil liability as well as cancellations, personal belongings, public liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. A copy of this policy may be requested by the owner before arrival. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner or their property manager. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed. |
Please click here to view the full property terms and conditions.
Rental Rates
Prices based on an occupancy of 12 people:
| Rental period | Weekly |
|---|---|
| Dec 11th 2024 - Jan 4th 2025 | £8,397 |
| Jan 4th 2025 - Apr 5th 2025 | £8,384 |
| Apr 5th 2025 - May 3rd 2025 | £9,782 |
| May 3rd 2025 - Jun 30th 2025 | £8,384 |
| Jun 30th 2025 - Aug 31st 2025 | £12,576 |
| Aug 31st 2025 - Sep 30th 2025 | £9,782 |
| Sep 30th 2025 - Jun 14th 2026 | £8,384 |
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
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