The Chemin de Bassette Residence

provence, south of france
6 bedroom - 4 bath
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€826 - €944 per night (EUR)
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Perks for the Parents

A chic, rustic residence nestled in the countryside between Saint-Rémy and Avignon, with extensive Mediterranean gardens and a private heated pool. It sleeps 12 + 3. The residence is well set up for large families or multiple family groups with a main house sleeping 10 and a detached cottage with a pretty groundfloor suite, and a mezzanine level with additional futons. There are numerous outdoor hideouts and terraces including an awninged summer kitchen with space for gatherings and a plancha for rustling up alfresco dinners. There’s ample lawn space for kids to let off steam, and the beautiful outdoor pool is fully fenced so parents of younger ones can relax. For active families there are walking trails straight from the doorstep, and a local tennis club just minutes away with 2 courts and the option of private lessons. The local village is a short walk and beautiful Saint-Rémy, Arles and Nimes are easily reachable by car.

Why Kids Love it

Kids of all ages will love this house with magical rustic buildings to explore and gardens set up for play. There’s table tennis, a trampoline, swings and a pétanque/boules area as well as plenty of lawn space for games and picnics. During the summer months kids can pick their own grapes, figs and pomegranates, and there's a plancha for fun alfresco dinners. The large swimming pool is perfectly suited to splash abouts, cooling dips and laps for more serious swimmers. Inside, there are board games and a large TV with Netflix for games/movie nights, or enjoying some downtime with a latest series. There’s a real piano for the musically inclined and plenty of space to chill with a book or game in the airconditioned living rooms or one of the 6 spacious bedrooms. For active kids there are local trails into the mountains, a tennis club offering lessons, and villages with local markets, ice cream, pizzerias and playgrounds all within easy reach. Ask the hosts for local horse-riding spots (just 5 minutes away). A toddler bed and a highchair are provided.

Things to Know

Minimum stay: 7 nights. The house has AC in the living room and all the 6 bedrooms. The pool is heated (from May to end of September). The residence includes a mezzanine level in the detached cottage with 3 futons for additional guests, though please note that the space has a balcony overlooking the suite below and may not be suitable for younger guests. The pool is fully fenced and secured with a gate; it is treated with ozone. There is air conditioning in the living room and 2 of the bedrooms, and WiFi throughout. The family bathroom has a bathtub and complimentary toiletries are provided. There is private parking; car rental is recommended to explore the area. The local tennis club is on the residence’s doorstep, private lessons can be booked in advance. Sorry – no pets.

About the Location

The residence is set in the countryside just outside the village of Barbentane between charming Saint-Remy-de-Provence (20 minutes) and cultural Avignon (15 minutes). The local village is a few minutes’ walk away with shops, cafes and restaurants and the Barbentane tennis club is a 2 minute walk. There are longer hikes into the mountains, to Frigolet Abbey and Boulbon village from the residence’s doorstep. This region has plenty of to offer for climbing, canoeing, cycling and horse riding, so it’s great for families who love the outdoors. Lac du Barreau and the archaeological site of Glanum are just 20 minutes away and the mountain top town of Baux with its ruined castle is 30 minutes. Arles is also 30 minutes by car. Visit nearby flea markets: Villeneuve- lez-avignon is every Saturday morning and L’isle-sur-la-Sorgue, known as the 'Venice of Provence' is well known for its impressive outdoor 'brocante' market. The closest TGV is at Avignon, a cultural hub with an annual festival every July. (The TGV is 10 minutes from the house for access to Paris, 2 hours 40 minutes). The nearest international airport is Marseilles, just over an hour’s drive away.

Accommodation Details

The residence has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms over 2 floors. It is divided into 2 parts with a main house and a stand alone cottage. The main house comprises of a large opulent living room with high ceilings, a large corner sofa, armchairs, a piano and a mezzanine set up as an additional sitting area/office with a sofa and terrace access. There is a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a dining table seating 4-8; it leads directly out to a terrace via French doors, where there is further seating. There are 2 primary suites in the main house – 1 on the first floor with a double bed, wardrobes/dressing area and ensuite bathroom and the second on the ground floor with a double bed, ensuite bathroom and access to the garden. On the first floor, there are 3 further bedrooms – 2 with double beds and 1 with 2 single beds. They share a separate bathroom with a bathtub. The detached cottage houses the 6th bedroom which can be set up as 2 singles or made up as 1 double bed, and an ensuite shower room on the ground floor, with doors that open on to a terrace. There is a mezzanine with 3 futons for additional guests, and a balcony. The outside space is a pretty mix of mature cyprus, olive and fruit trees with manicured hedges and lawns. There are multiple terraces with seating and table and chair sets, as well as a summer kitchen with a plancha and large dining table below an awning for sociable mealtimes and larger gatherings. There is a large gated pool with a sun terrace and a lawn area, and a trampoline, swing set, ping pong table and pétanque/boules area set amongst the olives.

Style Notes

Rustic luxury. A chic countryside residence with pretty blue shutters, set amongst lush Mediterranean gardens dotted with Cyprus and olive trees. Interiors are bright and light with neutral tones, feature stone walls and tiled floors. This is a family home which has played host to generations, providing a homely yet sumptuous feel throughout. Antique furnishings and finds from Provence are combined with well loved painting and book collections - and luxuriously upholstered sofas to enjoy them from. The primary bedrooms are individually styled, ranging from modern arthouse to boho farmhouse in design. We love the Provencal gardens, with pretty terraced areas shaded by fruit and olive trees, complimented by the spacious pool and the awninged summer kitchen/alfresco diner, perfectly set up for getting the whole family together.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Baby Bath
  • Baby Monitor
  • Babysitter / Nanny
  • Backyard / Garden
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Bed Rails
  • Bicycles
  • Cabinet Locks
  • Changing Table
  • Chef / Catering
  • Children's Dinnerware
  • Corner Guards
  • DVD Library
  • DVD Player
  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator
  • Fireplace Guards
  • Game Console
  • High Chair
  • Housekeeper
  • Outlet Plugs
  • Parking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Pool Gate
  • Stair Gates
  • Television
  • Toys / Children's Books
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Wifi
  • Window Guards
SLEEPS 16
4 full / double
7 twin / single
1 toddler bed
Payment policy
When a host accepts your booking, we will automatically charge your card 30% of the total cost of the stay on acceptance if the check in date is more than 6 weeks away. We will send you a balance payment reminder at 6 weeks before check in and you will be required to submit your payment to finalise your reservation. If a host accepts your booking and the check in date is 6 weeks away or less, we will charge your card 100% of the total cost of the stay on acceptance.
Cancellation policy
For cancellations notified up to 6 weeks before the check in date, guests will receive a refund of any amount paid less 15% of the total cost of the booking. For cancellations notified at 6 weeks or less before the check in date, no refunds are given unless the host agrees. If a host does agree to a full or partial refund, this amount will be returned to the guest less 15% of the total cost of the booking. Some hosts will also allow a stay to be rescheduled. Guests should contact their host for further information regarding any request to change the dates of a stay.
Jeanne S.
Member since May 24, 2013
Contact Host
We are a french family and have 3 kids, two girls (13 and 15) and a boy (16). We are born and raised parisians and love traveling to Italy, Asia (and in particular japan and Cambodia were we lived for 4 years), NY, Quebec. We like to take our bikes and ride the banks of the river, stop for a drink or have oysters at Rosa Bonheur.

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