Four-bedroom holiday rental with a swimming pool in the heart of Provence.

(Click here for the Painting Retreat)

Close to St Remy de Provence, Avignon, Arles and Nimes, Mas de Chausse is the perfect base to explore Provence and its nature, vineyards, restaurants, museums, markets and cycling routes.

The traditional farmhouse has four large bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. There is a big open-plan kitchen with a large dining area. The large sitting room leads out on to the terrace and the swimming pool.

The farmhouse was originally the silk factory for the Frigolet Abbey, a 12th-century monastery nearby. Some areas of the house date from the 16th century. The property is set within nine acres of almond trees and olive groves in the middle of La Montagnette nature reserve.

Services

Cleaning: Three hours cleaning per week included in the stay as well as regular pool maintenance.

Internet: Provided through a satellite connection as there is no fibre in the area. The download speed is over 65 Mbps while the download is over 3.5 Mbps.

Chef: A cook or chef can be organised depending on your requirements.

House layout

Ground Floor: Entrance; kitchen; laundry room; pantry; cloakroom; toilet; sitting room with fireplace; study with toilet; sitting room opening out to the terrace and pool; bedroom and en-suite bathroom.

First Floor: Bedroom with a double bed and en-suite bathroom (shower); separate toilet; bedroom with twin beds and en-suite bathroom (shower); main bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom (bath and shower).

Activities

Painting retreat: Paint among the almond trees and olive groves at the Mas de Chausse Painting Retreat, a five-day art course in spring for people who want to paint, whatever their experience.

Cycling: We can accommodate pre-season cyclist training groups - with the option of a chef. We are 80km away from Mt Ventoux. We have a secure shed for storing bikes.

Horse riding: We have a very good relationship with the local stables, a five-minute drive away in the Montagnette nature reserve.