With six elegant bedrooms, fantastic facilities and glorious gardens featuring a large swimming pool, this home is the perfect place for a memorable holiday with family or friends in this idyllic part of Provence.
Le Mas de la Fontaine is set on a vast estate, featuring two other restored farmhouses nearby and has its own grounds and swimming pool. Named after the old fountain that stands proudly in the glorious gardens, you are surrounded by space and greenery outside as you relax on one of the wonderful terraces. The grand swimming pool features relaxing water jets and a shallow end for smaller kids to splash around in and guests can pay for it to be heated to a specific temperature. Relax on the surrounding lawns as you relax in the sunshine, find shade under one of the ancient trees or listen to the trickle of the fountain from the al-fresco terrace.
As the evening approaches, meet in the summer kitchen with a difference; a splendid room with luxurious sofas and a 4 meter long dining table and kitchen area. Arched windows lead to an al-fresco dining terrace and barbecue or for cooler evenings you can light a fire as you feast inside with friends, family and fine local wine.
Elsewhere there is another well-equipped modern kitchen-diner, a cosy living room and six elegant bedrooms and bathrooms over the two floors of the main house. The artist’s studio offers space for yoga whilst the relaxation area features an infrared sauna, Italian shower and gym equipment. With home-cinema, wi-fi, satellite TV and music systems, the facilities seem endless and there is also frequent maid service during your stay.
It’s around 1km St-Rémy, well-known for being popular with artists including Vincent Van Gogh. In the summer months, on selected Sundays, the ‘Route des Artistes’ fills with local artists showing off their work creating a wonderful and bustling atmosphere. The village is also famous for its many restaurants, from down to earth bistros found on pretty narrow streets to Michelin starred establishments. Food lovers don’t miss the market on a Wednesday morning!
You are of course in the heart of this formidable area of vineyards, idyllic villages, world-renowned towns and summer landscapes of sunflowers and lavender both in Les Alpilles and beyond. Eygalières, Les Baux-de-Provence and Avignon are all within easy reach as well as Van Gogh’s beloved Arles and the mesmerising Luberon, which can easily be visited in a day. Whether exploring the local markets, cycling through lavender fields or pony trekking through the magnificent countryside, this region is sure to offer memorable activities for all ages.
When you return to your wonderful farmhouse you will appreciate the impressive facilities and high level of comfort as well as the delightful gardens and pool; this is a truly unique place in this captivating part of Southern France.
Ground Floor
Large entrance
Living space
Large kitchen, full-equipped including 110cm Falcon, fridge-freezer and Nespresso machine
Back kitchen and laundry
Bedroom with king-size double bed, air-conditioning, doors leading to east terrace and bathroom with small bath, two sinks, shower and WC
Bedroom with king-size double bed, air-conditioning, doors leading to large west terrace and bathroom with bath, shower, two sinks and WC
First Floor
Bedroom with king-size double bed, crib in small adjacent room, air-conditioning and bathroom with bath, two sinks, shower and WC
Bedroom with king-size double bed (can be made up as twins), air-conditioning and mezzanine level with two single beds. Bathroom with shower, sink and WC. Can be accessed via separate entrance via a private terrace
Bedroom with double bed, crib in small adjacent room, air-conditioning and bathroom with shower, sink and WC
Master bedroom with king-size double bed, air-conditioning and bathroom with bath, shower, two sinks and WC
Each of the six bedrooms has its own private entrance
Outside Grounds (6500m2)
Heated swimming pool (15.5×4.5m, depth: 1-1.8m and 10m2 ‘plage’ area) including relaxation corner with jets, counter-current swimming and safety alarm. Possible to be heated approximately mid-April to mid-October (charges apply depending on temperature)
Pool house with air-conditioning, kitchen, lounge with fireplace and dining area
Pool house’s al-fresco dining and lounge area
Relaxation area with infra-red sauna (3-4 person) with chromotherapy, CD player, Italian shower and cardio/fitness sports machines
Artist studio (20m2)
Outdoor terraces
Sun-loungers and parasols
Al-fresco dining terrace (up to 20 guests)
Gas barbecue-grill and plancha (Weber)
Pool toys
Boules pitch (16×4m)
Fountain
Private parking
Facilities
Wi-Fi
Satellite TV (with English speaking news channels)
CD player/stereo
Home cinema
iPod dock
Bluetooth x2 (Bose and B&W Zeppelin)
Spa
Gym equipment
Pool toys
Hairdryer
Ironing facilities
Washing machine and dryer
Location:
Le Mas de la Fontaine is located just outside the center of St-Rémy, just off the road that leads north to Maillane.
Around 1km away, St-Rémy is an idyllic Provençal town in the heart of Les Alpilles National Park and is well known for being popular with artists, many live in the area and display or sell their works of art in the village’s art galleries. The most famous artist of all has to be Vincent Van Gogh who checked himself into the asylum St Paul de Mausole, which can be visited today, and created 150 paintings including ‘Starry Night’. In the summer months, on selected Sundays, the ‘Route des Artistes’ fills with local artists showing off their work creating a wonderful and bustling atmosphere.
The town is also famous for its many restaurants, from down to earth bistros found on pretty narrow streets to Michelin starred establishments. The surrounding countryside is rich with olive groves and vineyards with private tours and tastings easily arranged. Food lovers, don’t miss the market on a Wednesday morning!
You are of course in the heart of this formidable area of vineyards, idyllic villages, world-renowned towns, and summer landscapes of sunflowers both in Les Alpilles National Park and beyond. Baux-de-Provence, one of France’s acclaimed ‘plus beaux villages and Van Gogh’s precious Arles, are both within easy reach. Gordes is yet another one of the beautiful villages worth visiting with stunning architecture, set in the outstanding Luberon region, surrounded by lavender fields in the summer months.
Don’t miss the lively city of Avignon during your stay. Explore the winding medieval streets, experience further excellent dining opportunities and visit two UNESCO world heritage sites, the Pope’s Palace and Saint Benezet Bridge. The covered market offers all sorts of delights or head to the weekend farmers, flower and flea markets for wonderful local produce and a bargain or two.
Those looking for activity have so much on their doorstep. There is both horse-riding and golf within a short drive and both the immediate and wider area are a walkers and cyclists paradise with stunning countryside and landscapes. Older children will love kayaking in the Sorgue and there are plenty of other family friendly activities throughout the region from model railways, open castles to trekking across the tree tops and visiting a zoo.
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.
Changeover day is Saturday.
Pool
The pool can be heated approximately mid-April to mid-October at an extra cost of €350 per week (2023)/ €700 per week (2024) for each additional 3 degrees in temperature up to 27 degrees. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures.
