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L`Ancienne Poste |
Menerbes, Provence-Cote d`Azur, France |
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L’Ancienne Poste is a luxury rental property in the heart of Menerbes, the charming peaceful village immortalised in Peter Mayle’s A Year in Provence. As its name suggests, the house is a former post office, now elegantly restored and stylishly furnished, yet still partaking of this protected building’s original historic charm. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 5 |
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Guests:
| 10 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Featured in Homes & Gardens UK and various other design magazines it was designed by the owners and one of France's leading contemporary architects. The house is a former post office. It has now been elegantly restored and stylishly furnished, yet still partakes of this protected building’s original historic charm. At 5,000 square feet, the house offers generous courtyard, a rooftop terrace, access to a swimming pool and incredible views of the Luberon Valley from every bedroom and bathroom. Its spacious interior has been tastefully refashioned in a sophisticated, contemporary style that enhances the original architecture. Best of all, the design allows Provence’s magical light, the inspiration of so many painters, to bathe the interior of the house. Dishwasher, clothes washer & dryer, stereo, satellite TV, CD, DVD, computer, fireplace, alarm, garage. For your comfort we include several hours of complementary housekeeping during your stay. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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For those wishing to explore Provence beyond the village, L’Ancienne Poste is an ideal home base. Setting out on foot, on an excellent rental bike or by car, you can immerse yourself in Provence, from lavender fields and limestone cliffs to medieval villages and crumbling Roman ruins, from antiques markets and wine estates to chic contemporary shops and stylish restaurants. We are pleased to introduce guests to outstanding local chefs, artists, writers, historians, teachers, masseurs,yoga teachers and raconteurs who have become our friends over the years. Indeed, one of the exclusive benefits we offer - that few others do - is access to interesting and talented people who know the region intimately and can help make your experience of Provence truly unforgettable. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Avignon airport is 45 minutes drive and Marseille-Provence airport is 60 minutes drive. You can get a train to Avignon (45 minutes). Detailed directions will be provided on booking. |
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Nearest airports:
| Avignon 45 minutes |
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Nearest train station:
| Avignon TGV 45 minutes |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| Menerbes |
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Nearest beach:
| Cassis (1.5 hours) |
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Nearest shop:
| Menerbes |
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Nearest market:
| Coustellet + Apt |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Philippe Brown |
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Contact Phone No. |
+447985292712 / +442033580110 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Art & Craft / Canoeing / Climbing / Cooking / Cycling / Horse Riding / Tennis / Therapies / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Maid Service / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The ground floor has a spacious open plan living & dining area (610 sq ft) opening onto a spacious courtyard (731 sq ft) via floor to ceiling glass doors. Well equipped (SMEG & Siemens) kitchen-breakfast room with all modern amenities & pantry. Guest WC. The first floor has a bedroom 1 (330 sq ft) with king size or twin beds (180 or 2 x 90 cm), ensuite bathroom and wc and bedroom 2 (250 sq ft) with queen-size bed (160 cm), ensuite bathroom,shower room and wc. Library. The second floor has bedroom 3 (330 sq ft) with queen-size bed (160 cm), bath and WC. Bedroom 4 with twin beds (90 cm) that can be made as one king (180 cm). Bedroom 5 with twin beds (90 cm) that can be made as one king (180 cm). Shared shower room and independent WC for bedrooms 4 & 5. Spacious living room with satellite TV, DVD, stereo.
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Exterior Facilities |
Courtyard / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Our roof top terrace (215 sq ft) is the perfect place to take cocktails, relax and enjoy sunsets over the Luberon. We offer access to a private pool just 3 minutes drive (15 minutes walk) away. Our 12 x 6 metre pool is set in a delightfully secluded landscape with lots of room for kids to run around.
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Further Details |
L’Ancienne Poste has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate up to 10 people. There is an option to add an adjacent property for an additional 2 people. A typical group might consist of a number of close friends who want to share a Provençal home base, or a mix of couples and children, young visitors are more than welcome. Alternatively, L’Ancienne Poste would be ideal for one gregarious couple wishing to host various guests at an "open house in Provence" for a couple of weeks or longer.
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Conditions of
Rental |
30% deposit required on booking. Balance due 95 days before start date. Refundable 1500 euro security deposit required for each week or part week of your stay. When we receive final confirmation of your booking, we’ll provide the details you need to arrange activities that suit your tastes.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly
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What visitors have said about L`Ancienne Poste |
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Cher Philippe, the house is a joy! Your architect (you?) is a visionary - such an amazing house and a beautiful renovation. We have been very comfortable here and nothing would be better than a return trip!
Sue, UK, Mar 2010 
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Thank you ever so much for rescuing us from Novotel! We have had such an amazing time in your beautiful home. Your generosity and flexibility will always be remembered and we hope to return to Menerbes very soon. You have thought of everything to make this house comfortable. The village is so welcoming, the markets, the people, the views, the walks.....
Anna-Karin, Germany, Oct 2009
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