The Verquieres Residence
Property perks
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ConciergeA concierge service is available for this property
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Perks for the Parents
A striking 1930’s villa, artistically renovated throughout offering bags of character and a statement outdoor pool. It sleeps 10. Walking distance from the shops, cafes and restaurants of pretty Verquières, yet offering plenty of peace and privacy with a fenced garden, and roomy, air-conditioned interiors. There’s more than enough space for 1 large family or multiple family groups to enjoy both time together, and apart, with 4 large bedrooms including a family suite and plenty of space to chill both inside and out. The open plan style living spaces offer a cool place to gather and relax during warmer times of day while outside there are plenty of sun loungers alongside the large pool, a pétanque pitch and a play cabin for the kids, to ensure everyone is well entertained. For those wanting to explore the local scene, charming Saint-Rémy with its restaurants and art galleries is a short drive away and there are plenty of hiking, biking and horse trekking trails to explore in the local Alpilles region. The pretty beaches of the south coast can be reached in under an hour by car. A full concierge service is available to help organize everything from in-home chefs to babysitters.
Why Kids Love it
There’s plenty to entertain the kids at this playful residence with its fun, bright interiors and garden space to explore. The pool is a decent size catering for both little splashers and serious swimmers, while the garden is well set up for games with its own pétanque pitch and a cabin to play in. There's also a TV, books (in french) and lots of board games, a ping pong table, darts games, badminton, beach rackets to enjoy. Strings of festoon lights can be switched on the evening for a party style atmosphere the kids will love. One of the bedrooms is set up sleepover style with 2 single beds and a double, suiting 1 family or kids of varying ages. There’s air conditioning in the living area making it the perfect chill out space during the warmer months. The surrounding towns and villages are fantastic for families, with playgrounds, book and toy shops, ice cream parlors and plenty of child-friendly restaurants. For adventurous kids there are plenty of activities on offer, from horse riding, cookery classes and climbing to local biking trails into the mountains. The concierge service can help organize a range of amenities, including babysitters.
Things to Know
Minimum stay: 7 nights. The house is available to rent all year round. Tourist tax is not included in the rental. Please note that the pool is unfenced so younger ones should be supervised around it (although it does have an alarm). Parking is available for 4 cars - car rental is recommended to explore the area. The property is managed by an agency in France who act as a concierge during your stay: they can advise on places to go, local restaurants to try and help arrange shopping deliveries, at-home treatments, housekeeping, babysitting, chef services and equipment rental. The living room and the corridor bedrooms are air conditioned. There is WiFi throughout the property and there’s a washer/dryer in one of the bathrooms. Pets will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
About the Location
The residence is situated in Verquières, a charming Provençal village in one of France’s most sought-after regions. The village center is under a 10 minute walk away and has a decent offering of traditional bakeries, cafes and food stores. There are several other noteworthy villages nearby including Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (home to the archaeological site of Glanum), Eygalières and Les Baux-de-Provence – well worth a visit for its wonderful cave art and light show. The Alpilles region has plenty of hiking and biking trails as well as gorges with activities for climbers and canoeists. The area offers rich spoils for those who love to explore markets and brocantes including a world-renowned antique fair in Isle-sur-la-Sorge. There are also a number of well-known vineyards a short drive away offering tours and tastings. The pretty south coast beaches are around 1 hour’s drive. For travel, the closest TGV station is Avignon (28 minutes by car), the closest international airport is Marseille (45 minutes).
Accommodation Details
The villa has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, set over 1 floor. At the front of the house is a living area with a sofa and chairs, connected to an open plan kitchen-diner. The chic kitchen is fully equipped with everything a guest would expect including an American style fridge and a kitchen island. The nearby dining table seats up to 10, with views over the garden and doors out to the terrace. The primary bedroom is on this side of the house with a double bed, its own garden access and a separate bathroom with a shower, which also houses a washer/dryer. An air-conditioned corridor leads to the other 3 bedrooms and an additional shower room. The second and third bedrooms each have a double bed and the fourth is a family bedroom with 1 double bed and 2 singles. The outdoor space includes a patio terrace with alfresco dining table seating 10, a 10 x 6m pool with a gravel terrace and sun beds, a pétanque pitch and a garden cabin set up for the kids.
Style Notes
Provençal arts style. This 1930’s arts and crafts style villa has been thoughtfully renovated to preserve its traditional features whilst incorporating playful modern touches. Original tiled floors and an elegant glass paneled doorway provide a stylish welcome in the hall. Period tiling carries through to the bedrooms where they’re blended with rustic textiles and contemporary wall papers with bold patterns. In the living areas, decorative wall art – both vintage and modern – sits perfectly beside handpicked furnishings, bold feature glass and stainless-steel appliances for an ultra-contemporary flourish. Outside, art deco style plaster mouldings and triangular eaves continue the vintage vibes, set off by the stunning pool, gravel terraces and pétanque pitch. We love the timeless, alfresco dining area, shaded by 2 magnificent plane trees providing the perfect shady spot to enjoy a morning coffee or leisurely lunch with views of the pool.
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Air Conditioning
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Baby Bath
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Baby Monitor
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Babysitter / Nanny
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Backyard / Garden
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Balcony
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Bathtub
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Bed Rails
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Bicycles
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Cabinet Locks
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Changing Table
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Chef / Catering
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Children's Dinnerware
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Corner Guards
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Dishwasher
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Elevator
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Fireplace Guards
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Game Console
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High Chair
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Housekeeper
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Outlet Plugs
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Parking
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Pet-friendly
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Pool
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Pool Gate
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Stair Gates
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Television
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Toys / Children's Books
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Washer / Dryer
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Wifi
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Window Guards
Cabannes, Provence
Vineyards, markets and village life
This small village in the Alpilles, 15 minutes southeast of Avignon, offers a traditional slice of Provence: men playing boules in the town square, shopkeepers chatting at the weekly farmer’s market and views of cypress trees and vineyards as far as the eye can see. In the west of Provence it is an easy drive from Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Aix-en-Provence and Saint-Remy-de-Provence, Arles and the Camargue, for a full flavor of the region.
