The Mas des Pins Residence
Perks for the Parents
This exceptional 5-bedroom house with a heated saltwater pool is in one of Provence’s most charming villages, and includes a kids wing along with stunning views of the mountains and Provence countryside from its bedrooms. The property has a large kitchen and 14-person dining table. There are 3 areas of the house - a kids wing, a guest wing and upstairs bedrooms - and plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the space as 1 or 2 families traveling together. The enclosed and secure garden has views of the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles and offers a relaxing environment for families, featuring a covered pool house, large BBQ and an outdoor table to sit 12-14 guests.
Why Kids Love it
This fabulous family space is kitted out for kids and includes lots of games and toys particularly for those under 10. There are 2 children’s bikes for guest use. The kids wing comprises a double bunk bedroom and 2 single beds in another bedroom, plus a bathroom with a double sink and double shower. Note - the house is on a hill and has a stone wall on one side with a two meter drop off on the other side of the wall. Young children or toddlers will require supervision to make sure that they don’t climb over the wall. Nearby treats include horseback riding, trips to Saint Remy de Provence, 15 minutes away, for ice creams and carousel rides, and to the Camargue, 45 minutes away, to see white horses and flamingoes.
Things to Know
Minimum stay: 7 days and 14 days in August. Check in: 4pm; Check out: 10am. Late/early check out/in may be an option based on availability. Safety notes: young children should be supervised in the garden. Stairs inside the house are not gated. The swimming pool has a cover but is not gated. Maintenance of the pool is undertaken once a week. Once weekly house cleaning is included in the price. The house has a guidebook with contact details for the English speaking cleaner (if you wish to arrange extra cleaning), massage, yoga teacher, running and cycling trails, favourite restaurants, places to visit and much more. A car is essential in this part of France.
About the Location
This residence is in the heart of Eygalieres village inside the Alpilles (little Alps) National Park. Treats nearby include running, cycling and hiking trails among the stunning scenery painted by Van Gogh, and Chez Emily, one of the best cheese shops in Provence, a short walk from the front door. The house is close to the medieval fortress of Les Baux de Provence, one of France’s most famous villages. The beautiful towns of Arles, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence and Isle-sur-la-Sorgue are all less than an hour away, as are the famous vineyards of Chateauneuf du Pape. The closest airports are Avignon (30 minutes), Marseilles (45 minutes) and Nimes (1 hour). The Eurostar stops in Avignon, 30 minutes away.
Accommodation Details
This 5-bedroom home is laid out over 2 floors. Upstairs, there is a master bedroom with a kingsize bed, and a second bedroom with a kingsize bed. Both rooms with ensuite bathrooms and a terrace with spectacular views of the Alpilles. Downstairs, at one end of the house there is 1 bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and kingsize bed and at the other end, a children’s area with 2 bedrooms - one with double bunk beds to sleep 4 and another with 2 single beds that could be made into a kingsize bed. A bathroom with double shower and double sink bathroom is shared between these 2 bedrooms. There is a laundry room in the basement and there is AC in every room of the house. The property has a large open space living room, and a family kitchen with a table seating 14, plus outdoor dining area, garden and heated saltwater pool.
Style Notes
Modern rustic. This newly-renovated property combines old and new, with polished concrete floors and stunning bathrooms throughout alongside traditional window frames, reclaimed wood and sensational views. The rotating Gyro focus fireplace in the middle of the living room sits beside a reclaimed wood table and antique airplane wood propeller light to give the house a unique design look. We love the egg-shaped white bath for family bath time, the recessed shelves in the double bunk beds, ideal for toys, and the wonderful outdoor space.
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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
Eygalières, Provence
Medieval ruins and market stalls
This pretty village in the heart of Provence is perched in the northern Alpilles mountains and has medieval ruins along with shops, restaurants and bakeries. On a Friday, market stalls selling local produce line the stone streets and draw in plenty of local visitors. It’s a charming little village and is in a great location for exploring the area, with Avignon, Arles, Aix, Saint Remy and Les Baux de Provence all under hour’s drive away.