A perfect villa for extended families, this property can sleep up to 14 guests.
The sofas and fireplace in the light filled lounge create the perfect relaxed setting for cosying up with a book, whilst the smart kitchen is ideal for cooking up a feast.
The main villa and neighbouring annexe are home to seven bedrooms, each with their own style.
The vast gardens offer an idyllic setting for a lazy day spent in the sun, as you admire the surrounding hilly landscapes.
There is so much to explore in this property, whether it’s a game of petanque, or swimming in the 16m long pool.
You will feel truly immersed in the surrounding nature here.
For those wishing to explore a little further, just 5km away is a typical Porvencal village, where you will find a number of excellent restaurants and shops.
You can also explore the mills that produce some of France’s finest olive groves.
A little further afield you can discover Saint Remy de Provence and its charming Wednesday morning market.

Main Villa Interiors
Ground Floor

Living room with fireplace
Dining area
Kitchen, well-equipped including two dishwashers, American fridge-freezer with ice-maker, two ovens, microwave, Nespresso machine, ground coffee machine, toaster, kettle, mixer, juicer and liquidiser
Back kitchen with extra fridge and laundry room
Bedroom One with twin beds, pushed together (90cm each) and en suite shower room with WC
Separate WC
First Floor
Bedroom Two with twin beds, pushed together (90cm each) and en suite shower room with WC
Bedroom Three with twin beds, pushed together (90cm each) and en suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC
Separate WC
Separate Annexe Interiors
Ground Floor
Bedroom Four with double bed (160cm) and doors leading to terrace. Shower room with WC
Bedroom Five with double bed (140cm) and an additional single bed (90cm, suitable for a child) and doors leading to terrace. Shower room with WC
First Floor
Bedroom Six with twin beds, pushed together (90cm each) and en suite shower room with WC
Bedroom Seven with twin beds, pushed together (90cm each) and en suite shower room with WC
Separate WC
Outside Grounds
Heated swimming pool (16m x 6m, depth: 1.6m) with electric safety shutter
Sun loungers (x6) and parasols (x2)
Terrace with table for up to 20 guests
Gas plancha
Al-fresco lounge area
Various tables and other garden furnishings
Pétanque
Vast grounds (20,000m2, unenclosed, terraced in parts) with Alpilles views
Private parking
Facilities
Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning (bedrooms only)
TV
DVD player
Record player
Sonos sound system (throughout house and pool area)
Pétanque
Hairdryers
Washing machine and dryer

In the very heart of Les Alpilles Natural Regional Park, La Retraite Estivale is perfectly positioned to explore the outstanding landscapes, delightful villages and historic towns of this glorious part of Provence.
Just 5km away by car you will find a typically Provençal village with a handful of excellent places to eat (ranging from cafes and bistros to high-end restaurants), pretty shops and three of the original mills producing some of the highest quality olive oil in France. The main square with its fountains and historic buildings is a particular delight; it’s an incredibly pleasant place to spend some time wandering around, discovering its gourmet delights and soaking up the charming ambience.
Les Alpilles Natural Regional Park offers wonderful walking through breathtaking scenery, many cycling trails as well as horse-riding or pony-trekking opportunities. You will also be able to take part in rock-climbing and there is a magnificent golf course at Domaine de Manville, only 7km away. A little further afield, head out on a family adventure along the Sorgue river, hiring canoes or kayaks in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse combined with a visit to the antique shops and amazing Sunday morning market in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (37km).
Other idyllic villages to visit nearby include one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, Les Baux-de-Provence (10km), the home to a couple of A-list celebrities, Eygalières (12km) and the charming town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (15km) with its Wednesday morning market and strong historical links to Vincent Van Gogh.
The incredible landscapes of the Luberon region are also within easy reach with the archetypal villages of Ménerbes, Bonnieux and Lacoste each around an hour away. A little closer to home, the town of Cavaillon (25km) comes alive in mid-July with it’s Feria du Melon and has many fascinating historic buildings to discover.
Other wonderful towns and cities that can be reached for a remarkable day out include Avignon (35km) with its UNESCO World Heritage sites, Nîmes (50km) with its amazing Roman architecture, beautiful Aix-en-Provence (65km), the birthplace of Paul Cézanne and historic Arles (26km), also the gateway to the mesmerising Camargue.

Villa FR5387