Our magnificent privately owned Provençale holiday villa with private pool
Claviers village in Provence, near and just below our villa
The villa's fabulous interior and open plan, beamed lounge
Pont du Gard, Provence, a two hour drive from the villa
Lounge by the villa's private pool and soak up the sun while enjoying some of Provence's finest views
One of the villa's charming bedrooms, with classic Provençale detail
Sunrise view of the village of Claviers, Provence, from our holiday villa
Eating al fresco, Provençale style, near the villa's pool, enjoying magnificent views and fantastic weather
The beautiful wooded Provençale countryside which surrounds the villa
The colours of Provence - traditional French Windows leading to the patio from the villa's Master Bedroom
The view of charming Claviers village in Provence, from our holiday villa
Explore Provence from our magnificent Provençale holiday villa
Holiday villa in Provence with private pool & magnificent Cote d'Azur views
Stylish Provençale villa sleeping 5-7 overlooking the medieval village of Claviers. Private pool, all modern conveniences, including high speed WiFi, and outstanding views
Experience all beautiful Provence has to offer from our privately owned, traditional Provençale villa, sympathetically renovated for memorable self-catering holidays.
The accommodation includes all modern conveniences for a stress free holiday on the Cote d'Azur. Also included is a fabulous private swimming pool, perfect for those long hot French summer days.
From the villa, set in the hill, amongst the trees, absorb the rural serenity and stunning morning colours of Provence with a fresh coffee, looking over the beautiful village of Claviers, and the hills and valleys beyond.
There are many things to see and do near the accommodation and further afield; you could drive to the coast and explore the wonderful Cote d'Azur beaches and coves; or, take a random drive and discover hidden Provençale gems, through countryside, valleys, hills and gorges, like Gorges du Verdon.
Or, just stay put, and relax holiday style, immersing yourself in the serenity of our villa in Provence. Quiet, secluded and private, but only a short drive to the charming village of Claviers, where there are fine cafes and restaurants.
Soak up the hot Provence sun on the loungers and take a dip in the villa's private pool to cool off, splash around and enjoy! The weather during spring and summer is usually fine (often very fine!), so why not dine alfresco, Provence style. The villa is self catering so equipment is available for all types of dining scenarios.
End the day with a glass of your favourite tipple and take in the magnificent sunset views from the villa over beautiful Provence.
We are now offering a superb saving of 20% off all remaining dates this July and August - take a look at our availbility page for dates and discounted rates!
COUPLES & YOUNG FAMILIES BOOKING DISCOUNTS
Book our delightful villa in Provence and receive 15% off your stay if there are only two of you or if you are a family with babies or toddlers!
OFFER INCLUDES SHORT BREAKS WITH FLEXIBLE ARRIVAL DATES & APPLIES TO DATES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
All we will require is a 30% deposit unless your trip is in the next 12 weeks in which case the full balance is due on booking.
“We had a wonderful holiday in the Villa such a stunning location. The house, set amongst olive groves, was truly charming with spectacular views from the terrace overlooking the village and in our case providing us with first rate views of the firework display commemorating the end of the village fete.
The caretakers Claude and Juliette were very helpful and kind. The house was clean and well stocked.
The restaurant L'Olivier was a real gem, great French food and a welcoming atmosphere. We arrived very stressed and left relaxed, the sign of a good holiday.”
Clive & Judith
More about the villa
The villa has a striking, modern layout. When you open the front door, you will stunned by the spacious, open plan interior of the villa. The entire living area unravels elegantly before your eyes and is spread over two floors.
The whole villa is tiled, providing a cool, airy interior that perfectly contrasts the long summer days to be experienced outdoors. With amazing acoustics, you can relax in the evenings with music and a chilled glass of wine.
The kitchen is situated on the same level as the dining area, pool and barbeque area, so you can easily walk outside and prepare dinner while keeping the rest of the family company by the pool.
The dining area and spacious lounge are split level with a half flight of stairs leading from the dining area up to the lounge.
The large living area has two sections, as there is a comfortable snug to the side. The snug can be curtained off to form a third bedroom with a double sofa bed that pulls out. There is also a fireplace in the snug and supply of wood for a chilly evening in early spring or late autumn. Plus, we now have free, high speed WiFi available for our guests.
The master bedroom with ensuite bathroom is accessed from the lounge area and has French doors which lead to a terrace and an outside seating area, which looks out onto Claviers village and the surrounding hills.
The triple bedroom enjoys equally beautiful views, from the same aspect, yet from the floor above. This bedroom has an adjacent bathroom too, with a shower cubicle, basin and toilet. There is also a cloakroom toilet with basin next to the lounge.
All windows have wooden shutters, which can be kept closed at night or during the day, if you venture out and about, so that the villa stays cool for when you come home.
The location of our holiday villa in Provence
Our stunning accommodation on the Cote d'Azur, and the medieval village of Claviers are set in the heart of the Provence hills, just like a scene from a Marcel Pagnol novel. He elegantly encapsulates French rural life in the same hilltop medieval villages, which are scattered delicately through the arboreal greenery that drapes the sunbathed slopes.
With its dry Mediterranean climate and 300 sunny days a year, Provence will gladly greet you with warm weather and the scents of summer lavender infused in the air. Renowned for its wine, you will not find yourself short of vineyards nearby.
Take a scenic drive through the hills and stop for lunch in one of the villages nearby before passing a local vineyard on your way home. Indeed, if you don’t feel like driving, lounge by the swimming pool in the day then stroll down to Claviers for dinner at L’Oliviers, a traditional French restaurant, or enjoy a pizza in the square. Claviers also has a post office, playground, boulangerie, grocery store, bar and tourist office as well as a beautiful 1000 year old church!
Explore the Cote d’Azur coastline
Claviers village is a scenic 45 minute drive from the closest beach on the Cote d’Azur so there is easy access to the famous French Riviera with its celebrated beaches and towns, including Cannes, St Tropez, Frejus, St Maxime, Nice and Monaco (to name just a few!).
You can enjoy bathing in the warm waters of the Mediterranean and even head to a different beach each day should you choose to do so. While you are there, browse the fine array of boutique shops that congregate along the cobbled streets of these iconic coastal towns and soak up their history, which can date back to Roman times!
Geographical and architectural wonders closeby
Not only near such fabulous sandy beaches, we are also surrounded by infinite other geographical and architectural wonders.
Have a look in our Provence Gallery to see photos of some of the spectacular sights to be seen around here. For example, take a trip to Lac du Croix and swim or kayak all the way up the Gorges du Verdon to where the water is an enchanting emerald green. The Gorges du Verdon have been labelled ‘France’s Grand Canyon’, so don’t miss out on this mind-blowing masterpiece carved out by Mother Nature.
Indeed, you will be equally impressed by the architecture of the area, which dates back to Roman and medieval times.
Please see our ‘Things to See and Do’ page or take a look at the Villa House Book when you arrive for endless information on these and many other interesting attractions.
In the meantime, to whet your appetite, here is a brief overview of one of our favourite sites, the Pont du Gard Roman Aqueduct.
This formidable feature of the Roman world is the highest of all Roman aqueducts, reaching 48.8m high. It spans 275m across the width of the Gordon River and was part of the 50km system built to carry water from a spring at Uzes to the former colony of Nemausus, now the town of Nimes.
Such a magnificent architectural feat would be hard for our modern world to surmount - over its entire length, the aqueduct descends by only 17m, with a gradient of 1 in 3000, the epitome of Roman precision!
Each day, it would have been used to carry an estimated 200,000m³ of water to the citizens of Nimes. It is a World Heritage Site and definitely worth a visit, make sure you allow time to digest the facts!
