Le Mas D'Artimon - private pool and 6 bedrooms

Coast/Beach
There is a fantastic beach with shallow water and plenty of car parking only 50mns drive away in La Couronne. La Ciotat has also got a nice beach, 55 mns drive away. There is a fresh water beach area only 15mns drive away.

Travel
Numerous convenient airports - Marseille (40 mins) Nimes and Avignon (both 60 mins), Toulon (90 mins) and Nice (1hr 55 but a beautiful drive). All really good. Nimes Ryanair + Hertz is especially efficient. Beautiful drive through vineyard country to the house.

Distances
10mns walk from Rognes village with all amenities: 3 bakeries, 2 butchers, 1 small supermarket, 1 green grocer, 1 healthfood shop, bar,newsagent, antique shop, 3 restaurants, pharmacy, post office, bibliothèque, ludothèque, flower shop, Bank, 2 pizza take-aways. 10mns drive : Lidl in La Roque d'Antheron (near fab kiddy play park). 15mns drive: Large supermarket in Lambesc.

Why the owner chose a home in this location:
In 2008 it looked like we were moving permanently to France, so we set about deciding which region and then which town to live in. We considered Dordogne, Var, and Provence. We wanted a medium size village near a major vibrant town, so that as our kids grew up they were near "civilisation". Fairly quickly we decided Aix en Provence was the perfect town to be near. Beautiful, bustling, stylish and cosmopolitan. Within 10 minutes we were hooked. We visited many towns near Aix, and everything and everybody pointed to Rognes, a real village, full of life and beautifully kept. The shopkeepers are friendly, nice bar to enjoy a beer in the sun, 3 remarkably good restaurants for such a modest village, vineyards everywhere. You will love Rognes!

Everything deliberately family friendly. Six double bedrooms and lots of showers, WCs and a large family bathroom.

Entering from the terrace into the enormous living room, with a log-fire and comfortably furnished. Just off the living room is a separate TV room. The kitchen also overlooks the pool, and is well-equipped, with a dining area. There are six genuine double bedrooms, so 12 people are accommodated in great comfort. There is a cot which would make 13 at no extra charge.

There are 3 bedrooms on the ground floor, 3 on the 2nd floor (with the first floor being living/kitchen) making it ideal for two families each to have their own space and facilities.

Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1: 1 double bed, En-suite and WC.
Bedroom 2: 1 bunk bed.
Bedroom 3: 2 single beds and en-suite.
Bedroom 4: Master Double room withe en-suite bathroom and shower. Bedroom 5: 2 single beds.
Bedroom 6: 2 single beds with en-suite. Large wooden cot.

Bathrooms:
Bedroom 1 en-suite: 1 shower, 1 sink, 1 toilet.
Bedroom 3 en-suite: 1 shower, 1 sink.
Bedroom 4 - master bedroom: bath, shower, 2 sinks.
Bedroom 6 en-suite: shower, 1 sink 1.
Toilet on the 1st (middle) floor 1
Toilet on the 2nd floor

Kitchen - Dishwasher, American fridge-freezer with water dispenser, gas cooker with integrated electric grill, electric oven, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, microwave, various pans, saucepans, dishes, crockery, kitchen utensils, blender, grater, masher.

Utility Room - Large washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board, iron.

Living Rooms - 70m2 - overlooking the terrace and swimming pool. Log fire. 2 large settees. 2 armchairs. 1 kids table with 2 chairs. Large coffee table. A separate TV room a few steps up with TV, satellite, DVD player, playstation2 and 1 settee.

Dining Room - The dining room is open plan and situated between the kitchen and the living room. It has 1 large table and 6 chairs. The outdoor tables can easily be carried in from the terrace should you need to seat greater numbers of diners indoors.

Unique benefits of the property:
In the summer months you will find it difficult to tear yourself away from the pool. It is heaven for kids and cooling for adults in the endless hot summer. Step out of the living room onto the sun terrace, walk 5 metres, open the secure fence through into the loveliest pool. The near end is wide shallow steps used by our two youngest. The pool deepens to a max 2.3m so diving is totally safe. Given the age of our children the secure fence/gate to the terrace allow us to relax. Rognes is 10 minutes on foot. We can enjoy the market, shops, bar and restaurants without taking the car. There are vineyards all around. You could visit a different one every day to taste Rognes' lovely wines. Endless places to visit within easy driving distance. Rognes is a wonderful place to explore from.

The huge private pool has a shallow end for non-swimmers, and is surrounded by a secure fence, next to a sun-terrace where breakfast, lunch and dinner can be taken around the large dining table. Divine view from the terrace and pool. Architecturally designed using local tiles and exposed beams.

The 5000m2 wooded grounds have a children's climbing-frame and swings, and ample space for ball-games. Parents with young children can relax knowing that the pool and grounds are visible, safe and secluded. Plenty of secure parking space. Swimming pool 13m x 7m with steps leading down, available June to September. Possibly earlier/later subject to weather conditions. There are 2 large wooden garden tables with 12 chairs and a shaded terrace.

3 Parasols. Children toys and inflatables for the pool. Barbecue. Garden furniture - loungers.

GUEST COMMENTS

“Sunny and relaxed holidays in a comfortable villa”
Reviewed 23 October 2012 for a stay in July 2012
The house lies near a small village with the typical charme of the provence without being too touristical. It is a good starting point for trips. The house offers much space and it has a splendid and well kept pool with a wonderful view over the landscape. We enjoyed sitting in the shade of the big terrace, which is well equiped. The furnishing of the house is practical and not without charm. Our children loved the X-Box! Last but not least: the house keepers were very attentive and helpful and gave good advice for excursions.

a.. The property was "as advertised".
b.. I recommend the location.
c.. The property was a good value for the price paid.
d.. The property provided wifi/internet access.
e.. My security deposit was returned on time.
“Ideal family accommodation”We had a relaxed and very enjoyable holiday. The accomodation and facilities were exactly right for our extended family group. There was plenty of space, giving freedom to enjoy the house, grounds and swimmimg pool (which of course, was very popular with the children). The house is conveniently situated for access to Aix en Provence and Marseilles, which well suited the senior members of the group!

An ideal venue for families.

Stayed 3 times, Xmas, Easter and summer....just wonderful. Ate on the terrace every day in summer, got a suntan at Easter, and even lunched on the terrace at Xmas. Beautiful house, beautiful area. - Peter L, Huddersfield

Been 2009 and 2010. Our kids and their friends love it. Never out of the pool during the day, and they love the BBQs on the terrace in the evenings, dipping back into the lit-up pool to finish the day off exhausted. Plenty of exciting places to visit within 10-30 minutes drive. They love the waterpark and Zoo - Rob H, Manchester

Stayed late September 2010. 12 of us in two families, including 7 children. was perfect for a big group. Loads of space in the massive living area, the "forest" outside where they played for hours on end, and roomy bedrooms. Couldn't have picked any better place. Anne D , Paris

• Bedroom 1: 1 double bed, En-suite and WC.
• Bedroom 2: 1 bunk bed.
• Bedroom 3: 2 single beds and en-suite.
• Bedroom 4: Master Double room withe en-suite bathroom and shower. Bedroom 5: 2 single beds.
• Bedroom 6: 2 single beds with en-suite. Large wooden cot.
• Bathroom 1 - Bedroom 1 en-suite: 1 shower, 1 sink, 1 toilet.
• Bathroom 2 - Bedroom 3 en-suite: 1 shower, 1 sink.
• Bathroom 3 - Bedroom 4 - master bedroom: bath, shower, 2 sinks.
• Bathroom 4 - Bedroom 6 en-suite: shower, 1 sink 1.
• Bathroom 5 - Toilet on the 1st (middle) floor 1
• Bathroom 6 - Toilet on the 2nd floor
• Kitchen - Dishwasher, fridge-freezer with water dispenser, gas cooker with integrated electric grill, electric oven, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, microwave, various pans, saucepans, dishes, crockery, kitchen utensils, blender, grater, masher.
• Utility Room - Large washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board, iron.
• Living Room - Log fire. 2 large settees. 2 armchairs. 1 kids table with 2 chairs. Large coffee table. A separate TV room a few steps up with TV, satellite, DVD player, playstation2 and 1 settee.
• Dining Room - 1 large table and 6 chairs. The outdoor tables can easily be carried in from the terrace should you need to seat greater numbers of diners indoors.

The house is on 3 levels so is not suitable for wheelchair users.