Mas Neuf - 2 bedrooms, shared pools

The villa is located in the wonderful hills and renowned lavender fields of the Luberon, lies the beautiful resort of Pont Royal en Provence.

Set deep within the folds of the Durance valley, the resort sits amongst a world-renowned 18 hole golf course. The resort provides a wealth of sporting activities and entertainment, catering for all members of the family’s interests, and is set around a village centre, complete with shops, bars and restaurants, all designed in traditional Provencal style.

Pont Royal en Provence combines a wonderful resort with something for everyone, nestled within the outstanding Provencal landscape. Tear yourself away for a day or two, and discover Avignon, Aix en Provence and the wider region, for their colourful markets, festivals and spectacular architecture, whilst sampling some of the fabulous cuisine! Free Wifi available within the villa.

Coast/Beach
Closest beaches are around South Marseille and in the Carmargue Saint Marie de la mer or at Cassis - an ancient fishing port where the little fishing boats now share the harbour with yachts and a collection of tourist boats for visiting the calanques. Nice and St. Tropez are around a 2 hours drive away.

Travel
By Road: Pont Royal is 10km (6 miles) from the autoroute A7 between Avignon and Marseille. Exit at Junction 26 (Senas).

By Air: Avignon/Marseille - 30-40 mins, Nimes/Montpellier - 50-60 mins, Nice/Toulouse/Toulon/Grenoble/Lyon - within 2 hours.

The airlines that service these airports are: Easyjet, Jet2, British Aways, Bmibaby, Flybe, Ryanair, Aerlingus, Thomsonfly, Southwest Air.

By Train: TGV stations at Avignon/Aix en Provence 30 minutes.

Car hire is highly recommended.

Distances
Great places to visit for historic interest - Arles, Avignon, Nîmes, Pont du Gard.
Some of the most stunning villages in France - Lourmarin, Lacoste, Bonnieux, Menerbes, Gordes, Ansouis.
Trips for wine lovers - Chateauneuf du Pape.
Areas for walking, mountain biking and enjoying the striking scenery - Gorges de Verdon, Camargue, The Alpilles, Luberon Mountains

For shopping, the arts, the most famous antique market in France - Salon de Provence, Aix En Provence, Isle Sur la Sourge.

The villa is located in the wonderful hills and renowned lavender fields of the Luberon, lies the beautiful resort of Pont Royal en Provence.

Set deep within the folds of the Durance valley, the resort sits amongst a world-renowned 18 hole golf course. The resort provides a wealth of sporting activities and entertainment, catering for all members of the family’s interests, and is set around a village centre, complete with shops, bars and restaurants, all designed in traditional Provencal style.

There is a large fully equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, microwave, hob, electric cooker, dishwasher and washer/dryer. There is also a good supply of crockery, glasses pots and pans and cutlery etc. Plus a great selection of regional cook books.

Utility Room - there is a fully integrated washer/dryer within the kitchen, along with an iron, ironing board, clothes airer, pegs and vacuum cleaner.

Open-plan living/dining area with large 'L' shaped sofa, coffee table and dining table seating 6 persons. Digital Flat Screen TV, DVD Player and large selection of DVDs, iPod speaker doc, a good selection of local guide books and free WiFi broadband.

There is electric heating. Air-conditioning in downstairs open plan living area and tower fans for bedrooms provided for use during the summer.

Bedrooms:
Bedroom 1 has a king size bed, bedside cabinets, dressing table, large fully fitted double wardrobe.
Bedroom 2 has 2 single beds, bedside cabinet, large fully fitted double wardrobe with chest of drawers. Clothes hangers and tower fans in both rooms.

Bathrooms:
Downstairs: WC /Cloakroom.
Upstairs: House bathroom with large walk in shower, wash hand basin with plenty of storage, WC with quality fitting throughout. There is a hairdryer, hair straighteners and heated rollers. Baby bath if required.

There is a detailed visitor’s manual available in villa with plenty of information, instructions for the appliances and suggestions of places to visit and recommended restaurants.

Off road parking and underground secure car parking available on request. Cot (linen not provided), baby bath and high chair can be provided on request.

The kitchen is stocked with essentials you may need, oils, vinegars, herbs, spices, washing up liquid, washing powder, dishwasher powder, foil, cling film food bags, bin bags, tea lights, etc. All we ask is if you use the last of the above please replace it for the next guests.

Free Wifi though-out the property

Further details
Weather - There are more than 300 days of sunshine in this part of Provence and is normally warm and sunny from April to November with the warmest months being July and August.

Air-conditioning in downstairs open plan living area and tower fans in the bedrooms.

There is a pretty private garden, facing south with a terrace, an outdoor table, 4 chairs, large parasol, gas barbecue, wrought iron sofa and garden chairs. The garden stocked with lavender, rosemary, mature shrubs and trees.

Sun loungers, shower and WC at both shared private pools. The domaine of Pont Royal is gated with 24/7 security.

There is private access to 2 shared swimming pools available, the first one is 12m x 6m only about 25m from the house. The second one is larger infinity pool about 25m long situated 100m from the house.
New for 2012:

Water park package
On site there is now the option to use all of the site pools, there are two large heated pools, one is a wave pool, river rapid ride and also a great new twin water slide. The charges are 9 euros a day for this per person aged over 6 or 50 euros for the week (7 days). These can be pre booked for guests prior to arrival.

Other new facilities at Pont Royal:

Children's petting Farm
Children play area for under 7's
Crazy Golf
2 new Volley ball courts
Archery Range
Golf packages

We are also able to offer golf packages which can include tee off times for the 18 hole golf course (Handicap Certificate required) These packages are tailor made to the client needs. Also on site is a 6 hole golf course which is pay and play and a 24 stage driving range.

Free wifi.
Aircon.

NEW for 2012 A pool pass is now available @ 50 Euros person per week or 9 Euros
per day(under 6's free) which allow's additional assess to the wave pool, river
rapids, twin tube slides and swimming lagoon. These passes can be purchased from
the P&V reception in the village centre. Please Note: We are not responsible if
access to these facilities is withdrawn at anytime by P&V.

There is also a new twin tube slide, crazy golf course, under 8's play area,
children's petting farm and 2 new volley ball pitches.

Baby Pack Available for 50 Euros
We also have a baby pack which includes:
Cot that meets EU standards
Cot linen
High chair
Booster seat
Baby monitor
Changing mat
Steriliser
Potty
Childs loo seat
Childs step
Baby and child cutlery/bowls/cups and plates
Bath toys and non-slip mat
Hand held blender
Bed guard
Blackout blinds/curtains/shutters in child bedrooms
Children’s books, indoor and outdoor toys
DVD player and Kids DVDs
Microwave
Night light in children’s rooms

• Bedroom 1 - king size bed, bedside cabinets, dressing table, large fully fitted double wardrobe.
• Bedroom 2 - 2 single beds, bedside cabinet, large fully fitted double wardrobe with chest of drawers.
• Bathroom 1 - WC /Cloakroom.
• Bathroom 2 - Shower, hand basin, WC. Hairdryer, hair straighteners and heated rollers. Baby bath if required.
• Kitchen - fridge/freezer, microwave, hob, electric cooker, dishwasher and washer/dryer.
• Utility Room - washer/dryer, iron, ironing board, clothes airer, pegs and vacuum cleaner.
• Living Rooms - sofa, coffee table, dining table (6 seats). Digital Flat Screen TV, DVD Player, DVDs, iPod speaker doc, guide books and free WiFi broadband.
• Electric heating. Air-conditioning in lounge. Tower fans for bedrooms. Free Wifi though-out the property.

Access to first floor would be difficult for wheelchair users.