Family of
Brands
HomeAway.co.uk, the home of Holiday-Rentals®, is part of the HomeAway family. As the world leader in holiday rentals, we offer the largest selection of properties for any travel occasion and every budget. We’re committed to helping families and friends find the perfect holiday rental to create unforgettable travel experiences together.
Damien Loyau
Heated pool.Gastronomic dinner included in the rent : bastide - lavalentine com
| 34 Reviews | |
| People | 12 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 7 nights |
Your booking will be backed by our Book with Confidence Guarantee when you complete your reservation online and finalise payment on HomeAway.
Learn moreOverview
Photos and Description of this 6 bedroom holiday home in Plateau de Puyricard - Bastide la Valentine
The “Bastide La Valentine” is a lovely luxury provençal stoned-built house of 250 m2 (2691 sq feet) situated in Aix-en-Provence in the very sought-after district of Puyricard. It is at 12 minutes by car (9 Km) from the historical center of Aix-en-Provence. The elegant Bastide combines the sophistication of the nineteenth century and the contemporary style in order to offer our guests a moment of real relaxation in the 1.4-hectare park (3,5 acres)… From the garden, you can admire the mountain of Sainte Victoire, so dear to the painter Paul Cézanne.
Arriving at the Valentine, you will be warmly welcomed by the owners, who will meet all your needs.
To relax in the evening of your arrival, we offer our guests a free Provencal meal prepared before you by the Chef. Having worked in prestigious kitchens, the chef is a perfectionist; he likes to give free rein to his creativity while being in love with local products. He invites you to discover his gastronomic cuisine that you will enjoy with emotion on the beautiful terrace (only valid for a minimum stay of one week).
In the Bastide “La Valentine”, all the living spaces are very bright and sunny.
A modern and fully equipped kitchen will help you to create wonderful meals with local products ... yes indeed, you are in Provence!
On the ground floor, there are also a play room (American billiards, table football), a large living room, a dining room (expandable table 12 persons) and 2 bedrooms with bath, shower and private WC.
Upstairs, there are 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with shower and separate toilets.
Outside, on a shaded terrace and close to the large heated swimming pool, a barbecue, a table tennis and comfortable garden furniture await you.
Accommodating up to 12 people, the Bastide of La Valentine is perfect for guests enjoying the quiet of the countryside. Close to the center of Aix-en-Provence, we provide bicycles to get to the bakery and vineyards which are not far from our property - We hope to see you soon in this haven of peace and comfort.
Aix-en-Provence is a city of art and culture (international art festival, piano festival, numerous museums) which invites you to charming walks...
There are many attractions to see and visit in the area. You can rent a boat in Marseille with a skipper and visit the 'Calanques', the stunning cliffs that line the Mediterranean coast. You can visit the beautiful Sainte-Victoire mountain with a guide or do a guided tour of Aix-en-Provence. There are many local vineyards and charming Provencal villages all around.
We are very happy to welcome and learn from people of diverse nationalities and backgrounds. Thus far, we have hosted people from USA, Germany, Bermuda, France, China, UK and more. We are eager to continue to meet so many different guests.
We are always available at short notice for any enquiries you may have during your stay and it will be our pleasure to welcome you at the Bastide!
YOU CAN GET MORE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE :
bastide - la valentine aix en provence
From the Bastide la Valentine :
Aix-en-Provence city center: 9 Km; between 12 minutes and 20 minutes.
Marseille city center: 27 minutes; 37 Km
Calanque of Cassis : 40 minutes
Avignon, Arles, Gordes : 1 hour
French riveria (Saint Tropez): 1 hour and 40 minutes
Marseille Airport: 26 minutes; 34 Km
TGV (high-speed train): 19 minutes; 22 km
You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook to see more pictures of the property and to know more about restaurants, activities and history of Provence.
- Suitability:
-
- children welcome
- wheelchair inaccessible
About Damien Loyau
The owners, Corinne and Dominique Loyau, are a couple from Aix-en- Provence. This couple and their son, Damien Loyau, have renovated the bastide with the intention to rent it out from time to time. This is why the features do perfectly fit for a holiday home.
They are very keen on maintaining the very good condition of a 'new house', faithful to the photos.
But like our last guest from Miami said :'It is even better than the photos!'
Damien will answer your emails and make sure that everything is well organised before your arrival. He will book the chef for you and answer all you questions regarding your booking.
He is also in charge of updating our Twitter and Facebook account.
Damien Loyau purchased this house in 2011
Why Damien Loyau chose Aix-en-Provence
Old 19th century country house totally renovated in modern style.
What makes this house unique
Large grounds, quiet and secluded, yet 2min by car and 10 min by bike from amenities and shopping.
Reviews
5 based on 34 holidaymaker reviews
A holiday to remember
Our family holiday had been booked for some time. Eight adults, 4 children and a baby had excited expectation of this holiday, and we were not disappointed. From our welcome, by Damien and his Mum and Dad, it was clear that they had great pride in their beautiful house. Rightly so! The house and grounds more than matched the description. Immaculately presented, great thought has obviously gone into not just the house, but the garden and grounds. A wonderful pool, table tennis, boules,pool table, football table, bikes and all set in an idyllic environment. Situated in a wonderful area with much to see, it would be true to say that the lure of the house often won out. Everyone was happy to do a little exploring but eager to return to Bastide la Valentine. Long evenings spent eating outdoors, relaxing, enjoying our surroundings, was a treat for all of us. Culminating in our fantastic gastronomic experience, what a treat! Our holiday was truly special. We would have absolutely no hesitation recommending this wonderful house.
Thank you again,
Kind Regards,
Susan and David Taylor and Family
Paradise in Provence
Our family spent two wonderful weeks at Bastide La Valentine. We ranged in age from 9 to 86 years old and everybody enjoyed the beautiful home with the modern style, the vast gardens with manicured landscaping, the heated pool, the many games (pool, table football, table tennis, volleyball in the pool, soccer field, and many more). Every bedroom has a TV, but Provence is too gorgeous to waste time watching TV. You would need a car to visit the nearby villages and Aix au Provence markets on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. However, with Uber one can navigate too. Damien and his parents were extremely friendly and helpful and we felt like they were old friends. The two bedrooms on the first floor were perfect for the older people who had knee problems. Plenty of space to relax and eat together, inside or outside. The chef prepared dinner was the cherry on the whipped cream. I would recommend this home without any hesitation.
Relaxing haven for a group holiday
The house is amazing in its setting, presentation and the standard of finish. We had such a lovely time exploring the grounds and local area. Damien was easy to deal with and can point you to all the spots to shop, eat and explore.
We were a group with couples and children and the house had enough space for us all to be able to have our own space and not be on top of each other.
I'd highly recommend it as a place to holiday.
An experience of a lifetime
Staying at Bastide-lavalentine was a perfect location for us to enjoy our family holiday. From there we went hot air ballooning,
Visited the Puyricard Chocolatier, experienced a Provencal cooking class and had a truffle demonstration at Chez Serge. Damien and his family were excellent hosts and shared the true hospitality of Provence. Would definitely go back!
Férias de sonho
Excelente local onde reina a traquilidade, óptimo para descansar e recarregar baterias.
Ao mesmo tempo que é perto da cidade, a locaizaçao é ideal como base para visitar tantos outros sitios e lugares maravilhosos.
A casa, o jardim, a piscina, enfim tudo é impecável em todos os aspectos …
Um ambiente bucólico, absolutamente de sonho.
O jantar de degustação de boas vindas oferecido pelos anfitriões, foi uma obra de arte excelentemente bem conseguida pelo chefe Michael.
Muito melhor do que vemos nas fotografias, superou todas as nossas expectativas.
Recomendanos vivamente e esperamos poder voltar num futuro próximo.
Manuela e Antonio Xavier
Wonderful Provence in a beautiful property!
We really appreciated the location of the property; it is ideally situated to visit the whole Provence and the French Riviera. Meanwhile, from the house you can easily go to the city centre of Aix-en-Provence. We all appreciated the beautiful garden where you can peacefully enjoy your time around the swimming pool on a hot Provence afternoon. There is also a very nice football table and billiard for the kids or young-at-heart adults! The bedrooms are beautifully decorated and the disposition of the bedrooms allows for a lot of privacy.
Damien helped us to organise a wine tour in Chateauneuf du Pape and in the evening we had a welcome dinner with Chef Michael. It was a wonderful experience!
We could not recommend Bastide la Valentine highly enough!
Location
The bastide is in the countryside, 12 minutes north of Aix en Provence, surrounded by fields and close to the forest. Close to the small village of Puyricard which has all amenities and grocery shopping as well as a weekly greenmarket. You can do snorkeling and water leisure in the Mediterranean just 40min away. Ideal location for rest and quietness, close enough from Aix en Provence, le Lubéron, Avignon and Marseille.
From the bastide to Avignon it takes 1 hour and 10 minutes (75 Km)
Photos
Prices & Availability
Prices for this holiday house in Plateau de Puyricard, Aix-en-Provence area
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- EUR
| Rental Period | Minimum Price | Additional Nights | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Event Price | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
September
3 Sep 2016 -
30 Sep 2016
Changeover Day: Saturday 2 night minimum stay
|
£1,472
for 2 nights
|
From
£736
|
£3,378
|
|
|
||||
|
October
1 Oct 2016 -
28 Oct 2016
2 night minimum stay
|
£1,472
for 2 nights
|
From
£736
|
£3,031
|
|
|
||||
|
November - December
29 Oct 2016 -
23 Dec 2016
2 night minimum stay
|
£1,472
for 2 nights
|
From
£736
|
£2,945
|
|
|
||||
|
Christmas
24 Dec 2016 -
30 Dec 2016
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
|
£3,811
for 7 nights
|
|
£3,811
|
|
|
||||
|
New Year’s Eve
31 Dec 2016 -
6 Jan 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
|
£4,157
for 7 nights
|
|
£4,157
|
|
|
||||
|
January - March
7 Jan 2017 -
17 Mar 2017
2 night minimum stay
|
£1,472
for 2 nights
|
From
£736
|
£2,945
|
|
|
||||
|
March - May
18 Mar 2017 -
26 May 2017
2 night minimum stay
|
£1,472
for 2 nights
|
From
£736
|
£3,378
|
|
|
||||
|
May - June
27 May 2017 -
23 Jun 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
|
£3,638
for 7 nights
|
|
£3,638
|
|
|
||||
|
June - July
24 Jun 2017 -
30 Jun 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
|
£4,244
for 7 nights
|
|
£4,244
|
|
|
||||
|
July-August
1 Jul 2017 -
25 Aug 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
|
£5,370
for 7 nights
|
|
£5,370
|
|
|
||||
|
August-September
26 Aug 2017 -
1 Sep 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
|
£4,244
for 7 nights
|
|
£4,244
|
|
|
||||
|
September
2 Sep 2017 -
29 Sep 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
|
£3,638
for 7 nights
|
|
£3,638
|
|
|
||||
|
October - December
30 Sep 2017 -
22 Dec 2017
2 night minimum stay
|
£1,472
for 2 nights
|
From
£736
|
£2,945
|
|
|
||||
|
My Standard Rate
7 night minimum stay
|
£2,598
for 7 nights
|
|
£2,598
|
|
|
||||
Additional pricing information
| Refundable Damage Deposit | £1,299 |
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available arrival
- Available
- Unavailable
Facilities
You might like these similar properties
- 6 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 11
- 6 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- 6 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 11
Partner Offers
You might like these similar properties
- 6 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 11
- 6 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 10
- 6 Bedrooms
- Sleeps 11
Tell us about your trip, then book it
Use of this website constitutes acceptance of the HomeAway.co.uk Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.
© Copyright 1996-Present HomeAway UK Ltd. All rights reserved.