Ringed by the captivating landscapes immortalised by the likes of Van Gogh and Cézanne, sprawling Domaine des Côteaux is steeped in easy-going Provençal charm. This is Provence at its most seductive: a patchwork of world-renowned vineyards and olive groves, sweeping forests, towering cypress trees, ancient hilltop villages and the scent of lavender fields lingering in the air.
The villa itself sits at the centre of an award-winning wine estate, producing a limited run of bottles each year. This wonderfully comfortable hideaway has been sensitively restored and modernised by its current owners, but it still retains its original medieval character. Fully air-conditioned bedrooms come with modern bathrooms and large clawfoot tubs, while communal spaces have ancient wooden beams and terracotta-tiled floors. Dinners take place in an ornate vaulted dining room.
Outside, there’s plenty of room to roam. Active guests can limber up for a tennis match or enjoy a game of pétanque, and an inviting pool beacons on warm summer days. Oenophiles can even take part in wine tastings and a tour of the vineyard and grounds. Guests can expect exceptional service too; there’s a dedicated team of housekeeping and concierge staff on hand to assist with restaurant bookings and local excursions, and an in-house chef takes charge of all meals.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR:
- Professional kitchen equipped with 7m custom Bonnet Maestro cooking surface, professional Italian coffee machine, refrigerators and freezers
- Dining area opening onto herb garden, with adjoining outdoor breakfast terrace
- Summer kitchen and poolside dining area
- Medieval reception room
- Grand vaulted hall
- Home cinema room with 200+ movies
- Well-stocked library
- Wine tasting room
- Winery meeting rooms
- Bedroom 1: ‘Tournesol’ two room suite with sitting room (sofa bed), king size bedroom, bathroom with shower and French doors leading directly onto the private terrace outside the villa. Separate outside entrance.
FIRST FLOOR:
- Bedroom 2: ‘Olivier’ air-conditioned double bedroom (31m²) with canopy style antique king size bed, ensuite bathroom with bath, sink and WC, sitting area and lovely view over the property
- Bedroom 3: ‘Coquelicot’ air-conditioned double bedroom (23m²) with king size bed (can be twin) and bathroom with double sink, WC and bath with shower
- Bedroom 4: ‘Abeille’ air-conditioned double bedroom (23m²) with king size bed (can be twin), 3-seat bench, desk and bathroom with double sink, WC and bath with two shower heads
- Bedroom 5: ‘Sanglier Suite’ air-conditioned double bedroom (28m²) with king size bed (can be twin), bathroom with claw-foot bathtub, separate shower and WC and ante-room with one bed perfect for a child or teenager
- Bedroom 6: ‘Lavender Suite’ air-conditioned double bedroom (35m²) with king size bed, magnificent views over the vineyard and mountains, bathroom with double sink, WC and bathtub with shower and ante-room with twin beds
POOL HOUSE (located next to the pool and summer kitchen):
GROUND FLOOR (25m²):
- Sitting room
- Bathroom
FIRST FLOOR:
- Bedroom 7: ‘Waterfront’ mezzanine double bedroom (15m²) with double bed
- Shower room and WC
WHY WE LIKE IT: The magnificent, hill-top location, tennis court and large private swimming pool are some of the many attractions of this property. Ninth-century stone walls and medieval vaulted ceilings add a wonderful sense of history to a fabulously-equipped villa.
