Villa Les Dentelles

About this property

After a day wine-tasting across the vineyards of the Côtes du Rhône or hiking in the foothills of Mont Ventoux, gather for Provençal feasts by the poolside summer kitchen before relaxing with a glass of chilled Muscat de Beaumes de Venise.

Once an ancient wine estate, this beautifully renovated historic home is a leisurely stroll along the canal to the wine village of Beaumes de Venise with its flower-filled lanes, old houses, inviting restaurants and atmospheric weekly market. The domaine stands on the site of an ancient Roman villa - you can see Chapelle Notre-Dame d’Aubune and the Dentelles de Montmirail hills behind the estate, best enjoyed from the shady dining terrace by the boules court.

The welcoming owners have taken such care to create a special holiday home with elegant interiors, tasteful décor and high-end fittings. Guests can appreciate stone or wood flooring throughout, French oak window and shutters alongside historic stone walls keeping the house cool in the summer or warm during the spring and autumn (there is also underfloor heating for cooler months).

Villa Les Dentelles welcomes up to 12 guests plus 4 additional children across its seven double bedrooms and children’s quad with bunk-beds. Whether an extended family or group of friends, there seems to be so much space with two beautifully equipped kitchens and dining areas, two lounges with open fireplaces and exquisite bedrooms offering flexible sleeping arrangements. Each bedroom is so individual, all with high-end bedding and private bathrooms, some with historic detailing and others more modern in style, all with a sense of authentic charm and comfort.

Majestic plane trees, cypresses and olive trees add to the Provençal ambience outside. We love the characterful courtyard as you first approach the house as well as the traditional boules court. The swimming pool area is gated off which is helpful for families and the pool house is fantastic with its summer kitchen, fridge, barbecue alongside a handy indoor shower and WC.

There are wonderful walks, hikes and cycling trails across this part of Provence alongside historic sites (Vaison-la-Romaine, Avignon and Orange), wonderful markets (especially L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and Velleron) and picture-perfect villages (Gigondas, Séguret and many more).

What’s more, don’t miss some wonderful festivals and events taking place across the year celebrating theatre in Avignon, opera in Orange, street theatre in Pernes-les-Fontaines alongside cherries in Venasque, strawberries in Carpentras and melons in Cavaillon.

An ancient wine estate, Villa Les Dentelles is near Chapelle Notre-Dame d’Aubune and the Dentelles de Montmirail hills just outside the wine village of Beaumes de Venise. This is the Vaucluse department of southern France, around half an hour from Avignon and Orange.

Within large grounds, the beautiful house is set just off the main road leading to Beaumes de Venise. Follow the footpath along the canal to the heart of the village in 25 minutes where you will find a good range of shops, café-bars and restaurants. The picturesque market takes place on a Tuesday morning along Cours Jean Jaurès.

The village is protected from the mistral wind by the Dentelles de Montmirail so it tends to enjoy a pleasant climate and there are many lovely walks through the village and surrounding countryside of hills, vineyards and olive groves. Beaumes de Venise is a great base for wine-tasting across Côtes du Rhône and Mont Ventoux vineyards. Indeed, the village itself is loved for its sweet fortified white muscat and Beaumes de Venise AOC red wine.

Within a short drive there is so much to discover. Start off by admiring Gigondas (7.5km) and Séguret (13km), both officially classified as two of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’. Further north is Vaison-la-Romaine (20km), known as a gem of Roman Provence and a must-visit during your stay, then venture further to the lavender fields of the Drôme around historic Valréas (36km).  

The foothills on Mont Ventoux are perfect for hiking, horse-riding and cycling – this region is so loved by keen cyclists, many of whom attempt the challenging mountain ascent from Bédoin (18km).

Other attractive villages and towns of the Vaucluse include Pernes-les-Fontaines (16km) with its pretty fountains and L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (28km), famed for its antique stores, riverside café terraces and Sunday morning brocante. Market lovers should also head to Velleron (23km) on a summer evening to experience its wonderful Farmer’s market showcasing delicious seasonal produce from local farms (the market takes place every evening from 6pm in the summer excluding Sundays and public holidays).

Meanwhile, the landscapes of the Luberon offer a wealth of walking and cycling trails passing vineyards, orchards, poppy fields, forest and iconic perched villages such as Gordes, Ménerbes and Bonnieux, all within an hour by car. 

Accommodation

Maison Interiors

-    Living area with open fireplace
-    Kitchen-diner, fully-equipped
-    Dorm-style children’s bedroom with two sets of bunk-beds and bathroom
-    Separate WC

First Floor Wing I (via stairs from hallway)

-    Second kitchen-diner, fully-equipped
-    Living area with open fireplace and doors leading to shaded terrace
-    Bedroom with double bed (can be split as twin) and en suite bathroom

Second Floor Wing I

-    2 x bedrooms with double bed (can be split as twin) and en suite bathroom

First Floor Wing II (via curved Provençal stairs from living area)

-    4 x bedrooms with double bed (can be split as twin) and en suite bathroom
Most upstairs bedrooms feature low and/or sloping ceilings.

Outside Grounds (4500m2)

-    Swimming pool (12x6m) with safety fencing. Can be heated (for a supplement) in April and October
-    Poolside area with sun loungers (x16)
-    Pool house with summer kitchen, barbecue and fridge
-    Indoor shower, two dressing rooms and WC
-    Al-fresco dining terrace
-    Courtyard
-    Boules and shaded terrace
-    Large garden and terraced levels (with steps)
-    Parking

Other Facilities

-    Underfloor heating
-    Sound system