In the year 1732 A.C. a farmer in Crestet was granted the exclusive right to use the waters of the Charambaud spring. Ever since, "La Fontaine de Charambaud" has prospered. In 2001, this ancient wine growing estate got a new function: that of welcoming guests to a delightful stay within its age-old walls.
Today the property is divided into three independent, spacious and comfortable apartments, called respectively "le Hibou" (the owl, symbol of wisdom), "le Martinet" (the swallow, symbol of freedom), and "le Rossignol" (the nightingale, symbol of magic).
Each of them has a surface of approximately 85 m2 and is furnished for 4 or 5 persons. You can appreciate modern features like dishwashers, microwaves or broadband Internet, while admiring all that remained the same, like the beamed ceilings "a la française", the sound of the fountain in the courtyard or the stunning beauty of the views of Mt Ventoux.
Around the house a well kept terrain of 10.000 m2 is at your disposal. The vineyards have not all disappeared. However, extensive lawns have been created so that you can relax under the shade of the cherry- or peach-trees, play badminton or football, or admire the butterflies around the lavender. From your apartment it is only a short walk to the heated pool, sized 13 x 7 m + step in part 1,5 x 3 m. Around the pool you will find sunbeds and parasols. Also the cherry trees offer a splendid place in the shadow. Near the pool area you will find the jeu-de-boules court, swings and a slide for the smallest.
Rossignol
Living room and kitchen
The Rossignol apartment is situated in the oldest part of the 17th century building and is accessible for wheel chair users. The beamed ceiling "à la française" and the monumental fireplace bear witness of this. In the living area you will find a big sofa, two armchairs and enough floor lamps for comfortable reading. The dining table with six chairs invites you to enjoy delicious Provencal cooking. Prepare your meals in the charming kitchen under its vaulted ceiling. This kitchen is modern and fully equiped with e.g. dishwasher, washing machine, combi oven and espresso-machine. Several modifications are possible to further increase the confort for wheelchair users.
Bedrooms and bathroom
There are two bedrooms, one with a double bed (160 x 200) and one with twin beds (80 x 200) that can be made separately or together. Their windows face the south terrace and garden. In one bedroom you can admire the same ceiling "à la française" as in the living area. There are 2 bathrooms: a small one with shower, washstand and toilet. The other one is accessible for wheel chair users and has a flat floor shower, toilet and washstand.
Garden and terrace
There are two terraces, one at the southside of the house, adjoining your garden, the other one at the eastside, adjacent to the courtyard. The garden itself - 20 x 20 meter - with its large lawn is ideal for jeu des boules or badminton.
Hibou
Living room and kitchen
In "le Hibou" you will find a good sized living room with open plan kitchen. There is a dining area with four chairs. A sitting area with a big sofa and 2 comfortable chairs, enough floor lamps for good reading, a hi-fi and flat-screen satelite TV. A wireless internet connection is also available.
The kitchen is large and modern, clean and fully equiped with e.g. dishwasher, washing- machine and combi-oven. If you wish, you can even prepare yourself a real espresso!
Bedrooms and bathroom
There are two bedrooms, one with double bed (160 x 200) and one with twin beds (80 x200cm), that can be made separately or together. One bedroom has a window at the court-side with views of Mt Ventoux. From the window of the other bedroom you can watch the hills and vineyards towards Vaison-la-Romaine.
The splendid bathroom has a bath/shower, two washstands and a toilet.
Garden and terrace
French doors open to your private terrace and garden under the shade of a magnificent plane tree. Here you can enjoy your breakfast or dinner. Or try the comfortable garden chairs to read a book in perfect peace. The second private terrace, at small distance from you appartment next to the vineyard offers the shade of cherry-trees and gives you a breathtaking view of Mt Ventoux.
Martinet
Living room and kitchen
The living room of "le Martinet" is bright and sunny. The sun enters from the windows at the south side of the house. In summer you might even consider to close the shutters! You will find a large sofa and two armchairs, good floor lamps, a flat-screen satelite TV and hi-fi. You can have dinner at the old oak table in front of the french windows.
The charming kitchen with its age-old beams is modern, clean and fully equiped with e.g. dishwasher, washing machine, combi-oven and even an espresso-machine.
Bedrooms and bathroom
There are two bedrooms, one with a double bed (160 x 200) and one with twin beds (80 x 200 cm) that can be made separately or together. One bedroom has a south facing window, the other has two windows, one facing south, and the other facing east, where the sun rises over Mt Ventoux. The bathroom has a large shower and a wash-stand. There is a separate WC.
Terrace and garden
The french windows open onto your charming terrace with stunning views of Mont Ventoux (foto right). Your garden is all around you. Relax near the old basin, where you can only hear the murmur of the water of the Charambaud and the singing of the crickets,.... or take shelter unter the shade of the plane tree.
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