Overview
Bastide du Rocher embodies the beauty and richness of village life in Provence – old stones and terracotta tiled roof, views, lavender and flowers.
Overlooking the village rooftops of Lacoste with a view of the Château du Marquis de Sade and the surrounding countryside, Bastide du Rocher is an authentic and beautifully decorated stone village house. One entire floor is dedicated to reading in the large library, listening to music or just relaxing.
Crossing a narrow paved pathway surrounded by flowers, you will find a private courtyard with a beautiful small pool, a summer kitchen, a wonderful flowered terrace above the roofs, and 2 additional stone houses with in each a comfortable bedroom, en-suite bathroom, and an very nice living areas.
The private bedroom and bathroom accommodations make Bastide du Rocher ideal for multiple couples or 2 families traveling together. Delicate and elegant objects as well as several older staircases make the house less ideal for young children – please inquire for children under 8 years of age.
Park the car and enjoy the close proximity to bars, cafes and restaurants of Lacoste.
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5 Bedroom Properties
Bedrooms
5 bedroom/ 5 bathrooms sleeps 10
Ground Floor Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Bedroom 1 - Street level - King size bed, or two single beds, en-suite large Bathroom with shower, sink, WC.
Second Level Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Bedroom 2 - Queen size bed, en-suite bathroom with tub, shower, sink. Separate WC. Private entrance.
- Bedroom 3 - King size bed, or two single beds, en-suite Bathroom with shower, sink, WC. Private entrance.
- Bedroom 4 - Queen size bed, separate Bathroom with shower, sink, WC.
- Bedroom 5 - Queen size bed, en-suite Bathroom with shower, sink and WC.
Features/ Amenities
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Outside Amenities
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Pool Information
Dimensions/ Depth: 5m x 3m
Security (Fence, Alarm): Fence
Salt water System: No
Heated?: No
Note: Small pool to get cool in summer months. Hang on the rocks of the village and lost in flowers and bushes.
Nearest Villages
| Closest Village | Lacoste | KM | 0 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Bonnieux | 5 KM | 3.1 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Gordes | 13 KM | 8.06 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Ménerbes | 5 KM | 3.1 mi | Map | Village Info |
Locale
Located in the old village, just below the chateau of Marquis de Sade, and overhanging the roofs, it is the ideal location for hikes, walks, cycling, touring or just relaxing.
The famous château belonging to the Marquis de Sade is situated in Lacoste. In 1771 the Marquis fled from Paris to escape the scandals created by his erotic writing and outlandish behaviour (too liberal for the era). He came to Lacoste and sought refuge in the château which belonged to his grandfather. This huge 11th century château, partly in ruins, belonged to a professor who has been restoring it for more than 30 years. Today the château belongs to M. Pierre Cardin, the famous fashion designer.
The château de Sade is not the only discovery to be made at Lacoste. The village has charming narrow streets, paved in "calade" stone and wandering around is a pleasant way to pass the time.
You will come across beautiful old stone houses, some of which are being restored.
Most are made from ochre, limestone and amateur geologists and history lovers will find it difficult to leave this engaging place.
Getting here:
The easiest way to get to Inland Provence from the US is to fly to Marseilles International Airport (MRS). If you would like to see Paris, fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport then connect directly to the TGV(high speed train) from CDG TGV2 to Avignon TGV(3 hours direct) and rent a car. You would plan to see Paris on the way back, taking the TGV from Avignon TGV to Gare de Lyon, getting a cab to your hotel in the city.
Things to do
Local Attractions
The Luberon Mountain villages and lavender fields; the route des vins
Local Markets
Morning Outdoor Markets
Sunday: L'Isle sur la Sorgue
Monday: Goult
Tues: Gordes
Wednesday: Merindol, St-Remy
Thursday: Rousillion, Les Beaumettes
Friday: Bonnieux, Lourmarin
Saturday: Menerbes
Private Chef Services
Chef Ronald
Local Restaurants
Bonnieux
Gordes
Goult
Lacoste
Ménerbes
Within Walking distance
The old village
The Luberon mountain
Groceries
Small grocery in the village, larger stores in Coustellet and in Apt: 10 minutes' drive
2012 Season Prices per week
| Dec. 31 - June 30 | June 30 - Sept. 1 | Sept. 1 - Dec. 29 |
| € 6,000.00 | € 7,000.00 | € 6,000.00 |
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Saturday end of stay cleaning + Intermediate cleaning (3 hours) on Wednesday included. Please inquire for additional hours.
Terms and Conditions
Arrival: Saturday
Minimum Stay: 1 week, please inquire for exceptions
Includes: Final cleaning and any additional maid service as described above.
Confirming your reservation: We will send a rental agreement by fax, email or regular mail. The rental agreement will specify the rental price, the amount of security deposit and the maximum number of overnight occupants.
Initial payment: The signed rental agreement and payment of the 50% deposit using a check or bank wire transfer(preferred) must be received within 7 seven days to confirm the reservation. The second 50% is due 60 days before arrival - we will email you a reminder 75 days before your arrival.
Payment acknowledgment: Immediately upon receipt of your initial or final payment we will mail you an Acknowledgement of Payment. The Acknowledgement will note the remaining balance, if any, and when the payment is due.
Final payment The second half of the rent and any security deposit are due in our offices 60 days before the first day of your rental. We must strictly adhere to this procedure, and failure to comply could result in cancellation of the booking. Don't worry about forgetting -- we'll remind you if your payment is not received on time.
Cancellation Cancellation of a confirmed reservation is a painful event for both owner and renter. The renter cancels because of some unexpected hardship; meanwhile the owner may have turned away rental opportunities and thus lost revenue. We have a no refund cancellation policy, but usually succeed in rescheduling cancelled reservations to the Spring or Fall or booking the cancelled period to another group and refunding the party that cancelled. Failure to pay the final balance which is due 60 days before arrival may be deemed a cancellation with no refund due. Security deposits are fully refundable. Clients are strongly urged to take out Trip Cancellation Insurance with the carrier of their choice at the time of confirmation. We can send a Travel Insurance quote to US or Canadian residents for all or part of the cost of your trip. We would need the name, birth date, airline carrier, dates of travel and amount of money to be covered for each guest who would like to be insured. Please inquire for a quote.
Security Deposit: The security deposit is taken as a signed promise that we can charge your credit card for any unpaid damage or expenses incurred during your stay. It is very rare that we ever charge a card - we inform our guests before doing so. Reasonable wear and tear is not charged for, but the cost of missing or damaged items will be deducted from the deposit.
Extra Charges The rent includes taxes, standard utilities and maid service as noted above. Additional maid or other services can be arranged and are charged for separately. In cold months November through April there is an additonal 100 euro per week charge for heating cost.
Contact Us
For information or availability of our beautiful homes, contact us by phone or email, and we will get back to you right away.
John and Lydia Dean
New York +1 (585) 563-7441
London +44 (0)203 051 3238
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