Chateau Du Taureau Region: Avignon Guide Price: 23,053-32,274 per week Sleeps: 15 Image not readable or or empty typo3conf/ext/olivers_travels/resources/public/img/pdf-l Overview The Chateau du Taureau sleeps 15 guests in 9 double/twin bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. A gorgeous new farmhouse cottage with 7 en-suite bedrooms is also available for holiday rentals at a supplement, whereas already included in case of weddings and other events. The chateau and the cottage can accommodate up to 29 guests. The entire estate has been lovingly restored to its former glory and is furnished with both modern and traditional provence furnishings. Guests at this historic 18th century chateau will be pleased to know that the cooking, heating and telecommunications facilities are all 21st century. The wonderful, fully enclosed landscape embraces 17 hectares of mature parkland, elegant formal gardens, orchards, streams and an exciting range of sporting facilities including squash, tennis & basketball, a large swimming pool and a fully equipped gym. The Château du Taureau itself sits at the end of a long avenue of ancient plane trees complete with an ornamental fountain. There s so much to offer within the extensive grounds of Chateau du Taureau, however, being perfectly located in the heart of the Rhone Valley, an area of France steeped in history & tradition, this chateau is a perfect base for exploring the myriad of ancient towns and villages, as well as the famous vineyards this area of France has to offer. Both the chateau alone and the entire estate, including the farmhouse, are also perfect for business use. Prices start from 25,000 per week depending on the season. Please enquire for a quote tailored to your group. **Please note that this property cannot be booked online so please use 'contact owner' to request a quote for your group size and dates. Please do not attempt to book the property online. Good news! This property is available as a Vill otel Page 1
Yey! Wait what is that? It s the perfect combo of the privacy of your own personal villa, with all the luxury and convenience of a hotel. What s included? Breakfast, cleaning, welcome drinks and hamper, plus more! Check the Extras tab for all the details. Facilities Page 2
Interior & Grounds Chateau (sleeps 15 in 9 bedrooms) Farmhouse (sleeps 14 in 7 bedrooms) Chateau Interior With all 850m 2 of the Château having been restored to their former 18th Century glory the owners then furnished it with beautiful Modern and Provencal typical furniture and art. However, the Château's cooking, heating, cooling, telecommunication, electrical and plumbing systems are definitely 21st century! With three large reception rooms, a library, a large 15 person dining room and a large informal dining kitchen the chateau is certainly spacious. The Château's rustic internal courtyard is perfect for al fresco meals and the scents and sounds of the fountains, aviaries and jasmine covered walls set a wonderful scene. The Château has a fully equipped home-cinema which includes a 55" LED screen, surround sound, DVD, Bluray, Satellite TV and music system. There are 3 large master bedroom suites (three King sized beds) one suite on the ground floor and two on the first floor all en-suite with a separate shower. Six further bedrooms (four king sized beds and two with twin beds) are on the second floor. Each has its own en-suite bathroom (with showers over the bath) tiled with lovely Provençal tiles. Accommodation: - 9 Bedroom En-Suites ( 7 King size bed / 4 Single Bed ) - 1 guest suite on ground floor ( King Size Bed / Shower Bathtub ) - 2 guest suites on first floor ( King Size Bed / Shower Bathtub + 1 Terrace ) - 6 en suite guest bedrooms on 2nd floor ( 4 King Size / 2 with two Single beds / Bathtub ) - Grand Salon - TV Room - Pool table room - Library - Kitchen - Dinning Room - Formal Dining Room - Internal courtyard with fountains and outdoor dining Page 3
Farmhouse Interior - 5 bedrooms with king size beds and en-suite bathrooms - 2 bedrooms with twin beds and en-suite bathrooms Outside Grounds The more sporty guests can use the gym, play squash, tennis, basket ball, or swim at any time of day or night. And the tennis and basketball courts are also floodlit! The less sporting can take an enjoyable walk in the extensive grounds or settle for a genteel game of croquet, badminton or volleyball on the especially dedicated lawns. And of course the marvellous "mirror" swimming pool (25mx10mx4.5m) and its adjoining children's pool (3mx3mx0.6m), is a wonderful place to lounge. This area also provides an outdoor shower and a spacious, open dining Pavillion and attached sitting room and kitchen/barbecue). There are separate changing rooms, with shower and WC facility next to the pool area, so you need never leave! Facilities : - A/C - Wi-Fi (available everywhere in the chateau + Courtyard + Pool) - Satellite TV / LED - Netflix - Infinity Pool 25mX10-5 Meters Deep - Pool Pavilion with open dining area & kitchen & cloakroom - Sports Area: Tennis court ( lighten )/ Basket Ball court ( lighten ) / Volley Ball court / Gym Area / Squash court - Pool table Room - Organic kitchen garden combined with orchard for guest s benefit - Child-friendly (equipment : high chair / bed / cots / cook equipment ) - Pets-friendly - Private XVII Chapel Page 4
Catering & Services Good news! This property is available as a Vill otel With a vill otel holiday, you can enjoy all these services throughout your stay: - Daily breakfast - Daily maid service - Deluxe welcome hamper with local delicacies - Welcome drinks for your group - Fridge-stocking service - Private chef service Interested? If you d like to book the Vill otel serviced option, contact us on villotel@oliverstravels.com for a tailor-made quote! Typical costs range between 100-250 per person per week dependent on requirements. Please note that all services are subject to availability and must be requested at the time of booking. Chef, will be able to arrange a wide variety of menus to suit the Tenant s requirements. His menus can range from a sophisticated Degustation menu highlighting the best of French cuisine, to a menu of Provençal specialties, to a simple home cooking menu, when everyone needs a break from their previous excesses! The Estate s Gym and other sports facilities can help guests get rid of their newly acquired extra kilos! The Estate has its own cellar and Tenants may chose, from its Wine List, a wide selection of some of the best wines available in the region. Alternatively, should the Tenant wish to enjoy some of the best wines that France has to offer.?finally, as the region is full of wonderful vineyards, which offer both wine tasting and direct purchases from their cellars, going on a wine-tasting expedition is great fun and, for many, a must. Enjoy gourmet dining experiences with our new Chef Service! We re now offering our customers the chance to enjoy some unforgettable eats with our new Chef Service! Choose from booking a single sumptuous meal with a private chef for that special occasion, or hire a chef to cook your meals for all or part of your holiday - it s as flexible as it is delicious. A) Single Meal Service: A chef will travel to this villa and whip up a fantastic meal for you and your guests. The chef will arrive with all the necessary ingredients as well as the talent to turn them into something unforgettable. They ll serve the meal and Page 5
clear up afterwards - an easy and entertaining way to enjoy a top quality meal in your very own villa! B) Full Chef Service: If you really want to kick back and relax, we can arrange for a chef to cater for the duration of your holiday (or part of it). With a range of options from simple family catering to full-on haute cuisine, we can organise a meal plan and a price to suit your needs. So why worry about self-catering when you can have everything taken care of? At Oliver s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. Page 6
Location & Local Information The nearest airport to the chateau is Avignon (30km) and the local village is within walking distance. You will not go hungry in this region of France with its specialties of truffles, calisson, melons and wide variety of wine. Chefs (not included) make pilgrimages from near and far to select the cream of the crop from Provence. Guests can enjoy the riches of the region by visiting the picturesque markets of the nearby towns and villages. Local farmers bring their baskets of seasonal produce to sell directly from the traditional wooden trestle tables, placed under a canopy of plane trees. If you feel the need to leave the glorious grounds of the château, there are activities beyond the gates. You can canoe down the river and take in the peaceful scenery. The Chef (not included) can prepare a picnic for you to enjoy among the vineyards and orchards on the river banks. For the more active: horse riding, hiking, cycling and skiing can be arranged. There are also several nearby golf courses. Music lovers will already know of the world-class operas and concerts that take place in the region. In Vaison la Romaine and Orange, concerts are held in the historic Roman theatres. The Summer Arts Festival in the old papal city of Avignon is famous for its films, theatre and street performers. And let s not forget bullfighting. The stunning setting of two of the most intact Roman arenas in France - Nimes and Arles is perfect for watching the toreadors and the bulls act out their ancient ritual. The area is steeped in history. There are ruins, ancient villages, monuments, museums, medieval villages and towns and unchanged countryside to see and explore. The influence of Greek and Roman involvement over the last 2500 years is obvious everywhere. The local village is just 2km away and has all basic amenities such us bar, cafe, pizzeria, bank and medical centre. Page 7
Terms & Conditions - Security deposit: 8,750. This is paid no later than 1 month prior to arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection. - Arrival time: After 4 pm. - Departure time: Before 10 am. - Energy costs included?: Included in the rental price. - Linen & towels included?: All linen and bath towels are included in the rental price. - Pets welcome?: No pets allowed without prior consent. - Changeover day: Saturday - End of stay cleaning included?: Included. Please leave the property in the state that you found it. - Smoking Allowed?: No smoking in the property. - Insurance: It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property. - Staff: The rental fee includes the services of the staff, excluding any Guide charges. As prescribed by French labour law, each Staff member is officially only permitted to work a 35-hour week. The Tenant should bear this in mind when requiring the Staff to work long hours. It should also be noted that the Staff will work in relays during the period 8.00 hrs - 24.00 hrs each day and each Staff member will alternate in order for each one to have one day off per week. In view of this, it is customary for the Tenant to leave a staff gratuity. This Staff Gratuity will also help compensate the Staff for working much longer hours than are normal. - Minimum rental period: We only permit bookings for increments of 1 week (Sat - Sat) in the high season (1 May - 31 October & 20th December - 5th January) and a minimum of 3 nights in the off-season. Page 8