Description

Luxury Provence holidays don’t come much better than this exquisitely renovated farmhouse surrounded by a centennial olive grove and rocky outcrops high in the lush Alpilles.

La Bastide de Calabrun is the perfect example of a sensitive high-end restoration. The use of natural stone pays homage to the glorious façade, oak parquet floors are indicative of the level of detail throughout, and warm tones reflect the friendly welcome.

Beyond the light and airy lounge with its feature fireplace, the spacious pool terrace is a special spot. Totally secluded by stone walls and treetops, the infinity swimming pool here is freshly fed by two stone fonts. By day, take a refreshing dip then listen to the sound of the cascading waters as you drift off under a pretty parasol in the warmth of the sunshine. Come evening, gather in the outdoor lounge with a chilled glass of wine in hand.

Four of the bedrooms are located in the main house. The ground-floor bedroom has an intimate outlook of pine trees, while rooms on the first floor offer picture-perfect vistas of the Alpilles. Bag the master suite for bonus views over Les Baux-de-Provence and the castle. The fifth bedroom at this luxury villa is housed in the pool house – perfect for older children (or ‘big kids’) who dream of going from bed to pool in a matter of seconds.

There’s plenty to do here too, if you want it. Get the family together for fun games of volleyball or petanque, explore the hiking and biking trails that begin at the bottom of the garden, hire a boat to dock at wild beaches, and pick up delicious local food and drink at one of Provence’s many markets.