House Features: The main floor is accessed by a stone stairway from the street or from the private courtyard. This floor contains all the rooms, including: The living/dining room - This large room has a wonderful beamed ceiling, tile floors and large windows providing that magical South of France light. It has a fireplace for those chilly nights, equipped with a glass door for children's safety. It is furnished comfortably, yet artistically, with fold-out sofa, bright cushions and armchairs, wood dining table and dining chairs and decorated with the owner’s own artwork, persian carpet and lace curtains á la Provençal. This is a wonderful area for gathering, relaxing and enjoying a meal. It also includes a TV, DVD and CD player and speakers for hookup to your MP3 or iPod. Satellite TV from Britain is provided, with access to a wide variety of English language stations including CNN and BBC. Local French stations can also be accessed. The kitchen - is fully equipped for preparation of wonderful meals from produce purchased at the plentiful local markets. It has brand new appliances including a fridge (with special spaces to chill that rosé or Champagne), dishwasher, gas cooktop and electric oven. It also has a microwave oven, double sink and all small appliances The tile-floored loggia is surrounded by windows and is a wonderful place for enjoying a glass of wine or viewing the sunsets. It also includes a “click-clack” sofa bed. It provides access to the courtyard by a stone staircase. The courtyard is wonderfully shaded in the summer and has a complete outdoor kitchen including wood bbq for those days when you just don’t want to go indoors. A dining table and chairs as well as chaise longues are provided. The courtyard pool (3m x 5m) is 1.5m deep and completely private and secured from small children by latching gate. Bedroom 1, accessed by French doors from the loggia, is tastefully furnished with king bed and orthopedic mattress, feather duvet in winter, cotton quilt in summer. A tile floor, large armoire, original artwork and wool rug complete the decor. The second bedroom, also accessed by French doors, has two single beds and a large closet. The bath and WC are separate; the bath has a tub and separate shower, and a washing machine. The entire house is centrally heated (it does get cold in the winter). The prices include quality linens and towels and heat in the colder months. We welcome children of all ages, but caution parents to be mindful of them around the stone stairs and open windows. There is ample parking, including a covered, lockable garage space. Three bicycles are provided for exploring the village and surrounding countryside.