Maison Tessa is a beautiful house with a heated swimming pool, located in the picture-perfect village of Eygalières. How lovely to be able to easily stroll to Café de la Place and join locals for a coffee or glass of local wine. You may even spot an A-list celebrity who have bought houses in this authentic and pretty village. Eygalières is known for its relaxed vibe alongside inviting little shops, weekly market, tree-lined lanes with café terraces and some wonderful restaurants from simple bistros to fine-dining establishments. Walk to the very top of the village for gorgeous views of Les Alpilles. Back to this graceful house, Maison Tessa sleeps up to 6 guests across its three air-conditioned en suite bedrooms, one on the ground floor with a king-size double, TV and doors opening out to the garden, plus a twin and a queen-size double upstairs. Beneath the wood beams there is a delightful lounge and kitchen-diner both with fine furnishings and charming décor. The garden is perfect for al-fresco meals in the shade of the covered terrace or lazy days relaxing by the heated swimming pool surrounded by agapanthuses, roses, olive trees and other sights of Provence. Considering its village setting, it feels like such a privilege to have this attractive outdoor space. Beyond idyllic Eygalières, there is so much to explore across Les Alpilles. Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, only 12km away, is home to cobbled lanes, art galleries, a Van Gogh trail and a vibrant Wednesday morning market showcasing all sorts of Provençal delights. Les Baux-de-Provence, one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ can be reached in half an hour, passing incredible landscapes of olive groves, wooded hills and limestone cliffs, whilst Maussane-les-Alpilles is a gorgeous place for lunch on the village square. Then there’s historic Avignon, the antiques and waterways of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, the natural beauty of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and the iconic perched villages of the Luberon with Gordes, Ménerbes and Bonnieux just a 45-minute drive from your elegant holiday home. Features: Maison Interiors (170m2) Ground Floor - Lounge with fireplace, TV and doors opening out to the garden - Kitchen-diner, well-equipped including large fridge, freezer, oven, gas hob, microwave and coffee machine. Doors open out to covered terrace with table and chairs - Cellar/laundry room - Bedroom with double bed (180cm), air conditioning, TV, door leading to garden and shower room with double sink, Italian shower and separate WC - Guest WC First Floor - Bedroom with double bed (160cm), air conditioning and shower room with double sink, Italian shower and WC - Bedroom with twin beds (90cm each, can be joined), air conditioning and bathroom with sink, bath and WC Outside Grounds (700m2) - Private swimming pool (4x8.5m) with automatic safety cover. Heated approximately mid-April to mid-October (supplement applies otherwise) - Open pool house (18m2) with garden furnishings - Covered terrace with table, chairs and plancha grill - Garden with outdoor lounge - Parking for 2 cars Facilities - Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning (bedrooms) - TV - Hairdryers - Washing machine - Tumble dryer Location: Maison Tessa is in the beautiful village of Eygalières, part of Les Alpilles Natural Regional Park in the Bouches-du-Rhône department of southern France, only 12km from Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. As well as admiring the villages and landscapes of Les Alpilles, it is a great base for visiting Avignon, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, the Luberon and beyond. The villa is part of a collection of three houses with a shared entrance gate – just stroll to the village and within a couple of minutes you could be sitting with a coffee or glass of local wine at Café de la Place where locals gather. It’s a joy to wander around Eygalières with its inviting restaurants (from authentic to high-end), charming shops and tree-lined lanes with café terraces. Walk to the very top of the village, passing characterful old houses, for idyllic views of Les Alpilles. There is a small grocery store in the village and an atmospheric Friday morning market. Larger supermarkets can be found near Orgon (8km) and the artistic town of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (12km) whilst the vibrant Wednesday morning market in Saint-Rémy is not to be missed, a fantastic way to pick up a wealth of Provençal delights. Spend time in Saint-Rémy’s art galleries and learning about Van Gogh’s life and inspirations. This is a popular area of cyclists who can bike along the country lanes passing gorgeous scenery of olive groves, farmland, vineyards and woodland. Les Alpilles region also offers opportunities for hiking, rock-climbing and horse-riding whilst canoeing and kayaking enthusiasts should head to the Sorgue River near Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (30km). Look out for delightful markets and wonderful restaurants across nearby villages and towns. Maussane-les-Alpilles (17km) hosts a lovely market on a Thursday morning, not far from Rick Stein’s beloved Le Bistrot du Paradou (19km). You are also well placed for visiting the Luberon – some of its iconic perched villages such as Gordes, Ménerbes and Bonnieux can be reached within a 45-minute drive. Meanwhile, discover the Sunday morning brocante in the picturesque town of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (25km), known for its waterways and antiques, admire the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Avignon (33km) or venture south-west towards artistic Arles (37km), the gateway to the captivating Camargue. Terms & Conditions: Security deposit? €2500 charged to client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. Arrival time? 4.00 p.m. Departure time? 10.00 a.m. Energy costs included? Yes. Pool heating charge? Included from approximately mid-April to mid-October. Extra charge of €700 per week outside this period, payable locally. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. Linen & towels included? Yes, changed once a week. Each additional change of sheets is €35, payable locally. Pool towels included? Yes. End of stay cleaning included? Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. Minimum stay? 7 nights. All other durations on request. Changeover day? Saturday. All other changeover days on request. Smoking Allowed? Not allowed. Pets welcome? On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. Insurance? Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, loss of personal belongings, personal liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. Tax? French Visitors Tax payable locally (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required). Other Ts and Cs? There is a 2 week minimum stay in July and August.