Villa Romane is a spacious stone-built holiday villa in Provence with its own magnificent Roman-style colonnaded circular swimming pool. The house is superbly located, offering wonderful panoramic views of Provence and the Rhone valley. It's just 1.5km out of the historic medieval town of Beaucaire with its tree-lined colourful marina. There are countless restaurants, cafès, shops, supermarkets and boulangeries a short walk away through country lanes. Despite its close proximity to nearby amenities, the high walls surrounding the villa and its tranquil hilltiop location makes for a peaceful and secluded atmosphere, so you have the best of both worlds.  The main villa can sleep 12 guests in its 6 large double bedrooms, some of which can be converted into twin beds if preferred. It also boasts five bath/shower rooms, three large reception rooms and a fully-fitted kitchen. The separate dining area and the al-fresco dining terrace are both great places for entertaining and serving delicious home-cooked meals. The 13 to 16-person rate also includes separate accommodation at 'La Petite Villa Romane' which can accommodate up to 4 extra guests in style and comfort (as featured in the photographs). It is a charming one-bedroom single-storey cottage tucked away in the corner of the gardens of the main villa. It is perfect for an older couple who may wish to have peace and quiet, separate from, but near to the main villa, or for a romantic couple who would like total privacy, or for a small family or perhaps even accompanying staff. The 'Petite Villa' is charmingly furnished and decorated in an authentic Provencal style with beautiful tapestries adorning the walls. Both the living area with its sofa-bed and bedroom have glazed double-doors opening directly out on to the shaded sun-terrace and the secluded and totally private 'petite' garden. The spectacular circular pool was built in the style of a Roman colonnaded arena and can be illuminated at night. The poolside terrace with its summer kitchen, barbecue, sun terrace and shaded summer lounge is a real feature of this fantastic French holiday villa, and coupled with the views from the terrace, can only be described as paradise! There is plenty to explore in this charming area of Provence, with beautiful and historic towns such as Avignon, Nimes and Arles as well as the chic and fashionable St. Remy de Provence and Uzes, all within a short driving distance. Also not to be missed are visits to the Pont du Gard, the Luberon and the Camargue. Features: 1) Main Villa Only - 6 bedrooms/5 bathrooms (2 to 12-person rate) 2) Main Villa and La Petite Romane villa - 7 bedrooms + sofa-bed/6 bathrooms (13 to 16-person rate) Main Villa Interior Ground Floor: - Large entrance hall and sitting room leading to the dining room with bar area and table and chairs for 12 people - Living area with sofas and armchairs and large decorative fireplace - Well-equipped kitchen with a sink, hob, oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and kettle - Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and WC - Double/twin bedroom (can be made into a twin bed) - Shower room with WC - Separate WC - Laundry/utility room First Floor: - 4 double bedrooms (3 of which can be made into twin beds) - 2 bathrooms with showers and WCs - Bathroom with shower and separate WC Second Floor: - Roof terrace with panoramic views La Petite Villa Romane Interiors (included in 13 to 16-person rate) - Spacious open plan living area with a double 2-person sofa-bed - Open plan dining area and a kitchen corner with a sink, two-ring electric hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave, kettle, toaster and cafetiere - Double bedroom (can be made into twin beds) - Bathroom with shower and WC ** Please note that 'La Petite Villa' is never rented out separately to other guests - therefore it will remain empty if not included in the rate.  Outside Grounds (1800m2) - Circular swimming pool (8m in diameter, surface area of 50m2; depth 1.1-1.85m) gated with steps leading down to it. Open from May to end-October. - Walled grounds with electronically-controlled gates - Sun terrace - Fully-fitted summer kitchen with BBQ area - Boules pitch - Shaded poolside summer lounge - Terrace with al-fresco dining table and chairs for 20 guests - Children's play area - Pool toys - Pond with a bridge over it - Sun loungers 'Petite' private garden of 'La Petite Villa Romane' tucked away in the corner of the large garden of Villa Romane.  Facilities: - Wi-Fi - Heating - Smart TV - DVD player - CD player and radio - Iron and ironing board - Outdoor drying line - Hairdryers - Fans - Parking for 6 cars Location: The villa enjoys a hilltop setting just 1.5km away from the historic medieval town of Beaucaire with its tree-lined colourful marina. There are restaurants, cafès, shops, supermarkets and boulangeries within walking distance via country lanes. Nimes, Arles, Avignon and St Remy de Provence are all within 26km and Montpellier is a mere 80km. Horse riding is extremely popular in the Provencal countryside that surrounds the villa and there are several riding centres within easy driving distance. The river Rhone is just 1km from the villa and is a fantastic place to try fishing, canoeing and kayaking while there are also many mountain biking trails in the vicinity of the villa. The region is of course famous for its wine so why not take part in a wine tasting tour? Take a relaxed stroll through the nearby villages and towns, where you can find regular antiques markets or brocantes. You might even stumble across a carnival, pageant, processions or one of the historical re-enactments that are held weekly in the summer in both Beaucaire and the surrounding area. There are no less than 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites all within a 30-minute drive - the possibilities are endless at the Villa Romane! Terms & Conditions: Security deposit? £500 for parties of up to 8 guests, £1000 for larger parties. This is charged to client’s credit card by the owner before 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? Included in the rental price. There may be a charge for the low seasons. Linen & towels included? Yes. Pets welcome? On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. 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. Changeover day? Saturday in June, July and August. Flexible during all other periods. Smoking Allowed? Outside only. 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. Pool opening dates? The pool is open approximately from May to end-October inclusive. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. Other Ts and Cs? When lower occupancy is booked, some rooms may not be accessible and this remains at the owner's discretion. Please enquire should you require details.