VILLA DETAILS
With origins dating back to the turn of the century, La Bastide de Routas has been recently renovated to provide accommodation of an exceptionally high standard. The Provençal country kitchen is fully equipped and provides an open invitation to those who want to try their hand at French cuisine; living rooms are styled in a comfortable, contemporary fashion, with plenty of space to gather for a post dinner digestif in front of one of the grand open fireplaces, season permitting. Bedrooms are set over the first and second floor and - with the exception of the master room, which comes with private terrace and separate dressing room - are comparable in size and appeal, all with individual en-suite bathrooms, luxury toiletries, TV and iPod docking stations. An elevator is available as an alternative to the stairs. A games/TV room is located on the ground floor, with Sky Sports and Movies and DVD library provided. For those preferring a larger screen, a fully-equipped cinema room with wide, reclining seats is just the place to relax in front of one of the many classic movies available on the in-house library. Outdoors, several shaded terraces provide plenty of opportunity for collective dining al fresco, whilst the swimming pool, 4 bikes and miles of private pathway to discover will ensure that guests have plenty to do without wandering far!
Some 250m from the main house, a ‘Bergerie’ (3 bedrooms), with private pool, and also a 2 bedroom ‘Guest House’ are available on request in addition to the main house. The Bergerie and Guest House are more simple in style when compared to the main house, though perfectly acceptable and they make an ideal option for those travelling in larger groups or for guests preferring some independence and privacy.
VILLA ACCOMMODATION
- Main House - Entree:
Guest toilet, laundry room
- Main House - Ground Floor:
Open kitchen towards dining room (can be closed), TV, access to a terrace with barbecue provided, dining room with a fireplace, TV room - Sky TV includes Sky Sports and Movies, fireplace, grand salon with sitting area, fireplace, access to two terraces, view over vineyards, 2 guest WCs, laundry room
- Main House - First Floor:
Chardonnay/Bedroom 1: Bedroom with king-size bed (2m), private dressing room, TV, en-suite bathroom with bath, steam shower and separate toilet.
Viognier/Bedroom 2: Self-contained apartment with kitchen facilities, sitting area, steps up to bedroom with queen-size bed (1.60m), dressing area, en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower, 2 TVs and private access
Pinot Noir/Bedroom 3: Master bedroom with super king-size bed (2m), dressing room, TV, en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, twin wash-basins, separate shower and terrace.
Merlot/Bedroom 4: with super king-size bed (2m), en-suite bathroom with shower, bath, TV.
Malbec/Bedroom 5: with king-size bed (1.80m), en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower, TV.
Cinema Room: Sky TV,
- Main House - Second Floor:
Grenache/Bedroom 6: with super king-size bed (2m), en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, twin wash basins, TV.
Syrah/Bedroom 7: with super king-size bed (2m), dressing room, TV, en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower, twin wash-basins
Petit Verdot: Nursery with bunk beds (adult size), sofa bed suitable for 1adult, one cot
- Main House - Internal stairs leading to Ground Floor:
Informal TV/games room
Access to Kitchen
Security Deposit
Please be aware as a condition of your rental agreement we shall also ask you to lodge a Security Deposit at the point of making a booking amounting to 20% of the weekly rental cost of the property (or higher if required by the villa owner or for stays of three weeks or longer). This is to protect the property owners for the cost of any damage or loss caused by wilful or accidental damage by members of the party that may occur during your stay or for any unpaid local charges. The Security Deposit is lodged with Abercrombie & Kent Villas in the form of a credit card authorization as detailed in the booking process; please ask for further details.
TIME ZONE
GMT +1 hour
LANGUAGE
French
CURRENCY INFORMATION
The official currency is the Euro (€). Coins are available in 1 cent, 2 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent , €1 & €2 denominations. Notes are available in €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 denominations
MONEY MATTERS
Travellers cheques are widely accepted for exchange or purchase in major cities, but in more rural areas, visit a bank to exchange them for Euros. Major credit cards are widely accepted here (though a limited number of merchants have American Express accounts) and ATM access is widespread. Exchange currency only at authorized outlets such as banks and hotels, and exchange only what you think you will spend in-country. Coins cannot be reconverted on departure. Save all receipts from any currency exchange transaction. You may be asked to produce them when you exit the country, and they are required if you intend to reconvert local currency.
TIPPING SUGGESTIONS
Tips in restaurants are usually added on at 10/15% of the bill. However, it is often a subject of controversy whether this amount actually goes to the waiter or not, therefore it is your choice whether to tip more.
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE FORMALITIES
Travel documents are your responsibility. In general you should have:
- A signed, valid passport that will remain valid for at least 6 months beyond the completion of your trip. Your passport must have enough blank pages (excluding amendment pages) available for entry and exit stamps issued when entering and exiting immigration points.
- Visas are required for certain nationalities and you are strongly advised to check your status allowing plenty of time for visa application.
WEATHER
Due to its favourable climate and geography Côte d'Azur has an average of 300 sunny days, an average temperature of 16°C and short but periodical rain-showers. During summer it can be very hot with an average temperature of 27ºC and about 11 hours of sun a day. The average water temperature in the summer months is about 20ºC. In autumn and spring you can rely on warm weather as well. With around 8 hours of sun per day, these seasons are quite mild as well. By the Mediterranean climate the winters are pleasant.
HEALTH
It is advisable to contact your doctor before you travel if you have any specific health concerns and take out appropriate travel and medical insurance.
ELECTRICITY
Electricity service in France is supplied at 220-240 volts/50 hertz.
DRIVING INFO
- Traffic from the RIGHT has right of way, except at roundabouts or if the road has a white line across it.
- Passport or national ID as well as driver's licence/insurance papers/ownership papers must be carried all the time.
- National speed limit is 50kmh (31mph) in towns, 90kmh (56mph) on secondary non-urban highways, 110kmh (68mph) on dual carriageways, 130kmh (80mph) on motorways (auto route).
- Speeding fines: 30 – 300 Euros.
- Minimum driving age is 18.
- For use of the highways (auto route) it is invariably necessary to pay a toll before access. Payment can be made by coins or by credit card.
- There are strict laws concerning drinking and driving. Blood alcohol levels must not exceed 0.05%. There are random breathalyser tests carried out regularly by the police.
- An international driving licence is not required for European citizens. Your locally issued driving licence, as long as it is accompanied by the passport, will suffice.
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