Description
Water Lily House is set within its own twenty acre estate ensuring you feel totally immersed in the beauty, peace and privacy of your surroundings. Whether strolling around the renowned stunning formal gardens or basking by one of its two swimming pools, it is the perfect place to unwind.
It has all the charm of a secluded paradise yet is a short drive from all the best that Provence has to offer. The main house is a beautiful old Mas decorated in keeping with the charm and character of the local Provencal area. The kitchen is brand new yet with a rustic feel and has a large La Cornue cooker and leads through to a traditional and intimate dining room.
For relaxing indoors there is a formal drawing room with fireplace and an air conditioned informal sitting room. All the ground floor rooms look out to the sensational gardens. The terrace is the perfect place to sit and soak up the view and the large outdoor dining table is protected from the midday sun by large and leafy trees. The owner has recently converted an outbuilding into a simply stunning indoor dining area where you can feast with family and friends in beautiful surroundings. There are currently 10 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms.
The magnificent gardens at Water Lily House are famous throughout the gardening world for their outstanding beauty and originality. It has inspired gardeners the world over. The garden is divided into separate areas each with its special atmosphere. Within the formal landscaped gardens are two swimming pools. The main swimming pool is situated within The African Garden where you can enjoy doing lengths overlooked by the lifelike giraffe and elephants.
The adjoining Pool House continues the African themed décor and has its own kitchen with sink, fridge/ freezer, microwave and dishwasher. There is a large built in Weber BBQ and outdoor dining area for days when you don’t want to leave the pool. There is also a bathroom and wonderful outdoor shower making sure the whole area is completely self-sufficient to the main house.
The tennis court is at the front of the house and can be reached from the African Garden swimming pool through a lavender pathway. The tennis court has an inbuilt basketball net and two inbuilt football nets so it can be a great football pitch. There are also floodlights for those who want to avoid the heat of the day and play in the evening.
Water Lily House is perfect getaway whether you are a big family or a group gathering, there is something here for everyone!
Although there are ten bedrooms we recommend not more than 16 adults and 2 children. Two of the bedrooms (an attic dormitory and a small single room) are only suitable for children. /n Security deposit /n €2000 paid to the owner and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.
/n Arrival time /n After 4.00 p.m. /n Departure time /n Before 10.00 a.m. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes. /n Pets welcome? /n Not allowed. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Advertised prices are for a maximum of 16 adults and 2 children. /n Other Ts and Cs /n A/C is available in the living room and seven of the bedrooms only. See ‘features’ tab for full details. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Booking confirmation is subject to the payment of a non-refundable 50% deposit calculated on the total cost of the holiday. /n Other Ts and Cs /n A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to confirm the booking (or full payment if booking within 12 weeks of departure). /n Changeover day /n Saturday in July, August and Xmas/NY. Short breaks are Friday to Monday (3 nights) or Monday – Friday (4 nights) approximately April to end-June and September. Flexible changeover days during all other periods. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n 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. /n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only. /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights in July and August. 3 or 4 nights during all other periods. 3 nights are available on request only approximately April to end-June and September - please enquire for availability and pricing. /n Heating costs included? /n Yes. /n Pool heating charge? /n No. /n Pool opening dates? /n 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.
