Domaine du Crestet, The beautiful Murier house with swimming pool, tennis and stunning views in Provence

Domaine du Crestet is a former wine estate located in Provence, 35 km east of the Rhone River and 3 km south of the old roman town Vaison-la-Romaine which is a nice little Provencal town with multiple shops and restaurants, a roman amphi theatre and well known archaeological sites.

It consists of 4 provence-style buildings situated around a central court, in the middle of the vineyards with non-obstructed staggering views to all sides, including the Mont Ventoux, well known for the Tour de France, and the mediaeval village of Crestet. In three of the buildings six carefully styled vacation houses are created that are aimed at providing the guests a high level of luxury in a authentic Provencal setting with 50 cm thick stone walls, roman tiles and exposed beamed ceilings.

All houses share the use of a 7m x 12m and a 3m x 3m swimming pool. Each houses' terrace has a dining table, deckchairs, a barbecue and a sun awning. Parking and gardens are found on the premises, the tennis court is at 150m.

Provencal restaurant within 2 minutes walk.

The spacious Murier house sleeps 8. It is located in the old Bergerie and has 3 bedrooms (one with a double bed, one with two single beds that can be put together, one with 2 single beds that can also be put together + 2 single beds sleeping high/low), 2 bathrooms (one with a full bath attached to the two single-bed bedroom, one with shower and toilet), separate toilet, spacious living with large fireplace, kitchen with dining table, terrace facing south with view over vineyards and Mont Ventoux, and another terrace facing west towards the historical village of Crestet. All rooms have high ceilings and the bedrooms have (ceiling) fans.

Murier has a "chef-proof" kitchen including refrigerator, freezer, 4 gas burners, oven/grill/microwave, coffeemaker, water cooker, mixer, etc. Furthermore there is central heating and bedrooms have high quality beds.
You will also find in the  house a washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, an iron, a satellite TV/Radio, DVD/CD player, as well as a WIFI internet connection.

The Area:

Le Crestet is a small protected medieval historical village on top of a hill. Surrounded by vineyards, olive and almond trees it has many small alleyways with beautiful architectural ornaments. The Financial Times recently quoted it as one of the best preserved and balanced typical small villages of Provence. There is a small castle at the top of the village with a square that provides a wonderful view over the valley, Mont Ventoux and Domaine du Crestet which is situated just several hundred meters east of the village centre at the bottom of the hill. The village has 3 restaurants (2 in walking distance) and a bakery with daily fresh croissants just 250 m from the Domaine.

Multiple hiking and biking possibilities start at the domaine: Dentelles de Montmirail,  the famous Mont Ventoux (Tour de France), Les Baronnies and the canyon of the Toulourenc. Otherwise you will find much history, culture as well as the best of the Côtes du Rhône wine region, you are very close to Gigondas, Rasteau and ChateauneufduPape