Montagnette, Barbentane - Villa in Provence with Pool, Privacy and Magnificent Views Reviews

We spent 1 week at Montagnette and wished it could have been longer as there is so much to see and do in the area. On arrival we were met by the caretaker as arranged and we found the property spotlessly clean and very comfortable with top quality appliances, a well equipped kitchen, very comfortable beds and modern power showers with ample hot water. The whole property is very spacious with plenty of options for outdoor seating and dining.We enjoyed the large pool and beautiful gardens, the only effort being that it's a 2 man job to take the cover off the pool.

Barbantane is a quiet village within a 5 minute drive of the property. It has a grocery store and boulangerie but we found very few of the restaurants open during our stay. We took a walk up the Montagnette and were rewarded with a panoramic view of the region. Further afield you are within an easy drive of Avignon, Arles, Nimmes and Les-Baux de Provence in the Alpilles. It is also well worth the extra miles to get to Fontaine de Vaucluse which is really beautiful (take a picnic and swimming gear to enjoy the river setting). From there you can also reach the Abbaye de Senanque, Gordes and Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (weekend antique market). The Camargue is about an hour away but we were a little disappointed, it is very flat region and not particularly attractive and we saw more riding ponies than wild horses but perhaps we were just unlucky.

This is a very comfortable property set in beautiful tranquil grounds within easy reach of many interesting places. A delightful property and thoroughly recommended.