Le Manoir du Avignon

The house is situated in complete privacy at the end of a mile long drive, shaded by ancient plane trees and bordered by orchards. It is surrounded by terraces and four acres of gardens and lawns. A sprawling swimming pool (17 x 7.5m) is fenced for the safety of young children, and can be heated on request at an extra charge. There is also a boules court. A large barn to the left of the house has been converted into a 7 car garage but, can also be a vast reception room welcoming celebrations for anniversaries, weddings, cocktail parties or even a music performance...   

The accommodation comprises a main house, sleeping 10 people, and a guest house next door, with summer kitchen and accommodating a further 4 people. The guest house, separated from the main house by a terrace of approximately 10 metres in width, is  located close by the swimming pool and has a more simple décor which makes it particularly suitable to young people or for the renters staff.

The interiors were completely and luxuriously refurbished in a highly refined French country style. The 1500 square feet main salon has a 40’ ceiling and a sweeping staircase to a mezzanine with a wet-bar and seating, an American billiard table and a study with telephone, fax and internet. The library, under the mezzanine, has a huge 17th century fireplace and a large collection of English and French books and CDs. Thick stone walls keep the house cool, even on hot summer days. For winter rentals, all the ground floor rooms and the mezzanine have heated floors. 

The bedrooms all have air conditioning and are furnished with a combination of French antiques and Provençal fabrics but with a British spirit

This option is mandatory in July & August 

Staff: a permanent staff of 4 is at the service of the guests six days a week (Sunday is off unless pre-arranged.).  

Daily maid service with 2 chambermaids: they clean the Manor every day and serve the guests at breakfast, lunch and dinnertime.

Chef service: 4 lunches and 4 dinners per week on the guests' chosen days.

Food shopping: based on our shopping list the client will have selected all the errands needed prior to his arrival.

Champagne cocktail party on day of arrival - It is also recommended that the client order a dinner to be served that day. 

Breakfast service: Breakfast is ready every day as of 8:30 am.

The up-keep of the garden and pool maintenance: The handyman/gardener cleans the swimming pool and the terraces every day.

Concierge Service: picnics can be prepared, excursions organized and all services arranged at the client’s request.

Full Service and breakfast service  included in rental price, but no Chef  

This option is not available in July and August

Under this option the handyman and 2 full time chambermaids are available to serve the renters.  

Daily maid service with 2 chambermaids: all common rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms are cleaned every day (except Sunday) and the staff sets the table and cleans the kitchen after each meal prepared by the client

Breakfast service: breakfast is ready every day as of 8:30am.

Concierge service: included

Chef service: not included