Résidence Provence Country Club  

Location

The Residence Provence Country Club**** is located in the heart of the Luberon mountain range, between the stunning riverside town of Isle sur la Sorgue and the historic, rural Saumane. The Saumane golf course is within walking distance of the apartments, providing lush greenery and the tempting opportunity to work on your swing in the sun.

Admire the views from the hilltops of the Vaucluse or visit the many towns located in the area. Avignon is just a 40 minute drive away and provides some incredible historic buildings and sites. For excellent food, a taste of French culture and a lively marina area, take the one hour drive to Marseille.

The apartments

Enjoying a serene and tranquil atmosphere with close proximity to all the sites and attractions of this area of the South of France, the Residence Provence Country Club**** is ideal for nature and golf lovers. The residence is made up of traditional Provencal houses, which are divided into 106 apartments sleeping four to eight people. In typical French style, there are shutters on most of the windows, and the exteriors are painted pastel colours.

Each of the apartments is light and airy, with chic furnishings. Guests can enjoy a cosy living area or living room as well as a kitchen with hot plates, microwave, fridge and a dishwasher, and a private balcony or terrace. There is access to the shared outdoor swimming pool surrounded by loungers and deck chairs.

Facilities

In an exceptional setting on the Saumane golf course, this superb Summer France residence is comprised of small Provencal houses divided into holidays apartments. After a day full of activities you will enjoy relaxing at our south-facing pool or play a game on the 18-hole golf course. A fitness suite and two tennis courts are also available on site. The Golf's club house also houses a restaurant available for guests at an extra charge. Free wifi at reception, and with a supplement in the accomodation (a week at 15Eu for 4 simultaneous connections).

The swimming pool is open from May to early October.

Board options

All of the apartments at the Residence Provence Country Club**** provide guests with a kitchen complete with everything needed to prepare meals and picnics. There's a supermarket close to the residence, offering local produce from the surrounding area, as well as a boulangerie offering a delivery service during peak season (except on Mondays). Those who prefer to eat out to sample the regional cuisine will find a range of restaurants within a 10-minute drive, offering everything from a casual brasserie to a rich bistro supper.

Isle sur la Sorgue

There are some fantastic activities to enjoy in Isle sur la Sorgue and the surrounding area, with the Luberon mountain range and the beaches of the Mediterranean, just over an hour away by car. Saumane golf course is within easy walking distance of all of the apartments, ideal for those wanting to admire the views with a laid back game. Keen cyclists and hikers will also find plenty of routes to keep them occupied.

Drive through Luberon National Park, stopping off at villages and towns along the way, head to Avignon for a taste of history and some camera worthy views, or explore the rich salt marshes of the Camargue Natural Park.

Find out more about Isle sur la Sorgue in our detailed destination guide.

Activities

The Residence Provence Country Club**** is ideally placed for those who want to explore the great outdoors during their stay. There is an abundance of activities to try, including canoeing on the river, over rapids and currents, just 3.5km from the property, as well as Gateways Treetop, which is 2.5km away.

The leisure centre in the town offers swimming and badminton, while there is also a bicycle rental shop (delivery of bicycles to the residence), which offers smaller bikes for the kids as well.

Things to see

Take the 40 minute drive to Avignon during your stay and book yourselves onto a guided tour of the town. The expert guides will show you the history of the town, with insider facts and insights.

For the epitome of a Provence holiday, visit the lavender distillery in Provence to learn how the essential oils and floral waters are made. This family business has been running since 1895, so this trip is sure to fascinate everyone.

Head to Calavon Castle, located in nearby Lambesc, and learn how the local wines are made. Set within a 17th century building this cave has been modernised to give visitors a taste of the way wine is made now.

Late arrival (after 8 pm)

Please inform the reception or the reservations centre in advance and we will advise you of the late arrival procedure.

Key collection

Check in is from 5 pm onwards. The keys are available at the reception on presentation of your voucher.

Deposit

On arrival you have to pay a deposit of 400Eu (Visa, Euro Card, French Cheque) for your apartment. This will be returned to you within 15 days of your departure assuming there are no charges for breakages or additional cleaning.

Cleaning

End of Stay Cleaning is not included in the accommodation price and clients are required to clean the property before departure. Please note that cleaning products are not always provided.

An End of Stay Cleaning deposit of 28-112Eu (depending on type) will be taken upon arrival which will be returned along with your Damage Deposit.

Compulsory Charges

- Taxe de sejour (Local Tourist Tax)

Payable extras

- Linen Pack (sheets + bath towel)
- Sheets
- Bath towel
- Hand towel
- Golf Course
- TV
- Animal
- Daily/End of stay cleaning
- Breakfast
- Mini-safe

Payment conditions

Summer France offers 3 options for payment:

1) Pay in 3 instalments: 10% deposit at the time of booking, 10% two months before the date of arrival and the remaining balance one month before the date of arrival. This method of payment is only available for bookings made by telephone more than 70 days before the stay.
2) Pay in two instalments: 10% deposit at the time of booking and payment of the remaining balance 30 days before the date of arrival. This method of payment is only available when the booking is made more than 31 days before the arrival date.
3) Pay in 1 instalment: pay the full amount at the time of booking and receive a discount of 15 GBP on the overall price of the stay. This method of payment is valid for stays of 7 nights or more, booked more than 40 days before arrival and for a minimum purchase of 150 GBP.

- Any extras added more than 30 days prior to arrival will be added to the final payment
- Any extras added after the final payment to be paid at the time of addition to booking.
-If the booking was made under the 'non refundable' terms, the total amount will be debited at the time of the booking (the discount of 15 GBP is not available on these prices).

Methods of payment accepted:
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cheques*, holiday vouchers*.
*(only for reservations made more than a month before arrival).
For payments desired by cheque or holiday vouchers the deposit must be paid by way of debit/credit card - Visa, Mastercard, American Express and the second and/or third payment can be made by cheque or holiday voucher.
Arrival date less than 40 days: The total amount of the booking must be paid in full online, by debit/credit card at the time of booking.

Cancellation conditions

- If you choose Standard Conditions

If the client cancels a reservation the following amounts will be retained:
-More than 30 days before the date of arrival: 30% of the price of the holiday
-Between 30 days and 21 days before arrival: 45% of the price of the holiday
-Between 20 days and 8 days before arrival: 60% of the price of the holiday
-Between 7 days and 4 days before arrival: 90% of the price of the holiday
-Less than 3 days before arrival: 100% of the price of the holiday

- If you choose Free Cancellation Conditions

If the client cancels a reservation the following amounts will be retained:
-More than 30 days before the arrival date: repayment of the deposit
-Between 30 days and the date of arrival: 100% of the total price will be retained.
-No show: the total price of the reservation will be retained

- If you choose Non Refundable Conditions

As part of the low price non-refundable offer, in the case of a cancellation you will be invoiced for the total amount at any time

Address

Residence Provence Country Club****
1141 Route de Fontaine de Vaucluse
84800
Saumane de Vaucluse
(0033) 490 20 52 00

Access

By Car
- Calais to Isle sur la Sorgue: 11.5 hours

By plane
- Marseille Airport: 1 hour
- Montpellier Airport: 1.5 hours
- Nice Airport: 2.5 hours