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Luxury accommodation and comforts at the heart of Provence

In the Tour de France, the Mont Ventoux climb is rated "HC" for hors catégorie; in English, that roughly means "Wow!" In terms of style, luxury and amenities, Bastide du Ventoux is a definite "HC".

The spacious en suite bedrooms could all pass for 5-star hotel suites. Elegant sitting rooms adorn each floor - choose according to your group's dynamics. Outside, the plunge pool is heated and the terraces are wrap-around. There is even an elevator connecting the Bastide's four floors (ever-so handy when you forget your Herald Tribune upstairs).

Perched (literally) on the edge of a sought-after hilltop village, the Bastide offers picture postcard vistas from every floor, window, terrace & balcony - of Mont Ventoux, vineyards, orchards and winding country roads. Proximity to a variety of activities is the pièce de résistance - wine tastings, animated open-air markets, scenic villages and historic towns, shopping & antiques. And many excellent restaurants are local, including three in the village, just steps away.

Sleeps up to 12 in 6 bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms (tubs & separate showers). First floor: bedroom 1 (King, 72") with fireplace in sitting area, balcony, claw foot tub; bedroom 2 (Twins, 39") with small sitting/TV room, balcony. Second floor: bedroom 3 (King, 72") with sitting area, fireplace, library; large bedroom 4 (Twins, 39"). Top floor: bedroom 5 (King, 72"), dressing room, sitting room with fireplace, covered balcony; bedroom 6 (Twins, 39"), corner sitting area & views. Note: all Twin beds can be configured as Kings. 1st floor powder room.

Living rooms with fireplaces on each floor; spacious main salon opening to terrace & pool; professional-style kitchen with breakfast nook beside formal dining room (seating up to 20)./p>

Heated plunge pool (10'x20'). Terraces, balconies, outdoor dining. Panoramic views.

Air conditioning & central heat; elevator; well-equipped kitchen (microwave, double gas stove); washer/dryer; stereo, CD, DVD, VCR, music & video selections; Internet access. In each room, satellite TV (Sky, BBC, CNN, Eurosport, MSNBC), drinks refrigerators, direct-line telephones, wall safes./p>

• Luxurious, spacious hotel-standard suites.
• Numerous living spaces - common & private - ideal for large groups.
• Sophisticated, elegant décor, furnishings & fixtures.
• Village location with proximity to best sites & towns in Côte du Rhône.
• View, views, views.

Carpentras (20min); Roman antiquities at Vaison-la-Romaine & Orange; antiques market at Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (30min); Avignon (45min); wine villages of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Beaume-de-Venise, Vacqueyras, Gigondas; fine restaurants.

Excellent walking, hiking & cycling; nearby tennis courts, golf; boules.