Villa Rose was all we had hoped for and more! Our family has rented many homes in the USA and Canada, and Villa rose exceeded all our expections. Beginning with prompt, accurate responses to our inquiries, followed by a personal and welcoming arrival, to continued interest and timely response to all communication while we stayed at the Villa for three months, I really can't say enough good things. The property was immaculate, thoughtfully stocked with every comfort we could hope to find, including bathrobes, hair dryers, high quality toiletries, great towels and a well stocked kitchen and good wifi. The gym had great equipment, including yoga mats,and the private infrared sauna was the perfect end to the day.
The villa was a 15-20 minute beautiful walk to the heart of the Uzes. Our three children attended school while there and we were met by friendly, welcoming locals throughout our time in Uzes.
The house is across the road from a riding stable where our son took horsebackriding lessons in dressage and over fences while we there. We also would ride the bikes provided with the property (a great perk of the property!) to the neighbouring village for weekly pottery lessons (15 min by bike) or just for a ride amongst the vineyards and blooming fields of poppies (breathtaking). I also took weekly French lessons by a fantastic teacher in the village as well as a cooking class offered by one of the local cooking schools. Cooking lessons in the south of France - what could be better!?
In the cooler nights we made a fire in the fireplace (wood was provided) or used the beautiful outdoor kitchen/fireplace.
The pool was carefully cleaned and cared for weekly by a nice guy who shared local wisdom with us and was much appreciated.
We found Uzes perfectly located to visit neighboring attractions... other beautiful villages of St Remy, Aix en Provence, Orange, Nimes, Avignon, Arles and Ales, among others. We also visited Carcassone, Nice and Sete. Natural beauty, ancient history, and great food at the markets and local restaurants kept our imaginations and bellies full. Three months wasn't long enough.
Thank you Jana and Jeff for sharing your expertly appointed, inviting home built on such a lovely property with us. We were sad to leave before all the developing fruit on the trees in the orchard was ripe! We hope to come back one day.