Provence-Alps-Cote d`Azur, Vaucluse, La Roque-sur-Pernes, France

Full of character and charm, this superb 15 bedroom hotel/restaurant is ideally situated in a quiet setting in Provence.

The property, which can also simply become a large family home, is an exceptional gem hidden in a green setting.

Ideally located, close to major tourist sites, between Ventoux and Monts de Vaucluse, around 10km from Isle sur Sorgue, accessible in 45 minutes from the TGV station. From Avignon and just over an hour from Marseille Provence airport.

Nestled in the hollow of a valley surrounded by woods and scrubland, in the countryside and with exceptional views facing Ventoux, it is truly emblematic of the Provencal landscapes.

On a plot of 18,732 m2, majestic trees including a remarkable 350

year old lime tree, old oaks, olive trees, almond trees, apple trees, cherry trees and apricot trees, dry stone walls opening onto a small body of water, a meadow, courtyard, swimming pool area, bowling alley, terraces and courtyards for the restaurant and the hotel rooms.

This natural space highlights the imposing Templar building with more than 400m2 of living space, the construction of which extends from the 12th to the 19th Centuries.

The present owners passionately restored the building in 2012, and today its high dry stone facades, flanked by a 17th Century tower, impresses with its beauty and is magnified by the presence of green arbours, rose bushes and immense cypress'.

The enclosed courtyard serves a restaurant room of 58m2 adjoining the kitchen of 45m2. The large fireplace, the exposed beams and the small-paned windows make it a warm place, a generous inn where people come with pleasure to share festive moments with family or friends.

There are 12 bedrooms with shower rooms distributed in the 3 wings of the building. All are spacious and some of them offer pretty living rooms or office areas, others have terraces or small courtyards. Each room, from the standard double to the family suite, is unique in its layout.

A single storey building, full of charm, is in the middle of the garden and has been converted into a library/games room. A vast room of 72m2 opening onto the garden, where to dream, read, discuss or play board games.

There are also 2 independent single-storey houses, located away from the main building, allowing the possibility of housing for managers and employees or additional residences for rent. The first of approximately 84m2 has a living room of 23m2, 2 bedrooms, bathroom, office and a room currently serving as lingerie.

The second, with a surface area of 32m2, adjoins the first and includes a bedroom with its bathroom and dressing room.

Next to these modern and functional houses is a garage of 33m2 and 2 outbuildings of 39 and 104m2.

All the buildings total approximately 800m2 including approximately 600m2 of living space.

This establishment has the ERP category 5 classification and benefits from a loyal French and foreign clientele. Renowned for its cuisine and its setting, the restaurant is one of the good local addresses and the hotel attracts a staying clientele, who come there to rest in an enchanting setting, combining simplicity, flavour, friendliness and quality of welcome.

REFERENCE: 247566