Location: Roussillon, Luberon Area, Provence, France, Europe (1 hr from Marseille airport, 30 mins from A7 motorway.)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
The house is right in the middle of one of the most famous villages in Provence - Roussillon. Famed for its oche cliffs and soil, it provides one of the most stunning backdrops to any rental house. While the house is only yards from cafes and restaurants, it offers total privacy and is beautifully quiet. There is free residents' parking just a few yards from the house.
The house is also a great place to stay in winter: log fires, beautiful walks in the winter sunshine, few tourists and so very quiet and peaceful. A fabulous Christmas vacation idea!
The three terraces offer a mixture of direct sun and partial shade and there are tables and chairs for outside eating on all three. The pool (closed during winter) is four and a half by three metres with no shallow end, but there is a ledge to stand on one end and a ladder at the other end.
The village has several cafes and restaurants ranging from simple meals to some very good cooking indeed. Russell Crowe in fact had a party in one of them, Le Simonde, while filming 'A Good Year' recently. Nearly all the restaurants have lovely views. There is a market in the village on Thursday mornings which has all the Provencal goodies you would expect!
Beyond the village there is the local town of Apt which has a fabulous market on Saturday mornings and there is a farmers' market in Coustellet on Sunday mornings. Other local villages worth visiting include Gordes, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Lourmarin and Menerbes. Further away to the east is Avignon, well worth a day trip and only 40 minutes away. To the north there is the mighty Mont Ventoux - the highest mountain in Provence, viewable from the village. The drive through Haut-Provence to get there is spectacular. To the south there is the Grand Luberon - well worth a day trip. Aix-en-Provence is the other side of the Luberon and should not be missed.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (4)
- Crib
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Stunning views from terrace, Huge salon beautifully furnished, Beautiful view from en-suite bathroom.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
Rate Details (In Euros, Dollars, Pounds)
Jul-Aug ................ €1870 / $2635 / £1620 per week
May-Jun; Sep ........... €1650 / $2300 / £1430 per week
Mar-Apr; Oct ........... €1450 / $2050 / £1255 per week
Nov-Dec,Jan-Feb ........ €950 / $1340 / £821 per week
Easter: '10 ............ €1510 / $2120 / £1350 per week
Christmas: ...... ...... €1570 / $2200 / £1380 per week
New Year: .............. €1570 / $2200 / £1380 per week
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
Designer based in London, UK.
Why the Owner Chose Roussillon
One of the most beautiful villages in France.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Everything you could want within walking distance.
Property Photos
- Roussillon - Provence Holiday Rental
- Wood available for log fires in winter - very cosy! - Provence Holiday Rental
- Spectacular view from our terrace - Provence Holiday Rental
- Heated pool
- Private terrace
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Ellen Coggeshall & Steve Odom , Atlanta, Georgia USA
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My family and I would like to thank you for a fantastic holiday in your lovely home! The girls enjoyed the beautiful pool and swam virtually everyday. My husband and I enjoyed the gorgeous house, well stocked kitchen and numerous restful places to relax with a glass of wine and a book. We tried practically every restaurant in town and were never disappointed. The surrounding areas of Provence were wonderful to explore, but we could not wait to get home to your house most days. We took cooking classes, while our daughters had riding lessons. We loved the pizza place across the street and the fact that we could send our 8 year old out with a plate to fetch it. As I mentioned in the guest book, we were so thrilled with the decor of the house, we took pictures of every room and are trying to recreate it here in Virginia. Thank you again, everything was perfect and we hope to return very soon.
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