Location: Gordes, Luberon Area, Provence, France, Europe (15 km from Gordes, 50 kms from Avignon) View Map
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 5 Baths (Sleeps 10-14)
Keywords: Large Villa with additional house and cottage
You will find this magnificently restored Farmhouse property and it's charming independent 18th century Hunting lodge in the heart of the Luberon National Park near Gordes rated as one of the most beautiful villages in France.
The Farmhouse, once a Honey Farm, and the Hunting Lodge stand in thirty acres of their own land and are surrounded by thousands of acres of oak forest they also enjoy exceptional views over the Luberon valley to the Luberon mountain. Further up the windy road and over the hills is the beautiful lavender country of Sault which boasts a patchwork of lavender colours and red poppies in the summer. If you come when the cherries are ripe you may pick as many as you wish from our cherry trees and the farm chickens will provide fresh eggs.
Built in the local stone, the Farmhouse has five large double bedrooms, each with its own bathroom (all bathrooms have both bath and separate shower). The house is fully furnished and beautifully decorated with many antiques, paintings, and equipped with all modern amenities; the bedrooms all have either a long balcony or a large terrace.
The reception rooms of this house are large and spectacular, and the large drawing room and beautiful sunlit dining room both boast impressive stone fireplaces, and three full length French windows opening onto balcony and terrace outside, pretty ochre coloured library with open fire, confortable sofas and TV/DVD,summer dining room, kitchen fully equipped with Paul Bocuse range cooker, American fridge with icemaker, dishwasher, pantry, small upstairs kitchen, with cooker, dishwasher sink and storage.
The Farmhouse swimming pool is a "natural" free-form pool with horizon effect, surrounded by a "beach". When the weather is cooler it can be heated. Both houses share the newly-built tennis court which is two shades of terracotta, and has a quick-dry surface.
The 18th Century Hunting Lodge is entirely independent, sleeps 6 people and has it's own pool and privacy. The peculiarity of this lovely Hunting Lodge is that it is oval shaped which gives unusual dimensions to the different rooms. The Lodge has been beautifully renovated with high quality materials and decorated with excellent taste. It is well equipped and you will find log fireplaces in both lounges.
On the ground floor you will find two delightful bright cheerful lounges with comfortable sofa's and armchairs near the fireplaces, coffee tables, antique furniture and colourful tapisseries on the walls. There is also a large dining area and fully equipped open plan kitchen with french doors opening onto the grounds. There is a separate WC on the ground floor off the entrance hall.
Up the lovely old tiled stairs to the first floor hallway where 3 spacious sunny bedrooms await you. The pretty blue master bedroom (kingsize bed) has a walk in wardrobe and bathroom ensuite with bathtub, washbasin and WC.
The charming pale green bedroom(kingsize bed)also has it's bathroom ensuite with bathtub, marble washbasin, and WC.
The spacious 3rd bedroom with two single beds has an enormous sunny bathroom ensuite with a superb old fashioned bathtub, bidet and WC. There is also a separate Shower room for the Lodge on the same floor.
The Lodge has it's own spectacular sundrenched (heated) pool 15 x 7 m with it's private shady summer kitchen fully equipped with BBQ, fridge, and hotplates. There is plenty of fer forgé garden furniture, sunloungers and parasols. The pools and grounds are maintained by the live in caretaker.
There is also a two bedroom cottage available for extra accomodation.
Far from the madding crowd but near enough to all the interesting local sites to visit these two wonderful houses have all the necessary ingredients to provide you with a holiday to remember. 5kms from the pretty medieval village of Murs where you can buy fresh bread and croissants, the local store sells most things and the family run café/restaurant are great friendly places to eat.
The delightful nearby villages of Lacoste, Roussillon, Bonnieux, Menerbes, Oppède, Lourmarin and Coustellet offer fantastic markets every day of the week and supermarkets in the nearby towns of Apt and Carpentras.
For true peace and quiet, this property is unequalled. Weather in this area is exceptionally sunny for most of the year- having the most hours of annual sunshine in France.
Isle sur la Sorgue, a Venice-like town about half an hour away, has around six hundred antique dealers, and a thriving street market every weekend. Kayaking down the river Sorgue, from the Fontaine de Vaucluse (a fully grown river which comes out of a cave) is also fun. The local wines are excellent, and just to the north are extensive wine tours around the vineyards of the Cotes du Rhone.
The papal city of Avignon is an hour away, and Aix en Provence only slightly more.
This incredible setting is perfect for a memorable holiday in the Provence.
Need more space? Please contact us for information about our Lodge. English speaking couple live on site a in separate cottage and can prepare meals, baby sit and do extra cleaning if necessary.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Washing machines in each house
- Linens Provided : Also pool towels
- Covered Parking : two covered parking places
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed : Master bedroom 180 x 2m
- Queen Bed (3)
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Child Bed
- Crib (2) : More if required
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 42" HD TV with satellite reception (inc BBC, Sky etc)
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- Video Library : DVD Collection of films two IPOD docking stations (Bose)
- CD Player
- Private Pool : Mas pool is"Natural" style horizon pool with beach effect heated by heat pump, with stunning views to the Luberon.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully equipped kitchen with bread oven. Stainless steel Double oven cooker by Paul Bocuse. American fridge with integrated ice-maker. Microwave oven. There is an additional small upstairs kitchen with dishwasher, sink, cooker.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : well equipped kitchen for enthusiastic cooks
- Refrigerator : American style fridge/freezer with ice-maker/cold water feature
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : A local cook can be hired to cook meals and extra cleaning and baby sitting available.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony : All the bedrooms have either balconys or terraces with incredible views.
- Lanai : Protected Summer dining room overlooking the valley
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View : Incredible views over the Luberon Mountains
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Internet connections via a"dongle"- a plug in USB device which operates on the moble telephone network.
- Other Amenities
- Tennis court,bicycles on site for hire.Guided cycle rides or walks in the area available.
- Suitability
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Not ideal for wheelchairs, but possible.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Guided cycle rides, including the famous Mont Ventoux. Guided walks in stunning local area.
Rate Details (In Euros)
Farmhouse :
4 Jan to 15 April and 15 Oct to 16 Dec 4000 euros per week.
16 Aril to 24 June and 3 Sept to 14 Oct 5500 euros per week
25 June to 2 Sept 7000 euros per week
Need more space? Enquire about rates and availability for our other
accommodations.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1997
Why the Owner Chose Gordes
The area is beautiful, has the best climate in France, the people are friendly and the wine and food delicious. It is an area full of history and interesting places to visit.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Perfect peace and quiet, and stunning views.
Property Photos
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- Mas de la Bourrade Farmhouse - Murs, France Vacation House Rental
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- Master Bedroom in Farmhouse - Murs, France Vacation House Rental
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- Incredible View from Balcony of Master Bedroom - Murs, France Vacation House Rental
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- Beautiful Drawing Room and Fireplace in Farmhouse
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- Pretty Library Room
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- Bathroom with a View
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- "Natural" horizon pool
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- View from farmhouse pool
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- Hunting Lodge and pool seen from main Farmhouse
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- Master Bedroom in Hunting Lodge
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- Hunting Lodge Lounge
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- Hunting Lodge Pool
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #123746
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