Magnificent Mas Provençal, Gardens, Terraces, Pool, Tennis L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 130185

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Location: L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Provence, France, Europe (30 min TGV Avignon. 20 min Airport Avignon. 1hr Marseille)

Accommodations:  Mas, 6 Bedrooms, 6 Baths (Sleeps 12)

"Les Carmes" lies in acres of lush green parkland only 10 minutes away from Isle sur la Sorgue. This magnificent property has absolutely everything to make your holiday a happy and memorable one. Quietely nestled in the countryside among the fruit trees, wine cellars and charming little Provençal villages of Isle sur la Sorgue, Gordes, lacoste, Bonnieux, Menerbes, Goult, Oppède le Vieux. 30 minutes from the historical Papal city of Avignon and 1 hour from Marseille and its surrounding creeks. 45 minutes from the famous Town of Aix en Provence, Uzès the Duchy town, Le Pont du Gard, Nimes and Arles then a stone's throw from the mysterious Fontaine de Vaucluse where the fascinating source gushes out of the mountains to become 7 different sorgues.

"Les Carmes" is entirely private, secluded and set in it's own lush landscaped grounds. 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, a well equipped kitchen with "La Conche" stove and open fireplace/barbecue, dining room, spacious attractive lounge with fireplace, TV lounge, bureau and high speed internet, pretty entrance hall, card and games room, lobbies. Summer house, laundry room, private parking, bbq, private pool and tennis court. The master bedroom boasts a huge bathroom en suite with walk in shower, double washbasins, bathtub and WC. Lots of cupboard space.

Separate apartment with master bedroom and luxurious ensuite bathroom, private terrace and lounge area.

The functional cool kitchen has it's open fire that you can cook excellent fish on, antique furniture and fascinating paintings on the walls. Shiny old terra cotta tiles on the floors throughout and huge master beams hover across the ceilings. Quaint stairways and delightful resting places in the hallways. Every different part of this house has something to discover or admire. Each individuel bedroom has its own charm and is decorated with taste. The Mas boasts paintings and objects from all over the globe. You will also find a cozy salon for playing cards/games on the ground floor.

The delightful dining room is romantic for evening meals when it is cooler. The lounge is spacious, light and airy with a stone fireplace and comfortable sofas. Sit at one end by the fire, read a book then find the other end for relaxing and watching the latest news on the wide screen TV. There is plenty of outdoor furniture for long lazy evening meals and summer lunches.

Walk through the gardens and extensive grounds where you can pick delicious fruit when in season, sit on the shady terrace for an aperitif or go and play tennis on the incredible terre cuite tennis court at the rear of the Mas. For those who wish to unwind and relax, just lie in one of the sunloungers under the weeping willow and dip your toes into the superb cool refreshing pool. The fantastic pool is 12m x 6m, stone surrounds,very secluded and peaceful. The ideal home from home for a large family or group who are looking for peace and quiet in this delightful part of France whilst knowing that they can get up and go to to visit the famous sites and exciting towns nearby.

Within 10 minutes you will find plenty of local shops for fresh bread, croissants and patisseries. All the local weekday markets also for fresh fruit, fish, meat, cheese, olives and vegetables as well as the local wine cellars and antique markets.

If you visit us in June you may taste the delicious apricots and cherries on our fruit trees.

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• Amenities
  • Washer (2) : 2 washing machines, 1 in the main house and another one in the left wing.
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Garage
  • Covered Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed
  • Double Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Private Pool: Magnificent stone built pool 12 x 6m sunloungers and cushions in the shade of the weeping willow. parasols
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen: Plus a laundry room, second kitchen with washing machine, dryer, ironing board and iron, freezer, sink etc and storage place. LaConche stove
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available: Meals can be prepared by our cook.
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill: open fire barbecue in the kitchen and outside barbecue
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Lanai
  • Gazebo
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • Computer
  • Broadband Internet
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Suitability
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Kid Friendly
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseshoes
  • Miniature golf
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning

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Jul and August €3900/Week
June and September 3400 euros/wk
April, May and October 3 000 euros/wk
Other Months and Monthly rates by negotiation

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 05/01/09
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  Sandra Taylor , Houston Texas
  • Twelve of us, all adults, spent a wonderful week at Les Carmes in April. We could not have picked a more perfect location for touring the area. Everything we wanted to see was within an hour's drive. The house and grounds are located on a counrty lane behind private gates. The friut trees were just beginning to bloom. The house has lots of room and plenty of bathrooms. Having a laundry room with a large refrigerator, freezer, washer, and dryer was fabulous. The pool area is great. It would be a real asset for families in the summer. Les Carmes is a quiet, peaceful retreat where you can enjoy your vacation. Beverly was great to work with. She was always available by email to answer questions. Renting Les Carmes gave us a real feel of what life in France can be like. As an experienced traveler who has rented several properties in Europe, I would highly recommend Les Carmes for a delightful vacation.
• 09/18/08
  Positive Rating
  Dominic Montagu ,
  • We stayed here for two weeks at the start of August 2008, first with my parents for a week, and then with friends from the UK. Even with two families and a gaggle of children the house never felt crowded. Long leisurely breakfasts and lunches on the shaded terrace were a wonderful start to every day. The kids loved the pool and we all thought L'Isle sur la Sorgue, Fountaine de Vaucluse, and the other towns nearby were fantastic. Highlights were the running of the bulls and the local fete in nearby Chateaurenard, and a glorious day kayaking down the Sorgue with time out for picnics and swimming in the freezing water.
• 09/07/08
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  Dominic Montagu , CA, USA
  • We had a wonderful two weeks here at the start of August 2008. The patio was a wonderful, cool, restful haven - it was such a pleasure to go into Tours or l'Isle sur la Sorgue for croissant in the morning and return for a long leisurely breakfast with people arriving and then going for a quick swim before returning to read the paper or chat. This was the ideal beginning to every day. We had a full house but never felt cramped. It was gorgeous and very easy to be in and enjoy. The pool was a perfect place to spend the hot afternoons of August, and being near to Avignon, Fontaine de Vaucluse, and all of the wonders of the Vaucluse made exploring great fun. Kayaking down the Sorgue and jumping off cliffs under the Pont du Gard were the highlights for our children.
• 08/11/08
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    Thanks Beverly. We all had a wonderful time and the house was truly wonderful. The pool was such a great feature that our friends from Simiane came over twice just to enjoy that with us. I thought Beatrice and Jacques were extremely generous about our use of their things; furniture, books, china, linens, and even the computer, so it really felt like borrowing a friend's house and very very agreeable. I hope you have found everything in order and all the doves alive and well. You have been wonderful to deal with and I hope sometime we will be able to return. With all best wishes to you and the Dezeustres. Kyra
• 07/27/08
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  Susan Ahmadi , Folsom, CA (formerly Glasgow, UK)
  • We stayed at Les Carmes in Jun 2008, and thoroughly enjoyed it (and the fruit trees) – the house is beautiful and peaceful. We had many friends & family visit while we were there (we always had a full house) and yet it was still very comfortable. Everyone who joined us commented on the feeling of ‘getting away from it all‘when they came through the gates. We spent most of our time on the terrace or at the pool - it has mosaic tiles and a beautiful patio, good shade etc. The kids loved exploring the grounds. The interior is decorated with style and equipped with everything you need. We would love to come back.
• 01/01/08
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  Michael Kriz , Nyack, New York
  • The house was perfect - exactly as we hoped. The interior is spacious and very nicely decorated. The master bedroom and bath are wonderful. The living room opens up to the front terrace, where we ate virtually all of our meals for two weeks. The property has a large lawn, beautiful flowers and trees. The large pool was close but separate from the house, with a nice stone terrace and chairs for lounging. The tennis court, while needing surface maintenance, was perfect for playing with my children. It has a backboard and tile (terre cuit) surface. Overall, I would highly recommend this property. We had a fantastic time.

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