Location: Gordes, Luberon Area, Provence, France, Europe (1 hour from Avignon TGV, Marseille Marignane Airport)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6)
A beautiful, luxurious Provençal village house ideally situated in the medieval village of Murs (500 metres altitude) with it's Château dating back to the XVth century, only eight kilometres from the famous hilltop and one of the most "beautiful villages of France" Gordes and its "village des bories", 30 kilometres from Sault the lavender country and in the Luberon Natural Park.
This spacious, sunlit village house, freshly renovated and elegantly decorated has a secluded roof top terrace, separate self contained apartment and is ideal for those who wish to retire from busy city hustle and bustle. Enjoy being part of a French village.
Relax and go for long walks through the beautiful unspoilt countryside,in particular around the Moulin de veroncle and the Abbaye de Senanque.
Visit Avignon and its museums, the Palais des Papes, le Pont d'Avignon or le Pont du Gard. Explore the Port of Marseille and its calanques, go horseback riding in the Camargue or visit the antique Roman Arenas in Nimes.
The famous hilltop villages of Roussillon, Lacoste and the Marquis de Sade's Château, Bonnieux and Oppède le Vieux are all nearby and St Rémy and Les Baux are within 30 minutes drive. Visit a different market every day of the week and buy fresh strawberries and melons.
Dine out in excellent restaurants and visit the local wine cellars. In an afternoon you can sample wines varying from Vacqueras, Châteauneuf de Pape to Côtes de Ventoux and Côtes de Luberon.
The house amply accommodates six adults. Thick stone walls will keep you cool in the hot summer and the sophisticated central heating system warm in the chilly winter.
The tastefully decorated, confortable sunny lounge with its ceiling "à la française" has plenty of deep sofas to collapse into after long walks. Many fascinating paintings bought by the owners look down on you from the expansive walls.
The dining area has a soft lit atmosphere for long evening meals and greets easily eight people for dinner. There is a very wide selection of books, art, history, and cookery, in the library to enjoy not forgetting an excellant selection of music, DVD's plus English speaking channels on the satellite TV.
The fully equipped kitchen opens out onto the village lanes and has a huge Smeg stove with six-burner top and rotisserie oven and a battery of cooking utensils for the amateur chef. There are high quality pots and pans and plenty of stylish dishes and glassware.
As you walk up the old tommette tiled stairs you will come to the first floor landing, on one side a door leads to the self contained studio apartment. The studio apartment has a large sleeping area and separate sitting room and kitchenette. It has a large and luxurious bathroom with separate Italien shower, bath tub, Water Closet and double washbasins. It has an independent entrance onto a charming village lane-way.
On the same level there is a lovely sunny bedroom with queen-size bed and view over the countryside and village houses. Adjacent is a spacious bathroom again with separate bath tub, Italien shower, Water Closet and double washbasins.
Up another little flight of steps and you will discover the delightful master bedroom with its pretty cosy lounge area and superb marble tiled ensuite bathroom with separate bath tub, Italien shower, Water Closet and double washbasins.
There is plenty of cupboard space and access to the flowered, roof top terrace, ideal for aperitifs and evening meals or lazy breakfasts.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3)
- Child Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: BBC, CNN
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Beautiful plates and dishes. Huge range of kitchen utensils and a professional 6 gaz cooker.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Lanai: Roof top terrace
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- 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
Rate Details (In Euros)
Rental cost
All year round
2 persons 1 100 euros per week. 4 persons 1 300 euros per week.
6 persons 1 500 euros per week. All inclusive.
Please inquire for monthly rates
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Roof top terrace - Luberon, France Vacation Rental
- Comfortable Lounge - Luberon, France Vacation Rental
- Sunny Kitchen - Luberon, France Vacation Rental
- Master Bedroom
- Pretty Front Bedroom
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Comments: We had the pleasure to stay at this beautiful house for two weeks in August 2008. It is so well equipped & presented, it enabled us to explore the beautiful hilltop villages in the Vaucluse Luberon Beverly does a wonderful job looking after the property with nothing being too much trouble for her (like collecting my parcel from the post office) she really goes the golden mile. If you want a beautiful place to stay in Provence look no further than this beautiful house in Murs.
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Dear Beverly I would like to thank you for all the assistance that you have provided to us. We had a wonderful time in Provence and in the house. Your hospitality made us feel very welcome and it made our trip so much more enjoyable. We hope to go back to Provence in 2 years’ time and hope to see you again. Regards, Elaine Sin
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Dear Elayne I would like to tell you how very much my wife and I and our little boy Patrick enjoyed the week in your home in Murs. I have attached a few snapshots. Your home is beautiful and its location is hard to beat. We enjoyed every day of the vacation experiencing the markets and shops and the lively and friendly people we met in Murs and the surrounds. Your English neighbours were very welcoming and of great assistance. Beverly was equally of great help and insight.Please send her our thanks when you next speak with her. Few weeks pass by without us contemplating a return visit. We can also report that the kitchen is the perfect place to cook up a storm after having raided the local markets for their abundance of produce and delicacies aided and abetted by sublime wine. The bedrooms are very spacious and elegantly furnished and the top level deck a wonderfully sunny spot to read and nap! Beth reminded me too of the very well equipped laundry which is a boon if you have a messy child to contend with. Lastly I attach two snaps. The first shows a little man enjoying his breakfast and the other one that I took outside the house is a favourite of mine not because of any skill in its taking but because to me it is just what a genuine French street in a village should look like. Once again thank you. Best wishes, PJG and BG Barrister at Law
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I would like to say that this was by far one of the best vacation rentals I have rented. The house was everything described and more. The views from the village were spectacular. Beverly and Elaine (owner) could not have been more accomodating. When we rent in the future, we will definately rent this house again. The house was large enough to accomodate 6-8 people comfortably without getting into each others way. This was our home away from home. Thanks again and looking forward to staying again in the near future. -Patrick Krummrei, Wiesbaden Germany
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homeowner-added comment: Judy wrote : "I've been to Provence many times and have stayed in a variety of places. Yours can only be described as excellent. Your place is absolutely perfect in charm and comfort and in location. I'm hopeful that a return visit is in my future". guest name: Judy Markeson guest city-state/province: Germany
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homeowner-added comment: Margaret sent us this kind email : Dear Elayne Thankyou for a wonderful ‘Provencal Experience’. We loved the house, the village and all the surrounding countryside of the Luberon. The house has a wonderful ambience, tres chic – and plenty of room for all of us without anyone feeling crowded. We look forward to repeating the experience in the years to come. Fond regards Margaret Kelly