Luxury Villa, Heated Pool ,Tennis Court, Gordes - Lovely Views Gordes Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 15217

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Location: Gordes, Luberon Area, Provence, France, Europe (5-min drive from Gordes; 30-min drive to Avignon)

Accommodations:  Luxury Villa, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)

La Clarté - This delightful villa, built from the local stone, has it all! It faces south, has a beautiful secluded setting, and a spectacular view of the Luberon valley from its private heated and fenced swimming pool. We now have our own tennis court constructed by the leading firm, Tennis du Midi. In addition to this, it is only a five-minute drive from Provence's "most beautiful village"; the stunning hilltop village of Gordes.

La Clarté can sleep seven in three large bedrooms (nine using downstairs sofa-bed). The rooms are very spacious, light, and airy with white-washed walls and light coloured local stone floors throughout. It has high ceilings with wooden beams and is tastefully furnished with new Scandinavian style furniture. There is very effective electric heating, an attractive fireplace and a large store of logs - La Clarte is just as welcoming out of season.
The villa stands in a large and beautiful garden and is totally private and not overlooked by anyone. As you stroll through the garden the views of the Luberon hills and valley that unfold from all parts of it are simply stunning. It's one and a half acres of garden are cultivated with flowering shrubs, beds of lavender as well as groves of olive and Cypress trees. Underfoot there are numerous wild flowers and herbs. There is a large (ten-meter by six-meter) heated pool with stone steps at the shallow end. With the excellent pool heating, we usually keep the pool temperature around 29C even at the end of October or in early March. The pool is discreetly fenced by a wooden slatted fence with two gates set well back from the pool, running behind olive trees and shrubs. We have an Aquasensor immersion alarm that conforms to the French government regulations. There are 6 sun beds with cushions. Two teak garden tables with ten teak chairs and sunshades as well as a barbecue.
There is an upright piano in the living room.
We have three children (2, 7 & 9) and have tried to make the house welcoming for children of all ages. We have plenty of board games -Monopoly (junior & senior), Scrabble, Cluedo, Chess, Jenga, Boggle etc.. Lots of puzzles and children's books. A small electric keyboard as well as Sky television with all its children's programmes.
The garden is great fun for children with lots of room to run around, explore and hide. The Borie makes a great playhouse - our children love putting on shows in there as it has a natural platform. There is a frame with three swings: a pirate 'boat', rings and a conventional swing.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed: Also two more single beds that are stored under the two single beds in bedroom 2. There is room to place 4 single beds in this bedroom.
  • Convertible Bed: There is a sofa in the living room that converts to a double bed.
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV: 42 inch plasma TV with full satellite subscription (SKY). DVD player/recorder with extensive DVD library. Extra TV with DVD player in Bedroom 2
  • DVD (2)
  • CD Player
  • Private Pool
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available: On request we can arrange for someone to cook for you.
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
  • Balcony
• View/Location
  • Mountain View: Wonderful view from the garden of the Luberon mountains
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Large library of books and CDs/DVDs, Satellite TV with SKY subscription & UK terrestrial channels, DVD and CD Player, Fan Oven, Gas Hob, Washing Machine, Clothes Dryer, Private Fenced and Heated Pool with Immersion Alarm, Own privare tennis Court (harcourt - permeable concrete).
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
  • Kid Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
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• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Zoo/Wildlife Park
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning
• Other Activities
  • Tennis - la Clarte has its own private court

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29 August   2009 - 19 Sept         £2650    19 Sept      2009 -  3 October   £1995
19 Sept     2009 -  3 October      £1995     3 October   2009 - 14 November  £1350
3 October   2009 - 14 November     £1350    14 November  2009 - 19 December  £875
19 December 2009 -  2 January 2010 £1350     2 January   2010 - 20 March £1350
20 March    2010 -  1 May          £1450     1 May       2010 - 19 June £2100
19 June     2010 - 17 July         £2850    17 July      2010 - 28 August  £3350
28 August   2010 - 18 September    £2850    18 September 2010 -  2 October £2100
2 October  2010 - 13 November     £1450

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

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• 05/06/07
  Positive Rating
  rgjohnson , London
  • Four of us (2 couples) stayed in La Clarte for a week in late April. The house is extremely comfortable - good beds, decent seating, modern bathrooms and an extremely well equipped kitchen. It is also an attractive & stylish renovation - it looks better than the photos.The garden & pool are lovely & we were lucky enough (thanks in part to the pool heating) to swim every day. It's in a great spot, private but not isolated. A 10 minute drive brings you to a gordes with all its shops & restaurants. We liked it so much we've booked to return next year.
• 09/22/06
  Positive Rating
  Craig Marshall , Dalgtey Bay, Fife
  • We had an amazing time at this villa, only the first time we have stayed in the South of France however we were pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of the locals around the villages of the villa. Must try the local markets with wonderful fresh produce and some really nice jewellery stalls, and the fresh orange juice is just fantastic. We have left a few items in the Borie for your enjoyment when swimming in the huge pool. Craig, Suzie, Leah (11) and Amy (6)
• 04/25/06
  Positive Rating
  The Callaway and Medway families , London
  • We enjoyed an idyllic fortnight in Provence staying in this superb accommodation. We cannot recommend it highly enough for location or facilities! It is even more beautiful than the photos on the website suggest, and our days 'at home' were as enjoyable as the many days out exploring the bountiful places of interest nearby and further afield. Plentiful puzzles, games and books for young and old (as well as a good quality and well-tuned piano - what a treat!); a swing set in the gorgeous garden; Sky TV for those unmissable episodes; and being in the south of France.....a truly wonderful holiday home.
• 08/01/05
  Positive Rating
  Mary Vibert , Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
  • I just wanted to get off a quick e- mail to tell you how much we enjoyed our stay at your magnificent home. La Clarte is even more beautiful than the photos suggest; I would like to have champagne and orange juice on the balcony there every Mother's Day from now on ( Mother's Day was May 8th in Canada so we celebrated in France). Your home is so "kid friendly"as well which is wonderful. We will be telling all of our friends about it so there may be a Canadian invasion! We also really appreciated all the maps and info about the area. We definitely intend to visit again when Bella is a bit older and La Clarte will be our home away from home in France. Again, many thanks... Mary Vibert and Doug Brown
• 11/07/04
  Positive Rating
  Pierre BREESE , PARIS
  • Si vous voulez passer quelques jours de détente dans le calme et la verdure, LA CLARTE est le lieu idéal, même par un temps un peu pluvieux de novembre. La piscine chauffée permet aux enfants et parents de profiter des éclaircies, et la cheminée et le piano de se reposer dans un cadre très confortable. Et les promenades à pied à partir de la maison, où dans la région (Roussillon, forêt de Cèdres, maquis autour de Sénanques, Murs ou Saint Panthaléon) raviront les amateurs de nature.
• 10/24/04
  Positive Rating
  Carol Scholar , Asheville North Carolina
  • Everything about La Clarte is top notch! Beautiful house, gardens & spectacular views from the pool. It is the perfect country home & very private. We were there in mid Sept. and the weather was perfect & the tourists thinner. Gordes was a central spot to tour around. We visited Aix, Avignon, Bonnieux, Roussillon, Apt & Marseille. I would definitely go back to La Clarte!
• 06/08/04
  Positive Rating
  Carl Proujan , Spring Valley, NY, USA
  • We (four of us)arrived at La Clarte on May 8, 2004 and it was exactly, and delightfully, as described; nestled in a quiet setting among the beautiful hills of the Luberon. The house is magnificent, blending in with the countryside on the outside and completely modern on the inside. The pool was warm even though the air was cool our first few days. No rain at all for two weeks! Gordes is a stone's throw away (so close that my daugther and son-in-law strolled into town one cool and sunny morning). We older folks made the drive in five minutes. Many, many wonderful sites are within a reasonable driving range...Avignon, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Arles, Orange, even Aix-en-Provence, the Pont du Gard, and the Mediterranean coast at Stes-Maries-de-la-Mer. If you are wine lovers, you can buy perfectly drinkable local wine at the shops in Gordes for only 3.50 euros. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and of course pastries and breads are also available in Gordes. You can get the International Herald Tribune at a little shop halfway down the street from the Post Office. There is also a small pharmacy in town and a number of restaurants. Beware: Food is generally served between noon and 2:00 p.m. and after 7:30 p.m. So stock up on snacks if you enjoy eating in between. To gas up your car, go to the service station on the D2 on the way to Coustellet. If you're a WWII buff, a visit to the Musee d'Histoire 1939-1945 in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse will be very rewarding as will the scenery of this town. I could continue until I filled a book. However, I won't try your patience. If you would like specific information, please call or contact me via email. -Carl Proujan
• 04/28/04
  Positive Rating
  anne kourganoff , Saint- Mande, France
  • Un séjour parfait ! Décor simple mais chaleureux, tout pour réviser son anglais : livres (ceux de Peter Mayle, un portrait hilarant des français et de la Provence), films en VO sur le satellite, jeux de société (le scrabble avec des W en pagaille), charmants livres pour enfants… Le jardin est grandiose, la piscine chauffée se tente dès qu’il fait beau, et la vue sur le Luberon se laisse contempler, de préférence un verre de rosé ou de Beaumes-de-Venise à la main… Il n’y a pas de doute, les anglais savent vivre ! Merci pour tout...
• 09/14/03
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  Sandra and Dominique Janssens , London, England
  • We stayed at La Clarte during the first two weeks of August 2003 with my parents and our almost 4 year old son. The house is stunning and very child friendly! There were many toys (puzzles, books, games, trains) and movies to keep him busy and entertained when we were not at the pool (where we had hours of fun!) or visiting the beautiful surroundings. The pool is enclosed so we didn't worry about our son walking around in the garden which even had a swing! It was such a wonderful and relaxing holiday for all of us that we decided to go back next year! We strongly recommend the house!
• 08/20/03
  Positive Rating
  Peter and Pia Janssens , Herent,Belgium
  • We had a very enjoyable holiday at this wonderful and beautifully located house which we rented during the heatwave in the first half of August 2003 (yes, the house rather stayed cool inside). The house itself as well as the pool (what a view on the hills from the poolisde!) and the surroundigs are very well kept. The info book with tips from the owners and earlier guests, the well equipped kitchen, the toys,puzzles and books made us feel welcome and at home from the first minute.We strongly recommend it.

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