Dining Terrace viewed from Pool
Location: Goult, Luberon Area, Provence, France, Europe (Heart of Provence: 28 miles east of Avignon TGV Station)
Accommodations: Village House, 3 Bedrooms, 1.25 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Situated on the Place de la Liberation in the medieval hill village of Goult, Maison Rose is the perfect home-away-from-home for those wanting typical and authentic village life. The award-winning epicerie, a boulangerie, the post office, two butchers, and the famous Cafe de la Poste are only steps away, yet just behind Maison Rose you can swim, relax and dine in an enclosed and peaceful garden.
Maison Rose's interior spaces measure approximately 2000 square feet (200m2). The ground floor of Maison Rose has a kitchen, dining room with inset fireplace, and a sunny, comfortable living room with soft sofa, matching chairs, games table and Satellite TV with all zone DVD. There is a service WC/sink nearby. The terrace beyond has dining set and pergola and to the rear of the courtyard a new 3.5 X 7 meter pool. There is a shower by the pool and a summer kitchen with small fridge and gas grill.
The second floor of this colonial style house has three bedrooms: a 22m2 queen bedroom with sink, an 18m2 twin-bedroom with sink, and a 25m2 double bedroom. The modern full bath has WC, sink, tub with adjustable shower over, and heated towel bar. An exceptionally large water heater provides ample hot water. Bedrooms have screens, ceiling fans and shutters.
The bedrooms and the living room have good reading lights. The house is very comfortably furnished as our residence secondaire. Parking is immediately in front of the house under huge micocoulier trees. No smoking in the house, please.
Goult offers peaceful Provencal village life at its best: cats perched on windowsills, geranium boxes: wisteria blooms line the cobblestone alleyways. A private chateau and illuminated windmill crown the village heights. Four restaurants provide nearby dining should you not want to cook! Local street markets, concerts, and weekend fetes abound.
Within minutes are Gordes, Roussillon, Bonnieux, LaCoste, and Menerbes. Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is 20 minutes away, St. Remy-de-Provence and Avignon are within 30-40 minutes. Day trips to Arles and Aix-en-Provence easily possible (one hour's drive). Avignon TGV trains: 35 minutes, (service from Paris CDG airport and Paris Gare de Lyon about three hours); Marseille Airport: 45 minutes, Nice Airport three hours. Supermarkets in Apt or Cavaillon, both 15 minutes by car.
Activities and Attractions include splendid hiking and biking, Friday night outdoor films, street markets, antique shopping, kayaking, hot air ballooning, horseback riding. Public pools in Apt and Isle sur la Sorgue. Goult has 2 tennis courts, soccer fields, and a large and popular boules/petanque field. Frequent concerts and village fetes add to its festive atmosphere. Cotes du Rhone wine estates surround the area. 40 minutes to Med beaches.
If we have no availability for your dates we would be happy to recommend similar accommodation with our neighbors.
We are happy to forward our Kodak Gallery photo album by email.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: On shady town square.
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library: Takes all zone DVDs, huge library of films.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library: Large selection of CDs and tapes.
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Refrigerator has ice-maker. Convection oven in stove. Food processor, electric water kettle and drip coffee maker. Air popcorn maker, toaster. Cook's kitchen!
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Bedrooms have screens, shutters and ceiling fans. Library includes vast amounts of touring materials, novels, non-fiction and cookbooks. Games (cards, monopoly, boules, etc). Language books and maps of area. Large DVD film collection: DVD players accept all zone videos. Plenty of music CDs and tapes. Iron/ironing board and clothes line. Walking distance to all services, village has four restaurants and a pizzeria.
- Suitability
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: The swimming pool does not have a shallow end and so is unsuitable for young children or non-swimmers.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Wine tasting, Antiqueing, Historic sites, Concerts & Fetes. Mediterranean coast within one hour of house.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun 13-Sep 11, 2009 HI .... US $2500/wk.
Sep 12-Oct 09, 2009 MID .... US $2000/wk.
May 02-Jun 12, 2009 MID .... US $2000/wk.
Other: including heating ..... US $1300/wk.
Easter & Christmas Holidays .. US $1500/wk.
Internet telephone. ADSL Internet no charge.
All Linens & Utilities included. Please supply your own pool towels.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
Our family began its love affair with Provence in 1984 when we spent a month in the Var. As a result of this early stay at a French gite, I began a villa rental business (from which I am now retired). My husband once said "Why don't you start looking for a retirement home for us?" There was no question: I headed for the Luberon (east of Avignon), one of my favorite places in the world. Within months and after living out several chapters from Peter Mayle's A YEAR IN PROVENCE, we had our own residence secondaire. Every time I drive up the hill from Lumiere to Goult, I get teary eyed and grateful to be "home again". So, I am a retired business owner and my husband a retired attorney. We live in Maryland when we are not in France.
Why the Owner Chose Goult
I am drawn to village life: the short, airy walk to the bakery, the apertif hour at the Cafe, the fetes in the village square: we got it all just outside our door--the Place de la Liberation in Goult is people-watching central, with kind neighbors and inquisitive tourists. The big shady micocoulier tree and the dappled sunlight shining on our pink fascade attract many budding artists...well, what can I say? It is my little peace of heaven.
The Unique Benefits of this Village House
Despite the fun life of village living, the best part of Maison Rose is in the rear: a dining terrace with summer kitchen, and a cool inviting pool surrounded by ancient stone walls, climbing roses, wisteria, and a pergola covered by grape vines. We spend almost all of our time "out back".
Property Photos
- Dining Terrace viewed from Pool - Luberon/Goult, Provence, France - Village House in Vaucluse
- Right Side of Living Room showing door to pool terrace. - Luberon/Goult, Provence, France - Village House in Vaucluse
- Maison Rose on Goult's Place de la Liberation - Luberon/Goult, Provence, France - Village House in Vaucluse
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #21239
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