Country House, Panoramic Views Over the Luberon, Heated Pool Gordes Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 84562

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Location: Gordes, Luberon Area, Provence, France, Europe (1 hour from Avignon TGV, Marseille Airport and Nimes Airport)

Accommodations:  COUNTRY HOUSE, 5 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 10)

'Les Plaines'. A beautifully decorated and spacious country family home ideally situated on the outskirts of the medieval village of Murs (500 metres altitude) and its Chateau dating back to the 15th Century. Only eight kilometers from Gordes, 30 kilometers from Sault 'lavender country' and three kilometers from Joucas in the heart of the Luberon National Park.

The South facing terrace dominates the valley with an unique view over the Grand and Petit Luberon Hills as well as the Falaise de Lioux and the red ochre hills of Roussillon. This incredible view will allow you many memorable relaxing moments especially as the sun sets in the evening. This property is a haven of peace for those who wish to relax, paint, read or go for long walks through the beautiful unspoilt countryside and in particular around the Moulins de la Véroncle. In the morning go for a 5 minute stroll into the village, admire the view on the other side of the valley and buy fresh bread and croissants for breakfast

A mere hour drive away and you can visit: the Palais des Papes, le Pont d'Avignon or be fascinated by the festival of Avignon in July with its clowns and actors. Explore the Port of Marseille and its calanques, go horseriding in the Camargue and admire the bulls and pink flamingos.

The famous perched villages of Gordes, Roussillon 'the red ochre', Lacoste and the Marquis de Sade's Chateau, Bonnieux and Oppede le Vieux are all nearby and St Remy and Les Baux are within 30 minutes drive. The fountain of Vaucluse and its seven sorgues and the Abbaye de Senanque are within 10 minutes' drive and Le Mont Ventoux (1912 metres altitude) is within 45 minutes' drive.

Every day of the week there is a provencal market to visit where one can taste the olives and buy fresh fruit and vegetables. Not forgetting the excellent restaurants and local wine cellars, in an afternoon you can sample wines varying from Gigondas, Chateauneuf de Pape and Vacqueras to Cotes de Ventoux and Provence.

This light and airy 250 square-meter property, recently renovated and tastefully decorated, a mixture of antique and modern styles, is situated in 7000 square-meters of woodland and large stone terraces. The main south facing terrace is accessible from the lounge, dining room and two bedrooms by double French doors. Have lunch or dinner under the shady tonnelle on the large teak table whilst contemplating the view.

Stone steps lead to a lower terrace cut in the rock where the protected and secluded ten-by-five-meter heated swimming pool is nestled. The swimming pool has a salt water system and the surrounds are equipped with sun loungers,parasols and another shady tonnelle.

Step out from the fully equipped kitchen into a pretty flowered shady kitchen garden for breakfast or coffee or simply relax in the 60 square-meter sunny, comfortable lounge with its high ceilings by the impressive old stone fireplace near the television and library corner.

The fully equipped modern kitchen has a six-burner cook-top and oven with rotisserie, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. There are numerous pretty dishes, pots and pans and glass ware to use. There is a washing machine and dryer next to the kitchen.

The adjacent sunny dining room area has a long dining table and chairs to seat 10 persons. Two French doors open out onto the southern terrace and view.

The master bedroom has French doors and windows opening out onto the terrace there is a queen size bed, armoire and little armchairs and an ensuite bathroom with bath, shower, double basins and WC.

Further along you will find a twin-bedded (90-centimeter) room suitable for children and a light airy queen-bedded room with access, via French doors, to the terrace. Adjacent to these bedrooms is a second bathroom with double basins, bath and shower and water closet.

On the northern side of the house there are two very pretty twin-bedded (90-centimeter) rooms, between these rooms is a third bathroom with bath, shower, water closet and hand basins. All the bedrooms have cupboards, bedside tables and lamps. There is also a separate water closet.

There is also a wifi installation for those who still like to keep in contact with the rest of the world even on holiday.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer: Washing line in garden also
  • Linens Provided: Pool linen provided also
  • Covered Parking
  • Wood Fireplace: Huge log fireplace
• Beds
  • Queen Bed: 2 queensize beds
  • Twin/Single Bed: 6 single beds
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • CD Player
  • Private Pool: salt water system and heated
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: Shady terrace
  • Gazebo
• View/Location
  • Mountain View: Unique panoramic view over the Luberon.
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • library, Freezer, Household and pool linens provided, vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board, drier, Garden maintenance, Alarm Security, Private heated swimming pool security conform to the French government regulations, garden chairs and tables, sun loungers, deckchairs and parasols, baby cot, pushchair and high chair, bike rentals on request.
• Suitability
  • No Pets Allowed
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): House on one level and bedrooms have french doors leading onto terrace
  • Kid Friendly: Pool toys and floats for children
  • 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
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Biking
  • Mountain Biking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Rock Climbing
  • Health/Beauty Spa
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Live Theatre
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hot Air Ballooning
• Other Activities
  • Hotel, Café and Restaurant in village, Bakery and local store in village, petrol station in village, Post Office, wine tasting, Cookery classes, Bike rentals for children and adults

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April, May -Oct ....... €2600/week
June, Sept .. €3000/week
Jul-Aug ....... €3600/week
Off season and monthly rates available by negotiation

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

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• 09/21/09
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  Sophia and Paul Davison , London UK
  • We spent the second half of August at Les Pleines and had the most wonderful time! The view is breathtaking right from early morning when you might see a hot air balloon drifting across the sky through dusk when the sunset can be magical and into the night when the stars are spectacular. The pool is the best we have ever had with a holiday villa, our children took full advantage of the floats and other pool toys and we loved the fact that it was so safe (no worries about little ones being able to access it) and heated - perfect for night swimming! The house is very well equipped,extremely comfortable and perfect for families with young children. Indeed it was so lovely that we have re-booked for next year, the highest recommendation we can give.
• 09/15/09
  Positive Rating
  Shelley Scott , San Carlos CA
  • We so enjoyed our stay at Les Plaines. We thoroughly enjoyed the house and property esp. the pool after daytime excursions and the patio for late night dinners. The house was so nicely appointed and the views breathtaking. I also enjoyed working with Beverly and appreciated her prompt follow through as well as her knowledge of the area. Looking forward to our next visit.
• 08/25/09
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  Jan de Walden , London , UK
  • Les Plaines is an oasis of cool, calmness and tranquillity. It has everything to make a good holiday comfortable, effortless and stress free. The house lies in its own extensive grounds, has total privacy and is not overlooked. It is very spacious, being well designed, and cleverly laid out to make both indoor and outdoor living convenient – even to the extent of having 2 patios to get the best of the weather or for large gathering or for more intimate breakfasts. It. The house is cool when hot outside and yet retains warmth in the coolness of the evenings and nights.. Even the car port gives welcome relief from the often sweltering sun meaning that your car does not “cook”. The view across the Luberon from the main patio is sensational and you will never tire of it. Being on the edge of the village, and hence the hill, means that the house gets welcome breezes across the valley. The living areas are very prettily furnished, roomy with ample seating/lounging areas and if needed have all the things that make evenings go by, like TV, DVD, CD , Ipod and even VHS! If your French is not good, they even provide access to Sky news! The kitchen is a joy to work in and lacks for nothing with good appliances and utensils. It is very classily furnished and easy to use. The bedrooms are all well furnished with comfy beds and the baths and showers all work and have good, quality fittings. The swimming pool is a great size, and the salt water filtration system is a joy. Its location is a gorgeous sun trap and it lies in the lee of the cliff so is sheltered from the breezy mistrals. The local shop 200m from the house is great (has boulangerie, charcuterie and du vin) and is run by very friendly people. We really cannot say enough good about this house – we were there on our honeymoon and loved every minute of it. Peace, comfort and isolation – just what we wanted and needed! Would we go back there with friends or a group? – yes, without any doubt! And on top of everything, dear Beverley is there to manage the property and to help you when you are not sure.. She welcomed us warmly, answered every dumb question willingly and bade us farewell fondly – what more could we ask for?!
• 06/26/09
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  Judy and Jack; Melissa and Steven , Hudson, Ohio USA
  • We just returned last night from a most wonderful week in Provence. Though the lovely weather and location in the midst of fabulous villages certainly helped, the best part of our trip was our house. Last August Beverly started guiding us through the process of choosing a house, reassuring us, and making us very excited. Everything she promised was true, and more. We were six (grandparents, parents and 2 children) and the house accommodated us perfectly. The pool was a huge hit of course as was the well-stocked kitchen, hot showers, comfortable beds, cool and comfortable public rooms and the walking-distance proximity to croissants, pain au chocolat, coffee and our daily Herald Tribune. Our final conversation with Beverly was to talk about returning next year, which is the best testimony we can offer!
• 06/16/09
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  Laurel & Meredith , Denver, CO
  • What an amazing week in Provence. Our mouths dropped open as Beverly, our wonderful host, showed us around the home. The first thing to capture our attention was the spectacular veranda that looked over endless miles of valleys and villages...we have never experienced a better view. The home was perfectly equipped with a gourmet kitchen, huge living room, spectacular dining area (that looked upon the veranda and stunning views)all the bedrooms were comfortable and tastefully decorated. The icing on the cake was the amazing private pool which was surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Honestly, this was one of the most amazing places we have ever stayed and would highly recommend it. Beverly was wonderful helping us get around the Luberon and providing lots of advice and hints. She was just wonderful.
• 06/11/09
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  • Guest Comment entered by Homeowner:
    What doesn't come across from the pictures, is just so well designed the house and surrounding grounds are. The stone work inside and out is just beautifully done, and inside the marble and tile work fit the home beautifully. Our fellow guests all commented and we agree, that we have never seen a kitchen in a rental house so well equipped. Also the pool site is amazing, so classic, so private, and in its hill side setting among the trees, with as much sun or shade as you might want, just any part of the day. Finally the "great room" added last to the Villa was just perfect for varied pursuits such as dominos, reading, or movie watching. We will also never forget Beverly how you responded when we called you that first night at midnight, for what we thought was a boiler problem --a false alarm as it turned out, but that didn't stop you from delaying a planned short holiday to drive the next morning all the way to Murs to check out the problem.
• 09/28/08
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  The Doles , California
  • I can't say enough good things about this house. It was clean, comfortable, peaceful, in a great location, well appointed and a perfect family or group house rental. Nothing cheap or "rental" feeling about it! The view from the house is breathtaking and the beauty of this area of Provence can be taken in at all times of the day from the terrace. We couldn't have been happier with this rental. We've been to a lot of vacation rentals, and this was by far the best. Beverly was so helpful, kind, and responsive to our needs. She was a great resource and made our stay so comfortable! If you're looking for a rental in Provence, look no further. This is it!
• 09/05/08
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  Peters family , Bucks, UK
  • The House is perfectly positioned in the hills with spectacular views towards Rousillon. It is also in an ideal position for day trips to numerous places in the area. The House itself feels very homely, is well kitted out and is obviously very well looked after. Our kids (3 young ones) thoroughly enjoyed themselves there and were particularly pleased to see all the floats that were left pool-side. If you are looking around for a place to rent then look no further, you will not be disappointed.
• 08/20/08
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  Jennifer , Calgary Canada
  • We stayed in this amazing home in May 2008 and it exceeded our expectations on all levels. Clean, modern, private, amazing view, great pool. Full of books and information on things to do, so well maintained and exceptionally managed by Beverly. We did not want to leave. Great area with so many trips to do, or just kick back and hang at the house. Would recommend this place to anyone and will definitely be back! Thanks for everything.
• 07/22/08
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  Shackleton and Forcier families , London, England
  • Wonderful villa in an amazing location. The villa is exceptionally well equipped and comfortable and the views just incredible. We enjoyed visiting the local markets and some golf st Isle sur la Sorgue. The children both learnt to swim in the pool and the weather was just perfect. Beware of the mosquitoes though - the only downside to a truly superb holiday.

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