Luxury Village Property - Stunning Views of Luberon - Pool

We were first time renters and loved this place.

A pool wasn't really a high priority for us but we really enjoyed be house's location, big rooms and big views. The house is great for entertaining - which we did a lot of.

The owner was patient, courteous and responsive in his dealings with us - we had quite a few questions - and prepared us very well for our stay. Immediately before our arrival we got in touch with the owner's local person - Corinne - and she was very helpful and welcoming.

Upon arrival the house was pretty much as you'd expect. The odd cobweb in the very high impossible to access places but everywhere else seemed to be clean and tidy and everything functioned as it should.

We hired the house for a multi-generational get together and found it to be perfect for all of us. From the little ones (1 -2 year olds) all the way to the septuagenarians.

As I said we haven't done a lot of renting in France but we had no complaints about this place.

The added touches, like fresh fruit basket and croissants were nice gestures that made our stay even more memorable.

We'll be back soon!

Matt.

We are Italian family and cleanliness and hygiene are something of a national obsession. This is even more so in my wife's case. We were pleasantly surprised by this French house with British owner Filippo. Of course there was the odd cobweb here and there but we realise there is nothing we can do about that - same at home in Italy.

We received a very nice welcome and Corinne the local house manager showed us around patiently between our poor French and her ok English. She gave us all sorts of nice advice and local recommendations of restaurants, things to do, places to visit.

One evening the fuses went because we see using lots of things at same time and Corinne told us how to reset.

All the rooms were very big and nicely decorate. Unlike many houses we have stayed in it was pleasantly light on decoration and excessive furniture. This allowed us to breathe and make the place our own.

The outdoor spaces were fine for us. When we were there there were some baby birds nesting in the courtyard which was fun for our young children.

Talking of the kids (1.5 and 5) there were lots of games for them and the house was suitable and well prepared for them. I liked the fact that the ground floor was quite spacious for the kids to run around in. Of course it would be nice to have a big garden but we preferred to be in the Centro Storico of such a lovely village.

The top terrace had some pine needles in it when we arrived but it had been windy all day so this was normal.

What more can o say?

We liked this house and hope to return for our next feragosto. .

Grazie Filippo e Corinne.

The house's own website gives a really good flavour of the style of the place. www.ancienneposte.com - the site seems to be in flash so not visible on all devices.

This place has massive rooms, big views and is in the quiet village of Menerbes. Having rented in other quaint Provencal villages before I was worried that the rooms would be pokey and dark but not here. Bathrooms and bedrooms were super-spacious and each bed and bath had a great view of the countryside. This made a really nice change!

Often village houses don't have pools and this place was no exception. What the owners have cleverly done is to work out an arrangement with a nearby hotel to allow their clients to use their pool. Great idea. This way we had concentrated sun and pool time and then took time to go off and explore the rest of the time. The hotel is a pleasant walk away - in fact you can see it from the house.

We loved the place and can wholeheartedly recommend it to families, couples (who like space) and anyone except the disabled as all rooms are at least one floor up.

I was initially a little concerned because the house doesn't have a pool on site but their arrangement hotel nearby is perfect for swim-crazy family. A short walk or a shorter drive got us there and the place was really nice. They had bar services and a great restaurant for lunch. On some days we wanted to stay for dinner and the hotel kindly let us use their facilities to change for supper. The place rarely seemed crowded which suited us perfectly. For years we have rented houses in the countryside but the Ancienne Poste has converted into fans of village life.So much more interesting and connecting ! The kids played in the house or wandered off into the village's quiet lanes to play in safety. Overall we loved the Ancienne Poste and would recommend it to anyone (but don't come too often leave some dates for us next year.)

My wife and I had the good fortune to stay at Ancienne Poste. After arriving in Marseille, we rented a car and drove just over an hour to Menerbes. Corinne, the property manager greeted us at the door and couldn't have been more gracious. The property has a beautiful architectural design mixing the old with the new. The owner has decorated the home with lovely photos and artwork from his own travels. The rooftop terrace offered a magnificent view of the valley and neighboring villages. Menerbes itself is a quaint little jewel dating back centuries. It was a pleasure to walk through the village and purchase fresh bread and pastries from the local bakery. During the week there was an outdoor market where vendors sold fresh meats, dairy products and some of the freshest fruit we have ever eaten! Of a course, the local vineyards offered delicious wines. The entire region is rich in history and we thoroughly enjoyed exploring the surrounding area. From fields of lavender to hiking, biking and walking through villages that were centuries old, we were never at a loss as to what to do. Our vacation could not have been better and we returned home with a renewed spirit and lasting memories!