May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
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This very beautiful 450m² Provencal farmhouse, which is located at the edge of the Luberon, has very recently been restored to a prestigious holiday rental property. With this farmhouse nestling in the middle of 10 hectares of olive tress, you will be able to enjoy the total serenity of the countryside, but will only be a few minutes away from the village of Robion.
Everything has been carefully thought about to ensure that your holidays are as perfect as possible. Each bedroom boasts its own bathroom and WC, and there are huge living rooms, a large kitchen and a very well maintained garden with areas where you can sit in the sun or shade to ensure that everyone is happy.
Deckchairs made from exotic wood, wrought iron garden furniture, finished furniture, Provencal ceilings and exposed stonework, and so on, give this property an abundance of charm.
The pool and the farmhouse
the farmhouse
farmhouse in the country
the luberon seen from the farmhouse
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/32433
The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Vaucluse region
Provence is an ancient county which these days broadly corresponds to a large part of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur administrative region. It is located in the south-east of France and stretches from the left bank of the river Rhone to the right bank of the river Var, where it meets the ancient county of Nice located on the left bank. However, more broadly speaking, in a cultural and touristic sense, Provence stretches as far as the east and south of the Gard department (beyond the Rhone as far as Nîmes and the Vidourle river) and as far as the south of the Ardèche and the Drôme departments. These landscapes of vineyards, agricultural land and colourful countryside which charmed Cézanne, Van Gogh, Chagall and Giono are just as enchanting today as they were then. Nature is conserved here, partly thanks to two regional nature parks (the Parc Naturel Régional du Lubéron and the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles), which also help to add value to this heritage by encouraging very many activities practised amongst nature. Provence therefore offers an extraordinary range of leisure pursuits, such as sailing on the lakes and water courses, golfing, hiking, cycling along marked routes, wild water and aerial sports, climbing and caving, fishing, tourist activities on the river Rhone and recreational activities in numerous leisure parks, etc. Cultural pursuits are, nevertheless, not overlooked in this region. Its legends and ancient and Medieval monuments are places that deserve just as much to be explored. And, while you are there, why not take the opportunity to visit the major cultural get-togethers that make Provence's heart beat, such as Avignon Festival, the Chorégies d’Orange [summer opera festival in Orange] and the Festival of Lyrical Art in Aix. Provence has an abundance of undreamed-of treasures, and the towns bend over backwards to show themselves off to you all year round.
The traditional festivals and markets provide another opportunity to discover another treasure of Provence: its local products and gastronomy. This region certainly has the widest variety of wines, which can be easily tasted in cellars or at the numerous wine festivals. Wine is a splendid accompaniment to this authentic region’s typical dishes, in which olive oil and olives play a predominant role. Truffles, herbs (thyme, fennel, sage, savory and rosemary, etc.) and honey are also widely used in Provencal cuisine. Finally, what would Provence be without lavender and lavendin which cover entire plateaux and hills with their wonderful blue colour throughout the summer months.
Gordes / Robion area
The Luberon mountain range stretches from west to east between Cavaillon and les Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Its highest point is Mourre Nègre, which is 1124 metres high.
The beauty and variety of the landscape, ochre quarries, orchards as far as the eye can see, green hills and small stone villages perched on the hillside are exceptional. This natural beauty combined with its very diverse flora and fauna gives the present-day Parc Naturel Régional du Lubéron [Luberon Regional Nature Park] its characteristic richness.
Established in 1977, it takes in 67 municipalities between Vaucluse and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, from Cavaillon to Villeneuve. The main role of this park is to conserve the mountain range, and in turn to safeguard the rich and diverse natural environments. Another role of this park is to ensure its social and economic development, safeguard the unprotected rural heritage and create/maintain paths and routes which enable visitors to discover the natural environment.
Our suggestions ... What to see/do in the Luberon
* L'Abbaye de Sénanque [Sénanque Abbey]: one of the three Cistercian abbeys (dating back to the 12th century) in Provence, located in Gordes * La Route des Ocres [The Ochre Road]: in Roussillon, Rustrel and Gargas, real geological curiosities are waiting to be discovered by you! Quarries with their “blood red and gold” cliffs. * Luberon Regional Nature Park * The perched villages: Ansouis, Gordes and Ménerbes * Luberon chateaux: château de Gordes, château de la Tour-d'Aigues and château de Lacoste, etc. * Bories: rustic dry-stone buildings that were originally used by shepherds and peasants for shelter. There are lots of these in the Luberon.
How to get there
Airports Marseille with classical companies but also with the new low cost terminal (Ryanair, Easyjet ...). Other airports also possible : Nice (2 h), Nimes (1 h 30), Montpellier (2 h), Lyon (2 h).
By TGV, there is a direct TGV from Paris to Avignon (2 h 40), also during sumer time there is a direct Eurostar London - Avignon on Saturdays.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Marseille: 60 km
Railway:
Avignon TGV: 30 km
Activities near Gordes
Sports: Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Please check with with the owner regarding linen and towels.
Outdoors:
Private outdoor pool (unheated)
Further details indoors: This 450 m² farmhouse comprises :
On the ground floor :
* Small entrance hall * Large living room with TV, DVD, hi-fi and access to the garden * Staircase going up to the left wing * Children’s living room with TV, DVD and access outside to the swimming pool * Dining room with access to the garden, 1 WC * Kitchen opening onto the dining room, fully equipped with: 2 fridges, a small freezer, a microwave oven, 2 dishwashers, 6 gas rings, an electric oven and kitchen utensils * Cellar, a small safe * Winter living room with TV, hi-fi and open fireplace * Staircase going up to the right wing * Small office with access outside to the car park * Linen room with ironing facilities and sink * 1 separate WC. * Laundry room with washing machine and drier
1st floor (left wing) :
* 1 bedroom with double bed (160 x 200cm), bathroom with a bath, wash basin and WC * 1 bedroom with double bed (140 x 190cm), bathroom with a shower, wash basin and WC * 1 bedroom with double bed (160 x 200cm) or 2 single beds (80 x 200cm), bathroom with a shower, wash basin and WC
1st floor (right wing) :
* 1 bedroom with double bed (160 x 190cm) or 2 single beds (80 x 190cm), bathroom with a shower, wash basin and WC * 1 bedroom with a king size double bed (180 x 200cm) or 2 single beds (90 x 200cm), bathroom with a shower, wash basin and separate WC * 1 bedroom comprising an entrance hall with a 60 x 140 cm wooden framed cot, * 1 bedroom with double bed (160 x 200cm), a bathroom with a bath, wash basin and separate WC
In July and August, a small 45 m² gîte which adjoins the farmhouse is also rented out with the farmhouse.
It comprises :
* 1 bedroom with 2 twin beds * 1 bathroom with shower * 1 living room * equipped kitchen (with a washing machine and a multifunction oven) * Terrace shaded by a wisteria * Garden and a closed garage
Further details outdoors: Outdoor facilities :
* Enclosed 2000 m² lawn * Outdoor furniture, parasols, deckchairs made from exotic wood and wrought iron furniture * Enclosed swimming pool area, swimming pool with alarm system * 11 m x 5m swimming pool. Shower and pool shelters
Conditions
To secure the reservation : deposit 25 % Balance : 1 month before arrival (in case of reservation made less than 1 month before arrival, total payment is required at reservation). Sheets are supplied. Towels are supplied. Pool towels are supplied. Water and electricity are included in the price. Gas heating metered during the period when it is switched on (29 September - 29 December 2007). Breakage deposit = 2000 € End of stay cleaning included in the price Cleaning: 3 hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 2 hours on Saturdays (sheets changed) if you are staying for longer than one week. Pets are allowed.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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29 Dec 07
31 May 08
2640£ 2,095
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31 May 08
5 Jul 08
4020£ 3,190
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5 Jul 08
30 Aug 08
5400£ 4,286
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30 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
4020£ 3,190
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27 Sep 08
27 Dec 08
2640£ 2,095
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. In July and August prices included the farmhouse plus the gite (7 bedrooms), not for the other monthe (just the farmhouse, 6 bedrooms). The prices shown are per week Rental is from Saturday to Saturday Maximum number of persons : 12 people (July - August 14 people). Sheets provided Pool towels provided Bathroom towels provided End of stay cleaning included Cleaning : 3 hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 2 hours on Saturdays (sheets changed) if you are staying for longer than one week. Water included Electricity included Damage deposit : 2000 € Garden maintenance included Pool maintenance included Heating related to consumption Animals allowed
Availability notes
Please contact the owner to enquire about available dates.
Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/32433
Contact details for home 32433
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Anca Bourdon
Tel:
+33 490 480020
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Advertiser joined: 2 Feb 2007 This property added: 3 Jul 2007
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