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Stunning Luberon Medieval Stone Home near Gordes and Roussillon (Pool)

Farmhouse in France. Located Joucas near Gordes, Roussillon and Murs, France

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Le Mas des Gardiols

$2,625 - $3,075 Per property per week

Ref: 5832

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Description

♦ 4 bedrooms, Sleeps 8

Suitability

♦ Non-smoking, Suitable for the elderly

Facilities

♦ Swimming pool (exclusive use), Garden

  • Pool/Garden view from home
    Pool/Garden view from home
  • Garden/sitting room off courtyard
    Garden/sitting room off courtyard
  • Inside dining for twelve at antique refractory table
    Inside dining for twelve at antique refractory table
  • Study, library, family room on upper level
    Study, library, family room on upper level
  • Master bedroom with ensuite bath and terrace
    Master bedroom with ensuite bath and terrace
  • Upstairs bedroom with lovely view over the Luberon
    Upstairs bedroom with lovely view over the Luberon
  • Upstairs yellow bedroom overlooks pool and Luberon
    Upstairs yellow bedroom overlooks pool and Luberon
  • Dining area looking into the kitchen
    Dining area looking into the kitchen
  • Garden eating area looking over garden and pool
    Garden eating area looking over garden and pool
  • Vaulted double bedroom with attached bath
    Vaulted double bedroom with attached bath
  • Modern gourmet kitchen
    Modern gourmet kitchen
  • Entrance to mas and courtyard
    Entrance to mas and courtyard
  • Spring roses in garden area
    Spring roses in garden area
  • View across the courtyard from the front gate
    View across the courtyard from the front gate

Home description

Le Mas des Gardiols is an authentic Provencal stone village home over three hundred years old with beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls, plus a traditional bread oven, original tile floors, and spiral staircase to the second level. It is located in a quiet hamlet outside a small, perched village (dating back to Charlemagne) and rests beside a cherry orchard near the home's garden where the swimming pool is nestled among lavender, roses and oleander.  The original owners likely worked harvesting wine, olives, and the abundant fruit.

The house is lovingly restored with modern baths, extra hot water heaters, brand new comfortable beds, a gourmet kitchen; and is decorated with authentic provencal antique furnishings and interior appointments. A lovely garden containing regional spices and flowers decorates the private courtyard where a stone table serves as the gathering place for meals, or an aperitif.

Accommodation detail

Le Mas des Gardiols comprises:

Ground Floor

All the rooms on the ground floor surround or abutt a private courtyard in a horse shoe formation.

Upper Level

Separate

About the location

Les Gardiols is located on a plateau in the heart of the Luberon Valley. Dozens of medieval villages, each with its own particular charm, pepper the Luberon area. In the peaceful mornings, you can take a 7 minute scenic walk up the hill to the perched medieval village of Joucas for fresh bread and croissants, or drive no more than 10 minutes to Gordes, Roussillon, Goult, or Murs all picturesque villages and each with a different allure. Les Gardiols is also conveniently located near the equally charming villages of Saignon and St Saturnin les Apt, with Orange and Vaison la Romaine and their Roman ruins an easy drive away. Clean Mediterranean beaches are 80 minutes away and make an easy day trip.

A variety of traditional, palate pleasing options are at hand. If you love to market and enjoy dinner at home, a different outdoor market, each with its own specialty, can be found in one of the local villages every day. You can cook with fresh local ingredients or have a cook do it for you. 

Delicious local Cote de Luberon and Ventoux wiines, other delicious reasonably priced wines can be found at local co-ops and nearby domaines with world famous Chateauneuf du Pape less than 1 hour away. Besides wine, a route des oliviers runs from the Luberon to St Remy. Here one can discover fine tasty olive oil, olives and tapanades. Alternately, you may also eat at one of the many near-by world-class and Michelin star rated restaurants in the vicinity.

The Luberon region abounds with history. Remnants of the roman presence are found mixed with treasures from the early christain inhabitants.  Avignon, home of the French popes during the Roman Catholic's church's France exile in the 14th century is just a short trip, and Petrarch, one literary symbol of the renaissance lived much of his adult life in nearby Fountaine de Vaucluse where he met his legendary love Laura. Marquis de Sade's (supposedly a relative of Petrarch's Laura) castle is located in nearby Lacoste and Madame de Sevigne's --literary figure from Louis XIV's time -- daughter lived in nearby Grignan where her chateau remains open to visitors and her mother's room is in tact. This is the short list. A more complete list of local sites and options is provided upon arrival. Plus the owner is happy to supply any maps or suggestions to tailor your visit to your interests.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and facilities.

How to get here

Our home is a one hour ride from Marseille, Aix, and Avignon on the main roads. From the United States one can fly to Paris, Marseille or Nice.  Flying to Paris and travelling south to Avignon on the TGV is one option. By train, Avignon is just three hours from Paris.

Our home is about 2.5 hours from Nice and one hour from Marseille. One needs to rent a car to drive to the property. Our Agent will meet you and lead you to our home.

See Local guide and map for information on nearby towns and airports.

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Facilities

Facility Details
TypeFarmhouse (Self-catering)
Bedrooms 2 single, 2 double
Childrens beds 1
Baby cots 1
Bathrooms 3 bathroom(s)
Capacity 8
SuitabilityNon-smoking, Suitable for the elderly
Linen Linen is provided
Changeover day Saturday
Facility Details
Internal facilities Board Games, Central heating (electric), DVD player, Electric heaters, English satellite TV, Exclusive rental, Fans in rooms, Fax, Hairdryer, Internet Access, Internet access (dial-up), Owner not on site, Radio, Telephone, TV, VCR, Weekly maid service, Wood burning fire or stove
Kitchen facilities Combination microwave, Dishwasher, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge, Fridge-Freezer, Ironing facilities, Microwave, Tumble dryer, Washer-dryer, Washing machine
External features on site Swimming pool (exclusive use), Garden

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Availability & rates

Changeover day: Saturday

Availability last updated on: - Friday, January 13, 2012

Rates

30 July 2011 - 12 August 2011 £2,050.00 per property per week
(€2440 $3075)
13 August 2011 - 9 September 2011 £1,950.00 per property per week
(€2321 $2925)
10 September 2011 - 1 October 2011 £1,750.00 per property per week
(€2083 $2625)
 

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To contact owner directly

Barbara Egan

(Advertising since October 2004)

Tel: + 1 202 686 6196

Tel 2: + 1 703 692 0653

Languages spoken by owner English, French

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