Claire Fontaine, Loft in Provencal Farmhouse near Gordes with Pool [VU010A]

South of France Loft Conversion in Provence - sleeps 2-4

Great discounts for bookings of more than 1 week throughout the year and for lower occupancy (one couple) - please contact us for details.

Additional availability 2018 - before 1 and after 8 October

In Provence, South of France, this spacious 18th century open plan hayloft conversion is next to the owners Provençal farmhouse and set within 2 hectares of land. 

The property is an excellent spot from which to enjoy Provence and its variety of activities. There is a large swimming pool which is shared with the owners, and there is part of the garden which is for your exclusive use. 

Inside description of this holiday home in Provence, South of France

First floor loft
There are stone steps up to the loft from the private entrance on the ground floor. The open-plan loft is extremely spacious and has two large windows which have wonderful views, one to the south with views of the swimming pool and the South of France Luberon mountains, and the second with views to the west towards the village of Gordes.

There is a fully equipped kitchen and dining area with a table to seat 6.

At the opposite end of the loft there is a sitting/library room with a billiard table, where you can relax and admire the fantastic views.

The nicely tiled bathroom has a bath and wash basin (also a washing machine). There is also a separate shower room with wc.

In a corner of the loft there is a three quarter bed, which is ideal as a day bed should you not be 5 people.

Mezzanine
The staircase next to the kitchen leads to the Mezzanine floor which has 2 sleeping areas (I hesitate to say bedrooms as there are no doors just curtains). One area has a double bed and the second area has two single beds.

Washing machine
Dishwasher
Fridge: medium with freezer section
Oven
Microwave
Electric kettle
Toaster
Iron
TV, Radio, CD, DVD
Wi-Fi Internet access

Billiard Table (stored away but can be removed from the cupboard and set up on the desk)

Garden furniture

Car Parking (Outside)

Provencal Holiday Rental for 4 

The 18th century Provençal farmhouse and its converted hay loft are set in almost 2 hectares of land with stunning views towards Gordes.

The 'loft' has a private garden under the mulberry trees, with a stone table, and gas BBQ with grill and plancha and access to the pool.

The large 12m x 6m x 1.5m deep, alarmed pool is shared with the owners and mutually agreed times can be arranged for you to use the pool exclusively.

Ideal base for exploring the Provence region of the South of France

The villa is about 2km from the village of Gordes in the heart of the Luberon, South of France. The village has a graceful Renaissance château with a museum devoted to the contemporary painter Vasarély and nearby is a neolithic settlement of Bories, primitive beehive-shaped drystone houses.

Roussillon, 10 minutes away, is situated on a hill surrounded by ochre cliffs and you can follow the trail through the Colorado Provençal towards the village of Rustrel.

Both villages have excellent restaurants.

Abbey de Senanque and Le Musée de la Lavande - 8km apprx

Apt - apprx 20km - famous for crystallised fruit, has a large market on Saturday mornings and the vast antique market at Isle-sur-Sorgue, are both 20 minutes from here.

Ancient Avignon is apprx40km - the Palais des Papes and Pont are a must!

Isle-sur Sorgue apprx 20km - A beautiful town of mills and waterways, famous for its antique shops (some 350 of them!!). Golf course.

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse apprx 17km - Source of the river Sorgue, that rises at the foot of spectacular limestone cliffs. The home of Petrach.

Les-Baux-de-Provence apprx 30km - fortified village perched on dramatic scarps, reknowned for its restaurants.

Aix-en-Provence apprx 55km

Mediterranean beaches apprx 80lm (less than an hour by the Autoroute).

Marseille apprx 80km - Le Vieux Port and Bouillabaisse!

For more information about this region in the South of France, please refer to our Provence Regional Guide and Cote d'Azur Regional Guide

ACCESS

For more information on reaching the Cote d'Azur please refer to our South France Travel Information Guide

International airports:

Avignon, Marseille

Nîmes (Ryanair to Stansted, Luton, Liverpool and East Midlands), all less than hour's drive.

Nice airport apprx 1,30 hour drive.

South of France by Rail:
TGV to Avignon from Paris  apprx 2.40 hours
TGV from London apprx 6 hours

Nearby amenities to this South of France Holiday rental

apprx 2km away:-

Baker
Grocer
Supermarket small - Large supermarket apprx 10km
Café-bar
Pharmacy
Restaurants

Locally:-
Golf
Riding
Tennis courts
Bike hire

Beaches:
Sea - 1 hour, Lake - 10/15 mins