Maison Amandine, Provence Family Villa with Fenced Pool & Walking Distance to Restaurant and Shops [VU021A]

South of France Family Villa in Provence, Luberon to sleep 8

2 week bookings preferred during July/August, 1 week bookings may be possible on request. Flexible arrival day may be possible outside July/August

Maison Amandine is an exceptionally charming stone-built traditional house in the heart of the Luberon hills in Provence. With its own lovely garden and private 9m x 4m fenced pool with Roman steps down for easy access, perfect for family holidays in the South of France.

This holiday rental property has 4 bedrooms in total and 3 bath/shower rooms. There are airy rooms, terracotta floors, wooden ceilings and period features with modern comforts, a perfect mix.

The total living space is 200m2 and the garden is 400m2.

A great location for visiting all that the Provence region has to offer.

Provence Villa near Gordes in the Luberon, South of France to sleep 8

Lower Floor

With old terracotta tile flooring throughout, the downstairs includes a kitchen with zinc bar and a dining table for 8, as well as a living area with a beautiful fireplace and Provence style wooden ceiling beams, all lead on to the private garden and swimming pool.

There is a portable air con unit and a portable fan in the Salon.

Mid-level

On the middle floor is Bedroom 1 with double bed (140cm), and its own ensuite shower-room.

Separate wc.

Upper floor

On the upper floor, there are three bedrooms:

Bedroom 2 - doublable twin with two single beds of 90cm x 200cm

Bedroom 3 - Queen-size bed of 160cm x 200cm

Bedroom 4 - twin room with 2 beds of 80cm x 190cm (more suited for children).

There is a shower room and a bathroom and several cupboards for storage.

Separate wc.

There is a portable fan in each bedroom.

We have not yet visited this property.

South of France Villa equipped with new and modern appliances, including:

Refrigerator
4 ring hob/cooker
Microwave oven
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Iron and ironing board
Hairdryer

Linen is fully provided, including sheets, bath and hand towels.

TV, Satellite - French channels
DVD Player and CD/Radio Hi-Fi
Wi-Fi

Electric heating

There is a portable air con unit in the salon and a portable fan

Each bedroom has a portable fan

Cot and high available on request

Private Garage plus an additional parking space

Built-in BBQ

Provence Villa in the Luberon with fenced swimming pool

Set in a private 400m2 fenced garden not overlooked, this private family villa has a private fenced swimming pool (9m x 4m x 1.5m deep) with Roman steps for easy entry, and wooden decking.

There is an outdoor dining table with 8 chairs, 8 sun loungers, a parasol and a BBQ.

Pets - small dogs admitted on prior request.

There is a private garage for one car.

Activities close to the Vacation Holiday Villa in the Luberon, Provence, South of France

The village, approx 8km from famous Gordes is one of the prettiest, but probably one of the least known in Provence; set on a hill with winding streets, a windmill, a château, a lovely square at the heart of the village with all necessary amenities.

Just a few minutes' walk from the house you will find several good family restaurants; 'La Bartavelle' (rue du Cheval Blanc), 'Le Carillon', 'Cafe de la Poste' (great for salads and grilled meat - lunch time service), an award winning epicerie, two bakeries, a pharmacy.

Approx 15 mins walk or 3 minutes car, there is the Café restaurant de Notre Dame de Lumière (every day service, not too expensive). Not far from Goult in a village called Gordes you will find many good restaurants such as 'Bonnieux', 'Lacoste', Ménerbes. The views over the surrounding Luberon countryside are charming, and Apt is only apprx 15 minutes drive.

The lovely Roman church, St. Sebastien, is situated in the main village square and regularly holds classical music concerts. Writers and craftsmen meet for four days over the holiday weekend of 15th August to put on and enjoy numerous shows and exhibitions. Purchase the delicacies and flavour of southern France at one of the many local markets in the region.

Local markets can be found in Apt on Tuesday and Saturday mornings, on Thursday morning at 'La Tour d'Aigues', in Pertuis on Wednesday and Friday mornings, at Cadenet on a Saturday morning and in Coustellet on a Sunday morning.

Roussillon, approx 10 minutes or 8km 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.

The nearest golf course is approx 10km away 15km from the stunning hilltop village of Gordes and the Abbey de Senanque and Le Musee de la Lavande.

Apt apprx 15km famous for crystallised fruit, has a large market on Saturday mornings.

Ancient Avignon with the famous Palais des Papes is approx 40 minutes/40km drive away.

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

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse approx 18km  - Source of the river Sorgue, that rises at the foot of spectacular, limestone cliffs. The home of Petrach.

Les-Baux-de-Provence approx 50km fortified village perched on dramatic scarps, reknowned for its restaurants.

Avignon approx 40km (Palais des Papes).

Aix-en-Provence approx 80km

Marseille approx 50km

For more information about this region please refer to our Provence Regional Guide

ACCESS

For more information on reaching Provence please refer to our South France Travel Information Guide

International airports:

Avignon approx 45km

Marseille approx 95km

Nimes (Ryanair to Stanstead - London), 1.25 hours drive

Nice airport about 2.30 hour's drive

South of France by Rail:
TGV to Avignon from Paris - approx 2.40hrs
TGV from London - approx 6 hours

Facilities close to the Vacation Villa with Pool in the Luberon, Provence

Approx 500mts to the centre of the village with:

Baker
Grocer
Café/bar
Pharmacy
Restaurants

Supermarket - approx 5km

400m to tennis courts

Local markets:

Apt - Tuesday and Saturday mornings
La Tour d'Aigues - Thursday morning
Pertuis - Wednesday and Friday mornings
Cadenet - Saturday morning
Coustellet - Sunday morning

Horseriding - apprx 10km

Golf - apprx 20km

River - L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue - apprx 20km