This unique 17th century Provence villa rental is the perfect icing on the cake for your holiday in the Luberon: it may have some quirks, but if you have no problems with stairs you'll love the outdoor areas. Relax by the private swimming pool at this vacation villa in France, protected by a walled courtyard, or explore terraces built right into the cliff, with magnificent views over the Luberon and Gordes. Of course you'll want to explore the magnificent villages and cities that dot the landscape, but at the end of the day you'll look forward to returning to your own villa in Provence!
(1,500 m2) This villa is a 17th century restored stone house built on a steep cliff on the outskirts of Gordes. It is surrounded by 1,500 m2 of enclosed grounds on several levels with trees, flowers, and a beautiful view of Gordes and the Luberon. There are several shingle terraces built into the cliff, accessed via small stone steps, as well as a private swimming pool (4m x 8m, 0.9-1.9m deep). The pool is surrounded by a 200 m2 walled terrace. There is also a pool house with a shower, garden furniture, and sun lounges. A summer kitchen has a cook-top, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, and small freezer. There is also a garden summerhouse and covered parking for one car above the cliff, accessed via a small road. Parking in front of the house is available on the private drive.
(230 m2)
This stone villa is built on several floors, with two staircases and several different levels. There are a total of four double bedrooms and four bathrooms. As this is a very unique house, there are some peculiarities: certain rooms only have windows on one side, and the majority of rooms have old pointed ceilings or exposed beams. Some rooms are in a row and there are low ceilings in places on the staircases.Ground Floor: The entrance leads into a 44 m2 living/dining room with a fireplace. In an alcove there is a small kitchen with a cook-top, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and a small fridge. From this floor, two staircases hewn out of rock lead to the upper floors. Four steps up from the living room there is a bedroom with a queen-size bed (160 cm: can be split into two 80 cm beds upon request) and an en suite bathroom with hipbath and WC. There is also a living room/library with a TV and a door to the swimming pool terrace.
First Floor: Up ten steps you will find a second bedroom with a standard double bed (140 cm) and an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC. From this bedroom, twelve more steps lead up to a small living room with a door to the terrace and conservatory. Up the second staircase of 12 steps, there is a small lounge with a TV. A third bedroom has a standard double bed (140 cm) and an en suite bathroom with tub and WC. The fourth bedroom has two single beds (90 cm) and an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC.