Beautifully restored farmhouse with glorious views of the Luberon

Provence, France
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Weekly price guide: £1717-£3898
Pool: 1
Type: Villa
Property Reference: VIL3188
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Weekly price guide: £1717-£3898
Pool: 1
Type: Villa
Property Reference: VIL3188

Price Guide

These prices are a guideline only, please use the calendar at the top of the page to search availability and prices for specific weeks. Then you have the option to reserve the property online.

Low Season: £1717
High Season: £3898

Key Features

  • Swimming pool
  • Air conditioning
  • BBQ
  • Close to local amenities
  • Walk to village
  • Suitable for young children
  • Pets considered
  • Tennis nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Heated pool

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General Description

It’s simply idyllic sitting out on your terrace within the landscaped garden making the most of the glorious views of the Luberon countryside. This beautifully restored farmhouse is surrounded by vineyards and within walking distance to medieval Ansouis, classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’.

Embrace the essence of Provence during your stay at Villa Les Fortunes. It’s not just the serene setting that you will enchant you but the home’s characterful features such as exposed stone walls, pretty green shutters and tiled flooring. The lounge is gorgeous with its Provençal fireplace and arched French windows whilst the delightful kitchen leads straight out to the picturesque terrace for al-fresco dining beneath the pergola.

The air-conditioned bedrooms upstairs are so pretty – we especially love the four-poster bed and the bathroom with a romantic rolltop tub and elegant shower. Occasional artwork adds to the farmhouse’s charm, as do the peaceful Luberon surroundings. The owners have taken such great care to ensure this is a welcoming and comfortable holiday abode.

Admire shady trees, Provençal plants, flowers and herbs across the landscaped garden alongside the swimming pool which can be heated during certain months (for a supplement). The vistas of the vineyards and Luberon countryside are magical.

Walking, cycling or driving along the country roads, picturesque Ansouis is less than 2km away, home to a patisserie-boulangerie, grocery store and a small handful of places to eat including the Michelin starred La Closerie. Head to the market on a Sunday morning and find time to visit the village’s historic church and château.

There’s another Michelin starred restaurant and colourful weekly market in nearby Cucuron or just sit on a café terrace overlooking the village’s bassin and century-old plane trees. Not forgetting hilltop Lourmarin, another ‘Plus Beau Village’ so loved for its immense character and artistic charm.

Discover the Luberon landscapes by hiking or cycling through the vineyards, olive groves and almond orchards. To experience yet more of Provence, there are so many wonderful day trips - soak up the beauty of the Luberon's iconic perched villages to the north (from Roussillon to Gordes) and the romance of Aix-en-Provence, the artistic Provençal town so loved by Cézanne.


Accommodation Facilities

Mas Interiors

Ground Floor

- Open-plan living area with provençal fireplace and doors opening out to a terrace with garden and Luberon mountain views
- Open-plan dining area with doors to terrace
- Kitchen, fully-equipped, with doors opening to a terrace for al-fresco dining
- Shower room and WC (accessed via pool area)

Upstairs

- Bedroom with double bed, air-conditioning and bathroom
- Bedroom with double bed, air-conditioning and bathroom
- Bedroom with two single beds, air-conditioning and bathroom
- Small lounge area

Outside Grounds

- Swimming pool (9x4m). Can be heated (for a supplement) in April, May, September and October
- Poolside sun loungers
- Terrace with pergola for al-fresco dining
- Barbecue
- Landscaped garden with beautiful Luberon views

Other Facilities

- Air-conditioning (bedrooms only)
- Laundry facilities

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.

Security deposit €750 charged to client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.
Arrival time 5.00 p.m.
Departure time 10.00 a.m.
Energy costs included? Yes.
Linen & towels included? Yes.
Pets welcome? On request only and with prior agreement with the owner.
Changeover day Saturday - all other changeover days on request.
End of stay cleaning included? Yes, standard changeover clean and weekend cleaning are included if staying multiple weeks. Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.
Smoking Allowed? Outside only.
Minimum stay 7 nights - all other durations on request.
Heating costs included? Yes.
Pool heating charge? Yes, pool heating is available from April to May and September to October at an extra charge of €250/week payable with balance. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures.
Tax French Visitors Tax is included.
Pool towels included? Yes.
Pool opening dates? Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
Other Ts and Cs Air-conditioning is featured in the bedrooms only.
Other Ts and Cs Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed.
Other Ts and Cs Cot and high chair available on request.

Reviews:

The house was perfect
Posted by Susanna
We just returned yesterday having had a very good and restful stay. The house was perfect for our needs and in a very quiet location. It had everything we needed - the swimming pool was nice and clean. Weather changed a bit in our second week so we did not use it as much. The house had beautiful views and we liked the fact that there were no rules and regulations - which were not necessary. It seemed more like a home than a “holiday let”. The property manager was very helpful when asked.

Everything worked very efficiently and we were grateful to you for facilitating our booking.

Thanks so much!
Posted by Fleur
We enjoyed the house we’ve booked this year very much. We were welcomed by the caretaker in a very kind way and the house was very cosy and equipped with everything we needed. It was never too warm in the house because the house is surrounded by large trees providing shade. We were relieved that there was water in the pool, something the kids were worried about as there appeared to be restrictions in the region because of the draught. Thanks so much for all your care!

Exceeded our expectations
Posted by Peter
Ticked all boxes for us! A great place to stay, plenty of room, good bathrooms and a wonderful outside table mostly out of the sun. Exceeded our expectations in every respect including the caretaker who met us with full explanations as to how everything worked.

Gorgeous
Posted by Kate
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Villa Les Fortunes and would absolutely stay there again. We loved our visit, Ansouis was gorgeous and the surrounding villages as well. The house was gorgeous and we mainly stayed outside enjoying the yard and pool..

Magnificent
Posted by Valerie
We had a very pleasant stay in the house. We were able to enjoy the pretty interiors, the magnificent garden and of course, the swimming pool surrounded by nature. A sunny and relaxing holiday that did us a lot of good, we will be delighted to be able to come back next time!


Local Area / Activities

Set in the Luberon countryside, the villa is set in gorgeous landscaped gardens bordering vineyards with glorious views. It’s only 1.7km up to the delightful village of Ansouis whilst Lourmarin is just over 10 minutes away by car – they are both officially classified as two of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’.

It’s a short drive, cycle ride or leisurely walk along the local roads (no pavements) to Ansouis, a hilltop village surrounded by a sea of vineyards below. The wedding scenes in Manon des Sources were filmed at the village’s pretty church, Église Saint-Martin d'Ansouis, and Château d'Ansouis is also so impressive – guided tours can be arranged. The village itself is beautiful with old lanes and medieval houses whilst amenities include a couple of useful shops (a grocery store, patisserie etc) and a small handful of places to eat including the Michelin starred restaurant, La Closerie. A colourful market takes place on a Sunday morning.

There is another Michelin starred establishment in Cucuron (7km), a very pleasant village home to Le Bassin de l’Étang, an atmospheric square with a bassin, café terraces and century-old plane trees. Yet again, it is such a picturesque village to explore – head there on a Tuesday morning for the charming market.

Follow Albert Camus’ footsteps in Lourmarin (12km), another picture-perfect village of the Luberon, and look out for festivities and events at Château de Lourmarin on the edge of the hilltop village. Back in the heart of Lourmarin, sit out on a café terrace watching the world go by before pottering around the little shops - don’t miss the photogenic Friday morning market, one of the best in the area.

There are many wonderful walking, hiking and cycling routes across this part of the Luberon alongside canoeing/kayaking along the Durance River, summer swimming at Étang de la Bonde and golf in stunning surroundings at Golf Du Luberon (26km).

Of course, you can discover many other villages and towns including the iconic perched Luberon villages to the north (Bonnieux, Ménerbes, Gordes and Roussillon), all within a 30 to 45-minute drive. Heading south instead, experience the romance of artistic Aix-en-Provence (30km) and venture to the foothills of Montagne Sainte-Victoire to appreciate the landscapes that so inspired the likes of Cézanne.

Nearest Airport Marseille Airport
(54km)

Nearest Airport 2 Avignon Airport
(61km)

Nearest Train Station Gare de Pertuis/Aix-en-Provence TGV
(8km/43km)

Nearest Village Ansouis
(2km)

Nearest Restaurant Ansouis
(2km)

Nearest Shop Ansouis
(2km)

Nearest Supermarket
(7km)

Nearest Town Pertuis
(6.5km)

Nearest Golf Golf Du Luberon
(27km)

Nearest Tennis Cucuron
(7km)