A magnificently restored 18th century Priory set in the heart of one of the Luberon's most charming medieval villages, Cabrières d'Avignon. The village is a sleepy place, a perfectly preserved cluster of honey-coloured houses and dry stone walls, with narrow winding streets, fountains, original washhouses and a 12th century castle (now privately owned) with a bloody history. The village shops, a baker, excellent butcher and grocer are a few minutes walk from the house as is the excellent village restaurant.

There's a second restaurant 10 minutes walk away. Cabrières is the most perfect location from which to explore the highlights of inland Provence, with many attractions being within a half hour drive. The Roman cities of Arles, Avignon, Nimes, St Remy and Vaison la Romain are also within easy striking distance. There are daily markets, including antiques, and a summer season of fetes and music/opera festivals all nearby.

This sunny south facing property has an attractive garden complete with original features such as an old well, stone table and garden statues against a backdrop of the 16th century church in the adjacent square. There is a swimming pool (approximately 10 x 5m), and several delightful garden areas designed for 'al fresco' dining.

Large high ceiling rooms with tasteful antique furniture, original tiled floors and authentic wooden ceilings give his house a very special atmosphere. Its warm colours and style are slightly reminiscent of a Tuscan property but the charm of its garden, pool area and the surrounding village are typically French and very Provencal.

Accommodation

Ground Floor
Entrance hall with stone staircase, open plan living/dining room with stone fireplace, well equipped kitchen with Smeg cooker (gas hob, electric oven), dishwasher, and microwave, and laundry room with washing machine, dryer, fridge/freezer and extra sinks. Separate WC.

First Floor (split levels)
6 double bedrooms, 2 with en-suite shower rooms, 1 with en-suite bathroom with handheld shower head, up 5 steps, 1 with own bathroom with handheld shower head, down 3 stairs. 5 WCs. The two other doubles share a bathroom accessible via one of the bedrooms (ideal for a family). 1 of the double rooms has access to its own small patio which overlooks the pool. As the rooms are large it would be possible to add a rollaway bed for a second child as long as the total occupancy does not exceed 10-12 people.

Staff

Maid service included once a week on Saturdays, for cleaning and linen change. Extra maid service on request and payable locally.

Distances

2 Supermarkets 20 minutes
Avignon TGV station and airport 30 - 40 minutes
Marseille airport 1 hour
Nimes airport 1 ¼ hours
Arles and Camargue 1 hour
Beaches 1 - ½ hours
Gordes 10 minutes
L'Isle sur la Sorgue (antiques) 20 minutes
Luberon villages 15 - 30 minutes
Tennis in the village, kayaking 15 minutes.
Walking and fitness trails in and around village.
Hot air ballooning 15 minutes

Due to factors beyond our control, prices and conditions are subject to change without notice.

Priced from €460.00 (in USD) to €660.00 (in USD) per night.