Stroll to butcher, baker, grocer, two restaurants: lovely village life. Return to a leafy back garden, a mulberry for shade, and peace in the hum of cicadas. The honey-stone house, once a farmhouse, now extended, is in perfect keeping with the village. All is on one level except for a sitting area on the gallery, it is characterful, roomy and has five French windows so you can drift in and out. Two lead to the patio from the living room – bright, beamy, homely, with its squishy sofa and open fire – and one leads from the kitchen, the hub of the house and astonishingly well-equipped (the owner even leaves a file of local recipes to try). Bedrooms are private and comfortably furnished (one brand new), with polished wood floors, Thai wall hangings and classic French flourishes. The master room has a ceiling fan and bathrooms are the business: walk-in showers, heaps of towels. Books, CDs, DVDs, honey, olives, fruits, fougasse, wine… these are the extras. There’s more: a charming couple to greet you, antiques at L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, walks in all directions, and a delicious pool at the front.
The house was ideal for our group of three couples. The bedrooms are nicely laid out across the house giving everyone space and privacy. At the same time, the property has a choice of spaces for socialising, including pool pavilion, beautiful walled back garden and even a pétanque terrain. The house is very comfortable and equipped with everything you could need. Location is right on the edge of the pretty village of Cabrières with a bakery and a restaurant, and perfectly positioned for exploring the beautiful Lubéron. And the wonderful welcome from the hosts really made this the perfect stay.