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 leather 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.
Location central to places of interest but quiet and tranquil with views of the hills, and nice garden areas front and back. House itself well laid out and spacious. An attractive mix of traditional style with every modern comfort. Kitchen especially well appointed. Bedrooms cool retreat from the heat. Beds comfortable and appreciated high quality bed linen. Good sized pool much used in the sunny weather we were lucky to have. The house is easy walking distance to village shops and restaurants but you do need to have your own transport to go further afield.