The Gordes Residence

gordes, luberon
4 bedroom - 3 bath
(4 reviews)
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€543 per night (EUR)
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Perks for the Parents

A beautiful country home with an infinity pool set in fabulous extensive grounds, in the heart of Provence’s Luberon valley. It sleeps 9. Parents will love the open plan design of this home, with floor-to-ceiling windows which contract completely into the walls when open, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience and allowing you to keep an eye on kids wherever they are. The ground floor has 1 separate bedroom (which can accommodate teens or grandparents), and the option of an additional kids room, so it can be ideal for 2 families or multi-generational trips.

Why Kids Love it

The house has endless grounds to play in and explore (covering 11,000sqf of land) planted with oaks and pines, so kids can run around freely outdoors. Older kids will enjoy the ping pong table and pétanque court, and kids of all ages will love the fun pool with lots of toys. Indoors they’ll have a separate TV room to relax at the end of the day, plus lots of board games for family game nights and a large terrace for easy al fresco meals.

Things to Know

Minimum stay: 7 nights. The rest of the year may be flexible. Safety notes: the staircase to the first floor is not gated. The swimming pool is protected by an alarm and is shielded from the house by vegetation and small walls. The hosts have a local concierge who can advise on babysitters, restaurants to go to, activities for families and more. Car rental is essential to explore the area. There are fans in each room and air conditioning in the bedrooms: AC is controlled by remote controls (one for each room). The house also has a laundry room with washer, dryer and ironing board. Sorry, no pets.

About the Location

The house is located in Gordes, in the south of France. Set in a national park in the heart of Provence’s Luberon valley, it’s close to a natural park (accessed just outside the property) with endless paths in the forest for biking and walking. The location is just 5km from some of the most beautiful villages in Luberon, such as Gordes and Goult. Avignon, Marseille, Nimes and Montpellier all have airports which take under 1 hr 30 mins to get to Luberon. Avignon is the closest, at 45 minutes. You can also get the Eurostar train to Lille, then the TGV train down to Avignon or Aix.

Accommodation Details

The house has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, set over 2 floors. Downstairs, there’s a 100sqm dining/living/kitchen space with access to a 150sqm terrace overlooking the grounds. One bedroom is located on the ground floor and the rest are upstairs. In addition, there is a separate library/TV/game room on the lower floor that can accommodate 1 child on an extra single bed. Upstairs, there is a primary kingsize suite and ensuite bathroom, 2 additional rooms, a family bathroom and a half bathroom. Outside, you’ll find the beautiful infinity pool and pétanque court under the trees, perfect for playing out on a warm summer evening.

Style Notes

Japandi meets Art Deco. The house feels very bright, with a west/south orientation and floor-to-ceiling windows in the living space to create the feeling of indoor-outdoor living. The host has chosen sleek and warm color palettes, with a mix of modern furniture and antique pieces. We love the old bathtub, the elegant wooden parquet flooring and the natural/neutral style of the relaxed living area, creating a laid-back space that you won’t want to leave.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Baby Bath
  • Baby Monitor
  • Babysitter / Nanny
  • Backyard / Garden
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Bed Rails
  • Bicycles
  • Cabinet Locks
  • Changing Table
  • Chef / Catering
  • Children's Dinnerware
  • Corner Guards
  • DVD Library
  • DVD Player
  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator
  • Fireplace Guards
  • Game Console
  • High Chair
  • Housekeeper
  • Outlet Plugs
  • Parking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Pool Gate
  • Stair Gates
  • Television
  • Toys / Children's Books
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Wifi
  • Window Guards
SLEEPS 9
3 king
3 twin / single
sleeps 1
1 baby crib
Payment policy
When a host accepts your booking, we will automatically charge your card 30% of the total cost of the stay on acceptance if the check in date is more than 6 weeks away. We will send you a balance payment reminder at 6 weeks before check in and you will be required to submit your payment to finalise your reservation. If a host accepts your booking and the check in date is 6 weeks away or less, we will charge your card 100% of the total cost of the stay on acceptance.
Cancellation policy
For cancellations notified up to 6 weeks before the check in date, guests will receive a refund of any amount paid less 15% of the total cost of the booking. For cancellations notified at 6 weeks or less before the check in date, no refunds are given unless the host agrees. If a host does agree to a full or partial refund, this amount will be returned to the guest less 15% of the total cost of the booking. Some hosts will also allow a stay to be rescheduled. Guests should contact their host for further information regarding any request to change the dates of a stay.
Nathalie D.
Member since April 05, 2014
Contact Host
I am French, my husband is Danish and we have lived in many different places over the years: California, Denmark, the UK, Dubai, Spain and now Switzerland. Since we are moving frequently, we have decided to buy a family house for our children to feel home, a house in a place we love. South of France was a natural choice for us: every year, while I used to spend my entire summer in Luberon with my cousins, my husband's family would drove all the way down from Denmark to enjoy Provence's country life and delicious food. Luberon is a piece of heaven with its beautiful scenery, culture and preserved beauty.

Gordes, Luberon

In the foothills of the mountains

Due west of Avignon, Gordes is one of the most beautiful villages in France, perched up on the foothills of the Vaucluse mountains overlooking the Luberon plain. Known as the capital of the Luberon, its ancient houses cling to the hillside and offer tight alleyways and narrow cobblestoned streets to explore. Don’t miss the Tuesday market for handicrafts, souvenirs and fresh produce; it’s a great place to get the kids trying out their best French.

4 reviews

Jeff C.
Visited in August 2021
Truly one of the best vacations our family has ever had. The house is absolutely stunning - pristine and well-suited for families, with absolutely amazing views. It has a terrific amount of privacy but still is very close to several of the Luberon villages. All the house features worked beautifully - we had so many lovely family meals outside. Couldn't recommend more highly.
Linda J.
Visited in August 2017
This property is one of those rare finds, where it's more beautiful than the images online. When we drove up to the property, we were surrounded by the beauty of Provence's nature and a view of the valley below. This property has it all - space, privacy, it's well-equipped, and oh so family friendly! Our kids had a blast playing with the toys on site and, of course, playing in the pool most of all. Our stay here was hands down the highlight of our vacation and I would recommend it without reservations.
Martin G.
Visited in September 2014
It was clean and no surprise. The house was not easy to find but the owner gaved the GPS coordinate which was really helpful. They were nice and some toys were there for the kids. It was a great house to rent, we are happy with our choice.
Jill C.
Visited in August 2014
We had an absolutely wonderful time in this beautiful home, the view is breathtaking, with the sunsets which get better each night. It is very well appointed, very comfortable, but with loads of style. The caretaker was incredibly helpful and kind, we hope to return again.