
Maison Amande
Key Highlights
- Maison Amande is a traditional Provençal country home with elements of contemporary design
- You will want to spend all your time outdoors dining al-fresco on the terrace, swimming in the large pool and soaking in the views
- L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, known as the 'Venice of Provence', is a 10-minute drive away and boasts great amenities plus a fabulous antiques market
- Other charming villages including Gordes, Bonnieux, Joucas and Menerbes are within easy reach
- Avignon is just over an 40-minute drive from the house and is a must-visit during your holiday in Provence
House Interior (320m2)
Ground Floor
- Kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine and doors leading outside
- Open-plan living/dining area (65m2) with sofas, armchair, TV, fireplace, table and chairs
- Bedroom with 2 x single beds (90cm each) and small double bed (120cm) which doubles as an office space
- Bedroom with double bed (140cm)
- Bathroom with shower and WC
- Laundry room
First Floor
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom with bath, walk-in shower and WC
- Bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom with bath. Separate WC
- Bedroom with twin beds and en-suite bathroom with bath. Separate WC
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool (12m x 6m) with alarm system
- Sunloungers
- Shower
- Grassy lawns, terraced woods and olive groves
- Covered al-fresco dining area
- Barbecue
- Swing set
- Parking
Facilities
- Iron
Maison Amande is perfect for large groups of guests wanting to relax, enjoy the Provence countryside, tour its charming villages and towns and enjoy wonderful scenery. This traditional property sits on a hillside just 4km from the bustling town of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue.
Maison Amande is superbly comfortable house which enjoys a slightly rustic and characterful feel throughout. The spacious living room is decorated in calm, neutral tones with comfy sofas, a TV and large feature fireplace. Here you will find elements of contemporary style mixed with traditional Provençal touches. Large picture windows also offer wonderful garden views and drown this huge space in natural light. The country kitchen offers all the appliances you need for your self-catering break and leads directly to the covered dining terrace with its pizza oven and barbecue grill. Guests can choose between the option of dining indoors or heading out for an al-fresco meal.
Two of the five bedrooms are situated on the ground floor and there is also a shower room and utility room for laundry. One of the bedrooms features a double bed and the other doubles as an office with twin beds and a small double. Guests staying in these rooms share a shower room.
Upstairs you will find the three remaining bedrooms as well as access to a giant veranda with wonderful panoramic views. The master bedroom suite enjoys a comfy double bed, an en-suite bathroom with a bath and walk-in shower and garden views on two sides. The second room also offers a double bed while the third room is a delightful twin with doors opening to the balcony. A sofa bed is also available for sleeping a further two guests.
Maison Amande also enjoys gorgeous grounds with beautiful gardens, terraced woods and olive groves. The 12m x 6m swimming pool is surrounded by trees that offer welcome shade as well as sun loungers and a shower. When it comes to dining outdoors, your barbecue masters will enjoy cooking on the barbecue and pizza oven. One of the garden paths leads to a swing set for children, who are sure to love spending their days playing outdoors.
L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (4km) is a fabulous market town that boasts a fantastic collection of restaurants, cafes, bars, boutiques, shops, antique centres, galleries and a historic centre. It enjoys the name ‘The Venice of Provence’ for its numerous canals but is also known as the ‘antiques capital of France’. Hundreds of stores and stalls open every Sunday selling collectable bric-a-brac and serious antiques. The town hosts and International Antiques Fair twice a year, at Easter and in August. Sitting on the Sorgue River there are many waterside eateries and it is blessed with attractive water wheels that are still in working order. In August, there is a lovely floating market in addition to the Sunday morning market.
The house is a mere 28km away from the bustling city of Avignon, while the charming village of Gordes is just a 20km drive away.
- Please note that the house is accessed via several hundred metres of rough, country track.
- One of the downstairs bedrooms doubles up as an office space.
- A sofa bed can sleep two additional guests.
- Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner or their property manager.
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
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