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Estelles

Cabrières d'Avignon, Gordes, Provence

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FROM £ 4,798 PER WEEK

Accommodation

At a glance

  1. Sleeps 8
  2. 2 Double Bedrooms
  3. 2 Twin Bedrooms
  4. 4 Bathrooms
  5. Air Conditioned Bedrooms
  6. WiFi
  7. Restaurant 3km
  8. Shop 500m
  9. Boules
  10. Badminton
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  • Ground Floor: Kitchen with door to garden (oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge). Living room (WiFi, TV, A/C unit) with doors to terrace. Dining room. Utility (washing machine, freezer and extra fridge). Cloakroom.
  • First Floor: Via uneven stone stairs. Principal double bedroom (A/C) with 3 steps down to en suite shower room. Double bedroom (A/C) with en suite shower room but no W/C (guests can use ground floor W/C). Twin bedroom (A/C, can be a double on request) with en suite shower.
  • Second Floor: Twin bedroom (A/C can be a double on request) with en suite shower room. 
  • Outside: Enclosed walled garden area with outside dining table and electric plancha for barbecues. Stone terrace. Large surrounding grounds and wooded areas with badminton, boules area and pool access. Private parking. Narrow driveway access.
  • Private swimming pool (12m x 6m).

This character property is a former silkworm nursery and located in a quiet, and enchanting wooded area just outside a small village with wonderful views to the Luberon mountains. With a large pool and just 500m walk to a boulangerie, Estelles is the perfect Provençal retreat.

Stone walls and wonderfully large and spacious grounds surround the enchanting Estelles, whose heart is centered around a walled courtyard with old stone terrace and outside dining area. Step inside to heaps of further character throughout with feature arched ceilings and stone flooring that has been lovingly retained to create this beautiful property.

Wander the wooded grounds that are dotted with green oaks and olive trees, play badminton or enjoy an aperitif in the evening whilst playing a spot of boules with friends and family. The large swimming-pool is a short stroll from the house and is surrounded by oleanders and a beautiful old 'borie' (not for guest access). Gordes (6.5km) is close enough to visit for an evening stroll or meal out, whilst fabulous towns such as L'Isle sur la Sorgue (13km) with its amazing antiques and Sunday market, and Apt (25km) all offer wonderful food and dining options and are surrounded by beautiful countryside. Closer to home, the village of Cabrières-d'Avignon (500m) has a bakers and there are restaurants and other commerce in Coustellet (3km).

  • Due to fire risk barbecues are not permitted at this property. An electric plancha is provided.
  • Due to uneven stone stairs with large gaps, care is needed especially young children and those with limited mobility.
  • Please ensure arrival time is not before 17.00 to allow time to prepare the house for your arrival.
  • Property Registration No. 08406084-02525-0366
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Great Things to Do Near Estelles

Drive along the country roads that go up and over the Plateau de Vaucluse

to Sault, famous for its lavender fields. Go at the beginning of July to see the area awash in the colour purple, or go on 15th August for the Fete de Lavande, held in Sault itself.

Avoid the crowds and visit Gordes in the evening

This beautiful village, perched on the hillside, has some lovely buildings and the most fantastic views. Have dinner there or a stroll around the streets when it is quiet.

Visit the Village de Bories, just outside Gordes

The Village de Bories consists of the typical stone shepherd huts shaped like cones. Wander around and see how life was like many years ago.

On Sunday, get up early and go to L'Isle sur la Sorgue

where there is the most amazing market that goes on until lunchtime. Home to the most number of antique shops outside of Paris, Sundays see the streets filled with antique dealers selling their wares, as well as a fantastic Provençal market where you can buy everything from fresh fruit and olives to handmade soaps and artwork.

A must-do on any list is a trip to Avignon (45min drive),

the capital of the Vaucluse. Head for the car park called 'Parking Palais des Papes'. This underground car park is underneath the Palais des Papes square and so when you surface, you greeted with an awe inspiring view of the Palais itself.

Lourmarin (30km), in the Grand Luberon,

is a very pretty village, dominated by its chateau. Visit the chateau or explore the narrow streets lined with art galleries, cafes, and craft shops. Try the local sweet snack called gibassier which is a sweet cookie made with olive oil, shaped like an oval leaf and about a foot long.

Wine tasting

The local vignerons attend the markets at Coustellet and L'Isle Sur La Sorgue, and you are able to have a wine tasting there. We found some lovely local wines at the market and then followed this up by visting one of the many local vineyards where you are able to purchase some fabulous wine at really competitive prices. Most of these wines are not imported into the UK, so it's great to see what else is out there.

The Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque

offers a tranquil and spiritual experience. Follow one of the guided tours around the monastery, which has been there since 1148. Go in June/July to see the full effect of the lavender fields in front of the Abbaye.

Sip a glass of rosé wine

sitting on the terrace on a summer's evening. Watch the sun set, and the stars come out and listen to the sound of the cigales.

Visit Les Baux de Provence

This gorgeous medieval hilltop village is well worth a visit. Overlooking the village a ruined citadel sits atop a huge rock - the audio tour is great for discovering its history. Just outside the village, 'Carrières de Lumières' is an immersive multimedia experience, where still and moving images are projected onto the walls and floors of a former quarry, usually showcasing the work of a visual artist such as Pablo Picasso.

Take a day trip to St Rémy de Provence

(just under 1hr's drive), at the bottom of the Alpilles hills. A chic and pretty town, it was home for a time to Vincent Van Gogh. You can follow a self-guided walking trail around the town, find out about the artist at the Estrine Museum, and visit the St Paul de Mausolé Monastery where he stayed.

The nearby village of Coustellet

has a boulangerie for your fresh croissants in the mornings, and a farmers' market is held here every Sunday. There is also a Lavender Museum which explains the history of this local industry and the processes for using lavender in perfumes.

Nearby

Towns/Villages

Gordes 10 mins 
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue 15 mins 
Roussillon 20 mins 
Apt 25 mins 
Avignon 40 mins 
Orange 45 mins 
Aix-en-Provence 1 Hr  

Beaches

Plage du Prado (Marseille) 1 Hr 20 mins 

Airports

Avignon 25 mins 
Marseille 1 Hr  
Nimes 1 Hr 15 mins 
Montpellier 1 Hr 40 mins 
Toulon 2 Hrs 10 mins 
Nice 2 Hrs 40 mins 
Lyon 3 Hrs  

Train Stations

L'Isle Sur la Sorgue 20 mins 
Avignon TGV 45 mins 

ports

Caen 9 Hrs 45 mins 
Calais 10 Hrs 30 mins 
St Malo 11 Hrs  
Cherbourg 11 Hrs  
Roscoff 12 Hrs 15 mins 
Le Havre 16 Hrs 10 mins 
Times are approximate
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