Description
Overflowing with Provencal charm, this characterful luxury villa in the Luberon is a wonderful place in which to escape the world for a week.
As is traditional in this area, you enter the villa through the dining room, putting food and good times at the very heart of life at The Mas Vermentino, Provence. Rustic wood beams above and lime plaster and exposed stone on the walls provides plenty of atmosphere and a cool spot for a lazy lunch or a cosy backdrop for a leisurely dinner. Close by is a farmhouse-style kitchen with a breakfast bar and stools where you can watch your chef at work or gather together with a glass of wine in the evenings.
The villa boasts two living spaces, both showcasing the history of the property with exposed stone walls and terracotta floors complemented by slubby linens on the sofas and neutral and deep orange furnishings. The smaller of the two rooms is intended as a ‘board games and films’ family room, but you can use them however you wish, for watching TV, catching up with friends or just as a quiet space for relaxation.
Each of the six bedrooms is individually designed to be a cool and quiet place to wind down at the end of the day. Each bedroom is kitted out with a safe, TV and wifi so everyone has their own little bolthole to escape to if they wish, and there are luxury bath products in each of the en-suite bathrooms.
While unarguably beautiful inside, The Mas Vermentino’s best side is surely its outdoor spaces. The inner courtyard with its covered terraces, tables and seats allows you to sit back and take time to appreciate the property’s amazing views over a coffee in the morning or a glass of wine as the sun sets. With the scent of lavender gently wafting in on the breeze, this is a lovely spot to just ‘be’ for a few hours. Behind the villa, is a private swimming pool, surrounded by lush bougainvillaea and sun loungers, and nearby a traditional pétanque court – just don’t forget your glass of pastis! On balmy evenings, you’ll want to make the most of the outdoor dining area, which comfortably seats 12 for a barbecue supper, and even has its own fireplace should the evening turn chilly.
Location
This luxury villa in Le Luberon is just moments from the exclusive Domain de Marie estate and as guests of the Mas, you’ll be welcome to use its facilities. The property is in a beautiful and peaceful location, nestled in four hectares of agricultural land among olive trees, vineyards and truffle oaks, with outstanding views of the Luberon and nearby abbey.
The closest airports are Marseilles, an hour away; Nimes, 1 hour 15 mins away and Montpelier, 1 hour 40 mins away.
Inclusions
Please call us on +44 (0)203 432 7784 for rates and the latest availability.
Rate includes:
Daily housekeeping
Daily breakfast
Daily afternoon tea
Villa concierge service
Access to hotel and spa facilities
Additional services such as a chef can be arranged on request.
Bedrooms
Mas Vermentino, Provence, sleeps 10 + 2 guests across six bedrooms.
Bedroom 1
Double bedroom with TV and en-suite shower room
Bedroom 2
Double bedroom with TV, en-suite bathroom and private balcony
Bedroom 3
Twin bedroom with TV and en-suite shower room – please note a third bed can be added this room to accommodate a third child
Bedroom 4
Double bedroom with TV and en-suite shower room
Bedroom 5
Double bedroom on the first floor with TV and en-suite shower room
Bedroom 6
Double bedroom with TV, en-suite bathroom and access to the herbal garden
Dining
This part of the world is renowned for its excellent food and wines, so gastronomists will be in seventh heaven here. As is typical of farmhouses in the Luberon area, the dining room is both the entrance to and heart of the home. The Mas Vermentino’s dining area includes a huge fireplace and a large farmhouse table for long, laid-back meals. A similarly rustic kitchen with terracotta floor tiles and olive-green decor is a wonderful place in which to potter and experiment with local ingredients. It’s well-equipped with gadgetry too, including microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster and kettle and fruit press.
On arrival, you’ll enjoy a welcome drinks reception. Breakfast will be prepared for you each morning along with daily afternoon tea. If you don’t want to self-cater every day, a chef can be hired to provide lunches and dinners, or you can use the villa’s catering service, whereby home-cooked meals are delivered to your villa for you to heat up at your leisure. Picnics can be provided on request.
Staff
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Villa staff include:
Daily housekeeping
Villa concierge service
Additional staff such as a chef, nannies and massage therapists can be arranged on request.
Kids
Children will love the freedom of life at The Mas Vermentino, Provence. There’s plenty of outdoor space in which to run and play as well as outdoor living and dining areas to enjoy. Kids of all ages can spend hours playing pétanque and splashing in the outdoor swimming pool in the Provencal sunshine. If you happen to get a rainy afternoon, the villa has a TV area as well as the lounge, so they can sprawl in front of a film until the clouds disappear.
One of the bedrooms has two single beds, making it suitable for two children to share and a third bed can be added to create a family room.
Nannies and babysitters can be arranged if needed.
