This is a lovely house set in the most delightful olive grove. It was a wonderful and relaxing place from which to enjoy and explore the area. The house is well equipped and very comfortable. The owners were most helpful and ensured that we knew how everything worked. It is a real treasure of a holiday home.

Location: last house on an alley leading into the mountains. Perfect combination of urban (10 min walk to the bakery) and rural (so quiet, that deer come to the house at night). The house is fully equipped, from a large flat-screen TV to stove and washing machine, because during the off-season, it is used by the family. So everything is tried and true, no cheap or ill-planned installation or furniture. The large garden is great for a quiet, relaxing day at home. The location is a good starting point for bike or hike trips into the beautiful area. It couldn’t have been better.

With a party of five and a dog, we had a great holiday. It was very hot (36 degrees Celcius) and we mostly had to stay inside during the warm hours of the day (11 am till 6 pm) Luckily, there was an extra bedroom and living room available, otherwise the house would have been a bit small. Living outside, even reading a book on the terrace, was not possible during most part of the day. Also, we had to be very careful with the water. We were warned that the well could dry out out during our stay (the nice lady of the house made sure we had almost 20 bottled of mineral water just in case). Thank god it didn’t happen. Apart from these weather conditions, the environment is truly beautiful. The view from the house is nothing less than spectacular. After a short walk you get to the village where there’s always a festive mood. Do visit the bakery, they make sourdough bread and baguettes every day: so delicious! The way back up is a bit more challenging, especially in the heat. You will definitely need a car to explore the surroundings, public transportation is not a strong point in this region. Cool down in the river Sorgue, you can play and swim 3 kilometers from the house. We also drove all the way to Arles, Avignon, Marseille and -our favourite- Aix-en-Provence. A bit closer is L’Isle sur la Sorgue, such a cosy little town with good restaurants (much better than the ones in Fontaine de Vaucluse). All in all, we really enjoyed our stay.

The house was in a lovely quiet rural position with a 6 minute walk down the hill to the village where there were lots of good restaurants and museums and a market held at the weekend. The walk back up the hill was a chore however, especially in the heatwave. The hosts were lovely people but could speak very little English but we managed to understand each other. We were disappointed there was only one fan so we had to buy one in the supermarket in L'Isle sur la Sorgue otherwise it was impossible to sleep. We hadn't twigged that the one toilet (no hand basin) was downstairs which was a nuisance at night. We tried the canoeing which was fun but hard work !!!!!However, all in all, the house was value for money and the hosts are not responsible for the heatwave so we did enjoy our holiday.