Villa La Roque
ID: S880143
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 8
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Villa La Roque is consistently praised for its comfort, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities, including a heated pool and beautifully maintained garden. Guests appreciate the warm welcome and helpfulness of the hosts, Gerard and Delphine, and enjoy the peaceful location with proximity to local attractions. The villa's thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts, add to the delightful experience.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviewers frequently mention the exceptional cleanliness of the villa, noting it was spotless upon arrival and well maintained throughout their stay. The presence of cleaning staff during the stay was also positively noted.
The villa's location is highly regarded for its tranquillity and proximity to local villages and attractions. Guests appreciate the peaceful nights and the ease of accessing nearby bakeries, shops, and beautiful countryside.
Guests consistently report that the villa meets or exceeds expectations for comfort, with spacious living areas, well-appointed bedrooms, and modern bathrooms. The presence of air conditioning during a heatwave was particularly appreciated.
The villa's facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen, heated swimming pool, and petanque court, receive high praise. The maintenance of these facilities is noted as impeccable, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the guests.
The hosts' thoughtfulness is frequently mentioned, with guests touched by welcome gifts such as wine, flowers, and bread. While these gestures are warmly received, it is politely noted that such gifts, though common, are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Set within a gated mature garden with fruit and olive trees, this elegant and welcoming French maison welcomes up to 8 guests and is perfectly located for exploring so many wonders of Provence. The house is on the edge of a tiny Vaucluse village with a medieval château and stunning views towards Mont Ventoux, not far from Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and the landscapes of the Luberon.
Villa La Roque is beautiful – you can tell the owners work in interior design and floristry with their great eye for aesthetic detail. The living and dining area is stylish with modern features alongside classic furnishings whilst the attractive open-plan kitchen is superbly equipped. Pretty French windows open out to the terrace (made from local stone) and swimming pool.
Across the air-conditioned upper floor there are four bedrooms and four bathrooms, making Villa La Roque ideal for a family or small group of friends. Three doubles (two with king-size beds) feature an en suite with Italian shower, then there is a lovely twin and separate family bathroom. Everything has been designed so thoughtfully with character, charm and modern comfort in mind at all times.
The enclosed garden is such a wonderful place to relax – you will always be able to find a shady spot for your morning coffee or evening glass of rosé whilst the olive trees and swathes of summer lavender add to the Provençal ambience. The swimming pool is simply gorgeous and can be heated on request (for a supplement) during certain months. Who will be lucky enough to chill out on the rather elegant day bed?
As evening nears, enjoy a little stroll around the local village which is perched on a promontory with stunning vistas of the Vaucluse plains and famous Mont Ventoux. Saint Didier is just 4km away for small shops and restaurant terraces by the village’s plane trees or head to Pernes-les-Fontaines to spot as many fountains as you can and stock up on a wealth of delicious fruit and vegetables at the Wednesday evening Farmer’s market (this area is known for cherries, herbs, olives, strawberries, melons and more).
Elsewhere, visit the Sunday morning brocante in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, canoe along the Sorgue River near Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, appreciate the lavender fields of Sault and admire the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Avignon. The captivating scenery of the Luberon is also close by – the perched village of Gordes is 22km by car.
Discover the gorgeous countryside by walking, hiking, mountain biking and horse-riding. Keen cyclists will be familiar with this region – the challenging ascent of Mont Ventoux starts in Bédoin, around 21km away, or follow simpler routes passing fruit orchards, vineyards, olive groves and other iconic landscapes of Provence.
In the Vaucluse department, Villa La Roque is within gated grounds just outside a tiny medieval village close to Pernes-les-Fontaines, Carpentras and L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Fly into Avignon Airport (32km), Marseille (78km) or Nimes (93km) whilst fast trains from Paris arrive at Gare d’Avignon TGV (38km).
You can walk to the little village in a few minutes – after admiring the medieval château dating back to the 11th century, take time to appreciate the stunning natural surroundings from lookout points (the village is perched on a rock) including vistas of Mont Ventoux. There are some lovely walking paths from the village as well as hiking, mountain biking and horse-riding nearby.
The nearest restaurants, a grocery store and bakery can be found in Saint Didier (4km), another pretty village with beautiful houses and gorgeous surroundings. The larger Pernes-les-Fontaines (7.5km) is a joy to explore with its many fountains, 17th to 18th century houses and atmospheric Saturday morning market. This region is known for its fruit and vegetable production – look out for melons, strawberries, cherries, peaches, olives, grapes, apples, pears and other seasonal delights. The Wednesday evening Farmer’s market is also not to be missed from April to mid-October.
Experienced cyclists will love being so close to the foothills of Mont Ventoux and iconic routes of the Tour de France. Bédoin (21km), a mecca for cyclists, is a good place to start the challenging ascent to the iconic mountain or you may prefer to just soak up the ambience of this attractive town. Other cycling routes up Mont Ventoux start from Malaucène (28km) and Sault (42km) – Sault is also loved for its lavender fields and distilleries.
L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (14km) is a delightful town to visit with its pretty café terraces (some by the river), little antique stores and Sunday morning market including one of France’s most famous brocantes. Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (11.5km) is known for its incredible natural beauty, hiking trails and canoeing along the Sorgue River whilst there is a tree-top activity centre near Lagnes.
Avignon (34km) is another fantastic day out with its unesco World Heritage sites. You are also well located for reaching the captivating landscapes of the Luberon – Gordes and Ménerbes are just half an hour by car with Bonnieux and Roussillon just a little further.
Accommodation
Maison Interiors (230m2)
Ground Floor
- Entrance hall
- Open-plan living area with fireplace, TV and DVD player
- Open-plan kitchen-diner, fully-equipped including microwave, dishwasher, electric oven and hob
- Laundry room with washing machine and ironing facilities
- WC
Upstairs (with air-conditioning)
- Bedroom with king-size double bed (180cm) and bathroom with Italian shower and sink
- Bedroom with king-size double bed (180cm) and bathroom with Italian shower and sink
- Bedroom with queen-size double bed (160cm) and bathroom with Italian shower, sink and WC
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Bathroom with bath, sink and WC
- WC
Some of the en suite shower rooms are open-plan to the bedroom
Outside Grounds (enclosed)
- Swimming pool (11x5.5m) with safety alarm. Pool can be heated (for a supplement) in April, May, September and October
- Stone poolside terrace
- Wrought-iron sun loungers and day bed
- Plancha-style barbecue
- Garden table and chairs
- Shady terraces
- Boules court
- Large garden with olive and fruit trees
- Parking
Reviews (22)
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Monique
Nous avons été très très satisfaits de notre semaine passée à la Villa La Roque La maison correspondait parfaitement à notre besoin (et à la description qui en était faite). Elle est spacieuse et agréable à vivre. Elle était très propre. La piscine est grande, très bien entretenue (elle était nettoyée de nuit). Les propriétaires ont fait en sorte que nous nous sentions chez nous. Ils ont été très accueillants. Je profite de ce mail pour les remercier du fond du cœur.
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Marielle
We thoroughly enjoyed the house! And the welcome and care given to us by Delphine and Gerard were heartwarming. We’ve stayed in 4 different houses so far in different parts of the Provence, and this is by far the best house and best pool: the perfect size. And we also really liked the region. As we would say in Dutch: definitively "voor herhaling vatbaar".
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Jeff
Our stay at Villa La Roque was everything and more that we had hoped it would be, and this feedback extending also to Gerard and Delphine for the warm and generous way they welcomed us and treated us whilst guests in their property. The house and garden / pool etc was very comfortable and also well equipped, enabling us to live as we would do in our own home. It was clean and the utensils and utilities etc provided were more than adequate. Gerard also recommended restaurants and places to visit, and such recommendations were always found to be good and worthwhile. The Vaucluse area is a truly beautiful place with magical discoveries to be made with every new village uncovered. The weather was fantastic, if only in the last few days a little too fantastic with the 44 degree heatwave that the area received. But again everything was wonderful. Our thanks to Gerard and Delphine for being great hosts, and to you for a very good and flawless organisation.