Spacious family villa Provence | 7 bedroom, heated pool, pet-friendly. Aix 25min

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9.8Outstanding
(15 Ratings)
"We were gathering as a larger extended family. This property was perfect with all facilities needed to stay, cook and play! The artwork and styling of the property took our breath away! The gardens we..."
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(15 Ratings)

House in Lambesc

14 guests · 7 bedrooms · 2 baths

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this house rental

* Featured in the Times (UK) - July 2024 *

A private Provençal estate designed for long lunches, poolside afternoons, and evenings under the plane trees. This spacious 18th century farmhouse offers luxurious accommodation for families and friends. The property provides total privacy surrounded by 4 hectares of peaceful countryside and nestled between the vibrant markets of Aix-en-Provence (25 min) and the hilltop villages of the Luberon (20 min).

* The property *

Ferme du Val is a traditional stone "mas" dating from the 18th century, originally the main farm serving the nearby château. It has been meticulously renovated and filled with antiques and Provençal paintings, combining historic elegance with modern luxury. Ferme du Val is located between two picturesque villages, Saint Cannat and Lambesc.

* Highlights *

- Sleeps 14 comfortably / Suitable for any size group due to layout of the house
- 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms (+ WC and pool house shower)
- Walled and enclosed garden with terrace, heated swimming pool, surrounded by fields, no neighbours. Gardens with lovely shade in the summer.
- Traditional thick stone walls + classic shutters ensure the house remains naturally cool even in the height of summer.
- Very child-friendly (walled pool area and walled garden)
- Dog friendly (by permission)
- Two fully equipped modern kitchens
- Multiple living areas including galleried library
- Vaulted dining room seats 14
- Central heating and working fireplace (great year round!)
- WiFi throughout, UK & French TV
- Laundry room with washing machine / dryer
- Ample garage and parking
- 100% white cotton linen, towels and pool towels
- Cooking and babysitting available on request
- Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

* Overview of areas *

* Ground floor *

American-style open kitchen / sitting room with dishwasher, microwave, sofas, and open fireplace. Leading to the cloakroom and WC. Through to a vaulted dining room with seating for 14 people. Arch through to a large galleried hall with a door leading off to another fully fitted kitchen and laundry room.

Independent ground floor studio annex (attached to main house): sitting room with kitchenette leading to double bedroom (1.6m bed) with ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower.

* First floor *

Stairs leading to a galleried library/ living room. Huge master bedroom (1.8m bed / super king) with ensuite bathroom with shower, 4 large windows overlooking the gardens, stone stairway access to gardens. Two further double bedrooms (one twin and one with 1.6m double bed). Bathroom with shower. Steps leading to another shower room. A huge beamed sitting room with "office area" and panoramic views.

* Second floor *

Spacious beamed twin bedroom and 2 further double bedrooms (1 with 1.5m bed and 1 with a 1.4m bed). Large bathroom with bath and shower. Steps leading to an additional shower room.

All bedrooms have wonderful views out to the beautiful open countryside.

*Outdoor spaces & Pool *

Completely private, semi-gated, walled and enclosed garden surrounded by fields, no neighbours. The grey/green shuttered house is flanked by large plane trees creating shady areas.

*Heated saltwater pool *

- 12m x 5m, heated.
- Area is enclosed
- Pool house with WC, shower, changing room
- Sunbeds, parasols, outdoor seating and dining areas
- Summer kitchen: large gas BBQ and terrace area

* Gardens & entertainment *

- The lawned gardens are on two levels, the lower with a large south facing terrace between the house and the pool.

- There are 2 options for al fresco / outside dining: either by the edge of the pool underneath the shade of an arbour covered with vines – the grapes are edible! or there is a terrace situated behind the house, bordered with flowers and herbs, just outside one of the kitchens.

- Table tennis and boules
- Direct walking trails from the house

* Location *

- 5 minutes: St Cannat & Lambesc villages (shops, bakeries, restaurants, markets)
- 10 minutes: Padel & tennis courts
- 20 minutes: Luberon villages (Lourmarin, Gordes, Roussillon)
- 20 minutes: Pont Royal golf course
- 25 minutes: Aix-en-Provence (culture, dining, shopping, historic center)
- 30 minutes: Marseille Airport
- 30 minutes: Aix-en-Provence TGV station
- 30 minutes: International schools (perfect for sabbaticals)
- 1 hour: Cassis
- 2 hours: Skiing in the Alps

Easy access to Avignon, Cassis, Gorges du Verdon, and countless Provençal villages and châteaux.

* Perfect for *

✓ Large families and multi-generational gatherings
✓ Friends reunions and celebrations
✓ Long weekends and mini breaks
✓ Extended stays and sabbaticals
✓ Very child-friendly (enclosed property for safety)
✓ Dog-friendly by prior permission only
✓ Remote working

* Year-round availability *

Available for rent throughout the year including Easter, Christmas, and New Year.

The house works beautifully for out-of-season holidays or remote working with full central heating and a working fireplace. The heated pool makes it perfect for spring, summer, and fall.

Also perfect for families wishing to take a sabbatical in Provence as the international schools are only a 30min drive away.

Rates negotiable depending on time of year and length of stay. Available for both short-term and long-term rentals.

* House management *

- To ensure the estate remains in peak condition, our professional guardians live in a separate, non-overlooking cottage (own parking/terrace). They provide discreet maintenance of the grounds and pool, while ensuring your total privacy.

Privacy and discretion assured — you'll have the estate completely to yourselves.

- Minimum stay: 4 nights (negotiable)
- Maximum guests: 14
- Check-in/Check-out: Flexible (to be arranged)
- Pets: Well-behaved dogs welcome with prior permission
- No parties or events
- Smoking: Outside only

An ideal setting for a relaxing and peaceful holiday or mini break, creating lasting memories in the heart of Provence.

We are happy to recommend local tips such as michelin-star dining, private chefs for authentic Provençal dinners, vineyard tours and tastings at nearby wine estates, wellness (in-house massages and spas), best local markets.

Amenities at Spacious family villa Provence | 7 bedroom, heated pool, pet-friendly. Aix 25min

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(15 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0
We were gathering as a larger extended family. This property was perfect with all facilities needed to stay, cook and play! The artwork and styling of the property took our breath away! The gardens were so beautiful The hosts were so helpful.
10.0 / 10.0
Two families recreated a holiday together but now with grown up children. An amazing place to stay to relax and enjoy and unwind together. Lots of space to play games including the great pool. Lots of BBQs enjoyed in the beautiful outdoor dining spaces under the vines in the evening sunshine, as well as some outstanding nearby restaurants (La table du boucherie, Le L du Moulin, Dan B) and not forgetting a wine tour at Château Calavon. Lambesc market is a must. Housekeeping were very helpful and attended to any issues. Youcef also cooked us a great meal. Georgina helped us with travel plans when SNCF had issues and offered to help us with anything else we needed. Highly recommended to anyone.
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely fabulous. Plenty of everything for hosting a large family gathering for friends and other family staying in nearby houses. Location ideal for those wanting to explore all that Provence has to offer.
10.0 / 10.0
Charming
Charming
This home was beautiful Bathrooms up to date Plenty of room for privacy but also good spaces indoors and outdoors to be together
10.0 / 10.0
Ferme du Valmousse July 2019
Ferme du Valmousse July 2019
A great property for multiple families to holiday in. Great flexibility for sleeping diverse groups but also lots of spaces for people to gather or to find some personal quiet time. Our favourite was evening meals under the grapes at the end of the pool. The whole house was well equipped. The guardian's were available but completely unobtrusive.
10.0 / 10.0
Truly...Paradise en Provence!!!
Truly...Paradise en Provence!!!
I’m a fortunate woman. I am able to pick and choose Luxury properties around the world to rent for extended periods ( up to 3 months + ) of Vacation, and invite those that I wish to come and join me as my guests. I do a lot of research into the properties I rent ( exhaustive and detail specific ), and really try to find exceptional properties which tick all of my “ highly selective “ boxes. It’s not uncommon for my searches to take as long as a year ( I begin as soon as jet lag ends from the previous year’s trip ), and I have done this for 17 years, now. Given that framework, let me just say that it is rare for a property to not only meet my expectations, but to exceed them. Ferme Valmousse, is in that “ rare “category ! From the moment I began researching the property via online correspondence with Georgie, until the moment I very reluctantly had to hand back the keys and say my goodbyes to Daniel and Nika, I was thrilled with FV. To say my expectations were exceeded is an understatement. From easy arrival to departure, I was charmed by the beauty, history, comfort, attention to detail, and EASE of occupying and hosting so many of my friends and family throughout my stay. I can honestly attribute those statements to the care, consideration, and kindnesses of the few really superbly willing people who while never hovering, still managed to ensure that everything ran beautifully, professionally and as near to seamlessly as possible. No small feat in a 300 year old property of this size and scale. From outfitting the kitchens, to quality and quantity of linens, to modernized appliances and features within, while still maintaining the historic and charming integrity of such an authentic Provencal Mas, the picky art historian, chef, and hostess that I am was beyond delighted. A few unforeseen, weather - related issues arose during my extended stay, but they were dealt with expeditiously and with minimal bother to me or my guests. Georgie, Daniel, Nika and Kalou were wonderfully responsive to all of my needs and requests, and made sure that I never felt like I was a bother or excessively demanding. Not a single 1 of my MANY revolving guests was less than overwhelmed by the beauty and charm of FV, and no one wanted to “ wake from the dream “ - that it really is, and depart. Including myself. Thank You to Georgie, Daniel, Nika, Kalou, and an oh so esteemed Ferme Valmousse, for an exceptional stay - sans exception!!!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Lovely week and good disabled access
Lovely week and good disabled access
This is a beautiful, historic, well equipped and maintained house set in the middle of the countryside. We happily walked to the picturesque local town (40 mins) most days and did a lot of very beautiful cycling, including Ventoux (about 1 hour away by car). Daniel, the on site caretaker, was a fabulous asset and who was discrete and unobtrusive, and who went out of his way to help us. He made sure that the house was accessible for a wheelchair with tailor made ramps. All the arrangements were smooth and without fuss. There were good dining spaces inside and out, and a great kitchen too. A lovely week for 14 people in considerable comfort and space.
10.0 / 10.0
everything we hoped for and so much more
everything we hoped for and so much more
We had very high expectations for our stay in Provence, and somehow our stay at Valmousse exceeded those expectations. It was truly like a dream that we never wanted to wake up from. We won't repeat everything the other reviews and the listing say about the place, except to confirm that all the good things are true. A few things that we would like to highlight based on our own experience: 1. The house somehow fits well for any group size. We are a family of four, and it did not feel overwhelming. At times during our stay we had many visitors (up to 17 at one time), and it all worked just fine (and we even felt like we had enough space to ourselves when needed). 2. Both the owners and the caretakers are delightful and conscientious people. It was a true pleasure to get to know them a bit. 3. The house has all kinds of interesting and beautiful touches, such as artwork and antiques. Very unusual for a rental property. 4. There are lovely, peaceful trails for walking and mountain biking starting from the property. 5. Lambesc has a surprising amount of commercial and leisure activities to offer. So while Valmousse is very much in the countryside, you don't have to go far to find what you need. For example, if you are into tennis, Lambesc has an outstanding and very active tennis club with seven courts. 6. For what it's worth, our family all agreed that the house has a very positive spirit to it, for lack of a better word. Some old places feel creepy, but Valmousse is the opposite--you can sense the timelessness and history, but it feels comfortable and welcoming. Enjoy!

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Spacious family villa Provence | 7 bedroom, heated pool, pet-friendly. Aix 25min. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Spacious family villa Provence | 7 bedroom, heated pool, pet-friendly. Aix 25min pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Spacious family villa Provence | 7 bedroom, heated pool, pet-friendly. Aix 25min?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.


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