Tanamara, Bonnieux, Provence

5-bedroom holiday villa with pool and superb views, close to BonnieuxThere is a wonderful view from the garden over the Luberon plain and the Mont Ventoux in the background.

Tanamara is a Provence holiday villa in a calm and beautiful setting on the plateau of Bonnieux, surrounded by 1.7 hectares (4.2 acres) of partly wooded land. The house sleeps 10 people and is 2km from the gorgeous village of Bonnieux.

 

The house, in a natural setting of oak trees, has 4 acres of land and a pool.

Living Rooms

The idea of the house is that it marries with the natural beauty around it, it is simply decorated, and single-storey, built with the materials of the region: stone walls, terracotta floors, Provencal ceilings, wooden beams.

Looking towards the sitting room from the dining table.
 
Sitting room with TV/DVD and wireless internet.

There is a big open-plan living space with a sitting room around the fireplace, TV/DVD, dining area and kitchen. A little work corner has a desk with phone and WiFi internet.

The kitchen, rustic in style but well equipped.
 

Dining table is between kitchen and living room.

The kitchen is done in a rustic style but is well equipped with a large Gaggenau oven, 4 gas rings, dishwasher, and in the cellar a large fridge-freezer. There is a clothes washing machine.

Bedrooms

There are 5 bedrooms, one of which is attached to the house and has separate access and its own bathroom.

 

Master bedroom with french windows onto garden and en suite bathroom.

 

The master bedroom has a bathroom with shower and WC.

The three other bedrooms within the house use the large family bathroom with bath, hand shower, WC and washing machine.

The 5th bedroom, with its own access, also has a bathroom with shower, basin and WC.

A child’s crib/cot can be supplied.

 

 

Twin room with 90cm-wide beds and the view from the window.

 

Second twin room with 90cm-wide beds and the view from the window.

 

Family bathroom with pedestal bath, basin and WC..

 

The 5th bedroom has its own access from the garden and a bathroom with shower, basin and WC.

Garden & Pool

Outside you can find your own spot to relax: under shade in a hammock, on one of the sunloungers by the pool, on a bench facing the valley, or one of the two terraces.

 

The pool is 8m x 4m (26 x 13ft) and has a view of the Mont Ventoux.

 

There are dining spots on the terrace outside the kitchen (above left) and in the garden (above right).

 

Master bedroom on right, studio/bedroom 5 on left.

 
Door to kitchen with wisteria overhead.

 

South terrace

 
Mont Ventoux from the garden.

 

 

Views of the garden from the pool, looking out over the valley and to the Mont Ventoux.

Spring pictures from the garden, which ends with the panoramic vista.

 

The observation deck at the bottom of the garden.

To make the most of the amazing view at the bottom of the garden, there is a raised observation deck, which is the ideal place to watch the sun rise or set. This takes in the vast panorama of Provence with the Mont Ventoux straight ahead.

 

Views from the observation deck, to the north (above left) and east to the Luberon mountain (above right).

Beautiful views at dusk.

 
The driveway to the house.

The Location

 

Bonnieux, one of the most beautiful villages in France, is 2km away.

The house is in the wooded hills 2km (1.3 miles) from the delightful village of Bonnieux, with its restaurants, cafes and food stores. Bonnieux is one of the perched villages of the Luberon, officially one of the 'Most Beautiful Villages in France'. Close by are other notable hilltop villages: Gordes, Roussillon, Menerbes, Lacoste, Goult, and Oppede le vieux, etc.

From Bonnieux you are by the cleft in the Luberon mountain that gives you access to the south side: as well as Lourmarin there are places like Cucuron, Ansouis, Cadenet and Pertuis to explore, and beyond these, Aix en Provence. The Cote d'Azur is 90 minutes away.

View from the village of Lacoste across to Bonnieux, the Luberon mountain on the right and Mont Ventoux out of shot on the left.

Bonnieux

Legend

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Famous for:
  • Cedar forest
  • Bakery museum
  • Pont Julien
  • Old church
  • Bishop's residences
Amenities:
  • 8 restaurants and cafés
  • Grocery, baker, pharmacy
  • ATM
  • Market day: Friday

Weekly Rates


June2200 euros
July - August2700 euros
September2200 euros


Included in the rental rates: bedlinen, towels, pool towels, utilities, WiFi internet, 3 hours of cleaning per week, and after-stay clean.

Rental periods run from Saturday 4pm to Saturday 10am.

To secure a booking you would send a 25% deposit, with the balance payable up to 8 weeks before your stay .
 There is a refundable security deposit of 800 euros against any breakages or damage.

Cancellation policy: if we can find another booking for your dates we will return any money sent (minus bank charges).

The house is for a maximum of 10 people. We regret that pets and smoking are not allowed in the property.


Insurance: you need personal liability insurance when you rent a property in France - find out about that here.



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