The Fountainhead
Gordes, Provence
Sleeps 20 • Bedrooms 10 • Bathrooms 9
HIGHLIGHTS
Private pool • Wifi • Tennis court
Phenomenal
Fontblanche is a stones throw from Gordes and set in stunning surroundings in the Luberon valley with fantastic views in a number of directions.
The house itself is an absolute gem with the photos not nearly doing it the justice it deserves.
In short, if you are thinking about it…do it!
Gordes is probably the most famous Luberon village, due in no small part to the incredibly photogenic view of it as you arrive. Gordes has a great choice of restaurants, cafes, specialist shops, cultural events, and is alive year-round. On Tuesday mornings the centre of the village around the chateau is taken over by the weekly market. Just outside Gordes is Senanque Abbey, another must-see photo-moment when the lavender is in bloom.
The view from Gordes' high position over the Luberon valley is also spectacular, and you can pick out most of the best hill-top villages of the Luberon, all a short drive away: Menerbes, Bonnieux, Lacoste, Oppede-le-vieux, Roussillon, Goult. The impressive Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and the antiques capital of l'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue are 20 minutes away, the medieval city of Avignon is 40 minutes, and within an hour or so are Aix-en-Provence, St-Remy-de-Provence, Arles, Mont Ventoux, Les Baux-de-Provence, and the Rhone wine trail.
Included in the rates: utilities, bedlinen, towels, WiFi internet, visitor tax, cleaning during the week, after-stay clean. For stays of 2 weeks or more there is a weekly clean with change of bedding and towels.
To book: 33% booking deposit, with the balance payment due 8 weeks before arrival.
Rental periods: 1-week minimum. June-August, rentals run from 5pm Saturday to 10am Saturday. Rest of year, flexible arrival day.
Refundable damage deposit: 500 euros.
Cancellation: if you have to cancel, we will try to re-book your dates, and refund the amount recovered (minus bank charges).
Maximum occupancy: 20.
Dogs are not accepted at this property.
All properties are non-smoking.
EVERYTHING YOU COULD WANT
We have just returned from a marvellous week at ‘The Fountainhead’. The property is beautifully situated and with gorgeous views over the countryside – and despite being a huge group of 20 plus infant, we never felt overcrowded. In fact, the separate units at the property worked well so that we all had space for quiet times. The house was extremely well equipped – the best we have encountered in 10 years of travelling together as a group of friends. It was clear it is a much loved family home, full of books, toys and sports equipment for the more energetic. The cooks amongst us loved all the kitchen equipment with plenty of fridges and huge outside and inside tables around which we gathered every night. Aries was a star, making us feel very welcome and sharing a huge amount of information about the locality, restaurants and local activities. A large group went kayaking and loved it. Generally a fantastic house for a mixed generational group with something for everyone. Highly recommended.
Very relaxing!
A beautiful property with very welcoming estate managers who did everything to make us comfortable and relaxed. The house is really lovely and very spacious.
Phenomenal
Fontblanche is a stones throw from Gordes and set in stunning surroundings in the Luberon valley with fantastic views in a number of directions.
The house itself is an absolute gem with the photos not nearly doing it the justice it deserves.
In short, if you are thinking about it…do it!
Paradise
Beautiful villa. Well equipped. Perfect for a large group
