About this property
Stay in a vast Provençal farmhouse set in beautiful grounds with a lavender field, private tennis court and two heated swimming pools, located near the picture-perfect Luberon village of Gordes.
Le Mas Serein is an ideal holiday home for an extended family gathering or group of friends looking to spend time in this wonderful region of Provence. Sleeping up to 22 guests, the traditional mas has been sensitively converted into a house and four independent gites, set within a gloriously large garden where there is ample space to gather for relaxing days in the southern French sunshine.
The interiors respect the heritage of the farmhouse yet there is an overall contemporary vibe throughout with stylish furnishings and large windows framing the garden views. The main 4-bedroom house features an especially impressive lounge and kitchen opening out to a gorgeous dining area overlooking one of the swimming pools. Each independent gite is individually decorated with a lounge and small kitchen, alongside various bedrooms, modern bath or shower rooms and a private terrace. There is air-conditioning and Wi-Fi throughout.
Choose whether you wish to spend time by the first heated swimming pool overlooking the lavender field or the second pool, just beyond the farmhouse, with its stylish decked terrace. Then there’s the private tennis court, boules pitch and an idyllic pergola for al-fresco dining in the Provençal grounds. Other great additions include an outdoor sound system by the pool house and a fitness room.
Famous Gordes is only 5km away by car, a hilltop village which has inspired artists over the many years. Potter around its enchanting medieval lanes, dine out in some excellent restaurants and enjoy the Tuesday morning market as you pick up local fruit (seasonal cherries, melons, strawberries etc), vegetables, cheese, olive oil, charcuterie, wine and so much more.
Red-hued Roussillon is less than a 10-minute drive in the other direction, so famous for its ochre landscapes and pine trees, whilst other charming Luberon villages include Ménerbes, Bonnieux and Lourmarin. Visit the vineyards of the region, seek out yet more delicious produce at Apt’s Saturday morning market and make the most of the amazing walking, hiking and cycling routes through the captivating Luberon countryside.
Other fantastic days out include L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, especially on a Sunday morning when the brocante takes place, and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, so loved by hiking and canoeing/kayaking enthusiasts. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Avignon, less than an hour away, or spend time discovering the gorgeous scenery of Les Alpilles with Eygalières, Maussane-les-Alpilles and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence all easily reached.
In the Luberon region of Provence, Le Mas Serein enjoys a rural setting almost equidistant to the idyllic villages of Gordes and Roussillon, both officially classified as ‘Plus Beaux Villages’. Fly into Marseille or Avignon Airport or take the fast TGV train from Paris to Gare d’Avignon TGV (43km).
There is a small Luberon village around 3km away with a restaurant and traditional grocery store whilst hilltop Gordes (5km) is also just a short drive away. Gordes is one of Provence’s most loved villages with such a rich heritage alongside wonderful restaurants, little shops and galleries – the village and its landscapes have inspired many artists over the years. The Tuesday morning market is so charming, set up in the streets around the foot of the castle – look out for delicious specialties such as olive oil, honey, cheese, charcuterie and wine alongside a wealth of local fruit and vegetables as well as lavender based products.
In the other direction is the famous village of Roussillon (5.5km), known for its ochre-hued surroundings and pine trees. Visitors can appreciate the village’s many restaurants alongside the lovely Thursday morning market. Other picturesque villages across this part of the Luberon include Ménerbes (12km), Oppède le Vieux (16km) and Bonnieux (12km), the gateway to La Forêt des cèdres. This region is loved for its hiking and walking trails, cycling opportunities and wine-tasting across the vineyards of the Luberon.
Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (21km) is another fantastic area for hiking trails and outdoor activities including kayaking and canoeing along the Sorgue River. Spend time in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (21km) pottering around its antique shops followed by lunch on a riverside terrace or soak up the vibrant ambience of its Sunday morning market and brocante.
The unesco World Heritage sites of Avignon (50km) are less than an hour away or venture west towards the beautiful scenery of Les Alpilles with olive groves, woodland and limestone peaks alongside artistic towns and picture-perfect villages including Saint-Rémy-de-Provence (40km), Eygalières (34km) and Les Baux-de-Provence (50km), all brilliant days out.
Accommodation
Mas Interiors (500m2)
Main House Interiors
Ground Floor
- Lounge and smart TV
- Kitchen and utility room
- Conservatory-style dining area
- Office
- WC
First Floor (via open-sided/open-tread stairs)
- Bedroom with king-size double bed and shower room
- Bedroom with king-size double bed, private terrace and shower room
- Bedroom with king-size double bed
- Bedroom with king-size double bed
- Shower room (shared between above two bedrooms)
Gite I (50m2)
Ground Floor
- Lounge and dining area
- Kitchen
- WC
- Doors leading to private terrace
First Floor
- Bedroom with double bed (180x200cm)
- Bedroom with twin beds and private terrace
- Shower room and WC
Gite II (25m2)
- Lounge and dining area
- Kitchen
- Bedroom with double bed (180x200cm) and dressing area
- Shower room and WC
- Doors leading to private terrace
Gite III (50m2)
Ground Floor
- Lounge and dining area
- Kitchen
- WC
- Doors leading to private terrace
First Floor
- Bedroom with twin beds (80x200cm each), dressing area and bathroom with WC
- Bedroom with twin beds (80x200cm each), dressing area and shower room with WC
Gite IV (45m2)
Ground Floor
- Lounge and dining area
- Kitchen
- Bedroom with double bed (140x200cm), shower room and separate WC
- Doors leading to private terrace
First Floor
- Bedroom with twin beds (80x200cm), dressing area and shower room
Outside Grounds (5000m2)
- Heated swimming pool (11x5m, depth: max 1.9m) open approximately mid-April to end-September
- Second heated swimming pool (12x6m, depth: max 1.9m) open approximately mid-April to end-September
- Poolside sun loungers
- Outdoor shower
- Pool house with outdoor audio system
- Decked al-fresco dining terrace
- Barbecue
- Tennis court
- Table tennis
- Basketball hoop
- Boules court
- Lavender field
- Large garden and grounds
- Private parking
One swimming pool features a safety alarm, the other features a safety cover