La Truffiere
Overview
Although one side of the stone house is connected to the main builing of the farm built 2 and a half centuries ago, you will have complete privacy - Private entrance, private parking and private basin style pool.
You are definitely in the heart of the Grand Luberon, in a 120 acre property planted with truffle oaks and among lavender fields, surrounded by ancient stone walls and flooded in the sun.
It is easy to imagine yourself a thousand kilometers away from civilisation. You can hear birdsong and the rustle of cicadas with no traffic or sight of modern life.
It remains the same magnificent site that it has been for thousands of years: nature, mountains and sky. The natural surroundings are unique and lovely.
For those who like walking, cycling,riding, swimming, peace and freedom it would be difficult to find a more secluded spot than this place. Yet it is ten minutes from Bonnieux, Lourmarin or Apt, and less than an hour from Aix-en-Provence, Avignon or the international airport at Marseille.
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2-3 Bedroom Properties
Bedrooms
3 bedroom/ 3 bathrooms sleeps 6
Ground Floor Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Bedroom 1 - Queen size bed with en-suite bathroom (Tub, 2 sinks, separate WC).
First Level Bedrooms/ Bathroom Layout
- Separate entrance, exterior ancient stone staircase.
- Bedroom 2 - Double bed with en-suite bathroom (Tub, 2 sinks, separate WC).
- Bedroom 3 - 2 single beds with en-suite bathroom (Tub, sink, WC).
Features/ Amenities
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Outside Amenities
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Pool Information
Dimensions/ Depth: 4m x 9m roman basin type
Security (Fence, Alarm): Alarm, no fence
Salt water System: Yes
Heated?: No
Note: Pool is built of the provencal field stones found on the property, and is in perfect harmony with the peaceful, natural surroundings. The setting provides picturesque views of the nearby Grand Luberon mountains to the south, and the fantastic provençal sunsets to the west.
Nearest Villages
| Closest Village | Buoux | 1 KM | 0.62 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Apt | 9 KM | 5.58 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Bonnieux | 11 KM | 6.82 mi | Map | Village Info |
| Nearby Village | Lourmarin | 13 KM | 8.06 mi | Map | Village Info |
Locale
Two minutes from the quaint and quiet village of Buoux with 2 restaurants but no shops. Ten minutes from the village of Bonnieux in the Luberon National Park and 15 minutes from Apt and Lourmarin. Seemingly miles from anywhere with its wide-open spaces, tranquility and wildlife, this lovely stone house is equidistant from the market town of Apt and the medieval and exquisite town of Lourmarin with its galleries and restaurants. The surrounding countryside is very well known for rock climbing and hiking and with a fabulous old Chateau and an extraordinary medieval fort nearby, the area is also a painter and photographers' delight.
Getting here:
The easiest way to get to Inland Provence from the US is to fly to Marseilles International Airport (MRS). If you would like to see Paris, fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport then connect directly to the TGV(high speed train) from CDG TGV2 to Avignon TGV(3 hours direct) and rent a car. You would plan to see Paris on the way back, taking the TGV from Avignon TGV to Gare de Lyon, getting a cab to your hotel in the city.
Things to do
Local Attractions
Villages and Lavender fields. Route des vins
Local Markets
Morning Outdoor Markets
Monday: (afternoon) Goult
Tuesday: LaCoste, Saint Saturnin les Apt
Wednesday: Gordes
Thursday: Roussillon
Friday: Bonnieux & Lourmarin
Saturday: Apt
Private Chef Services
Chef Ronald
Local Restaurants
Aix en Provence
Apt
Bonnieux
Buoux
Cucuron
Lacoste
Lourmarin
Within Walking distance
The restaurants of the small village of Buoux. Auberge de la Loube, Auberge des Seguins.
Groceries
Local shops within a half miles and larger grocery stores 6 miles away in Apt.
2012 Season Prices per week
| Jan. 1 - June 2 | June 2 - June 30 | June 30 - Sept. 1 | Sept. 1 - Sept 29 | Sept. 29 - Dec. 29 |
| € 1,650.00 | € 1,950.00 | € 2,850.00 | € 1,950.00 | € 1,650.00 |
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End of stay cleaning + 2 hours on Friday afternoon included.
Terms and Conditions
Arrival: Saturday
Minimum Stay: 2 weeks in July and August, 1 week in other months
Includes: Final cleaning and any additional maid service as described above.
Inquire for extra maid hours at €13.00 per hour.
Confirming your reservation: We will send a rental agreement by fax, email or regular mail. The rental agreement will specify the rental price, the amount of security deposit and the maximum number of overnight occupants.
Initial payment: The signed rental agreement and payment of the 50% deposit using a check or bank wire transfer(preferred) must be received within 7 seven days to confirm the reservation. The second 50% is due 60 days before arrival - we will email you a reminder 75 days before your arrival.
Payment acknowledgment: Immediately upon receipt of your initial or final payment we will mail you an Acknowledgement of Payment. The Acknowledgement will note the remaining balance, if any, and when the payment is due.
Final payment The second half of the rent and any security deposit are due in our offices 60 days before the first day of your rental. We must strictly adhere to this procedure, and failure to comply could result in cancellation of the booking. Don't worry about forgetting -- we'll remind you if your payment is not received on time.
Cancellation Cancellation of a confirmed reservation is a painful event for both owner and renter. The renter cancels because of some unexpected hardship; meanwhile the owner may have turned away rental opportunities and thus lost revenue. We have a no refund cancellation policy, but usually succeed in rescheduling cancelled reservations to the Spring or Fall or booking the cancelled period to another group and refunding the party that cancelled. Failure to pay the final balance which is due 60 days before arrival may be deemed a cancellation with no refund due. Security deposits are fully refundable. Clients are strongly urged to take out Trip Cancellation Insurance with the carrier of their choice at the time of confirmation. We can send a Travel Insurance quote to US or Canadian residents for all or part of the cost of your trip. We would need the name, birth date, airline carrier, dates of travel and amount of money to be covered for each guest who would like to be insured. Please inquire for a quote.
Security Deposit: The security deposit is taken as a signed promise that we can charge your credit card for any unpaid damage or expenses incurred during your stay. It is very rare that we ever charge a card - we inform our guests before doing so. Reasonable wear and tear is not charged for, but the cost of missing or damaged items will be deducted from the deposit.
Extra Charges The rent includes taxes, standard utilities and maid service as noted above. Additional maid or other services can be arranged and are charged for separately. In cold months November through April there is an additonal 100 euro per week charge for heating cost.
Contact Us
For information or availability of our beautiful homes, contact us by phone or email, and we will get back to you right away.
John and Lydia Dean
New York +1 (585) 563-7441
London +44 (0)203 051 3238
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