With breathtaking views, exceptional comfort and privacy, this luxury Villa is a wonderful retreat for large families and groups. Built in 2000 by a local architect in the modern style, it is connected to the land by extensive use of local white stone and an open floorplan that offers multiple views of the mountains and sloping vineyards through French doors and large windows.  With two separate houses, several outdoor terraces, a heated pool, barbeque, and an immense private garden, you will find ample opportunity to relax in luxury in the heart of the Lubéron. 

Designed to resemble the prow of a boat, each house is impeccably crafted and furnished in a sumptuous, relaxed style. In the main house, the large formal living room has cathedral ceilings, rustic wood beams, a window wall overlooking the patio and pool, large fireplace, and a comfortable sitting area with two sofas and several occasional tables and chairs.  Panoramic views abound from here and from the adjacent formal dining room seating twelve.  A smaller, comfortably appointed TV room with satellite TV, CNN, other English speaking channels, and high-speed Internet access provides a separate entertainment area. The interior of the house and the beautifully landscaped garden and patios offer many options for dining and relaxing. Enjoy breakfast on the back patio, a quick lunch in the cool of the country-style kitchen, an evening drink in the outdoor living room, and a family dinner on the large teak table overlooking the pool.

The Provençal-style kitchen is the heart of the home and will please even the most fastidious of gourmet cooks.  The top-of-the-line equipment includes a double oven, microwave, American-style refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, washer and dryer, a large pantry, and all the necessary cooking utensils, from family heirlooms and cookbooks to the latest in cookware. The large country style table is perfect for informal meals and homey kitchen gatherings.

The three large bedrooms in the main house, all with en-suite bathrooms, feature king-size beds, alarm/CD players, and air conditioning. One is on the main floor and the other two are upstairs. Opening to both the upper and lower terraces, all the bedrooms enjoy gorgeous views of the countryside.

The 2 bedrooms in the scond hosue have been updates and upgraded to the standards of the main house. Also equipped wiht A/C, they are furnished with a queen sicze bed in one and 2 twin in the other, each have an en-suite bathroom wiht Italian shower. 

 

· Superb quality view home.
· Large pool; pool towels provided.
· Gourmet kitchen.
· ADSL, satellite TV, CNN, DVD/VCR, stereo, CD players, washer, dryer, phone.
· Air conditioning in the 5 bedrooms.
· One complimentary mid-week cleaning provided for a one-week stay.
· Non smoking

There is much to see and do in this scenic part of the Luberon, from exploration of the numerous picturesque villages to shopping at local markets and nearby vineyards and farms. Goult, just a few minutes away, is a beautifully-preserved perched village that features buildings made from the local ochre stone, labyrinthine streets, and several pleasant town squares shaded by 100+ year-old trees. The village center has an intriguing buttressed Romanesque church with clock tower and features a unique series of cultivated terraces, riddled with ancient olive trees, magnificent oaks, fruit trees and vegetable gardens set among restored stone walls.

Don’t miss a visit to the splendid Abbaye de Senanque dating from the 12th century, open to visitors and with an active community of Cistercian monks. Roussillon, about five miles away, is one of the most spectacular villages in the scenic Lubéron hills, famous for the brightly-hued façades of its buildings and impressive ochre cliffs and rock formations. Among the other lovely villages of the area are Gordes, Ménerbes, Bonnieux, Lacoste and Ansouis.  Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, with its open air antiques market, and Lourmarin, known for the incandescent quality of its light, are also worth a visit. There is easy access to Parc Naturel Régional du Luberon, with multiple hiking trails and an abundance of local flora and fauna. After enjoying all this activity, one can return to the haven of Villa Manon, to relax by the pool after a refreshing swim or for a quiet walk in the surrounding forest.

This was probably our best vacation ever. All of us enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend Villa Manon to others and would go stay there again ourselves. -Tyler Durham, Atlanta