Fabulous luxury country house on private 20 hectare wine estate.
PRIVATE WINE ESTATE
Mas de Michel is a luxury 18th-century country house 'Mas' sited on a 20-hectare estate just outside of Bonnieux (7km), in the Luberon region of Provence. It offers complete privacy and relaxation for guests. The property has no neighbours and affords the opportunity for long walks through the vineyards and forests where the only sound is the birds, cicadas or at night the occasional wild boar. The spacious and refined villa provides the ideal setting for a large family or group of friends to gather in the heart of authentic Provence.
PURE BLISS FOR FOODIES
The Mas has local food and wine at its heart. The vineyard's chardonnay grapes produce a premium vintage that is available locally and is sometimes the bottle of wine in the welcome hamper. Guests can pick fresh herbs from the garden in season. Cherry, fig and pear trees provide for the jams sometimes made on the Mas. Truffles grow on the property and truffle hunting can be arranged with a local dog in season (Autumn/ Winter). Local markets, on every day of the week, are in easy reach for plentiful food sampling opportunities. A private chef can be organised to cook local specialities at the Mas and we can arrange bookings at the best local restaurants. With notice we can arrange provencal cooking lessons and local wine tours.
LAYOUT FOR RELAXATION
Accommodation is comfortable, well laid out, and flexible. Hire the main house for 8 guests, and cottage for 2 guests.
The main house with five bedrooms (8 guests) is split into three floors; on the first floor 3 double ensuite bedrooms, on the ground floor the main living areas of lounge, kitchen, dining room and study, on the lower ground floor a separate suite which includes a double bedroom and a twin room, with two separate bathrooms, plus a cosy lounge linking the rooms.
The self contained cottage across the courtyard from the main house offers a further double bedroom, plus a lounge with a small kitchenette and dining table, a bathroom with bath, and its own private terrace. Suitable for an additional 2 people.
Along with a formal dining area in the main house, there are several delightful outdoor terraces for dining al fresco. The main terrace is well-positioned off the kitchen, with stunning views over the estate, a second terrace near the pool, is well suited to pre dinner drinks and several others for breakfast in the sunshine.
The heated (up to 24 degrees celsius) salt water swimming pool measures 12 x 6m. The pool which has a paddling section that young children love, is also gated and has a cover for peace of mind.
Guests can chill in the extensive gardens, dipping in and out of the pool, occasionally retreating to a shaded corner with a good book and maybe a glass of the estate's chardonnay. With views across the estate to the Luberon forest, one is seduced into a world where life runs at a slower pace.
Babies and children are catered for with two cotbeds and two high chairs, please notify us if required. Well behaved pets are welcome with prior arrangement.
CONCEIRGE SERVICE
We know that our guests value little extras that make for a smooth and stress free stay. Guests are met and shown around the estate by our local hosts, Peggy and Roy, who have lived in the area for more than 10 years. A welcome hamper will be waiting for your arrival with the food basics of; bread, milk, coffee, local cheese, meat and a bottle of wine.
The owners and local hosts are available to help with local restaurant bookings, taxi bookings, experience bookings. Plus they are a wonderful source of local inspiration or just on hand to help out with French translations. Should any issues arise whilst staying with us, they are just a phone call or WhatsApp away.
Cleaning for 3 x 3 hours is included per week, but more can be added for €20 per hour.
For an additional €70 charge the hosts will organise a full grocery shop for your arrival. Should you wish for an additional charge they can also organise your first night's supper. Additional is also a daily bakery service for fresh croissants, baguettes and patisserie. For a complete catering solution including chefs for breakfast, lunch and or evenings, please request pricing.
LOCATION
Nearby Bonnieux (7 km), one of the prettiest villages in the Luberon, where you will find plenty of small shops, bakeries, small supermarket, pharmacy and banks. There is a weekly local market, the perfect place to stroll around, and have a drink in one of the many cafes or enjoy a meal in one of a multitude of restaurants. Perched on a high ridge, the village offers stunning views over the plains to Mont Ventoux and the villages of Lacoste, Gordes and Roussillon where you will find more excellent restaurants.
Slightly further afield but still only a relatively short 1 hour drive are Avignon or Aix en Provence, both of which make wonderful day trips. The nearest beaches are 1 hour 15 minutes away. Saint-Tropez, Cannes and Nice are all within 2 hours 30 minutes drive.
There is more than enough for both children and adults to explore over several weeks so begin your planning, view the relevant sections within 'Experiences'.
We are proud to be selected by Sawdays and you can also find us on Airbnb.
