Philosophia
Europe / France / Provence
On Gordes’ landmark, this beautifully renovated 18th century stone house, Villa Philosophia, welcomes eight to ten guests with its two outbuildings nestled in five acres of olive groves and lavender fields with a lovely garden; a perfect setting for its solar cell heated swimming pool.
Overview
This 18th century sheepfold, restored with taste and authenticity, is spread on 250 square meters. The main house is composed of four bedrooms, sleeping six (two double beds and two single beds), two bathrooms, a lounge, a dining room and kitchen.
All materials have been selected for their soul such as Burgundy stone floors dating back to the 17th century or the 18th century Spanish doors.
Accommodations
Indoors
- Large living room and library with a large fireplace ready to be used
- Dining room seating 8 guests
- An old tuned piano
- Fully equipped old style kitchen bright and cozy with a gas Piano cooker "La Cornue" a large refrigerator, dishwasher, a coffee machine and Nespresso
- Laundry room with washer/dryer
- Southern terrace set with an outside lounge area shaded by trees
- 4 Double bedrooms with shower for the master suite on the ground floor, a tub and stone vanity washbasin for the single ground floor bedroom, and a shared large bathroom with bathtub and shower on the upper floor
Air Conditioned Guest House (30 sq m) for 2 Guests
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Independent studio offering a lounge area with view of lavender fields, a kitchen (coffee filter machine) and meal corner with a double bedroom and bathroom with a bathtub and a washing machine, toilet
Outdoors
- (Garden Hut) - Take a rest! Standard French bed (140 cm), en-suite shower room, washbasin and water closet
- Swimming pool - 15 x 6 m swimming pool (depth 1.50 m - max 4.50 m) warmed by solar cells hidden on the roof top. The bottom color gives the water its rare luminosity
- On surface and underwater musical system
- The pool area is surrounded with ornamental elements of Balinese style
- Panoramic view of the Luberon
- Large teak pool terrace
- Double sunbathing chairs and sun lounges
Pool House
- BBQ
- Equipped kitchen with refrigerator, oven, BBQ, dishwasher
- Covered meal area
- Outdoor space protected by glass windows integrated in the ancient stone wall to shelter from wind and enjoy the pool view, gardens and Luberon mountains
- Shower and toilet
- May accommodate 2 guests as back up (double bed)
- An ancient borie and (not dedicated) chapel
- Nice spots within the property to be at ease
- Century old olive trees: home made olive oil, Lavender field, truffle oaks, orchards: cherries, apricots, figs
Amenities
6 Bedrooms, 5 Bathrooms
Sleeps 10 Guests
Details
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1 (Ground Floor): King size bed (180 cm) could be converted into 2 singles beds, with its private glass-paneled shower, vanity wash basin
Bedroom 2 (Ground Floor): King size bed (180 cm) could be converted into 2 single beds, ancient style bathtub, cut stone vanity basin, bidet. There is a water closet for 2 bedrooms
Bedroom 3 (Upper Floor): King size bed (180 cm), access to the terrace sharing bathroom with bedroom 4
Bedroom 4 (Upper Floor): 2 Single beds (90 cm x 90 cm), library, polished concrete bathroom with bathtub and shower shared with bedroom 3. There is a water closet for 2 bedrooms
Bedroom 5 (Guest House): King size bed (180 cm) could be converted into 2 single beds, bathroom with bathtub, basin, water closet
Bedroom 6 (Pool House): 2 Additional single beds (90 cm x 90 cm) with shower room and WC
Pool Details
Swimming pool (15 x 6 m, depth 1.50 m - 4.50 m) warmed by solar cells hidden on the roof top. The bottom color gives the water its rare luminosity
The pool uses a chlorine-free salt electrolysis system
Electric cover system
On surface and underwater musical system
Staff and Services
Cleaning: 5 hours per week Tuesdays (2 hours 30 minutes) and Thursdays (2 hours 30 minutes)
Bed, bath and pool linen provided (Change of house linens on Thursday on a 2 week rental basis)
Final cleaning
Welcome first necessities (water, juice, bread, cheese, jam, cereals, milk, eggs)
Meet and greet
Garden caretaker
Pool maintenance once a week
Location Details
Airport: Avignon, 40 minutes by car
At the heart of the Provencal countryside, far from the crowd and the noise, you will enjoy being alone while standing 5 minutes from Gordes and its small shops as well as of Coustellet farmer's market
Supermarkets and access to the motorway to the beaches (A7) in Cavaillon is about 15 minutes by car
Avignon is a 30-minute drive
TGV train station, airport, motorway to Spain/Italy Marseilles International Airport: 1-hour drive
Villa Notes
Children are welcomed
€2,000 - Collected in advance
1 Week. Rentals done from Sunday to Sunday. Minimum night stay may vary by villa. Please contact a villa specialist to confirm.
Exclusive Offers
Executive Owners now receive up to $100 Destination Dollars when booking a Villas of Distinction property with Club Points.
Number of Nights | Destination Dollar Amount |
1-4 Nights | $50 |
5+ Nights | $100 |
You can use your Destination Dollars to enhance your stay. Once the property of your choice is booked, your personal Concierge will coordinate and schedule eligible experiences for your stay, giving you more time to spend with family.
Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.
Presidential Owners now receive up to $175 Destination Dollars when booking a Villas of Distinction property with Club Points.
Number of Nights | Destination Dollar Amount |
1-4 Nights | $100 |
5+ Nights | $175 |
You can use your Destination Dollars to enhance your stay. Once the property of your choice is booked, your personal Concierge will coordinate and schedule eligible experiences for your stay, giving you more time to spend with family.
Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.
Chairman's Club Owners now receive up to $250 Destination Dollars when booking a Villas of Distinction property with Club Points.
Number of Nights | Destination Dollar Amount |
1-4 Nights | $150 |
5+ Nights | $250 |
You can use your Destination Dollars to enhance your stay. Once the property of your choice is booked, your personal Concierge will coordinate and schedule eligible experiences for your stay, giving you more time to spend with family.
Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.
Location
Villa information may change without notice and should be confirmed with our villa rental specialists.