Perfect getaway in the south of France
Review Submitted: October 18, 2009
Date of Stay: August 2009
We stayed at Karen & David's gite Les Oliviers for a week in August 2009 and loved every minute of it.
First of all the region has a lot to offer. Settled in the hillside over the Luberon valley, the gite is a short walk from the village, where you can get delicious fresh croissants and excellent coffee in the morning. If you have everything you need for breakfast, the patio in front of the gite is the perfect spot to start the day in the sun, overlooking the valley and the very inviting saltwater swimming pool. The region offers everything you ever want from a holiday in the south of France with plenty of options for day trips and an abundance of local markets. Apt and the Saturday market is only 10 mins away, Rousillon, Gordes and the market at Le Coustelet 30 mins, Avignon, Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, St-Remy and Les Baux-de-Provence only an hour and Aix-en-Provence a little more than that. And if you just fancy lazy-ing about and enjoying the sun and the pool, you'll be guaranteed a fantastic day.
On top of all this, Karen and David are amazing hosts, regularly checking if their guests are happy, and keen to assist with anything you might need. More than once David went out of his way to help out and even lend us his computer to check emails and get some work done. A couple of times during our stay we enjoyed drinks at the pool house in the early evening, where we got to know Karen and David, and the other guests and swap stories over a glass of wine and some nibbles.
Last but not least, the gite is compact, well designed and offers all the comfort you need. The kitchen is very well equipped with modern appliances (fridge, microwave, stove with built in oven, dishwasher), the living room has a flat screen tv, dvd player and ipod dock, as well as internet connection. Outside on the deck garden furniture and a BBQ are provided too. The house has been decorated very tastefully in a modern Provencal style, with everything brand new and exceptionally clean. The garden, pool and pool house were impeccably maintained and a pleasure to enjoy. This was a perfect holiday home for two people and a lovely romantic getaway.
Unfortunately we cannot recommend any local restaurants. We enjoyed the fresh produce at the local markets so much, we would often eat at home on the deck watching the night fall over the valley…
As you can see, Karen and David managed to create a piece of haven on earth. Our stay with them was just total bliss!
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