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Le refuge - A great holiday rental in Fontaine de Vaucluse near the Luberon

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The house, the court and the pool. Cottage on court/pool level.
Kitchen & dining area with large glass sliding door to terrace and pool court
Terrace & pool
Kitchen & dining area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fontaine de Vaucluse, Provence - Alpes - Cote d'Azur
  • Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Springs
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Provence Golf
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Senanque Abbey
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Avignon (AVN-Caumont)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Le refuge - A great holiday rental in Fontaine de Vaucluse near the Luberon

Overview
Located within a 15-minute walk to the picturesque village of Fontaine de Vaucluse, this ca. 100m2 loft-style conversion has all modern facilities - a fully equipped kitchen, two double bedrooms, a mezzanine ideally suited for children, a large Italian-style bathroom with two showers and a separate WC.

Le Refuge sleeps a maximum of 5 people and is located near Fontaine de Vaucluse, ca. 1.2 km from the village center and 6 km from Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, a picturesque small town renowned for its antique markets, stores and art galleries at the foot of the Luberon mountain range. Views over the countryside are truly spectacular.

This large holiday rental, exquisitely decorated in a Provençal style accentuating the ceiling’s wood beams and stone walls, is situated on the ground floor of the owners' home. It has a separate independent entrance, a terrace accessible from the kitchen/dining room, as well as a private courtyard with a stone-built filtered pool (ca 6x4.5m) operated from June until September. Nice fully equipped kitchen with dining area, living room with an entertainment corner and a detached sleeping space with a queen-sized bed. A main bedroom with two twin beds and wardrobe, a mezzanine with 2 single beds. A beautiful bathroom with Italian-style shower and 2 sinks. Separate WC. Bedroom linen and towels provided. Housecleaning at the end of the stay and all taxes are included in the rental price. Prices vary depending on the season.

Languages

English, French, German

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Chidren welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Considered. Please speak with Owner
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly non-smoking (indoors)
Pool: For safety reasons, no diving allowed

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Fontaine-de-Vaucluse

Located in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Luberon Regional Park and Luberon. Nestor le Castor and Le Circuit des Fontaines are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hunting.
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Fontaine de Vaucluse, Provence - Alpes - Cote d'Azur

What's nearby

  • Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Springs - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Provence Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Provence Golf - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Village des Bories - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Senanque Abbey - 20 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Station - 14 min drive
  • Avignon (AVN-Caumont) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Soleva - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant le Pescador - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Haut perché - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Auberge de Lagnes - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Le refuge - A great holiday rental in Fontaine de Vaucluse near the Luberon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Le refuge - A great holiday rental in Fontaine de Vaucluse near the Luberon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Le refuge - A great holiday rental in Fontaine de Vaucluse near the Luberon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Le refuge - A great holiday rental in Fontaine de Vaucluse near the Luberon located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nestor le Castor and Luberon Regional Park. Santon Museum and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse Springs are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very special experience
We feel so fortunate to have discovered Le Reguge. The house is exceptionally equipped and beautifully restored. Dirk went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and shared the environs with us. We’ve never had such a gracious and interesting host. We have been renting for decades and this visit stands out in every aspect. And it wasn’t even pool season!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in the Luberon
We really enjoyed our stay here and wish we had stayed longer. Dirk is a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location
A lovely, very spacious, very well equipped guest house in Provence. Fontaine du Vaucluse is a beautiful area of Provence and great base for exploring the region. The host, Dirk, was always available and very eager to help plan excursions and adventures during our stay. There is a speed bump situated right in front of the house on the main road which was a little bit disruptive for the front bedroom at night.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Superior!
Probably one of the best stays we have ever had. We read all the 5 star reviews and understand now why. Property is charming and fully outfitted with everything you might need; meticulously well kept. Great location, and Dirk is a 5-star host who has lovingly restored his home and made this an easy recommendation from us! Dirk, if you'd have put a comfy lounge chair out by the pool for me to read - we probably would never have left!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming retreat
Great accommodations with modern conveniences. Short walk to a lovey village with 12th century ruins in the rocks above, as well as restaurants and shops. Very comfy TV area for relaxing after sightseeing and a beautiful outdoor area to drink wine from the nearby local vineyards. Host recommended a scenic drive for the afternoon which was a favorite and was helpful with dinner plans, etc. Ideal! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Orangeville, ON, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A piece of Vaucluse
The property was as described online. The house was well equipped with all the necessary essentials. Dirk is an amazing host. He offered excellent suggestions on sites to see during our limited stay. I would not hesitate to stay at his location in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Provence
Our stay in this house was amazing. Very comfortable with a beautiful location. The home was well supplied with all your needs. The host is gracious and full of useful and great advice. You can also enjoy a bottle of wine with him and the view of the Galas Aqueduct is divine. We will be back! The town is sleepy and lovely. During our time we took a horseback lesson, rode Mont Ventoux and visited many markets and towns. Best holiday yet!! Thanks again Dirk!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, secluded stay in a historical stone building
Stone house and oversized wooden beams, spacious indoor and outdoor areas, make this a unique holiday home while travelling. Well equipped kitchen with lovely indoor and outdoor dining areas connected by a massive sliding door to bring the outdoors in and expand the overall feel. Used the swimming pool to cool off after a day of touring. Convenient parking for our car. Our host, Dirk, lives onsite and regularly checked in to be sure everything in the gîte was operating as expected and offered suggestions for exploring the local area. Used the washer and clothes ( and wet bathing suits) dried easily outdoors on the drying rack.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Book Now!
After a three-week tour of Italy and France that included 6 different Vrbo's - I can say without hesitation, that Le Refuge in Fontaine de Vaucluse was the best of them all! Extraordinary in every way. Dirk's wonderful Gite - more like a grotto - is incredibly enchanting. From the gorgeous patio and private pool to the perfectly appointed kitchen and luxury bathroom - we wished we had booked our stay with Dirk for at least another week. The village of Fontaine De Vaucluse is a must - it is breathtakingly beautiful and offers wonderful ambiance and entertainment. That being said - our preference after a full day of sightseeing was to come home to Le Refuge, open a bottle of wine and sit by the pool! I promise you will not be disappointed with this OUTSTANDING Vrbo - but I encourage you not to dawdle around and book your stay before it's gone. You will also find Dirk - the owner of Le Refuge - to be a wonderful and considerate host. BEST VRBO EVER!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toller Urlaub
Wir hatten mit unseren beiden Kindern einen tollen Aufenthalt in der Unterkunft. Im Haus ist alles vorhanden was man braucht und Dirk als Gastgeber hatte viele tolle und hilfreiche Tipps für uns. Die Lage des Hauses ist optimal um die vielen kleinen, traumhaft schönen Orte drum herum, aber auch die größeren Städte wie Marseille und Avignon schnell zu erreichen ohne lange im Auto zu sitzen. Wir als Eltern haben uns genauso wohl gefühlt wie unseren beiden Kinder. Die haben vor allem die Pool mehr als genossen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valérie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Le refuge, un havre de quietude
Super location. Tout y était, il ne manquait rien. Hormis la clim, compte tenu de la canicule.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suncica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Gérard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication
Si vous aimez passer avec le propriétaire cette maison est pour!
Propriétaire très /trop présent. Survient à l’improviste. Attention à votre tenue😂 Habite dans la même maison et surveille tous les faits et gestes. Pas permis de sauter dans la piscine, taper dans l’eau etc. ce qu’on avait pas vu à la réservation et qui a causé quelques désagréments. Pas vraiment d’intimité, pas vraiment des chambres. On entends tout. Sinon très belle maison, très beau site.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr offen gestaltete Ferienwohnung
Wir haben mit unseren 2 Töchtern eine schöne Zeit in der Unterkunft verbracht. Die Wohnung ist mit allem ausgestattet. Die Offenheit als Loft hat uns sehr gefallen und ist ideal für eine Familie. Der Pool war ein besonderes Highlight für die Kinder. Dirk als Vermieter wohnt im selben sehr geschmackvoll hergerichteten Haus und steht immer mit Empfehlungen zur Seite. Wir haben viel von der schönen Gegend kennengelernt.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alain B., LE MANS 72

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradisiaque
Un séjour paradisiaque dans un gite où tout a été pensé pour le repos, la tranquillité et le bien être des vacanciers. Le mobilier est très confortable et les équipements divers sont nombreux et de bonne qualité. La piscine est une bénédiction par ces temps de forte chaleur. Notre hôte tout en étant discret est tout à fait prévenant et très à l'écoute. Que du bonheur - On en redemanderait.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andreas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schöne Unterkunft mit Flair
Tolle Unterkunft mit Flair, vollständig ausgestattet. Lage in schönem Ort und zentral gelegen für viele interessante Ausflüge. Vermieter wohnt direkt darüber und steht mit Rat und Tat zur Verfügung.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Merveilleux séjour
Fontaine de Vaucluse est un endroit idéal pour visiter la Provence. Très belle maison et qualité de l'hébergement excellente. Situation calme et à l'abri des regards. Très bon accueil par notre hôte. Je recommande vivement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Unterkunft mit herzlichem Kontakt zum Vermieter
Die Wohnung ist sehr gepflegt und top eingerichtet. Die Wohnung ist auch im Sommer bei heissen Temperaturen herrlich kühl. Den Pool haben wir sehr geschätzt. War eine angenehme Abkühlung bei den heissen Sommertemperaturen. In der Wohnung haben wir alles vorgefunden, was wir benötigten. Ist mit sehr viel Liebe eingerichtet. Der Vermieter gibt im regelmässigen Kontakt wertvolle Tipps über die Umgebung. Die Wohnung ist optimal gelegen für Ausflüge in der Umgebung. Konnten sehr viel von der Provence entdecken. Wir hatten einen wundervollen Urlaub für 2 Wochen. Wir empfehlen die Wohnung nun gerne weiter und komme gerne einmal wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick H., Collex

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent sejour
Le bien est très bien tenu, très propre et il ne manque absolument rien. Le propriétaire vit à l’étage et est très présent et disponible. Le seul bémol est la proximité avec la route et donc les nuisances qui vont avec. Il y avait peu de passages, mais plutôt à vive allure.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

rachel c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic stay in Provence
Beautiful loft style property which was the best equipped of any place we have ever stayed in. The pool was lovely and much bigger than the photos make it seem. The terrace and courtyard were very comfortable and private and we spent many happy evenings there. We really appreciate the effort Dirk took to ensure our stay was as good as possible- advising us on local days out and making sure everything was perfect. Our highlights of the week include: canoeing at Canoe Evasion and the L’isle sur la Sorgue Sunday market. Thanks Dirk!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dionne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely gite, great location
We have had a great stay in Le Refuge, as a family with two kids. The house is very comfortable and well equipped. The garden and private pool are very enjoyable. The Provence region is very beautiful and offers a lot of beautiful sites, picturesk villages and great activities. Dirk is a friendly owner/host, he gave us a lot of good tips.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhafte Lage, zuvorkommender Gastgeber
Sehr schöne gepflegte Ferienwohnung mit allem was man braucht. Dazu ganz viel in der Umgebung zu sehen und zu erleben. Unser Gastgeber hat mit seinen Tipps dafür gesorgt, dass wir auch ganz ohne Reiseführer viel Provence erleben konnten. Sehr zu empfehlen
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderbar
Die Wohnung hat eine tolle Lage, einen super schönen Pool und einen sehr sauberen und gemütlich eingerichteten Wohnbereich. Die Ausstattung ist mehr als ausreichend und der Kontakt zum Besitzer ist extrem freundlich.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andreas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sehr erholsamer Urlaub
Das Haus liegt schön zentral für viele Unternehmungen in der Region. Hier steckt viel Liebe im Detail. Das Haus ist mehr als komplett ausgestattet. Sehr freundlicher Kontakt mit dem Vermieter, der jederzeit bereit ist einem Tips und Ratschläge für Ausflüge zu geben. Allles in allem ein wunderschöner Urlaub. Wir werden mit SIcherheit weiderkommen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ein sehr schöner Kurzurlaub
Es war ein kurzer, aber sehr schöner Aufenthalt. Die Wohnung ist top eingerichtet, sehr geräumig und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Terrasse bietet ebenfalls ein tolles Ambiente. Dirk ist ein sehr netter und fürsorglicher Gastgeber, wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Your host

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Owner has long been in love with this beautiful region and in 2018 relocated from London to Provence to pursue a life change. Speaks English, German and French.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is part of a stunning stone-built village house near the famous town of Fontaine de Vaucluse on the edge of the spectacular Luberon region with its many town markets, restaurants, museums and galleries. The residence is just 6 km from the market and antiquities town of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, 25 km from Avignon (TGV train station, Palais de Papes) and just a few minutes from famous Luberon villages such as Gordes, Lacoste, Bonnieux, Roussillon and Lourmarin. Also in easy reach are unique day-trip destinations such as Mont Ventoux (35 km), Les Baux (50 km), Arles (65 km), Aix-en-Provence (75 km), the Carmargue ( 90 km) or the Ardèche (130 km). Even most beautiful beaches are less than a 2 hour car trip away (e.g. Cassis with its pebble/rock beaches or Les-Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer with its sandy beaches).

What makes this property unique

The holiday rental is in a beautiful 18th century converted village house with lots of character. Due to its location, the house is well protected from the mistral and has a fantastic sheltered courtyard (not accessible to public view) with a very pretty stone-built pool allowing for lingering on sun-deck chairs or outdoor BBQs and dining on the large terrace during warm Provençal evenings.

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English, French, German

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