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Village Life W/Spectacular View in Hilltop Village

Village Life W/Spectacular View in Hilltop Village

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View from bedroom balcony. Spectacular sunsets every evening.
Terrace dining with BBQ grill
View of the wine co-op from the terrace
Summertime view of Ansouis and the Chateau from nearby vineyard
Front entrance from the street

Overview of Village Life W/Spectacular View in Hilltop Village

5 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Check out the area

Ansouis, 84
  • Popular LocationMusee Extraordinaire2 min walk
  • Popular LocationÉtang de la Bonde7 min drive
  • Popular LocationChateau Val Joanis14 min drive
  • AirportMarseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Village Life W/Spectacular View in Hilltop Village

Chez Ellen is nestled in the hillside of the perched village of Ansouis, which is rated one of the loveliest villages in France. In the middle ages, Ansouis held control of the pass between Apt and Aix en Provence. The Chateau d'Ansouis, which sits at the top of the village, was built around 961 and still retains its watchtower, iron entrance gate, and gardens. It is a short walk (5 minutes)from the house through the narrow maze of streets and the chateau is open for tours.

Take a morning stroll to our village boulangerie for a fresh baguette, or chocolate croissant, or to the new grocery for last minute items. Also located within a 5 minute walk are the Musee Extraordinaire, visitor's center, Bar des Sports (sports bar), the Tabac (gift shop & misc.,) our highly rated restaurants, and the Church of St. Martin.

In need of some exercise? Enjoy a hike through the vineyards and around the country homes at the base of the village. Take our bikes out for an afternoon ride. Go for a hike or swim at Etang de la Bonde (great spot for a picnic) or visit the nearby public swimming pool,there are 4 pools to choose from.

Day trips can include: the beach at Cassis (the Cote d' Azur or St. Tropez), Roussillon, the Camarque, Arles, Gordes, Marseille, Cannes, the Pont du Gard.... Take in the fresh air market offered in Ansouis (at the bottom of our street) or a nearby village almost everyday.

After your exciting day, return to Chez Ellen to relax. The first floor is designed for relaxing and entertaining. The fully stocked kitchen opens to the dining room where you will find beautiful provencal table linens. The kitchen cabinet doors were rescued from a ruined chateau as were all the house's interior doors. The living room has a candlelit fireplace along with media equipment, a large selection of DVDs and video tapes (children and adults in english and french,) wireless internet, puzzles, cards, games, and a small toybox. There is also a convertible sofa bed in the livingroom. In the sitting area, you can relax and read a book while sipping an espresso or a glass of wine while taking in the beautiful view of the Luberon through the large picture window.

Provence sunsets can be viewed from the terrace and the second floor balcony. Enjoy a beautiful summer breeze while grilling on the terrace and dining al fresco.

The two master bedrooms (located on the second level) have cozy queen-sized beds made with luxury linens. The larger of the two masters has an adjustable bed. Both bedrooms have writing desks perfect for penning postcards and each room has access to the spacious balcony where you can watch the sunrise. Along the second floor hallway is the library wall filled with an abundant collection of fiction, non-fiction, and France tour books.



Keywords: House

Property manager

Karen Provost

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

We should mention

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

About the area

Ansouis

This holiday home is located in Ansouis. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Luberon Regional Park and Colorado Provencal. Cote Vogue and Le The dans l'Encrier are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Luberon Regional Park - 1 min walk
  • Musee Extraordinaire - 2 min walk
  • Étang de la Bonde - 7 min drive
  • Olive Oil Mill - Bastide du Laval - 8 min drive
  • Chateau Val Joanis - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Aix-en-Provence Meyrargues Station - 19 min drive
  • Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Le 19 Vin - 10 min drive
  • Casa Pizza Snack - 6 min drive
  • Auberge la Bastide Neuve - 8 min drive
  • Café de l 'étang - 6 min drive
  • La Petite Maison de Cucuron - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Village Life W/Spectacular View in Hilltop Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Village Life W/Spectacular View in Hilltop Village located?

Situated in Ansouis, this holiday home is steps away from Luberon Regional Park and Musee Extraordinaire. Chateau Val Joanis and Château d'Ansouis are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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4.0/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Patrice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maison idéale
Très belle maison avec deux belles chambres (avec chacune leur salle de bain), idéalement située au bord d'un village délicieux et calme, authentique (pas aussi touristique que d'autres mais quand même assez grand), avec une belle orientation sud ouest d'une terrasse d'où on voit le Luberon. La maison étant un peu enterrée dans le rocher reste fraîche au moment des grandes chaleurs. Les propriétaires et les gestionnaires sont très aimables et efficaces. Le seul détail est que nous sommes restés 3 semaines et qu'aucun service de ménage n'a été prévu ne serait-ce que pour changer les draps, mais je suis sûr que cela peut s'arranger avec le propriétaire. La maison a d'ailleurs une personnalité qui tient à ce qu'elle est réellement habitée et les propriétaires sont des gens qui savent faire confiance et mettre à l'aise. Bref, c'était parfait.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021

5/5 Excellent

Pamela W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
lovely quiet village life. Great location
Web site desribes this lovely village quite well. We relaxed and enjoyed our stay
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2019

5/5 Excellent

Frank R.

Chez Ellen is the Provençal home of my dreams, nestled among Ansouis’s ancient hilltop dwellings.
From welcome to departure, our experience at Chez Ellen was ideal. Peaceful, charming, with a kitchen equipped to cook like a local, the home provides the perfect opportunity to chillax and/or explore in every direction. After a short walk for our morning baguette, our family of four would breakfast outside on the terrace overlooking the Luberon, then plan our day. We visited many of the surrounding towns, especially on market days, (we loved Aix, Lourmarin and Forcalquier), we visited the coast (Cassis, Saint Tropez, Marseilles), went kayaking at the Gorge de Verdon, hiked the ochre canyon in Gordes, lounged at Lake Bonde nearby, and visited many vineyards. A favorite was cooking with Christel. The house notes are extremely helpful about where to go and when, restaurants and more. Ansouis highlights included dining at the Michelin-starred La Closerie and sampling lavender ice cream. The hosts have thought of everything to make one’s stay as comfortable and well-informed as possible.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

5/5 Excellent

Anna J.

Magical!
We spent 9 days at Chez Ellen in the charming village of Ansouis. The house is wonderful with all the creature comforts plus spectacular views of the Luberon from the terrace. This is a great location from which to explore the surrounding and equally charming villages - we went to village markets almost every day; eating freshly shucked oysters with a bottle of white wine at one market! We enjoyed cooking some great meals at Chez Ellen after our market visits while also savoring the local restaurants. All in all a wonderful respite from our busy lives!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Once again, Chez Ellen delivers!
Loved the house and village so much we came back a year later. Everything was as awesome as we remembered. This time we spent a bit more time at the house, even cooking once or twice, and loved it. Eating (or spending any time really) on the balcony is a treat for the soul. Lots of day trips to the beautiful countryside made the experiences even better. Just like we said last year, "All in all, it was an amazing experience, and we are VERY looking forward to going back one day."

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Hosted by Karen Provost

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