Combining authentic local architecture and contemporary comforts, the Bastide Vallat is a six-bed Provençal home that can sleep up to 12 guests. With its honey stone exterior, expansive outdoor space and heated pool, this charming bastide is a fantastic destination for families and groups of friends looking for a peaceful escape in rural France.

Situated in the striking Luberon Valley, between the villages of Gordes and Ménerbes, Bastide Vallat offers guests immediate access to the spectacular Provençal countryside and an array of idyllic hilltop towns. Just 30 minutes east of cultural Avignon and an hour north of the bustling streets of Mediterranean Marseille, the bastide also benefits from plenty of opportunities for day trips and excursions.

Four of the bastide's six delightful bedrooms are located on the first floor and feature king-size beds, while the remaining two bedrooms occupy the second floor and are fitted with large king-size beds. All bedrooms are equipped with ensuite bathrooms, televisions and underfloor heating. The sizable living room includes sofa seating, a working fireplace and a bar, while the stone vaulted wine cellar will appeal to passionate oenophiles. And for the gastronomes, the fully equipped kitchen is stocked with modern appliances. It opens onto a spacious dining room with a 16-seat table, making feasting with friends a sheer pleasure - make sure you look out for local truffles when in season and the delectable rose wine of the region, available all year round!

A second 16-seat table is positioned outside to facilitate divine al fresco dining, while a shaded interior courtyard offers total tranquillity and respite from the sun. Gardens and a covered terrace provide spaces for socialising, and the heated pool is supplemented by a pool house that boasts sofas, a gas barbeque and a bathroom. As well as the bastide's petanque court, guests can access all the facilities at the nearby five-star resort and spa. This includes tennis courts, a hammam, a sauna and fitness equipment. A charming holiday destination blessed with plenty of local character and excellent modern amenities, the Bastide Vallat guarantees a one-of-a-kind holiday with friends and family.