Le Hameau Du Berger

Description

The story began with a dream… the dream of a family who discovered three old stone hamlets in the beautiful Luberon and who decided to restore them, to plant organic vines and fruit trees and to nurture the land with great love and respect.
The result is three beautifully restored stone hamlets spread out across 40 hectares of rolling hills and typical Provencal landscape. Le Hameau de l'Horizon, Villa Les Terrasses and Le Hameau du Berger.

Le Hameau du Berger is a high quality, beautifully preserved hamlet with two heated swimming pools, tennis court and spa, nestled in the unspoilt Luberon Valley under the watchful eye of the picturesque village of Viens. Here it's all about nature, peace and extraordinary calm.

The hamlet is set in 20 hectares surrounded by unspoilt landscape of rolling hills, bright limestone and fragrant, flowering heath with charming gardens designed by Jean-Noel Capart, which are a pleasure to stroll through on route to pool or tennis court.

The estate is made up of three houses and brings together the charm of the past with every modern comfort and luxury.

The ‘large house' has three beautifully furnished terraces, six en-suite bedrooms, large living room and dining room with magnificent fireplace, a sitting room and a large kitchen with dining area. It has its own swimming pool and boules pitch and entrance halls.

The ‘pink house' has lovely terraces, with one off the bedroom opening out to a stunning view over the landscape, three en-suite bedroom, large living room and dining room with magnificent fireplace, a sitting room s and a large Provencale kitchen.

The ‘bergerie' was the home of the last shepherd of the original hamlet and it will delight guests with its cosy and charming warmth. The magnificent fireplace marks the centre of the house and the ground floor bedroom provides access to the garden and second swimming pool. It has three en-suite bedrooms, living room and dining room with magnificent fireplace and a kitchen and lovely terrace.

In addition, Le Hameau du Berger, also has a magnificent barn available for hosting events.

Le Hameau du Berger is an exceptional estate offering peace and quiet and a real feeling of being at one with nature and this truly beautiful part of France.

#### Features
Le Hameau du Berger consists of 3 houses:

1)The Large House: 6 double bedrooms for 12 guests
2)The Pink house: 3 double bedrooms for 6 guests
3) The Bergerie: 3 double bedrooms for 6 guests
4) The Barn (available for hosting events when the whole estate is booked exclusively)

1) The Large House

Ground Floor

- Large entrance hall
- Open plan living dining area with large dining table for 10 guests, comfortable seating area with sofas, plasma screen TV, DVD player and an open fireplace with access to the ground floor terrace
- Fully equipped kitchen with hob, oven, fridge, freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher and kitchen table
- Office
- Second entrance hall
- Second sitting room with sofas
- Laundry room (washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board)
- Guest WC

First Floor

- Landing with access to the first floor balcony
- Bedroom 1: master bedroom with king size bed and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, wash basin and WC
- Bedroom 2: queen size bed and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, wash basin and WC
- Bedroom 3: queen size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower, wash basin and WC
- Bedroom 4: king size bed (or twins) and en-suite bathroom with shower, wash basin and WC
- Bedroom 5: king size bed (or twins) and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, wash basin and WC. This bedroom is a mezzanine of the second sitting room with a private staircase.
- Bedroom 6 with twin beds, en-suite shower room with wash basin and toilet.

Outside Grounds

- Main terrace with spacious 'al-fresco' dining area
- Side terrace with covered comfortable seating area
- Third furnished terrace
- Heated swimming pool (shape: rectangular / size: 11x5m)
- Boules pitch with spectator benches
- Landscaped gardens with herbs, figs trees and plants

2) The Pink House

Ground Floor

- Large entrance hall
- Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances overlooking the courtyard
- Open plan living dining area with large dining table for 12 guests, comfortable sofas, fireplace, plasma screen TV and DVD player with double doors giving access to the terrace
- Second sitting room with sofas
- Guest WC

First Floor

- Bedroom 1: master bedroom with large double bed, access to a private first floor terrace and en-suite bathroom with bath, shower, wash basin and WC
- Bedroom 2: double bed with en-suite bathroom with shower, wash basin and WC
- Bedroom 3: double bed with en-suite bathroom with shower and wash basin
- Separate WC

3) The Bergerie

Ground Floor

- Open plan living dining area with dining table for 6 guests, comfortable sofa, plasma screen TV, DVD player and fireplace
- Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances
- Bedroom 1: king size bed (or twins) with en-suite bathroom with shower, bath and wash basin and direct access to the garden and swimming pool
-Separate WC

First Floor

- Bedroom 2: king size bed (or twins) with en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and wash basin
- Bedroom 3: queen size bed with en-suite bathroom with shower and wash basin
- Separate WC
Outside Grounds - The Pink House & The Bergerie

- Main terrace with covered dining table for 14 guests
- Large terrace with dining table and covered comfortable seating area
- Side terrace with comfortable seating area and a fig tree providing shade
- Heated swimming pool (shape: rectangular / size: 13x6m)
- Boules pitch with spectator benches
- Landscaped gardens with herbs, flowers and plants
4) The Barn

- Beautifully converted barn suitable for any wedding, celebration or seminar which can seat up to 50 guests
- Fully equipped with a professional kitchen, bathrooms and barbecue
- Catering, staff, cleaning and additional services available as required

Facilities for Le Hameau du Berger

- Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Safe in each bedroom
- Tennis court
- Two heated pools
- Two boules pitches
- Spa area (two saunas, jacuzzi, massage rooms*, relaxation area, change rooms)
*Contact details for local masseurs can be provided by the estate staff
- Table tennis
- Plasma screen TV, DVD player and mini stereo system in each house
- Board games
- Fixed telephone (communications with be charged at the end of your stay)
- Gas barbecue (for each house)
- Fans on request
- Off-road parking
- Estate office

The distances between the hamlets are as follows:
Le Hameau du Berger: 7 km from Villa Les Terrasses and 5km from Le Hameau de l'Horizon
Le Hameau de l'Horizon: 5 km from Le Hameau du Berger and 1.5km from Villa Les Terrasses
Villa Les Terrasses: 1.5 km from Le Hameau de l'Horizon and 7 km from Le Hameau du Berger

#### Location
Viens is an ancient village with a medieval atmosphere boasting many original features including the clock tower and the two Maisons de Monier. It is located on the border of the Alpes-de-Haute Provence, the heart of the Luberon and surrounded by beautiful lavender fields, providing you with boundless activities and attractions for all the family.

Within the Luberon National park the charming villages and beautiful scenery offer an ideal setting for hiking, cycling, and even kayaking along the Sorgue. Many of the quint hilltop villages have maintained their original features with castles, caves and historical artefacts to discover, including one of the most spectacular at La Tour d'Aigues which still has its dungeons. Other activities include the Barben Zoo, Accrobranche and horse-riding.

The town of Apt, with its sprawling weekly market each Saturday and Tuesday is an unmissable trip: a gem full of charm and tradition with winding streets and ancient fountains. Indulge in the local cuisine and delicacies in one of the many pavement cafes with views of the Luberon and sweet smelling lavender surround you.

Le Hameau de l'Horizon is also within close driving distance of the archetypal Provencal villages of Bonnieux, Lacoste, Menerbes, Gordes and Roussillon. Famous Avignon, the capital of Provence, and Aix-en-Provence, one of France's most beautiful university towns, are only about 1hr30mins away from this gorgeous hamlet.