A charming villa for hikers, cyclists, and wine lovers

About this space
"Les Alouettes", 3 * ranking, is a beautiful single story stone villa in Malaucène, Vaucluse, Provence. Although originally built as a Berger (a shepherd's home) it has been totally restored to become the charming and comfortable home, in the spirit of Provence, that it is today. It has a professionally maintained large private garden and swimming pool which is available from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The house is located about 100 meters from the centre of the town with its shops, bakery & restaurants.
The space
The single-storey charming house has been built with old materials, giving it a lot of character. It was renovated to become a comfortable home for a retiring couple so no second floor. It has stone facades.
Guest access
The owner now lives, independently, at the far end of the villa. The terrace has a trellis, one side offers a large area for guests, the other side a smaller area for the owner. She (or her representative) will welcome you and give you an introduction to the property.
Other things to note
There is a Welcome to Les Alouettes manual with emergency numbers, instructions and general information.

I am a new host so have no bookings yet from Vrbo, but I have four excellent reviews of my first four sets of guests from "simplyowners.net" June-September 2023

"We had a wonderful time in your house, in the garden and near the swimming pool. We enjoyed every moment. The house, the terraces and the garden are very spacious. We felt at home immediately. Thank you for your hospitality, your trust and your tips. We'll remember you as an interesting lady with a story and wish you all the best."

"We came to your house and we immediately felt at home!
It really is a lovely quiet place with great atmosphere, exactly what one needs to recuperate.
Your kind welcome and your willingness to help was heartfelt!
We had a very good time in the Provence with extensive walks and wonderful wines. Your garden and the terrace were beautiful and the smell of the roses and the cypresses near the swimming pool beguiling! Thank you so much for everything!"

"Thank you so much for letting us share your little slice of Heaven. We have loved every minute. The house is very homely and very well equipped. It is in a very good location to explore this part of Provence and even better if your husband is cycling mad like mine! We have had a lovely time exploring medieval villages, local markets, mountains and all the delicious locally produced food & wine. We'll definitely be back!"

"We took a bit of a punt in choosing Les Alouettes and Malaucene for our 18-day holiday as we were not familiar with either. We were fantastically lucky with both. The house was beautifully equipped and a real home, full of character (a product of the fact that the Irish owner, Maria, had lived there until recently). It had all we needed. We particularly loved the coolness of the house (the weather was hot!), the beautifully shady terrace where we could read and eat comfortably and, for the sun lovers, the sunny terrace, garden and pool. Maria now lives next door and was on hand to explain anything about the house and the neighbourhood when we needed help. But she made it clear that she would only do that if asked. She respected our privacy completely - a lovely lady. The house was delightfully quiet – despite the fact it was close to the town. We were able to stroll into the centre in 5 minutes – to pick up baguettes and croissants in the morning, eat out at one of several restaurants in the evening (Euro 22 was very typical for a good 3 course plat du jour in the evening) or watch the boules in festival week. The area is packed with beautiful historic buildings, lovely local villages and towns and wonderfully, hilly green countryside. We recommend Maria, Les Alouettes and Malaucene without hesitation!"