Villa Pamplemousse and Villa Grenade

The villa

Enjoy the luxury of two stylish villas next door to each other, set amongst the idyllic vines of a beautiful Luberon vineyard owned by Ridley Scott and family. Below the perched village of Oppède le Vieux, each of the houses features its own gently heated swimming pool and picture - perfect garden, allowing these wonderful abodes to sleep up to 12 guests.

Across both houses guests can appreciate the homes’ contemporary style alongside a true sense of Provençal charm with elegant furnishings, chic décor, artwork and even the occasional prop from the owner’s illustrious career. Not to mention high - end features including air - conditioning throughout, Smart TVs and iPod docks. The grounds of the two homes are connected via a door in the garden wall.

Starting off at Villa Grenade, make the most of the spacious ground floor with two inviting lounges and a gorgeous open - plan kitchen - diner with doors opening out to the covered terrace and garden. Upstairs are three sumptuous bedrooms, all with king - size double beds and en suite bathrooms. Outside, the garden boasts the sights and scents of Provence with lavender, pines, cypress trees and views towards the Luberon hills alongside the glorious swimming pool.

Next door is Villa Pamplemousse, equally as attractive with its wood - beamed lounge, sleek kitchen and three en suite bedrooms, one of which is situated in a garden annexe. We love the summer kitchen and barbecue overlooking the olive trees in the pretty garden as well as Villa Pamplemousse’s own swimming pool. Imagine relaxing on one of the terraces with a glass of the estate’s aromatic wines as you soak up the calming ambience of this special place.

Indeed, you will have the opportunity to sample some of the domaine’s wines on your complimentary hour - long winery tour whilst the estate’s wine shop is only a short stroll away. The winery also showcases some of the owner’s iconic costumes and sets - such a unique experience in Provence!

Discover the local boulangerie , café, restaurants and a small grocery store in the nearby village, around 1.5km away, and drive up to the perched village of Oppède le Vieux with its enchanting ambience, rich heritage and incredible vistas.

Hilltop Ménerbes is also close by, a village full of charm and beauty made especially famous by Peter Mayle’s ‘A Year in Provence’ whilst other stunning villages of the Luberon include Gordes, Bonnieux and Roussillon. Look out for weekly markets, gastronomic restaurants, family - run wineries and a wealth of beautiful walks, hikes and cycle rides passing orchards, poppy fields, woodland and vineyards.

Other highlights of this part of Provence include L'Isle - sur - la - Sorgue and Fontaine - de - Vaucluse or venture to Avignon for a fine day out exploring the city’s wine - bars, restaurants, bustling markets and two UNESCO World Heritage sites, Palais des Papes and Le Pont d’Avignon.

Below the perched village of Oppède le Vieux, Villa Pamplemousse and Villa Grenade are located within a large wine - estate owned by a Hollywood filmmaker in the Luberon region of Provence. If arriving by aeroplane the three closest airports are Avignon (29km), Marseille (68km) and Nîmes (80km) whilst Avignon’s TGV train station is 42km away with arrivals from Paris Gare de Lyon and Lille.

Within the approximately 30 - hectare wine estate the family follow traditional Provençal winegrowing methods whilst respecting the estate’s environment and producing the wine in their new modern cellar. A one - hour ‘classic’ tour and private tasting of the full range of the estate’s wines is included in your villa rental. You can also visit the estate’s shop, just a short walk away, which is open daily from June to September (or five days a week at other times of year).

It’s around a 1.5km walk along local country roads (no pavement) or a very short drive to the small local village with its restaurants, a grocery store and boulangerie . Coustellet (6.5km) is home to a couple of good - sized supermarkets and some lovely shops as well as a Farmer’s market on a Sunday morning. Both the Musée de l'Huile d'Olive (3.5km) and the Lavender Museum (6.5km) are also within easy reach.

Take time to drive up to the exquisite perched village of Oppède le Vieux (4km) where you can step back in time as you potter around its medieval heart and appreciate the incredible views around you. Enjoy walks and hikes in and around the village and admire the vistas from Église Notre - Dame Dalidon.

Passing orchards, vineyards, farmland and forests, explore other gorgeous villages of the Luberon. Hilltop Ménerbes (3.5km) is idyllic with its restaurants, weekly market and characterful lanes - the village inspired Peter Mayle’s ‘A Year in Provence’. Gordes (12km) attracts artists thanks to its beautiful light and hosts a charming Tuesday morning market whilst visitors are enchanted by the beauty of red - hued Roussillon and its surrounding ochre - coloured landscapes. The Saturday morning market in the handsome town of Apt (24km) is another great attraction of the Luberon - regional specialities include candied fruit, lavender products, cherries, Cavaillon melons, cheeses, charcuterie, olive oil and of course wine.

Beyond the Luberon, soak up the ambience of the Sunday morning brocante in delightful L’Isle sur La Sorgue (17km) with its waterwheels, antique stores and pretty town centre. Canoe or kayak along the Sorgue near Fontaine - de - Vaucluse (21km) and discover fantastic hiking opportunities. The Vaucluse also offers wonderful cycling routes from challenging circuits to gentle family - friendly trails as well as horse - riding, mountain biking and rock - climbing.

The small city of Avignon is another brilliant day out thanks to its restaurants, wine - bars, markets and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visit the Wednesday morning market in Saint - Rémy - de - Provence (35km), venture to the art galleries and Roman sites of Arles (65km), sample wines across the Luberon and Rhône valley or even drive to Aix - en - Provence (65km), just over an hour away, to visit the iconic university town which so inspired the likes of Cézanne.