CORONAVIRUS - MAS DES ETOILES , HEATED LARGE SWIMMING POOL AND HIGH SPEED INTERNET EVERYWHERE, April 4, 2021 - UPDATE.
This is our last update for 2021 : We are on May 11.
We now can expect strong improvements in the COVID situation with most tourism activities back to normal, by steps, to the end of June. And July-August, almost normal.
We have maintained the same policies as in 2020.
1- For the cancellations, we have relocated our time limit for CANCELLATIONS AT NO CHARGE at 30 days but with a cancellation fee not above 50% And this applicable on every booking platform we are working with ( Mas des Etoiles, Booking.com, Expedia). We will refund 100% in the case the guests get confined at their home ( For instance, Paris...) or more simply if they are unable to travel to Luberon or Provence. And this, for the entire season to Octobre 2021.
2- For safety reasons, we can consider that our guests have very little or no opportunity to have unpleasant encounters as the premises are pretty large. Also, more and more people will be vaccinated. Myself and the key personnel of the B&B have been 100%. On the other hand, we are going to expect Vaccine Certificates, valid for every touchy locations such as restaurants etc ... However, as the risks still exist with vaccinated people, we are asking the guests to wear masks whenever necessary.
From 2021, we now have several great features that our guests like very much :
- A double Air-Cooling system ( By the floor or classical) , very flexible and effective in the warm summers. And this, every where.
- Hi-speed WIFI, in every room and in the entire garden with specific quiet spots to work.
- Our very large swimming pool ( 5 X 12 meters ) is now heated ( operational since March 20, 2021). We currently have a 6 Celsius degrees improvement, and it is going up)
- A co-working center with all necessary equipment ( Scanner, Printer, Macbook ...) . Several co-working independant locations either outside or quiet offices in the main house.
- A very large parking lot behind the house, which puts your nice car into safety. Free of charge.
- We also have improved the quietness and the views on the immediate surrounding mountains. We really are in the countryside and there are gorgeous walks just behind our ( your) property : For instance, Senanque Abbey, less than two hours.
More Informations
As for COVID19, France is still in a difficult situation. The Government estimates that a return to normal should not be expected before May 15, 2021. We have re-opened for Easter holidays but we can see that, at present , there are actually very few tourists coming from our usual partners ( UK, Germany, Belgium etc ...)
Last year, we were under similar circumstances and finally we could open the B&B only by the last week of June. Afterwards, we had brilliant July and August. Th threat came back in September and then we were obliged to close.
Anyway, we learnt how to protect our guests and this had been pretty effective. Our personel is wearing masks and social distancing is OK. This year, we are going to check the status of all our incoming guests so as to adapt the protections. Our guess is that many people will be vaccinated and that we are going to have testing outfits available here.
For a few weeks, we have enlarged our hi-speed Internet Fiber Network. It is entirely operational on the whole house ( all the rooms) and most parts of the surrounding garden, including the pool area. Speed in wifi is in the range 50-100 kps.
Now, we have more and more guests who enjoy the new system to stay conncected with their business.
Some comments from hosts who just left us : We had a great rest at Mas des Etoiles. Much better than we had expected. Your swimming pool is gorgeous. We slept very well . Your mattresses are excellent. Where did you buy them ? The best in your place is the beauty of the house, large spaces and the overall quietness. As for your breakfast, a real achievement. We expect to come back very soon.
Dear Friends :
Mas des Etoiles is pretty safe and it is not difficult to reach a proper level of protection.
- The first point is that most rooms enjoy an independent access. The parking lot is very large and there is not much way to have probelems here.
- We clean every room before arrival and try to re-do the cleaning at best every morning
- Arrival have been set at 15 h 30, and not before , to let the personnel do their job properly. Of course, exceptions are possible, on prior request.
- In your rooms, we will use gloves and masks.
- A distance between people of 1 meter is recommended.
- Breakfasts normally are served in the dining area with different set-ups.
- Usually, we don't serve meals but there is a restaurant just across the street ( L'Estellan).
- We also offer picinic baskets. We also can make the arrangements for Uber Eats accomodation. We have a list of various possibilities around here.
- All equipment is cleaned regularly.
- And we provide you with all the necessary disinfection outfits.
So, normally, in the circumstances, we offer you at Mas des Etoiles all the best safety. If you have questions, please let us know.
Francois Forest
mas.des.etoiles@gmail.com. (33) 06 83 86 69 89
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A Luxury Guesthouse in Luberon Provence
Bed and Breakfast Luberon
Just near Gordes in Provence, it is difficult to imagine a magical place like this one : Live and Love. Quiet, great views, an intriguing garden full of secrets, partly Mediterranean, partly British...
Be Welcome at Mas des Etoiles in Gordes, Luberon, Provence. This may be a unique experience. This B&B, we say "Chambre d'hotes" in France, is stylish and elegant, still casual and unpretentious.
Annette and I (Francois), we have developed a pleasant joyful atmosphere you will find seldom in the "maison d'hôtes" of France. The property which is recent has been designed by the best architects and landscape designers : Just simply a good taste prevails. With an association between our history and the true values of Provence : Inside refined pieces of furniture, outside lavenders, thyme, rosemarine, olive trees, vineyards and even tasty figs at your doorstep...
Originally from the Northern part of France (Lille), we relocated in Provence 15 years ago. Before, we had fascinating lives : Annette was born in Argentina and had a tri-culture education (South America, Unites States, mostly Boston - and France). On my side I had an international career with mostly exposure to USA and South East Asia. So we explored the world before the time of the Emirates. Our children mostly are on the same path - 15 grand-children.
Mas des Etoiles is a lively place and cultured people like (or love) the place. Our guests are Americans, from Brazil, Australia, Singapore, British, Germans and the whole World.
Our B&B cannot be better located : Luberon Valley and its hill-top villages - Roussillon, Bonnieux, Oppede-le-Vieux ... are just minutes away.. And the discovery of the superb Provence is just there : Aix-en-Provence and Avignon are less than one hour away. The famous " Calanques" de Cassis ( Marseilles) or Arles (Van Gogh) not so much more. We maintain a good list of the best restaurants of Gordes and Luberon. Same for the wineries (Chateauneuf-du-Pape). We help our guests for their daily programs and our proposals add value to their stay.
Here, people come to be quiet and away from their usual pressures. It is not like in these hotels around where the children cannot be under control (We don't receive kids under 12 ). Our guest are the object of all care possible and we "cherish" them. On conviviality, exchanges between guests develop naturally at the time of breakfasts or " sunset aperitifs" Discrete pleasures such as a run in the vineyards before breakfast, adventures while hiking the the nearby Abbaye of Senanque or pedaling in the brisky Mistral wind.
A last point : If you book directly with us, our B&B rate will be 10-15% lower than the one presented on Booking.com and Expedia.
WHERE COULD YOU BE BETTER IN PROVENCE, AND WHAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE ?
Think twice before making your choice for a B&B ! ... If you investigate a little, you will quickly find that Mas des Etoile is a unique place to relax and experience Provence.
We probably are the only guest-house where you have all the best advantages in the same time.
Everybody loves the Place. Join us, you will be Welcome
Facilities & Services
A LOVELY HOUSE IN PROVENCE
This house is gracious and real spirited : Peter Mayle's Provence. Every room has a particular theme and the decor goes with it. Dual air cool system (Floor & Air). Stylish bathrooms . Free good Wi-Fi.
THE BIRDS ROOM
153 - 232 €In the cottage : Classy, elegant, quiet, very private, a gorgeous Terrace and a unique fig tree !
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THE ANGELS ROOM
153 - 232 €Also in the cottage : Spacious, a nice Terrace and View on the Garden. Most guests fall in love !
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THE SANDS ROOM
144 - 214 €Stylish, the largest in the house, comfy, superb bathroom and an exciting Sands Collection. Attractive landscape.
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THE DREAM ROOM
139 - 187 €Romantic, superb view on the garden and Luberon decor. Best for honeymoons. Reasonable rates.
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THE VINEYARDS ROOM
139 - 187 €Very quiet and independent. Excellent bathroom. West views. Fantastic Sunsets. Reasonable rates.
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THE LITTLE GIRLS ROOM
139 - 188 €Our " Jocker" Room : For singles, and teenagers. Same as Dreams and Vineyards (View, size etc...)
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TESTIMONIALS
In short, I have no doubt that we will try to return and I hope to bring some more family with us. As background, my wife and I have lived and travelled around the world and I had no prior knowledge of this particular establishment, although I had spent two weeks in Aix many years ago. I do not speak French and we rented a car in Aix. The location was superb: Just a short distance from Gorde, but in a quiet, accessible location (with free parking), it was an ideal base for exploring the wonderful villages and towns of Provence with short day trips. As for the place itself, that was also superb. The house is in the style of an old French country house, but really quite convenient with great living space, fine bathroom/walk-in shower, fantastic garden, and a wonderful outdoor patio area for relaxing and, each morning, partaking of a splendid breakfast. Really ideal. Finally, let me say that the hosts, Francoise and Annette, are charming and gracious, and available and helpful for reservations if desired or just general advice about the area. I know that giving all top marks in every category seems a stretch, but it is not in this case. Book early. All was superb
An authentic experience in the heart of the breathtaking Luberon valley. A lovely, quintessentially provençale property maintained by the gracious, helpful, and knowledgeable hosts, François and Annette. We stayed four nights in our large, clean, comfortable, pretty room, waking every day to sunshine and a bountiful alfresco breakfast of croissants, cheese, and fresh local fruit. That was a good amount of time for us to explore the nearby hill towns, and to take late afternoon dips in the inviting pool—the adjacent honor bar and library of area maps and books, a nice touch. Excellent location for day trips to Avignon/Pont du Gard, Gordes, Roussillon, Ménerbes, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, wineries, and Sénanque abbey
From the moment we arrived Francois made us feel at home, as he shared his and Annette's lovely home with us. The charming stone built house, lovely air conditioned room and cooling pool, were what we needed having arrived in a heatwave of over 40 degrees! Instead, the warmth was from his welcome, as he shared local knowledge with us, having found out what we wanted to do whilst we were in this lovely part of France. He provided us great routes to drive, advice on lovely hill-top villages to visit, and some great places to eat (his help in pre-booking us a restaurant for our first night, avoided the normal stress of finding somewhere to eat on arrival!) We loved meeting other guests, with the long communal table for evening drinks and breakfast, providing the perfect opportunity to meet others. We find travelling, as much about meeting others, as it is in visiting locations. Accommodation, such as this is always a gem to find if you like sharing experiences with likeminded travellers. The use of the communal fridge and provisions of plates and cutlery was a great bonus. We loved the local markets and it was great to know we could buy produce to take back to Le Mas des Etoiles to eat for lunch. One final piece of advice from us, If you arrive in season, make sure you follow Francois' instructions on how to find the best spot for that perfect Lavender photo, away from the tourists and their cameras. Thanks to the most wonderful hosts for letting us share their home and knowledge in this beautiful corner of France. We will return!
DIRECTIONS
Address:
Le Mas des étoiles : 178 chemin de la Dragonne, Les Imberts - 84220 Gordes - Provence
Phone:
+33(0)6 83 86 69 89
Coordonnées GPS:
• Latitude: 43.888731
• Longitude: 5.178318
By flight:
• Aéroport Avignon-Provence
• Aéroport Marseille-Marignane
• Aéroport Nîmes-Garons
