I’m a fortunate woman. I am able to pick and choose Luxury properties around the world to rent for extended periods ( up to 3 months + ) of Vacation, and invite those that I wish to come and join me as my guests.
I do a lot of research into the properties I rent ( exhaustive and detail specific ), and really try to find exceptional properties which tick all of my “ highly selective “ boxes.
It’s not uncommon for my searches to take as long as a year ( I begin as soon as jet lag ends from the previous year’s trip ), and I have done this for 17 years, now.
Given that framework, let me just say that it is rare for a property to not only meet my expectations, but to exceed them.
Ferme Valmousse, is in that “ rare “category !
From the moment I began researching the property via online correspondence with Georgie, until the moment I very reluctantly had to hand back the keys and say my goodbyes to Daniel and Nika, I was thrilled with FV.
To say my expectations were exceeded is an understatement.
From easy arrival to departure, I was charmed by the beauty, history, comfort, attention to detail, and EASE of occupying and hosting so many of my friends and family throughout my stay.
I can honestly attribute those statements to the care, consideration, and kindnesses of the few really superbly willing people who while never hovering, still managed to ensure that everything ran beautifully, professionally and as near to seamlessly as possible. No small feat in a 300 year old property of this size and scale.
From outfitting the kitchens, to quality and quantity of linens, to modernized appliances and features within, while still maintaining the historic and charming integrity of such an authentic Provencal Mas, the picky art historian, chef, and hostess that I am was beyond delighted.
A few unforeseen, weather - related issues arose during my extended stay, but they were dealt with expeditiously and with minimal bother to me or my guests.
Georgie, Daniel, Nika and Kalou were wonderfully responsive to all of my needs and requests, and made sure that I never felt like I was a bother or excessively demanding.
Not a single 1 of my MANY revolving guests was less than overwhelmed by the beauty and charm of FV, and no one wanted to “ wake from the dream “ - that it really is, and depart. Including myself.
Thank You to Georgie, Daniel, Nika, Kalou, and an oh so esteemed Ferme Valmousse, for an exceptional stay - sans exception!!!!!
