Location: Saignon, Luberon Area, Provence, France, Europe (Marseille 65mins, Nice 150mins, Apt 3km, Avignon 60mins)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-9)
Keywords: Village House
A spacious 17th village house, with original terracotta tiles, provencal ceilings, and inset oak cupboards throughout, and a roof terrace( with a kitchen) for lunching and sun bathing! The reception room is large and has a high ceiling, and the kitchen is fully-equipped with a working fireplace. Thick walls ensure that the house is cool in the summer, and the central heating is efficient in the winter. This is very much a home, with the owners coming as often as possible with children from 20 to five!
Saignon is beautiful and unspoilt, and children can play around the fountain on the square in front of the house, and explore the village with its ruins and 12th century church, there is an excellent bakery next to the house, a couple of good restaurants, and an auberge with a pretty terrace on the square. Approximately one hour's drive to Marseille (with its creeks and beaches). the Camargue (Arles), Aix en Provence, and Avignon.
The other Luberon hilltop villages (Gordes, Lacoste, and Menerbes) are 20 minutes away, and Apt, a bustling market town is five minutes away with a fabulous , large and CLEAN municipal pool,in our experience relatively empty even during the holidays, and two small children/toddlers pools, and lots of life guards ! and a picnic area and a famous Saturday morning market.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : washing machine
- Linens Provided : pool/ beach towels not supplied
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed : can be seperated into two singles
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Child Bed (2) : two fold away 80cm wide childrens beds
- Crib : a travel cot available
- Entertainment
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio : a large tiled roof terrace, with table and chairs.. nobody overlooks this terrace, so it is perfect for sunbathing, but also partly shaded. perfect for summer days. there is a proper summer kitchen on the terrace, with everything you need for outdoors eating
- Balcony : there is a balcony all round the kitchen, french doors from the kitchen leading out onto it..
- Communications
- Telephone : in coming calls only (unless otherwise arranged )
- Cell Phone : reception in most of the house
- Computer : boulangerie next door is wifi
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet : boulangerie next door is wifi
- Broadband Internet : boulangerie next door is wifi
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : boulangerie next door is wifi and open all day in the season with tables outside
- Other Amenities
- CD/radio/tape Player, Full Kitchen with electric oven and gas hobs, iron
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly : bliss for children because the village is tiny, and the square and the fountain is in front of the house- there are always children running around. cars do not go through the village in the season. My children grew up running round the square, splashing themselves and everyone else, and exploring the village on foot .
- Smoking Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- the Luberon is famous for its hill walking, and biclycling. the whole area is also steeped in history with many fascinating places and cities to visit.
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
1st jan-31st march 2012 - £500 a week
1st april-30th june - £800 a week
1st july-31th august - £1000 a week
1st sept-31st oct -£800 a week
xmas and New year to be discussed
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1996
Interior designer, half english half french, always lived between the two countries.
Why the Owner Chose Saignon
it is primarily a home for us and the children , for whenever we can get away for a few days.. and the whole of july, where our youngest goes to the village school for a month.
Property Photos
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- roof terrace - Saignon, Luberon, Provence, France Home Rental
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Traveler Reviews (5)
Guest: Cathy and Minas Vassiliadis
(Durham, Ontario, CANADA)
Date of Stay: 01/24/07
Review Submitted: 01/24/07
My husband and I stayed at Elizabeth’s lovely house in the village of Saignon, Provence from November 1st 2005 to April 30th 2006.We found it provided both English comfort and French ambiance in the spacious and well-appointed rooms. The house has four stories from street level to the roof deck and is right in the middle of the charming village of Saignon. The bakery, Chez Christine, is ten steps from the front door and has the best croissants in all of France. A few more paces down the main street and you will find the tiny restaurant, Le Baladin. Frederick and Stephan will feed you well. The walk to the top of the rock in Saignon provides marvelous views from the Luberon down to the valley and beyond. At the foot of the hill is Apt, a town large enough to meet all your shopping needs. The Saturday market is wonderful. Saignon is not as touristy as some of the other more famous provencal villages but it is a central spot for touring the Luberon area.We loved our stay in Saignon and will certainly return again.Contact us if you need more information.Cathy and Minas Vassiliadis443065 McCormick's SRRR 1 Durham, OntarioCanada N0G 1R0Tel: (519) 369-6688 Fax: (519) 369-2064
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Guest: catherine and Minas Vassiliadis
(Durham, Ontario, CANADA)
Date of Stay: 01/24/07
Review Submitted: 01/24/07
My husband and I stayed at Elizabeth’s lovely house in the village of Saignon, Provence from November 1st 2005 to April 30th 2006.We found it provided both English comfort and French ambiance in the spacious and well-appointed rooms. The house has four stories from street level to the roof deck and is right in the middle of the charming village of Saignon. The bakery, Chez Christine, is ten steps form the front door and has the best croissants in all of France. A few more paces down the main street and you will find the tiny restaurant, Le Baladin. Frederick and Stephan will feed you well. The walk to the top of the rock in Saignon provides a marvelous view from the Luberon to the valley and beyond. At the foot of the hill is Apt, a town large enough to meet all your shopping needs. The Saturday market is wonderful. Saignon is not as touristy as some of the other more famous provencal villages but it is a central spot for touring the Luberon area.We loved our stay in Saignon and will certainly return again.Contact us if you need more information.
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Guest: Kate Willis
(Somerset, England)
Date of Stay: 12/05/06
Review Submitted: 12/05/06
It was SUCH FUN!!! A group of 8 girl friends all descended from various parts of the world, and we hired a couple of cars to explore the area over four or five days. Saignon itself is totally unspoilt and lovely sitting on top of a steep hill, and the house is nestled right in its heart, making a pre-supper stroll to gawp at the stunning views an absolute must! The house is simply but elegantly furnished, with comfortable beds, squishy sofas or roof terrace to spread out or curl up with a book, and a kitchen that evoked the creative instinct in us all in turn to cook up something fabulous each evening, with fresh food bought from the wonderful shops and market in Apt just down the road. Our last night, we ate out in a fabulously delicious restaurant in the village and were treated like royalty because we were staying in 'Elizabeth's House'. During the day, we explored/shopped/stayed put and drank far too much wine - and one day a group of us drove to the Carmargue and went horseback riding - an hilarious experience! Elizabeth has a real eye for casual elegance and I would recommend her lovely house in Saignon any time of year. A big thank you from us all!
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Guest: david clarke
(Brighton Australia)
Date of Stay: 10/31/06
Review Submitted: 10/31/06
Our family of six stayed at this property in June2006 and enjoyed both the property and the village of Saignon immensely.Elizabeth Parkers property was beautifully presented and immaculately clean. It was spacious , airy ,private and comfortable.Our four children enjoyed being able to explore the village whilst Caroline and I enjoyed the regional cycling.The staircases in this property are unavoidable so it is not for the very young or the very old.We would enjoy returning to this Saignon property. regards David Clarke
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Guest: Dolores and Ross
(Prince Edward Island, Canada)
Date of Stay: 06/02/06
Review Submitted: 06/02/06
We consider ourselves most fortunate in having had the opportunity to spend a week in May ‘06, in this most beautiful Saignon home.Where to start ?The amenities are first class/5 stars, with everything as advertised being on hand. The description does not fully describe this spacious house, which is so beautifully decorated and appointed. We stayed in other houses on this trip but none compared, or even came close to this.The Village of Saignon is a story unto itself and there are so many close by places to go and things to see and do. The list is endless. We wish we could have stayed much longer in this dream home, which we are pleased to highly recommend.Elizabeth - you are to be commended on allowing visitors the experience of life in Saignon.Best RegardsDolores and Ross, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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