Villa Saumane
ID: S880140
- Bedrooms 5
- ・ Sleeps 10
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Villa Saumane is consistently praised for its well-appointed and tastefully decorated interiors, Provencal charm, and excellent facilities including a well-equipped kitchen and heated swimming pool. The spacious garden and various dining areas offer a delightful setting for relaxation and meals. The attentive housekeeper and high-quality service contribute to a memorable stay. Guests describe their experiences as perfect, with many expressing a desire to return and recommending the villa to others.
Guests have highlighted the villa's cleanliness, noting the well-maintained condition of both the interior and exterior spaces. The attention to detail in keeping the property clean has been appreciated, contributing to a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.
The villa's location is frequently commended for its tranquillity and beautiful views. Its proximity to local villages, markets, and a golf course adds to the appeal, although there is no direct mention of ease of access to other amenities or attractions.
Comfort is a standout feature, with guests finding the villa's rooms and beds very comfortable. The property's layout, offering multiple areas for relaxation and privacy, is also mentioned positively, ensuring a comfortable stay for larger groups.
The villa's facilities receive high praise, particularly the well-equipped kitchen, swimming pool, and garden. The quality of the linen, cutlery, and music systems is noted, indicating a well-maintained property with superior amenities.
While guests express gratitude for the overall experience and the service provided, there is no specific mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would fall under this category. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
On the edge of the Luberon and close to the Sorgue River, this wonderful Provençal farmhouse offers characterful yet high-end living in such a beautiful setting near Fontaine-de-Vaucluse.
Sleeping up to 10 guests, Villa Saumane has been renovated to such a lovely standard for guests seeking discerning charm and comfortable interiors. The elegant lounge opens out to the terrace and there is a gorgeous kitchen with a breakfast table overlooking the garden. The main part of the house is home to four bedrooms (three doubles and one twin), including one downstairs with an en suite shower room, whilst an attractive garden en suite annexe sleeps a further 2 guests with doors opening out to the pool area and summer kitchen.
The south-facing terrace is an idyllic spot for relaxing with a glass of AOC Luberon or dining al-fresco with loved ones overlooking the Vaucluse hills. You will no doubt spend hours in the glorious salt-water swimming pool – the pool area is gated, making it slightly easier if staying with youngsters. Enjoy poolside snacks and cold drinks by the summer kitchen before relaxing on one of the poolside sun loungers.
It’s lovely to be able to stroll to the Sorgue River for fly-fishing, canoeing and kayaking – just a little further by car is a tree-top activity centre (with trails for children as young as three) and the 18-hole Golf de Saumane. Meanwhile, the pretty villages of Lagnes and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse are within a 10-minute drive or there is a walking trail leading to both. Keen hikers and cyclists have a great choice of routes across this part of Provence.
A visit to L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue is a must, especially on a Sunday morning when the atmospheric brocante takes place, one of the most famous bric-à-brac markets in southern France. On any day of the week it is such a picturesque town for lunches by the riverside or a walk by the canals and waterwheels.
Venturing into the Luberon, some of the region’s iconic perched villages can be reached within a 20-minute drive such as Gordes, Ménerbes and Oppède le Vieux. Come across pretty markets, upmarket restaurants and some of the most glorious landscapes of southern France with vineyards, cherry orchards, ochre quarries, dense forest and lavender fields across the Luberon hills.
This is such a beautiful setting within a lovely garden with views of the Vaucluse hills, set between the villages of Lagnes and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse and only 12km from the riverside town of L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. Avignon Airport (23km), Marseille Airport (65km) and Gare d’Avignon TGV (33km) are all easily reached.
From your holiday home you can walk to the Sorgue River for canoeing/kayaking and fishing. There is a tree-top activity centre very close by on the other side of the Sorgue whilst the 18-hole Golf de Saumane is only five minutes away.
There is a lovely walking trail to both the villages of Lagnes and Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. Fontaine-de-Vaucluse (3km) is home to a bakery, little tourist shops, restaurants overlooking the river, a paper mill and other historic sights including the remains of the village’s old château. It’s a very popular village thanks to its picturesque riverside setting and hiking trails – head there early to avoid the summer crowds.
Meanwhile, Lagnes is a charming old village with a small handful of good restaurants including a highly regarded auberge, alongside the impressive Château de Lagnes. It is a very attractive village to potter around - stop off for a coffee or lunch.
Often referred to as the ‘Venice of Provence’, it is a joy to explore L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (6km), the antique capital of France (outside Paris) with its famous Sunday morning brocante. As you stroll around the town look out for waterwheels, canals, atmospheric café terraces, several restaurants and the Notre-Dame des Anges church which hosts summer concerts and events.
Venturing further into the Luberon, pass vineyards, cherry orchards and dense forests as you drive to iconic perched villages such as Gordes, Ménerbes and Oppède le Vieux, all within a 20-minute drive. Admire the red-hued landscapes of the ochre quarries around Roussillon (26km) and Rustrel (42km), look out for authentic Provençal markets in villages such as Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt and Goult, and visit the centuries-old Saturday morning market in Apt, the largest and one of the best in the Luberon.
Accommodation
Villa Interiors
(Air-conditioning in all bedrooms)
- Living room with fireplace doors leading to terrace
- Dining area with table for 10 guests
- Kitchen, fully-equipped, including breakfast table, various coffee machines and doors opening out to terrace and garden
- Laundry room
- Downstairs bedroom with double bed, shower room and separate WC
Garden Suite Annexe
- Garden suite including a kitchenette, bedroom with a double bed, en-suite shower room and doors leading to pool area
Upstairs
- Master bedroom with double bed and garden views
- Small study/single children's bedroom (could be ideal for a baby)
- Bedroom with double bed and garden views
- Bedroom with two single beds (can be made into double) and hill views
- Family bathroom with corner bath, two sinks and separate WC
Outside Grounds
- Salt-water swimming pool (10x5m including shallow/wide-step area for toddlers) with cover, pool toys, safety alarm and fully-enclosed. Can be heated (for a supplement) in April, May, September and October
- Poolside sun loungers
- Summer kitchen with small fridge, sink and microwave
- South-facing al-fresco dining and relaxation terrace
- Landscaped garden with lawn, trees and flowers (enclosed/gated)
- Gas BBQ
Facilities
- Air-conditioning (in all bedrooms except children's bedroom)
- Laundry facilities
- Travel cot
- Camp bed
Reviews (16)
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Margret
We, our children and grandchild had a really great time at Villa Saumane . The house and the property with the large pool are perfectly maintained . The bedding is good quality and the kitchen facilities are perfect, too. The caretaker is fantastic. The Villa is situated in a quiet area near the river Sorgue so we had a lot of opportunities for nice walks with our dog . By car you are very close to the beautiful villages around . So we fell in love with the Luberon and we will certainly come back again .
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Vonn
We have had a fantastic week at Villa Saumane! What a great place, lovely house with heated swimming pool and spacious enclosed garden. The house is very well and attractively furnished, the kitchen really lacked nothing for our party of 10 people. The welcome from the housekeeper was heart-warming. Although we would prefer to keep this hidden gem a secret, we can wholeheartedly recommend the villa to other guests. A place to come back to again!
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Petra
Perfect! The Mas is perfect for two couples and a single, especially as every room is as comfortable as the other. At the moment we stepped in we loved this treasure - it is really a gem. The kitchen is equipped well , we missed nothing. Garden and pool are well kept and the housekeeper is the right person to start a perfect staying!! Booking and service was as pleasant as usual. To cut it short: Perfect holidays - thank you!