Guests say
Guests consistently praise the Villa Senancole for its serene location, cleanliness, and excellent facilities. The villa's pool, garden, and views of the Luberon are frequently highlighted as highlights of the stay. The property's quietness and privacy, along with its proximity to local attractions, make it an ideal retreat for both relaxation and exploration of Provence.
Reviewers are very satisfied with the cleanliness of the villa, mentioning it was spotless upon arrival. The maintenance of the property is also commended, indicating a high standard of cleanliness.
The villa is celebrated for its quiet and private location, with stunning views of the Luberon. Its central position in Provence allows easy access to local villages and attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Comfort is a strong point for this villa, with guests finding the interior tastefully decorated and the presence of multiple bathrooms and WCs particularly convenient. The spaciousness and privacy of the house contribute to a comfortable stay.
Facilities are highly regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and a large swimming pool. However, some guests felt the kitchen equipment quality did not match the rest of the house's standards, leading to a slightly lower score.
While guests express gratitude for the hospitality received, there is no specific mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews provided. Therefore, it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Perfectly located for exploring Provence, Villa Senancole is set in a glorious garden with a large swimming pool and only 2km from the small village of Coustellet with restaurants, shops and a charming Sunday morning Farmer’s market.
Villa Senancole’s secluded garden is such an attractive place to truly relax in the southern French sunshine before dipping into the private swimming pool surrounded by lawn, sun loungers and fruit trees. There is a covered terrace for al-fresco dining with fantastic views towards the Luberon hills.
Inside, the interiors are well decorated with a spacious and stylish lounge, Provençal fireplace and elegant dining table. The pretty kitchen is well-equipped and there is a stone barbecue outside for al-fresco dining. Three bedrooms also await – one double and two twins (that can be joined as doubles) alongside a bathroom and shower room. Welcoming up to 6 guests, this is the ideal size for a couple, small family or group of friends.
Villa Senancole really is so central to Provence, only 45 minutes from Avignon and even closer to the likes of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque and the iconic perched villages of the Luberon. Gordes and Ménerbes, two of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, are both easily reached whilst Roussillon and Bonnieux are only 20 minutes away.
Discover the excellent wines of the Luberon and Rhône valley, potter around delightful markets across the Vaucluse region, cycle in the foothills of Mont Ventoux or perhaps venture to the olive groves and art galleries of Les Alpilles – Eygalières and Saint-Rémy-de-Provence are both wonderful days out.
Not to mention the wealth of walks and hikes through the Luberon landscapes alongside canoeing along the Sorgue River. Then there’s historic caves, tree-top adventures amongst the pine trees and horse-drawn carriage rides passing vineyards and lavender in this gorgeous part of Provence.
Bordering a little river on the edge of the Luberon, Villa Senancole is located between two small Vaucluse villages and only 12km from the charming riverside town of L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue. It’s easy to arrive by train with Gare d’Avignon TGV only 35km away or fly into Avignon, Marseille or Nimes Airports. A car is needed to be able to fully explore this part of Provence and beyond.
Coustellet is 2km away, a handy little village/hamlet with a surprisingly good range of food shops, a handful of places to eat and a charming Farmer’s market on a Sunday morning. Find time to visit the small but fascinating Musée de la Lavande Luberon to learn all about lavender production and its history (and buy some lovely products). It is also great being so close to a couple of good sized supermarkets to easily stock up (Super U et Drive and Aldi are both a 5-minute drive away).
In the other direction is Cabrières-d'Avignon (2.2km), an authentic Provençal village with a bakery and grocery store, a restaurant and attractive stone houses. Keen hikers note that the Mur de la Peste trail starts here (and continues towards Lagnes) and there are also many old stone bories dotted across the local landscapes including Village des Bories (6km).
Other highlights nearby include Abbaye Notre-Dame de Sénanque (10km), so photogenic in the summer months when the lavender is in full bloom, and the perched village of Gordes (6km), classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’. Take time to soak up the historic charm of Gordes with its narrow lanes, art galleries and wonderful restaurants. The atmospheric market takes place on a Tuesday morning.
Elsewhere in the Luberon, visit the iconic villages of Ménerbes (8km), Roussillon (15km) and Bonnieux (16km) and admire the glorious scenery as you walk, hike, cycle or horse-ride passing woodland, vineyards, orchards and perched villages. Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt (22km) and Goult (10km) are two other delightful villages to discover, especially on market day, or venture further south-east towards Lourmarin, Cucuron and Ansouis for historic charm and Michelin starred dining.
In the other direction are the riverside café terraces, antique stores and Sunday morning brocante in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue (12km), alongside golf and canoeing/kayaking near Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. Food lovers should visit the superb Farmer’s market in Velleron (18km) that takes place every evening (except Sundays) in the summer months. Meanwhile, keen cyclists note that the foothills of Mont Ventoux are a wonderful day out – Bédoin, for example, is 40km away.
Accommodation
Maison Interiors
Ground Floor
- Living-dining room with Provençal fireplace with doors leading to covered terrace for al-fresco dining
- Kitchen, well-equipped including dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave and breakfast table
- Bedroom with double bed
- Bedroom with twin beds (can be joined as double bed)
- Bedroom with twin beds (can be joined as double bed)
- Bathroom with bath
- Bathroom with shower
- 2 x WCs
Outside Grounds (3000m2)
- Swimming pool (12.5x5m) with safety alarm
- Poolside sun loungers
- Al-fresco dining terrace
- Large stone barbecue
- Fountain
- Garden
- Private parking on site
Other Facilities
- Laundry facilities
Reviews (17)
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J.
The house, the pool and the garden are really perfect. Also the view from the terrace is fantastic. The equipment of the kitchen is ok. But the house is really fantastic and I can only recommend it.
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J.
The house, the pool and the garden are really perfect. Also the view from the terrace is fantastic. The equipment of the kitchen is ok. But the house is really fantastic and I can only recommend it.
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Peter and Marianne
The house, the pool and the garden are really perfect. The view from the terrace is fantastic. The equipment of the kitchen is fine, but doesn't have the quality of the rest of the house. The house is really fantastic and I can only recommend it. Best regards and greetings from Salzburg!