The Hameau des Blanchards Residence

luberon, provence
6 bedroom - 4 bath
(2 reviews)
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€520 - €715 per night (EUR)
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Perks for the Parents

Tucked on the side of a quiet little hamlet near the village of St-Saturnin-lès-Apt, an hour west of Avignon, this converted shepherd’s stone house and barn has earned three Etoiles de France and is spacious and design-focused, ideal for multiple families traveling together. There is a fenced pool (unheated) and outdoor lounging, lawn, herb garden and restored vintage bicycles. Parents will love the private master suites, clawfoot tub, and cook’s kitchen with 6 burner range. Beautiful hiking and bike trails, scenic drives, farmer’s markets, gorgeous villages, and antique shops are all nearby.

Why Kids Love it

Set on a third of an acre lined with vineyards and oak tree-clad hills, kids will love the open spaces to roam. A lawn and ancient olive tree greet you by the pool, where you can sunbathe or play ball. Herbs can be harvested from the quaint square garden. The pool (unheated) includes a children's wading pool on one end. Bikes, children’s toys, books, puzzles, and a DVD player and WiFi are available to use, and 3 of the bedrooms include 2 twin beds each, making it an ideal set up for families.

Things to Know

Minimum stay: 3 days. In July and August, the hosts accept bookings from Saturday to Saturday. WiFi is available in the entire house and bluetooth jambox speakers are in every adult bedroom. Bed/bath linens, pool towels and end-of-stay cleaning are included. For any stay longer than 1 week, 1 house cleaning will be included on Saturdays with all house linens replaced. A washing machine and extra fridge-freezer are available for guests. Babies are welcome and a high chair and portable baby crib will be installed upon request. The pool is fenced but does not have an alarm. Please note that the house is on 3 floors with steep staircases and very little railing; parental supervision is necessary for toddlers. Marseilles is the closest airport, just over an hour's drive away. Car rental essential.

About the Location

The house is in a tiny hamlet near St-Saturnin-lès-Apt, an off-the-beaten-path village on the slope of the Mount Vaucluse in the Luberon National Park. It has traditional cafés and authentic 5-star restaurants. Walk up to the castle for views over the Luberon and the water reservoir. Beautiful hiking and mountain biking trails await you straight from the property, up to the garrigue of Vaucluse. Easily explore nearby villages and town squares including Gordes, Oppede, Roussillon, Menerbes, Lacoste and Bonnieux, but also the more discrete hidden gems such as Goult, Joucas, Saignon and Lourmarin, along with architecture nestled among lavender fields, antique shops in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, and Muscat tasting.

Accommodation Details

Enter this 3-story home into the living room with wood burning fireplace, a dining area seating 8 opening to the private terrace, fully equipped kitchen, entertainment room with TV/DVD and sofa, and an ensuite master bedroom with kingsize bed and private bathroom with clawfoot tub, opening onto the terrace. Upstairs there are 3 bedrooms- 1 with queensize bed and 2 with 2 twins in each, and shared bathroom with shower. Downstairs you will find a family suite consisting of 2 bedrooms (1 queensize bed, 2 twin beds) and 2 separate bathrooms (1 with shower, 1 with tub), and sitting room with garden access.

Style Notes

Provençal charm. Once a shepherd’s stone house, this beautifully renovated family home is authentic and contemporary. A mix of traditional and modern design includes exposed stone walls, tadelakt, concrete floors, and wooden ceiling beams. Luxe linen bedding, clawfoot tubs, calming colors and oversized seating are some of our favorite luxuries. The large chef's kitchen and summer kitchen with a plancha are perfect for family meals to be enjoyed indoors or out, with 3 large tables each seating 6-8. We especially love the pool, herb gardens, and gorgeous views.

  • Air Conditioning
  • Baby Bath
  • Baby Monitor
  • Babysitter / Nanny
  • Backyard / Garden
  • Balcony
  • Bathtub
  • Bed Rails
  • Bicycles
  • Cabinet Locks
  • Changing Table
  • Chef / Catering
  • Children's Dinnerware
  • Corner Guards
  • DVD Library
  • DVD Player
  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator
  • Fireplace Guards
  • Game Console
  • High Chair
  • Housekeeper
  • Outlet Plugs
  • Parking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Pool
  • Pool Gate
  • Stair Gates
  • Television
  • Toys / Children's Books
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Wifi
  • Window Guards
SLEEPS 12
1 king
2 queen
6 twin / single
sleeps 1
1 baby crib
Payment policy
When a host accepts your booking, we will automatically charge your card 30% of the total cost of the stay on acceptance if the check in date is more than 6 weeks away. We will send you a balance payment reminder at 6 weeks before check in and you will be required to submit your payment to finalise your reservation. If a host accepts your booking and the check in date is 6 weeks away or less, we will charge your card 100% of the total cost of the stay on acceptance.
Cancellation policy
For cancellations notified up to 6 weeks before the check in date, guests will receive a refund of any amount paid less 15% of the total cost of the booking. For cancellations notified at 6 weeks or less before the check in date, no refunds are given unless the host agrees. If a host does agree to a full or partial refund, this amount will be returned to the guest less 15% of the total cost of the booking. Some hosts will also allow a stay to be rescheduled. Guests should contact their host for further information regarding any request to change the dates of a stay.
Sandrine L.
Member since February 16, 2016
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We are a French family of 4 living in San Francisco. We hope you can enjoy our Provence home and its chill lifestyle as much as we do!

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2 reviews

Rebecca B.
Visited in June 2018
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was well located and close to a cute village and we loved the outdoor kitchen. Some things to keep in mind if you are traveling with small children: the stairs are open and there is no railing, the pool was freezing so we didn’t get to use it much, and there were scorpions in the downstairs bedroom. We were assured that they would not harm us, but still, waking up to see some crawling on the walls was rather unsettling. Overall, we had a great time but could have done without the scorpion houseguests.
Gemma P.
Visited in July 2017
hello, we were a group of 8 adults and 6 children and we stayed for a week. The villa itself is gorgeous and the outdoor eating space and pool fantastic. There are lots of stairs in this property and no stair gates, which meant we had to be alert at all times with lots of toddlers running around! The nearby town is beautiful and it is very easy to explore the surrounding area with a car. We paid extra for daily cleaning, which was worth the money. The host was very responsive to any queries we had while at the property.