Rural Cottage Retreat on a Private Estate
- Courses Available
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf nearby
- Horse Riding
- Tennis
- Therapies
- Walking
- Watersports
- Child Friendly
- Pet Friendly
A charming two bedroom cottage on a private estate in the foothills of St Barthelemy in Provence. In a rural setting with a private garden, this is a wonderful, peaceful holiday rental in France.
The cottage sits on 4 acres of private land and is well situated between the three medieval villages of Salernes, Villecroze and Tourtour. The cottage has been beautifully restored from an old ruin by a local architect who restored monasteries - the small finishes and beautiful craftsmanship show what a labour of love it was for him.
La Pichouline is ideally located in the mountains of Provence in close proximity to many medieval villages. Provence is famous for its vineyards - and there’s lots of opportunity for you to sample local food and drink in the vicinity. There’s even a vineyard just a 5 minute walk from the cottage. There are local pottery workshops, yoga classes and horse riding opportunities in the surrounding villages, and even French classes if you feel so inclined! There is a collection of restaurants, markets, wineries and bars all within walking distance.
The charming medieval village of Salernes is only 2kms from the house and is a hive of activity with Sunday markets and a good range of bars and boutiques, including many pottery shops. Just outside Salernes is a natural swimming pool which is a popular bathing spot dating back to Roman times. Another medieval village, Villecroze, is an easy 2km walk from La Pichouline, with its pretty village square and variety of shops and restaurants. Visit the village caves, ‘Les Grottes’, tucked into the mountainside. The largest canyon in Europe, the Gorges du Verdon, is only 40 minutes drive away and is most definitely worth a visit for its wilderness feel, incredible views and a host of outdoor pursuits on offer.
Getting There:
A car is essential to be able to get around during your stay. Driving directions given on booking. The nearest airports are Nice, Marseille and Toulon-Hyeres, all of which are approximately 90 a minute drive. You can take a train to Les Arcs Draguignan which is about 20 mins from La Pichouline. Trains from Paris take approximately 5 hours, or 1-1.5 hours from Nice, Marseille or Hyeres stations. Car rental is available from Les Arcs Draguignan train station.
Nearest Airport:
Nice, Marseille and Toulon, 1.5 hours
Nearest Train Station:
Les Arcs, 20 minutes
Nearest Restaurant:
Many local options
Nearest Beach:
St Maxime and St Tropez, 40 minutes by car
Nearest Shop:
2km to shops in Salernes and Villecroze
Car Hire:
Advised
Interior Details
The ground floor is fully open plan with a spacious kitchen and dining area which leads onto a large living room with comfy sofas, a woodburner for cooler nights, a writing desk and flatscreen TV. Upstairs both bedrooms have countryside views. There is a bathroom and separate shower room.
Exterior Details
Leading off the kitchen is a covered terrace with table and chairs and stunning views over the land. The garden extends down the driveway and is fully enclosed making it a suitable home for children and pets.
Conditions of Rental
Deposit payable on booking.
