Description
Featured as the villa in Secret France, Rick Stein’s latest BBC2 TV Series airing 5 November 2019. Read more here >
Originally a 14th-century lookout tower, this hilltop château in Provence provides 360-degree views of the surrounding oak forest and lush landscapes below, accommodating 13 guests in comfort and style.
Thoughtfully restored with rustic and contemporary décor, the château has an inviting ambiance and plenty of comfortable places to relax; from the open living space with a wood-burning stove, to the cinema room, or the sun loungers by the pool with wonderful views overlooking the valley. It's even a wonderful place in the winter, especially cosying up by the Christmas tree or simply gazing up at the clear starry skies at night.
The ancient terraces will be a popular spot for enjoying meals from the local market, especially the shaded terrace just off the impressive modern kitchen, where you’ll dine alongside breathtaking panoramic views of the French countryside. Below lies a medieval courtyard with lavender and fruit trees, which is another excellent space for entertaining.
There are five bedrooms in the main house, plus a delightful studio with a mezzanine bed and a private terrace which sleeps an additional two guests.
You’ll be within walking distance to the village of St Michel L’Observatoire, with two restaurants, a cafè, a bakery and a butcher, as well as a prominent observatory, and it's a short drive to the famous absinthe of Forcalquier. The beaches of the French Riveria are worth the 2.5-hour drive!
A Stay at Maison Sebastien
“I will never get over this perfect house in the countryside and wish we could have stayed for weeks! It was perfection from the French kitchen, to the blue shutters, medieval floor plan, sunny terrace with gorgeous views, swimming pool, and country lanes for miles surrounding us…” - Read more about the fantastic Maison Sebastien here! /n Security deposit /n £800 charged to client’s credit card before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.
/n Arrival time /n After 4.00 p.m. (3.00 p.m. in the winter) /n Departure time /n Before 10.00 a.m. (9.00 a.m in the winter) /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. /n Heating costs included? /n Extra €250 per week, if required (paid locally). /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes. /n Pets welcome? /n Not allowed. /n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only. /n Pool heating charge? /n No. /n Changeover day /n Saturday in July and August. Flexible during all other periods. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings, stag/hen parties and other special events are not permitted. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Approximately end-October to mid-April, only the 11-guest prices apply as the villa will only accommodate up to 11 guests (the studio does not have central heating and only a wood burning stove, therefore it is not available in the winter months). Please enquire. /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open approximately May to end-September. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.
/n Insurance /n Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, public liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay.
