We stayed in a very beautiful villa with every comfort. It was an easy 10 minute walk to the village which had shops and restaurants. The village was very picturesque and we actually didn’t do much traveling about as we loved the local area so much...."
We had to book a very last minute trip and turned to Simpson for ease and confidence that our holiday would be wonderful. The Simpson service was second to none - right from initial booking (Nelly), to pre-departure and to the welcome and help (Sarah..."
What a wonderful villa – perfectly equipped and perfectly situated near the beautiful village of St. Saturnin. Hiring bikes has been incredible to really get to know the area properly. Brilliant adventures. Loved the butterflies, the jays, the birds..."
At a glance
- Sleeps 2-6
- 3 bedrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
Property highlights
- Stylish new villa
- Sought-after Luberon location
- Walking distance to shops and restaurants
- Private heated swimming pool
- Air conditioning
This pristine new villa in the heart of the Luberon is an absolute gem for a family or perhaps two couples, ideally located within walking distance of Saint-Saturnin-les-Apt. The village is delightfully photogenic, dominated by limestone cliffs and crumbling castle walls, with many wonderful viewpoints over the wider Luberon landscape beyond. This timeless view is pure Provence, and creates a perfect counterpoint to the contemporary style of Villa des Chênes, nestled into its own lavender-filled gardens in a pretty residential area just a kilometre from the village.
Your home-from-home has everything you need for a very comfortable stay, with three en-suite bedrooms and plenty of space for lounging both inside and out. The terrace faces south so you can enjoy the sunshine right into early evening through the summer months, and if the midday temperatures are too much, there’s also a large covered terrace with a little kitchen corner so you can rustle up lunch in the shade. Summer lingers longer in the south of France, and with a pool heated to 27C, Villa des Chênes makes very appealing base for an early or later season holiday. Saint Saturnin will serve you well for daily supplies, with a small supermarket, Tuesday market and various speciality food stores, plus plenty of artsy shops and restaurants for an authentic flavour of this unmissable region.
Please note: there are drops beyond the perimeter wall of the pool terrace, and extra vigilance is necessary, especially with young children
The local area
The villa sits within the Luberon Natural Park, a vast protected area covering some 185,000 hectares and over 70 different municipalities. The park exists to preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the region, ensuring gloriously unspoilt landscapes and uniquely preserved villages and towns. Saint Saturnin itself is well worth half a day or more of exploration, known for its elaborately carved doorways, cherry harvest and castle ruin, whilst nearby Apt (10km) hosts a bustling Saturday market. The area has an impressively high concentration of ‘France’s most beautiful villages’, and you’ll find famous names such as Roussillon, Gordes, Ménèrbes, Lourmarin and Venasque all within a 10 to 30km radius, most packed with tempting restaurants. It’s perfect touring country, either by car or by e-bike (hills!), and if you’re here between mid-June and early August you’ll be surrounded by the purple haze of lavender fields in full bloom. Walkers and cyclists will find endless trails to explore, from simple marked paths around Saint Saturnin to the iconic challenge of the Mont Ventoux.
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Accommodation
Layout
- 3 bedroom villa (sleeps 6)
Ground Floor
- Open-plan living/dining/kitchen area with doors to terrace; Smart TV and underfloor cooling
- Kitchen includes: fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, cooker, full hob, cafetiere and Nespresso machine
- Air-conditioned double bedroom (180cm bed), en suite bath, shower, WC and 2 hand-basins; doors to terrace and garden
- Guest WC
- Laundry room & pantry
First Floor
- Air-conditioned double/twin bedroom (180cm bed, can be split as twins), en-suite shower, WC and 2 hand-basins; Luberon views
- Air-conditioned double bedroom (180cm bed), en-suite shower, WC and 2 hand-basins
General
- Simpson Travel telephone representative
- Complimentary WiFi
- Iron, ironing board and hairdryer provided
- Private heated swimming pool 9m x 4.5m (depth 1.5m); electric cover
- Covered outdoor area with gas barbecue, table for 6, pool shower & WC
- Driveway parking for 3 cars
- Access lane shared with one other villa
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Access times
- Check in time – 16.00
- Check out time – 10.00
Services
- Bed linen, bath and pool towels provided
- Weekly clean and linen change for stays of two weeks or more
WiFi
- All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails*
* We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes due to factors beyond our control reliability can be affected.
Location
- Saint Saturnin Les Apt (restaurants, supermarket, shops) 12min walk
- Apt (weekly market, large town services) 10km
- L’Isle sur la Sorgue (train station) 35km
- Avignon airport 46km
Flights
This property is priced on an accommodation-only basis, but we are happy to arrange flights for you if required. Please contact us for assistance. For information on ferry routes, please visit our France Travel page.
Car hire
We are happy to arrange your car hire in France; please click here to view options and prices. All hire cars booked with us include:
- Fully inclusive insurance, with zero excess*
- One free additional driver
*for full insurance details, please refer to the France car hire page.
There's no better way to while away leisurely holiday hours than by visiting the many Provençal villages with their cobbled streets and cafes. Hilltop towns glow in pale golden stone, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and fields of fragrant purple lavender. From celebrated Gordes to charming Eygalières, each town has a market to help you discover local produce, or treat yourself to a long lazy lunch; from pavement cafes to Michelin stars, the midday meal in France is nothing short of an art form.
The cities of Avignon, Orange, Nîmes and Arles offer an architecturally rich and cultural day out but try to make time for lesser-known gems like Vaison la Romaine, Uzès and Ile sur la Sorgue for a less crowded but equally impressive picture of the history of the region.
A day at the beach is always an option but you can find other open water options closer to home, from child-friendly paddling in the River Gardon below le Pont du Gard, to kayaking down La Sorgue as it winds its way through the Luberon. Close to Avignon, Lac de Monteux has a lifeguarded beach and various water activities for all ages.
This is a destination to rival any other. Complemented by our selection of handpicked villas we can help you make the most of your luxury holiday in Provence.
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Location
- Saint Saturnin Les Apt (restaurants, supermarket, shops) 12min walk
- Apt (weekly market, large town services) 10km
- L’Isle sur la Sorgue (train station) 35km
- Avignon airport 46km
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