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"We were looking for a hilltop Luberon village in which to celebrate a special birthday and we were not disappointed with Pierre's Gite in St Martin de Castillon. The Gite is situated in the heart of St Martin, within easy 2 minute walking distance from a carpark. The Gite is over 3-4 levels with each area revealing an eclectic range of furnishing, sculptures and art works in what is obviously a well loved and respected family home. All of the rooms were excellent with well appointed bedrooms, bathrooms and lounge, but the rooftop terrace provided an amazing place to sit, drink, eat and simply gaze out over the beautiful valley vista. There is a well stocked local store with everything you would need, and there are major supermarkets in Apt, a 20 minute drive away. The local bar serves great beer and wines and has pizzas available a few nights a week. It's a great place to sit drink and fraternise with the locals.The town itself is fascinating to walk through but it also offers access to the vast number of other local hilltop villages. You would be hard pressed to visit them all! The only down side was that the instructions given to us by BookaBatch were out of date and did not tell us how to access the Gite. However, a quick phone call to Pierre had everything sorted very quickly. This problem was not Pierre's fault, but it might pay to check the date stamp on the access instructions!"

"The estate and hotel is BEAUTIFUL. Best pools of my life. Stunning Spa is included. Front desk / concierge was incredible. The breakfast wasn’t good enough for a 5 star hotel - Was something I’d expect in a 3 star - In particular the hot food. Continental style food was fine. The shower drain was partially clogged and the bathroom fan made strange noises. "

"Room was beautiful with a lovely terrace. "

"We had an absolutely lovely time at Valerie’s home. We stayed one week with two of our children. It was beautiful, relaxing and a lovely jaunt away from Gordes. It was our first time to Provence and it won’t be our last! It was hot, but the air-conditioning on the first floor worked well for sleeping and breeze during the day. My daughter slept on the top floor and was perfectly comfortable. Adults used to AC may find it uncomfortable. The view from the chairs by the pool in the evening makes it all worth it. Other notes: We cooked breakfast at home everyday which was quite feasible. We made a few dinners at home as well. All necessary equipment is there for cooking. The home is quite clean and well-cared for. Comments: The bed on the first floor with the AC is relatively uncomfortable for a couple. We are average to small middle-aged adults, so I would note this if you are sensitive to where you sleep. Additionally, be sure to arrive with all the things you may need for the first evening and morning. Otherwise—you cannot go wrong with Valerie’s beautiful home!!!"

"Fantastic property with quality fittings and fixtures. Excellent electric canopy that offer shade so you can enjoy the stunning views from the garden. Very quiet location even though in a housing estate. Secure boundaries, which was essential for our dogs. Highly recommend this property. Perfect base to travel to the Med coast or the Ardèche for day trips. "