Architect's converted olive mill in historic town with garden and heated pool

Lorgues, Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur
$234 avg/night
Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

Stunning olive mill, built in 1764, sensitively restored & converted recently by the architect owner into a well appointed, spacious & comfortable house. The self contained garden apartment for 5 people occupies one wing of the house. The large 12 x 6m. heated salt water pool is set within a delightful walled courtyard garden, with a selection of terraces & lawns for al-fresco eating, sunbathing, games & relaxing. Electric gates give access to the house, secure parking & the secluded half acre garden which includes a wildflower meadow. A peaceful location to get away from it all, yet only a couple of minutes' stroll into the centre of Lorgues with its famous market, shops & range of restaurants. The mill enjoys wonderful views over the village to the Maures mountains. This beautiful area is set between the mountains & the Mediterranean sea - perfect for touring. There are many historic villages & famous Provencal vineyards close by.

Access to the house: The main auto route, the A8, is just 20 minutes away so Nice, Cannes, Aix en Provence, are all about an hour's drive. Monaco and Italy are an easy day's outing or you could take a trip to Corsica by ferry from Nice. Toulon-Hyeres, also an hour's drive to our house, is a hassle-free provincial airport served by Ryanair, or alternatively fly into Nice or Marseille with a wide choice of airlines. The SNCF railway station at Les Arcs, which is 15 minutes from the house, provides fast connections to Paris (TGV 5 hours). If you prefer there is an overnight Motor rail service from Calais/Lille to Nice allowing you to bring your own car and let the train take the strain!

Lorgues facts: Lorgues is a town of just under 10,000 inhabitants, built up around a walled medieval core. Built on a south-facing hillside, ‘a village perché’, it is dominated by an enormous and imposing church – la Collégiale St. Martin – very visible, as you get close!
The town dates from the 10th century, and has an intriguing history in relation to the Crusaders. The church was built in the 15th century. The narrow streets of the old village, enclosed by crumbling walls, and some beautiful towers, are worth exploring; especially as there are fountains and interesting old buildings dotted around. The main street, a rather grand tree lined boulevard, Boulevard Georges Clémenceau, is modelled on the Cours Mirabeau in Aix-en-Provence. Plenty of cafés, bars and restaurants there to relax in
Our olive mill was one of 6 on this street, located to use the water from the open culvert(La Canal) which ran down the street.


Shopping and restaurants: Shopping: There are markets at Lorgues (Tues), Aups (Wed & Sat), & Salernes (Sun) and a very large Sunday Provencal market at Le Muy by the auto route (A8). The two nearest Carrefour hypermarkets are at Draguignan & Trans en Provence. Smaller supermarkets (Intermarche and Casino) are open on Sunday mornings in Lorgues, and most of the surrounding villages. Draguignan, the former capital of the Var, with its impressive county hall, provides a rich variety of individual shops, where you can buy clothes, handmade chocolates, pastries, and gifts. There is also a theatre, cinema, ten pin bowling and visiting funfairs. All the surrounding villages have a number of restaurants, serving primarily French cuisine. From the renowned Michelin-starred truffle restaurant Chez Bruno near Lorgues, to family-run French restaurants all offering 'le menu' or a la carte. For a change there are Chinese restaurants and pizza takeaways

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 754 Sq Ft (70 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Heated Pool Hot Tub Outdoor Pool Private Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Table Tennis Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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  • Sjur P.

    Submitted May 3, 2026

    Stayed Mar 31, 2026

    We had a wonderful stay. Gill and Alan were the perfect hosts

  • denise Taylor

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    We really enjoyed staying here for a week. The property is on the hosts property but it still feels very private. The house is incredibly well thought out, with a well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. The pool is just lovely. Lorgues is a beautiful market town and you are perfectly placed to explore Provence.I would visit this property again. Highly recommend.

  • Nicola J.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Sep 22, 2024

    We had a lovely stay at Gill's gorgeous property. The apartment was clean and well equipped. The highlight is of course the beautiful grounds and large sized pool (although sadly it was not heated during our stay as the pump had packed up!). Good communication, Gill was very quick to respond to queries. The location in the town itself is great - lots of places to eat, all easily walkable from the property, plus a super weekly market. Interesting medieval history throughout Lorgues and the wider region. Also good location to explore further afield, whether beaches to the south, or the wonderful Gorges du Verdon higher up in haut Provence, together with several hilltop villages and waterfalls. One thing to note, the entrance to the Impasse du Jardin by car is quite narrow and on a bend, so could be tricky for a larger car to access (we hired a Renault Captur).

  • Karen B.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2024

    Stayed Jun 15, 2024

    We have just returned from our stay and wish we could go back immediately! The pool and garden is gorgeous, it was lovely and relaxing watching the Swifts swoop around the sky as we sunbathed. The property is a good size for 2 adults with all the equipment you need. The town is a very short 4 min stroll away and has lots of good restaurants and bars, as well as a boulangerie and other shops and weekly markets. There was good communication and lots of helpful information from Gill prior to arriving and also from the local agent Eric when we arrived. We really enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to recommend or book again in the future.

  • Erik B.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    A very pleasant house with a beautiful garden and great pool. The house is attached to the owners’ place, but when were there, it was just us. We loved relaxing in the garden and every morning doing laps in the pool. It’s very convenient that Lorgues centre is only a minutes walk. There are many nice villages in the area and the Mediterranean is less than an hour drive. The house was well equipped.

  • Jenna C.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2022

    Stayed Aug 14, 2022

    We had a gorgeous week in Gill’s property, a beautifully clean, quaint house in the beautiful town of Lorgues! The kids loved the pool, we loved the peaceful setting and the location was perfect! A little gem of a place! Thanks so much Gill, we hope to return very soon!

  • Robert P.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2021

    Stayed Jul 24, 2021

    Wonderful situated house in tje center of Lorgues but with the feelings of the country side. We liked the swimmingpool, and the appartement has a nice personal touch. Thanks Gill for your excellent hospitality . We hope to come back an other time. Robert

  • Simon and Hannah E.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2019

    Stayed Aug 3, 2019

    A perfect holiday. A beautifully appointed and equipped house in a secluded garden with pool, only a couple of minutes from walk from the village of Lorgues. We hope to be revisiting.

  • cris m.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2018

    Stayed Aug 11, 2018

    We’ve been here number of times and keep returning. The house is ideally situated, a 5 minute walk from the village but with uninterrupted views.of the beautiful countryside of the Var. The pool is fantastic for both children and adults and the local area has much to see and do.

  • Amy E.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2017

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We had a fantastic stay at Gill and Alan's villa in Lorgue. The highlight was definitely the pool which was beautiful and warm. There is lots of outside space too which is lovely. The weather was incredibly hot (38/39 degrees) so we struggled to stay cool at night but other than that is was a great holiday. Lorgues is a pretty provincial town and it was fabulous to be only a few minutes walk from the villa to the town. There are lots of simple restaurants to try out and beautiful villages to explore especially Tourtour. We also had a great day kayaking down the Gorge Du Verdon. We would definitely like to come back for another holiday! Thanks Gill and Alan.

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