We've been coming to the Aups area for over 10 years now and have stayed in many different properties. However this is by far and away the best in the area. This was our second visit and we couldn’t wait to return to this special house this year.
The location cannot be beaten - in a woodland clearing, on the side of a hill (the highest house up the hill), looking across the hills and forests of Provence and towards the villages of Aups and Moissac. There are no near neighbours, so if you truly want to "get away from it all" (as we do) this is the place to be. The sunsets are amazing!
The house itself is full of character, we found it clean and tidy, and very well equipped. The bedrooms were spacious (particularly the main bedroom, which has a large window looking out to the fabulous view). We loved the way the location of the old olive mill press had been incorporated into the house design to form a cosy sitting area.
The pool was very clean and well looked after. As well as the large patio area directly outside the back of the house (with a great view), there is another sitting area beside the pool, under an old oak tree, perfect for sitting under when the weather is very hot.
Should you ever want to leave the house to go out for the day (we did not go out much, as the house is so nice you don't feel the need to), the road to the Verdon Gorge is conveniently close by. A quick drive will take you to the Lac de Sainte-Croix, or down into Aups for shopping.
The house is great place for a dog to holiday too - lots of space for running around and exciting “walkies” further up the track into the woodland and to the top of a rocky viewpoint very close by.
Arrival details were very comprehensive, all our questions were answered quickly and efficiently. The owner is very helpful indeed, nothing was too much trouble and we felt he went out of his way to ensure our stay was perfect.
We will definitely be back!