Rio Provence

Entire cottage in Drôme, France

  1. 10 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 8 beds
  4. 3 bathrooms
Hosted by Maricel
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Beautiful area

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Mountain and valley views

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The gîte is located in the heart of the Parc Naturel Régional des Baronnies Provençales, between lavenders, lime trees and the Ouvèze. This river (Rio in Spanish) is privately accessible and borders the one-hectare grounds, which offer numerous spaces (river beach, reading corner, meadow, playground) where a magnificent swimming pool (10x5m) is also integrated.

🐕🐈 Garden is enclosed & pets are welcome (a pet fee applies). Please make sure to mention in your booking if you’re bringing a pet.

The space
Independent 160 m² cottage spread over two floors, located along a quiet country road. Just past the two linden trees, you'll discover a lovingly renovated house, decorated in a unique style with Cuban touches. Warm, comfortable, and fully equipped, it's the perfect place for family getaways or holidays with friends.

🌱“Tilleul” Area – Carpentry Workshop
Ground floor: Spacious open-plan area with a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and dining area.
- 1 master suite with a double bed (160 cm), a cozy sitting area with a sofa bed (sleeps 2), and a private bathroom with bathtub, shower, and toilet
Upstairs:
- 1 bedroom with three single beds (90 cm)
- 1 bathroom with shower and toilet

🪻 "Rio Lavender" – Studio:
Accessible via an exterior staircase leading to a charming flower-filled balcony overlooking a lavender field.
- Living/dining room
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Two bedrooms: one with a double bed (160 cm), the other with two single beds (90 cm)

🌳 Outdoor Spaces – 1 hectare of greenery

Enclosed area with drying zone and play area (boules alley, trampoline, swing, volleyball court), including:

Swimming pool (10x5m), unheated, with bubble cover and alarm, extended by a relaxation area with pergola and shade sail

Poolside terrace with outdoor kitchen and charcoal barbecue (tables for 12 people)

Garden-level terrace with pergola (table for 6 people)

Open area (access via 3 gates) with meadow, football field, riverside paths, and small river beaches (hammock above the water)

💡Practical Info:

Wifi + strong 4G coverage, ideal for remote work

In shoulder seasons, heating provided by pellet stove in the main living area. Additional heaters in the “Carpentry” bedrooms. Heating in every room of the Studio.

Guest access
Covered parking for two cars is available at the entrance of the property. There is ample space for additional vehicles, camper vans, etc., if needed.
The house and outdoor areas are entirely private and reserved exclusively for guests.
Our main residence adjoins the gîte’s grounds. We have a chicken coop, and our hens roam freely in our garden. They do not enter the gîte area, but we kindly ask you to always keep the gate to the chicken coop closed to avoid any mishaps.

Other things to note
Our gîte home embraces an eco-friendly approach.
This is reflected in our efforts to reduce energy consumption, use renewable energy sources, eliminate plastic waste, and choose environmentally friendly cleaning products.
We maintain all green spaces using permaculture principles—working in harmony with the surrounding nature, encouraging fertile interactions, and using elements that serve multiple purposes to move toward self-sufficiency.
A small shared vegetable garden is available to guests (herbs, lettuces, berries), along with a compost bin.
We also offer fresh eggs depending on the hens’ production 🙂
Light pollution is virtually nonexistent, offering an exceptionally clear and starry sky.

Registration details
26292032022SA

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Valley view
Mountain view
Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi – 10 Mbps

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 29 reviews.

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Drôme, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France
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Neighbourhood highlights

To discover in the surroundings: perched villages, Provencal markets, wine route, thermal baths of Montbrun-les-Bains, Mont Ventoux.
Numerous natural activities: swimming, hiking, horse riding, mountain biking, climbing, via ferrata, paragliding.
The absence of light pollution offers a sky of exceptional quality.

Meet your host

Superhost
230 reviews
4.88 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
My work: Teachers
Maricel and Xavier, teachers and passionate travelers, welcome you to their cottage in the heart of the Baronnies Provençales. Now living between Cuba and the Drôme, they share a peaceful place, renovated with care, and the desire to welcome as they have been welcomed everywhere: with warmth, attention and humanity. "Mi casa es tu casa" — welcome to your home!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Pool/hot tub without a gate or lock
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection