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Aix countryside, gîte in the heart of an old village at the foot of Sainte Victoire

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2376.7 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Peynier, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Cours Mirabeau
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Hôtel de Caumont - Centre d'Art
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Montagne Sainte Victoire
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Aubagne (JAH)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Aix countryside, gîte in the heart of an old village at the foot of Sainte Victoire

In the heart of the old village of Peynier, T2 - 36 m² with 15 m² private terrace, very well exposed, very quiet. Completely refurbished. Very charming.
Ideally placed to shine in the Provence of Paul Cezanne and to do tourism from the Alpilles to the seaside beaches.
The rental also allows you to take advantage of the many summer festivals while being quiet in a village.
Peynier being a village, it is possible to do your shopping on foot from the cottage. (butcher, vegetables, bakery). In addition, numerous possibilities of excursions on foot are possible as of the exit of the house.


Property manager

Mylene Malpas
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Peynier

Located in Peynier, this vacation home is in the city center. Domaine Terre de Mistral and Sainte-Victoire Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Anim'o park and Le Bois des Lutins. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, horse riding, and mountain biking nearby.
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Peynier, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • Sainte-Victoire Golf - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Aix-en-Provence Tourism Office - 19 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Cours Mirabeau - 19 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Hôtel de Caumont - Centre d'Art - 19 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Montagne Sainte Victoire - 27 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Gardanne Station - 19 min drive
  • Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aire de l'Arc - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Le Petit Café de l'Arc - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Le Safran - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Déjeunez sous l'Arbre - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aix countryside, gîte in the heart of an old village at the foot of Sainte Victoire pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Aix countryside, gîte in the heart of an old village at the foot of Sainte Victoire ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aix countryside, gîte in the heart of an old village at the foot of Sainte Victoire ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aix countryside, gîte in the heart of an old village at the foot of Sainte Victoire located?

Located in the heart of Peynier, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Domaine Terre de Mistral and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Sainte-Victoire Golf. Anim'o park and Le Bois des Lutins are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay

Excellent
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous and charming

This is a great little space in a very quiet little Provençal village. Mylène had thought of everything and was very friendly and attentive to our requests. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Isha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cottage in a cute village!

It was a pleasure staying with Mylene in the independent / self-catering cottage in Peynier. Mylene was super helpful in everything and the cottage had everything you could want in a "home away from home." We cooked almost every night with products from a local provencal farm and surrounding stores in Peynier. The small village is accessible to both the beaches and the luberon mountains as well has tennis courts and nice forest areas to go for a local trip. We thoroughly enjoyed our holidays!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patty A.

A little piece of paradise

The cottage was charming, well stocked and very clean in a quiet, peaceful village. Mylene was an excellent host. She anticipated our every need, providing maps, city guides and umbrellas for our rainy day. She gifted us with welcome treats—traditional cookies, homemade jams and drinks. I want to keep this place as my secret, it was so enjoyable and relaxing stay—we felt at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Lovely Apartment

Very much enjoyed my stay in Peynier and a Mylene’s warm hospitality. The countryside is beautiful and the apartment is a relaxing spot to return to after a day out and about. Thank you, Mylene!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Great Host

We stayed for a week and very much enjoyed ourselves. We cooked in evenings at least half the time. Near by (not in the village) was a really great fruit and vegetable market, amazing assortment including cheeses and even chanterelles! but the veg selection was amazing for a small town. Mylene was a terrific host, she gave us many suggestions where to go and what to see in the area. Some of which we would have otherwise missed. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Hugues D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A recommander sans hésiter

Accueil très bienveillant des propriétaires. Le logement est spacieux pour un couple et son emplacement parfait pour visiter la région. Équipements, propreté, calme, literie, décoration tout est impeccable. Le terrasse est superbe, un vrai plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful Property in a lovely village

The apartment was cosy, had everything we needed, with a lovely courtyard to look out on. Everything was done to make us feel welcome and help us with any problems we had. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour magnifique! Vive Peynier !

J'ai adoré mon séjour avec ma copine. Mylène et Alain étaient très accueillants. Ils nous cueillaient des figues tous les jours. L'appartement et la terrasse sont très agréables. Mylène et Alain ont pensé à tous les détails pour rendre notre séjour idéal. Nous Peynier a tout le charme d'un village de Provence. Je reviendrai ici à l'avenir.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Claudine K.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

L 'emplacement ne correspond pas par apport aux photos

Le.faite de ne pas pouvoir avoir la voiture à proximité et un inconvénients et de devoir ouvrir 3portes pour être ds le studios...
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivier R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour au top !!!!!!

Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable, Mylène et son époux sont d’une grande gentillesse. Je recommande fortement cette merveilleuse petite maison.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Astrid H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Astrid

Sehr erholsam, mit ganz zuvorkommenden Gastgebern, die gleich nebenan wohnen. Gerne wieder.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

valerie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extra!

Accueil fantastique lors de notre arrivée. Un cocon idéal pour se ressourcer a deux, idéalement placé entre Marseille et les Georges du verdon, Je recommande vivement et y retournerais...
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andreas W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruhe und Erholung

Sehr nettes und schönes Apartment zum Wohlfühlen. Sehr gut ausgestattet und auch geschmackvoll. Die Terrasse ist einfach nur zum Wohlfühlen. Idealer Aufenthalt, um viel zu entdecken. Lediglich der Ort an sich, müsste noch etwas mehr aus sich herausholen. Die Gastgeber sind sehr freundlich, zuvorkommend und haben immer einen wunderbaren Tipp, der nicht unbedingt im Reiseführer steht.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ankommen und nicht mehr weg wollen

Es gab keine Minute, die wir in dieser kleinen Oase nicht genossen haben. Das Studio befindet sich in einer Seitengasse des Ortes, vollkommen ruhig gelegen. Beim Zutritt offenbarte sich uns ein kleines grünes Paradies, eine wunderschöne Terrasse mit bequemen Sitzmöbeln, einem Springbrunnen das alles umgeben von Oleander und Orangenbäumchen. Zur Beschattung dienen zwei Sonnensegel, es ist sehr ruhig und nicht einsehbar. ... und als wenn das nicht schon genug des Glückes ist: das Studio hält auch hier mit: sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet, ein großer Schrank, ein bequemes Bett. Die Küche ist toll ausgestattet, alles modern, sauber und stilsicher. Mylene und ihr Mann waren herzliche Gastgeber, sehr bemüht, dass es uns gut geht und trotzdem nie aufdringlich. Das war mir Abstand eine der schönsten Unterkünfte und die Gastgeber haben und das Gefühl gegeben als Gast zu kommen aber als Freund zu gehen. ♡ Merci beaucoup
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrasse mit Springbrunnen

Freundliche aufmerksame Gastgeber. Neu und chic ausgebautes separates Hinterhaus mit eigener Terrasse mit altem Springbrunnen und vielen Blumen. Schöne Atmosphäre mit Blick auf verschiedenste Hinterhöfe/Terrassen. Mit dem Bus konnte man problemlos und günstig nach Aix en Provence fahren oder in die Umgebung des Mont Ste. Victoire erwandern.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Millie G., St. Thomas Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs.

The warm welcome and assistance from Mylene were invaluable. The unit was beautifully appointed, private, secure and cozy. The location in the heart of this quiet, historic village was perfect to experience the unique architecture and lifestyle of old Provence, yet the amenities were totally up to date. We could not have chosen a better rental to enjoy our first visit to the region.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jean claude P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour reposant

Dans un joli village provençal entouré de paysages magnifiques nous avons apprécié le calme de "la petite maison". Entre randonnées et visite du patrimoine, le séjour est un sans faute.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna Katharina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful holiday hide-away with lovely hosts

The flat is an own building on the property of the hosts with an own patio surrounded by lots of greenery. It is accessible via an own gate and is, although on the same property, very secluded with lots of privacy. The flat is very well furnished, maintained and very clean. The hosts are a very lovely and caring couple. They gave us a lot if helpful tips for trips and were available for questions anytime. Our stay couldn't have been more comfortable :).
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

marc G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tres bon sejour

Nous venons de passer 10 jours dans ce gite tres agreable, bien equipe et decore avec soin.Il ne manque rien. On se sentait vraiment bien. Les proprietaires sont tres accueillants,discrets et chaleureux. Grace a leurs conseils nous avons pu decouvrir la region. Encore merci. Marc et Brigitte
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fabian O., Deutschland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schöner Paar Aufenthalt in der Provence

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Urlaub in der netten, gemutlichen und liebevoll eingerichteten Wohnung. Die wunderschöne gestalte Terrasse hat uns jeden Morgen zum Frühstück rausgelockt. Unsere Gastgeber haben uns herzlich begrüßt und uns hervorragend über mögliche Aktivitäten in der Umgebung beraten. Die Küche war sehr gut ausgestattet. In dem schönen kleinen Örtchen bekam man alles Nötige in Fußnähe. Das einzige Manko war der leichte Schimmel in der Dusche. Zusammenfassend können wir die Unterkunft wärmstens Empfehlen. Vielen Dank an Mylene und ihren Mann dass wir dort bleiben durften. Kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JEAN CLAUDE J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Les photos sont fidèles, de très belles vacances

L’accueil est excellent, les attentions, les informations communiquées, la qualité du logement nous ont comblés. Nous le recommandons.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hubert S., Rottach-Egern

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschönes Häuschen

Wir waren begeistert von der Idylle, die wir inmitten einer Altstadt vorfanden. Mylène ist ein begeisterte Gärtnerin und hat die Terrasse wunderschön gestaltet. Das Häuschen ist modern mit allem was man braucht ausgestattet, alles sehr sauber, gute Matratze und wir können den Vormietern nur zustimmen, dass man wertvolle Tipps von Mylène für seinen Aufenthalt bekommt, z.B. in Cassis oben am kostenlosen Parkplatz zu parken und mit dem Bus in den Ort zu fahren. Oder mit dem Bus für 1,30 Euro nach Aix-En-Provence zu fahren usw. Man sollte sich jedoch gut mit Mückenspray für die Abende ausstatten, die leider überall in der Provence eine leichte Plage sind. Wir haben aber gelernt, dass sie nicht jeden "mögen". Uns leider schon... Aber auch dafür hat Mylène für draußen eine Räucherschale.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabell O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kleine Ruheoase

Sehr schönes und gut ausgestattetes kleines, modernes Studio. Das Highlight ist die private Terasse. Mylene und ihr Mann sind sehr freundlich und haben uns tolle Tipps für die Umgebung gegeben. Die Kommunikation war super und Sie wohnen direkt nebenan, aber man hat das Häuschen und die Terrasse für sich alleine. Peynier ist ein sehr charmantes kleines Dorf (mit guter Bäckerei) und eignet sich super für Tagesausflüge. Vielen Dank!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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