Well it took a bit of time to get back to you - I guess I was too busy relaxing and enjoying myself! I am now in the UK but I just had to post pictures of the delightful Provencal cottage we stayed in during our holiday in France - on a converted lavender farm near the beautiful hilltop village of Saignon.
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Les Lavadins |
The cottage has been refurbished in a typical French 'shabby chic' fashion - beautifully casual yet very comfortable. To the front were views across autumnal lavender fields (sadly, already harvested) and beyond to Mount Ventoux. At the back was a huge garden with fruit trees and a beautiful swimming pool.
As you can imagine - it was very hard to leave this place!
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Typical rural style kitchen - complete with all mod cons! |
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Beautiful detailing (and the odd used beer bottle being our contribution!) |
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Blue and white decor throughout - cushion covers in typical Provencal fabrics |
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There's even a jar for curry powder! |
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Pastis anyone? Or perhaps a nice glass of Cotes de Ventoux? |
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Still Life |
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Cute bedroom in the eaves... |
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...with glorious views across freshly mown lavender fields... |
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...and an ensuite bathroom with a standalone tub |
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Antique chair outside the second bedroom |
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Our very own feline resident! |
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Pretty garden to the rear |
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Barbecue and outdoor seating area to the side of the house |
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Our private swimming pool - but a bit too cold to swim in at the end of September! |
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View across the hewn lavender fields to the mountains beyond.
Interesting tree in the foreground which looks like it has been struck by lightening. |
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The view every sun down |
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The view from our bathroom! |
Les Lavadins
Near the village of Saignon and town of Apt
Provence, France
Love the antique chair, the old weighing scale and the old carriage in the fields. I am sure you had a great time out there!!!
ReplyDeleteVive la France! You really found a wonderful house for your holidays.Beautiful images.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful photography ... almost feel like I've been!!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful and 'right up our street'. Off to check out the website now! M x
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