Chateau de Varenne is the most breathtaking and joyful property. The attention to every little detail both in the room including the L’Occitane products and 8n the salons was exceptional. You could play a variety of boules including table tennis and pétanque or do nothing but relax in bean bags in the pool or on the day beds alongside which were comfortable and numerous. The hum of cicadas and the beauty of the gardens was so serene. The owners and staff were friendly and accommodating and every little detail was attended to. The proximity to Avignon allowed us to spend the afternoon and evening at the festival and come home to what felt like our very own castle as we unlocked the door and snuck in at 12pm. The breakfast buffet offered a myriad of fresh and delicious products to enjoy.

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We had a warm welcome from our hosts who were very friendly and extremely accommodating! They booked a restaurant and taxi for us last minute and their children came to tell us the taxi had arrived. As well as allowing us to have a late check out and use the facilities before we left for our flight back. The chateau is beautiful with different rooms with games, an honesty bar with wine, soft drinks and snacks, the breakfast room with complimentary pastries, water machine and hot drinks machine. We made use of the pool which was lovely despite being attacked by mosquitoes. The terrace was also lovely too which was nice and peaceful. Our room was for 4 people with two comfy double beds, a bathroom (separate toilet to shower and sink). It was big enough for four adults for a short stay. Finally, Todd the dog was so cute and friendly which was the cherry on the cake!

Only minor thing is we would have liked a glass panel on the bath as otherwise the water goes everywhere and makes it hard to wash properly.

The hosts were exceptional and accommodating to our requests and all the staff were extremely pleasant. The rooms were beautifully decorated, breakfast was excellent and served outside on the days the weather was accommodating. There were lovely views of the large gardens, village and countryside everywhere you looked. Very nice pool area. There was also a very delicious Italian restaurant within walking distance, which we highly recommend. We were close to Avignon, Chateauneuf du Pape and other excellent wine regions.

The Chateau finds itself nestled in a picturesque landscape, in close proximity to the Rhone River and within convenient reach of the principal Provencal villages. Our journey led us through four distinct hotels across the Provence region, and I find myself unequivocally concurring that this hotel stands as the quintessence of excellence, a sentiment fortified by the following aspects: Owners: Overseeing the operations of this relais in an authentically Provencal manner, they manifest both affability and refinement Personnel: Their outstanding caliber and their solicitude for the welfare of the guests imbues one's experience with a sense of wonderment Hygiene: The rooms, permeated by a redolence of freshness, consistently maintain an impeccable standard of cleanliness, which is a rarity observed only in certain places Breakfast: It assumes the stature of a culinary experience, featuring an extensive array of food. I would recommend taking it in the early hours of the morning Aesthetic: Not only common areas, but also rooms boast a superlative array of textiles, harmonising splendidly with distinctive and singular fashioned pieces of furniture.

It's hard to explain how magical a place the Chateau is. We stayed 2 nights with another family and had the most amazing time. The accommodation is spectacular with so many great touches, making our stay even more special. The rooms are very comfortable, the outdoor spaces are relaxing and welcoming, and the common areas inside are beautiful. Emma, Paul and the whole team were very helpful with all our questions and helped with bookings and suggestions around the area also. We're already planning when we can visit again.

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The Chateau is just magical. It's an amazing and unique experience that we've always been looking for. The house is stylish and beautiful. The interior decorations and the room layout definitely add more sauce to it. The garden is very well maintained and is a perfect place for a cup of tea and some pastries which are free to serve. The homemade ice tea we had during the summer was a must-try. The owner stays there with her family and their dog and made us feel warmly welcome. She also gave us an amazing tour around the garden, took some high-standard photographs and left some lovely goodbye gifts. No matter you are looking for a short stay for your trip or a week-long stay to relax, this is the place to be!

The property is absolutely gorgeous. It's immaculately kept and we loved the space to play pétanque. The inside communal areas are very cozy and we loved being able to grab a glass of wine and play a game of chess or find a cozy spot to read. Our room as lovely and the breakfast was a delicious spread.

The property itself is located a good distance from any restaurants or markets. Be aware that if you don't have a car, you will need to take expensive and time-consuming taxis to the nearest restaurants. I wish the property did more to offer food beyond breakfast so that we didn't need to travel so far to get meals.

Friendliness and welcoming nature of the lovely staff, beauty all around, gorgeous facilities! Breakfast was lovely, and we adored Woody the dog! It was really nice to be able to access the coffee machine & snacks during the day, and have access to other drinks. Everything was just gorgeous. Our only regret was not staying for longer.

The only things I can think of are super minor - because the bathrooms don’t have fans, it might be nice to have some spray in there. And maybe a shower curtain for the tubs with the shower attachment?

Everything else. VERY friendly and helpful staff. The relaxing atmosphere and quietness. The feeling of safety. A lot of space to relax inside and outside. Free parking and charging station.

We carried our luggage from the parking lot up the stairs and gravel path to the hotel. The lack of the information, that you can drive to the back of the hotel and unload the luggage, is the only point that comes to my mind. But it is a free little workout ;-)

Everything! The interior and exterior of the chateau is of course, stunningly styled and decorated. The owners and staff are so lovely and welcoming - even helped us book a restaurant for dinner! We enjoyed wandering around the grounds of the property, playing all the games available (boules, ring toss, chess, etc.) and the complimentary coffee/tea/water and pastries were the perfect touch. There is also an honesty bar available. The chateau dog Woody was adorable! The whole experience was something we will never forget and we love that it is a family business. We hope to return one day.

We would suggest adding shower screens to the bath tubs, and the pillows were a little soft (but that is a matter of personal preference). But there was nothing we would change otherwise - what a spectacular stay!