Loret is a beautiful 200 year old French Farmhouse situated in its own valley near Mirmande and Cliousclat in Le Drome, Southern France situated an hour and a half south of Lyon and an hour north of Avignon.
Inside Le Loret we pride ourselves on maintaining local traditional Brocante interior décor in the 200 year old property.
Upper Ground Floor
On the upper ground floor there is a large open plan wooden floor sitting room, with comfortable chairs that allow you to get lost in a book and enjoy the views across the valley to the forest. A large TV with British ‘Sky’ has places for everybody to sit and enjoy the a film after a long day outside.
The old hallway is a perfect place to enjoy cards or a game next to one of the three dramatic fireplaces and local artwork – the other of which is in the evening dining room next door. From the old hallway the balcony to a sitting area overlooking the valley is good for a moment of personal peace.
The large conservatory is a perfect place to sit in the comfortable wicker chairs and feel like you are outside before the day heats up. This is a fantastic room to eat in the mornings or evenings – and feels like you are in the forest as you look up to the canopy of the oak trees above. The conservatory open onto the swimming pool terrace on one side, and a hammock to hide away and enjoy that book or afternoon sleep.
Accessible from all these areas is the snacks and drinks kitchen with freezer – which allows easy access for picking up another cold carafe of Rose before supper, or demonstrating cocktail prowess…
There is an extensive collection of books in English and French on the first floor balcony.
Lower Ground Floor
The lower ground floor is home to a large fully equipped kitchen complete with enormous French Oak fireplace. Traditional in style the kitchen is an attractive room with views over the valley and traditional French windows which open to allow a breeze. French doors open out onto the kitchen terrace – another peaceful spot for sunbathing and enjoying the great outdoors.
Wifi
We do not provide Wifi throughout the house as this encourages you to get away from it all and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. There is a dedicated wifi spot on the first floor.
Our Bedrooms
On the upper ground floor there is a Master Bedroom with super king bed, ensuite bath and shower with separate loo. A patio door leads to the swimming pool terrace from the bathroom.
On the first floor at the Drome section of the house, there is a double room with king size bed, and a twin room. These bedrooms share a bathroom with tiled shower and bath and double sink. There is a separate loo. This is perfect for a family.
On the first floor at the Ardeche end of the house, there is a twin room and a double room with a queen size bed. The double room benefits from its own patio area overlooking the swimming pool terrace. These bedrooms share a bathroom and shower.
There are two further bedrooms in the L’occitaries apartment which are available for parties greater than 10 people. (Please note for catered weeks our limit is 10 guests). These double bedrooms have a king and a double bed, share a bathroom and have their own kitchenette. They are perfect for a family who want a little more privacy.
Cots are available on request.
Location
Le Loret is 3km north of Cliousclat, in the Rhone-Alpes area of South East France. Situated in a large natural amphitheatre surrounded by mature oak forest, with a 1.5km drive serving only Le Loret – the sense of privacy and escape is hard to miss.
½ drive from Valence TGV, or 1.5 hrs from Lyon Airport – Le Loret is accessible from the main Autoroute A7.
The Rhone-Alpes is one of the most sought after areas of France and Le Loret is an excellent place from which to explore the beautiful hilltop villages of Drôme or Ardeche or local vineyards, mountain sports or walking.
The Rhone Alps in the Press:
Guardian Travel:
‘A high, rural swathe of land running from the Rhône at Valence to the Haute-Alpes, the Drôme is a lesser-trodden section of France's south-east. The valleys of the interior are dotted with dusty medieval villages and centuries-old oil mills, stretching down to the southern vineyards that fall under the Côtes du Rhône appellation. But the region's north-east, bound by the reaches of the Vecors nature park, is a different world: pitted with caves and gorges that sheltered Resistance fighters during the second world war.’
Telegraph Travel:
“The equally unsung Drôme department, which is Provence-lite: all the beauty, better mountains (Vercors massif), fabulous lavender, but sans the crowds.“
Lonely Planet:
“Be prepared to fall on your knees in awe: the steep and spectacular limestone Gorges de l'Ardèche cut a curvaceous swath through the high scrubland along the serpentine Ardèche River, a tributary of the Rhône. The main gorges begin near Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and empty into the Rhône Valley near St-Martin-d'Ardèche. En route, it passes beneath the Pont d'Arc, a sublimely beautiful stone arch created by the river's torrents.”
Michelin Travel:
“The valley of a mighty river on one side, majestic mountains on the other, Rhône-Alpes revolves around its capital, Lyon, known as the "city with two rivers". The Alpes du Nord, with its renowned ski areas, has long secured impeccable credentials. Snowboard down the endless slopes of Les 3 Vallées, hike in Chartreuse Mountains and bathe in Lake Annecy. The region is also a mosaic of massifs and valleys brandishing different identities and dotted with a Baroque church here, a cluster of stone houses there, and a Ville d'art et d'histoire at almost every turn. Before following the Rhône Valley, which separates the Drôme Provençal from the Ardèche, to spectacular gorges, spend some time in the Lyon region: the mountains and plains of the Monts du Forez, St-Étienne, consecrated a UNESCO City of Design, the medieval city of Pérouges in the Bugey, the Vienne jazz festival are just some of the reasons to linger there.
Lastly, you shouldn't leave the region without tasting one of the Beaujolais or Rhône Valley wines, and a tablier de sapeur (crumbed tripe) in a legendary bouchon lyonnais.”
Food
We provide the option to have a catered week and will provide a chef. This is a popular option with clients wanting the most relaxing holiday!
We will tailor menus to personal tastes. There is a minimum price
Alcohol is not included in the catered price, but we are happy to arrange to buy alcohol on your behalf.
We will arrange a set menu with you in advance of your stay.
