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Mansion - Charming cottage - SAOU

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Exterior
Interior
Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Toilet 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mansion - Charming cottage - SAOU

The Donjon de Lastic gîte is situated on a large, wooded estate (2 hectares) at the edge of the Saou forest. Bordered to the south by the Vèbre river, the Donjon de Lastic, built in the 16th century, has been listed as a Supplementary Historical Monument since 1926. It is an architectural gem with elegant décor, set in a preserved natural environment, surrounded by nature but not isolated.
The 10m x 5m swimming pool (secure, unheated) is shared with the owners. It is equipped with a diving pit (1.80m) and an infinity jacuzzi with a massage pump. A charming and characterful place, it is ideal for an exceptional stay in any season. On-site, you will find outdoor sports, relaxation, arts and culture, and fine dining.
The owners occupy a completely independent space in terms of access and privacy. Private parking on the property, bicycle storage and barbecue in the private courtyard.
Optional extras upon request: bed linen and towels, and end-of-stay cleaning.

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About the area

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Located in Saou, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Poterie de Cliousclat and Museum of Die and Diois are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Domaine de Sagnol Golf and Valdaine Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Le Jardin Aux Oiseaux and Palais des Bonbons du Nougat et des Souvenirs. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hunting nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Saou Forest - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Valdaine Golf Club - 52 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Palais des Bonbons du Nougat et des Souvenirs - 55 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Fabrique et Musée du Nougat de Montelimar - 60 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Valence Cathedral - 65 min drive - 49.3 km

Getting around

  • Crest Station - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Central Vapeur - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sur Les Quais - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪La Salle a Manger - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Le Café de Paris - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bar Restaurant du Centre - ‬11 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rolf Jan R.

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

Thanks

Great stay at a great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2024
Thank you Rolf looking forward to seeing you again perhaps for another stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

guillaume d.

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

Excellent

Top
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2023
Hôtes très agréables et sympathiques. Merci de votre séjour.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Amazing holiday house and location!

We enjoyed our time as two families visiting the Saou forest area - the beautiful surrounding dramatic countryside and great walks - and the unusual and amazing house that Eric and Christine welcomed us to. The pool, garden, courtyard and house were perfect for our two families, with the unusual old house a treat to spend time in, and the garden, pool, stream and surrounding area perfect to give space and time for relaxing. *A small point - the listing isn't quite right as linen is not included in the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Thank you Mark We enjoyed the company of your two families during this stay and are delighted that you had a good time. Best regards, Eric & Christine
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elyse J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Extended Stay with Dear Friends

We had a wonderful stay with Eric & Christine. The property & community were incredible & they were lovely and responsive in all our needs. Our only feedback is that there are minor discrepancies with the VRBO listing that were not an issue to us, but may be to others so we will list them here.The pool is shared by the owners & was closed for our use at 7:30 pm - which was 30 minutes earlier than described in the info binder. This was disappointing, as we were vacationing with kids & had hoped to enjoy the spa after they went to bed. We didn’t bring it up with the owners because the spa apparently was not heated and the evenings were too cool for comfortable use anyway.We were also told upon arrival we had to clean prior to departing or pay a fee. This was not in the VRBO listing and per VRBO rules, you cannot impose fees for cleaning when it is not explicitly stated in the listing. We did clean prior to leaving, but it was obvious they expected us to deep clean during their pre-departure walk through.We enjoyed all the animals, but there were MANY birds and two dogs that were often in our space. There were mouse droppings in some of the drawers and kitchen spaces - the kitchen could use a deep clean. Linens were also not included but they said they comped them for us. This should be noted in the listing.What they told us were interior motion sensors very much appeared to be cameras based on an internet search. Great stay but wanted others to know this!
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2025
Thank you, Elyse, we're glad you had a good stay. Thank you for these comments, which clearly highlight the need for more details in the listing (the available templates don't always allow for this) but also for better communication with our guests before arrival and during their stay. Sheets and linens are listed as optional on the VRBO listing, but it's true that it's quite difficult to read. So, when preparing the cottage for your arrival, we thought, "They can't possibly be arriving from the USA with their sheets," and decided to offer you the service. We're in the countryside, and it's possible a mouse may have been there; sorry I didn't see any signs of it! There is indeed a camera connected to the motion and fire detectors. The images are only visible to the security company to clarify any doubts in case of fire and when the intrusion detection system is active outside of rental periods. Best regards
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eckhart W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Das Objekt selbst hat unglaublich charmanten Burg-Charakter und liegt direkt an der Einfahrtsstrasse nach Saou. Gemäß Vermieter Eric handelt es sich wohl um eine ehemalige Zollstation. Die Straße nach Saou wird zum Teil als Rennpiste genutzt, so dass man im Innenhof manchmal etwas genervt ist. Die Lage dieses Gebäudes plus Park mit umliegender grandioser Landschaft ist einmalig. Die frei herumlaufenden Hühner, Pfauen, Gänse sind Geschmacksache. Eigentlich drollig anzuschauen aber leider verteilen diese überall in der Grünanlage ihre Exkremente und dies noch ergänzt durch den Hundekot der beiden Hunde der Besitzer. Das schränkt den Wohlfühlcharakter der eigentlich wunderschönen Grünanlage mit Gartenlaube und Bach deutlich ein, da es bei Wärme auch stinken kann. Wir waren mit 9 Personen eine Woche in Saou und haben immer gekocht. Die Küche ist super, eigentlich mit allem ausgestattet was es braucht. Die Schlafzimmer erwärmen sich unterschiedlich stark bei Hitzetagen und wenn der Mistral braust, muss man darauf achten, dass nicht ständig irgendwelche Türen oder Fenster zuscheppern. Der Salon neben der Küche ist abends sehr gemütlich zum lesen, spielen etc.Insgesamt haben wir den Aufenthalt sehr genossen, da Saou und die Umgebung einfach großartig sind!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2025
Hello, Merci. Nous avons été ravis de vous accueillir et sommes désolés pour les quelques effets de bords de la basse-cour. Au plaisir de vous croiser à nouveau.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean-François R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un château de conte de fée un parc pour se promener, une piscine pour se rafraîchir Des falaises et des forêts tout autourUn excellent accueil
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Merci Jean-François, c'était un plaisir de vous accueillir.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

schir s.

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

Séjour SAOU

Nous avons passé un très bon séjour dans cette belle demeure. L’endroit est incroyable et les propriétaires sont très accueillants et à l’écoute, leur présence ne nous a pas gêné au contraire cela nous a aidé au cours de notre séjour. Il y a une très belle basse-cour poules paon, gentilles oies en liberté, c’est très sympathique. On peut se rafraîchir dans la rivière et la piscine est agréable. Le village de Saou est à 600m à pied avec boulangerie et épicerie. Pour ceux qui souhaitent vivre dans un endroit atypique et hors du temps je recommande vivement le logement d’Éric.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Merci Sophie, c'était un plaisir de vous accueillir, nous avons beaucoup apprécié votre discrétion et votre contact et sommes heureux que vous ayez passé un agréable séjour.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lieu insolite qui fait son charme

Très bien Pour les petits enfants le fait qu’il y ai des animaux est un vrai plaisir Lieu calme et verdoyant Parfait pour un séjour en famille
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Merci Nathalie. Nous avons été ravis de vous accueillir et avons grandement apprécié l'état de propreté dans lequel vous avez laissé la maison.
Verified

8/10 Good

Christian C.

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

Ideal

Site magnifique séjour agréable Propriétaires accueillant
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2023
Merci Christian ! Nous avons apprécié votre convivialité et votre discrétion. Des vacanciers dans le top five 2023.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walter S.

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

Leben im Turm

In einem Bergfried (Donjon) zu wohnen und zu leben war für uns eine schöne neue Erfahrung: ein baulich interessanter und schöner Turm, mit einem Vorhof, einem grossen Park mit zwei Lustpavillons, einer davon direkt am schönen Bach, und als diskrete Mitbenutzer des Parks: Hühner, Enten, Pfauen und Gänse, plus ein Swimmingpool (den wir der kühleren Temperatur wegen kaum nutzten) und all das in einer recht spektakulären Landschaft.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2022
Merci Walter. C'était un plaisir de vous accueillir avec votre sympathique famille.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

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

Cadre magnifique.

La maison dispose de grands espaces, à 11 nous nous sommes sentis à l'aise. Le jardin, et le massif montagneux sont magnifiques ; on peut d'ailleurs partir à pied de la maison faire quelques randonnées. La piscine est sympa, de 9h00 à 19h30, pas de bain nocturne.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2023
Hôtes très agréables et sympathiques. Merci de votre séjour.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

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

Super

Très bonne expérience de la part de l'équipe de production qui a séjourné dans cet édifice au charme tout particulier à l'occasion d'un tournage dans la région. Nous sommes ravis et reviendrons avec plaisir. Merci à Eric et Christine pour leur accueil et la qualité de leur logement :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H C.

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

Wonderfull!

We stayed 1 week here. Wonderfull place near a nice small town. Eric and Cristine were very kind and hospitable. And everything was very clean and well taken care of! Bravo!
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Merci ! Gerben et sa famille sont très sympathiques, agréables et respectueux des lieux. You come back whenever you want ! :-)
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