Located in Banne, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. Commanderie de Jales and Retable du XVIIIo are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Ceven Aventure and Randa Ardesca. Travelling with kids? Consider Prehistorama and Itineraire Passion. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and ecotours.
Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park - 14 min drive - 4.5 km
Chauvet Cave - 42 min drive - 35.4 km
Pont d'Arc - 43 min drive - 36.1 km
National Nature Reserve Gorges of the Ardèche - 45 min drive - 37.4 km
Getting around
Ales St-Julien-les-Fumades Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Pizzeria Le C4 - 22 min drive
Auberge des Enclos - 13 min drive
Pizzeria Chris'ta - 11 min drive
Restaurant l'Olivier de Paiolive - 17 min drive
Le P'tit Creux - 18 min drive
About this property
17th century Renovated farmhouse in the heart of a 7 ha wooded property Swimming pool without neighbors
NATURE QUIET AREA FULLY PRIVACY
Detached from the world. A privileged setting, far from any nuisance, the climate of Provence with the green and the freshness of the forest.
Nestled in the woods, in the heart of a property of 7 ha., This former silkworm of the seventeenth century. all stone, fully restored, will seduce lovers of nature (and trees!) eager to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and to relax in a quiet environment (just birds singing and in summer cicadas) and relaxing.
Composed of 2 dwellings:
The main house, which offers spacious, has two rooms in a row, one with a double bed and the other a single bed, which can accommodate a cot if necessary. A large bathroom with 2 sinks, bath and toilet.
In the mezzanine (25 m2), overlooking the living room, 2 twin beds and a reading area with library.
A spacious kitchen (25 m2), well equipped.
A very large living room with fireplace, library, TV corner.
Beams visible throughout the house and stone floor (bars) in the living room and 2 bedrooms on the ground floor.
A beautiful and large terrace with a nice view on wide accols (terraces with dry stone walls) planted with olive trees and other beautiful trees (cedar, arbutus, lime, mimosa ...), as well as fruit trees (cherry tree , plum trees, fig trees ...).
An appendix (small stone house, the Mazet), one bedroom with double bed and a sofa bed, s. bath, shower, toilet.
Air conditioning in the master bedroom and the guest house.
The two houses (main house and annex) as well as the swimming pool and the 7 ha. of the property are for your exclusive use. The nearest neighbor (the owner) is 1 km away.
The village of St Paul the Younger is 10 min. by car. Banne is 10 minutes away. by car (or 15 minutes on foot, via an ancient Roman road).
For your sports or leisure, a swimming pool (5x10 m, with pool shower) 4 sunbeds and 2 deckchairs, a bowling green and badminton in the pine forest, a ping-pong table. Walks from the house on small trails with beautiful views in a private forest of 20 ha .. If you want to walk more, you can also walk from the property PR or GR hiking trails and mountain bike circuits. Possibility of jogging without leaving the property. To relax, a double hammock under the lime trees and a simple in the cedar.
The pretty little medieval village of Banne (labeled "village of character") is 15 minutes walk via an ancient Roman road. To discover also other charming villages (Naves, Labeaume, Balazuc ...). You can stroll in the small weekly markets around the area offering many local products (goat cheese, charcuterie ...) and handicrafts (wood, basketry, pottery ...). The market Vans (20 minutes drive from the farmhouse) is one of the most typical.
Nearby, nice spots to swim in rivers (L'Abeau, Ganière, Chassezac ...). And many recreational activities: descent of Chassezac and Ardèche by canoe or raft, canyoning, climbing, paragliding ...
The cave Cocalière (one of the 3 most beautiful caves in France) is 15 minutes by car. The Chauvet cave and the Aven d'Orgnac 45/50 minutes.
ACCESS: Access to the farmhouse is via a small mountain road.
To do your shopping: The nearest village (St Paul the Younger) is 10 min. car. You will find a bakery, 2 butchers, a mini market ...
And in the small town of Vans, 20 min. car: 2 supermarkets
Sheets, bath towels, kitchen and table linen, as well as end-of-stay cleaning are included in the rental price.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry
House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Frequently asked questions
Does 17th century Renovated farmhouse in the heart of a 7 ha wooded property Swimming pool without neighbors have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at 17th century Renovated farmhouse in the heart of a 7 ha wooded property Swimming pool without neighbors?
As of 1 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 17th century Renovated farmhouse in the heart of a 7 ha wooded property Swimming pool without neighbors on 6 Sept 2026 start from AU$426, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is 17th century Renovated farmhouse in the heart of a 7 ha wooded property Swimming pool without neighbors pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 17th century Renovated farmhouse in the heart of a 7 ha wooded property Swimming pool without neighbors?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 17th century Renovated farmhouse in the heart of a 7 ha wooded property Swimming pool without neighbors?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 17th century Renovated farmhouse in the heart of a 7 ha wooded property Swimming pool without neighbors?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 17th century Renovated farmhouse in the heart of a 7 ha wooded property Swimming pool without neighbors located?
This family-friendly Banne farm stay is located on a river, 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cévennes National Park and Cocalière Cave. Paiolive Wood and Church of Berrias are also within 9 miles (15 km).
17th century Renovated farmhouse in the heart of a 7 ha wooded property Swimming pool without neighbors Reviews
Reviews
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This is our second visit to the property and will certainly not be our last. We love staying at Le Mas. The property itself is lovely; well appointed and so very peaceful. We come here to escape from society but in-truth you're only 10 minutes from the small local shops and 30 minutes from the nearby bigger towns.
Can't wait to book our next trip!
Beautifully decorated, tasteful and stylish house in a stunning back to nature location! House is so well equipped and has everything could possibly need (and more!). Fantastic pool, plenty of games and sports equipment. Lovely walks straight out of property including to Banne nearby. Saint Paul Le Jeune short drive (or morning jog) for great Boulangerie. Muriel was a fantastic host and could not have been more helpful. Overall - fantastic!
Dans cette villa, en particulier dans la cuisine, il ne manque rien. On s'y sent comme dans sa propre maison de vacances. Muriel souhaite que l'on s'y sente bien, c'est indéniable, et on le décèle dans tous les petits détails.
Le lieu est une oasis de paix et de tranquillité, au milieu d'une grande forêt. Muriel y a crée une multitude de parcours de randonnée où on découvre les vestiges d'une agriculture en terrasse que les arbres et les buissons ont recouvert avec le temps. Nous avons fait de très belles marches et découvert le massif et ses jolis hameaux.
Le mas a été rénové sobrement et dans le respect de la pierre et des matériaux d'origine, tout en introduisant le confort que l'on attend aujourd'hui.
Nous avons passé une semaine avec nos deux enfants de 12 et 13. Chacun y a trouvé son bonheur. Piscine, badminton, tennis de table, randonnée, jogging, tours en vélo, jeux de société, bonne cuisine. Nous avons passé le temps ensemble...
Séjour absolument parfait dans cette propriété en pleine nature avec tout le confort possible et à 15min à pied de Banne.
Merci encore à M et Mme Strohl pour leur accueil et leur disponibilité et si nous pouvons, nous y retournerons avec plaisir!
Chez Muriel, tout est magnifique. Tout est pensé pour que l'on passe un beau séjour. Muriel est une hôte accueillante et toujours de bons conseils. Le mas est splendide et très bien équipé. Si l'on est près de nombreux sites touristiques, la propriété se suffit à elle-même. Sans sortir de la propriété, vous pourrez vous promener en forêt, faire du sport ou vous prélasser dans un hamac ou dans la piscine. Détente garantie.
My wife and I had a great week at the end of August with nice weather.
The house is perfect, the owners are so sweet, helpful and charming.
You live in the middle of your own arboretum with a lot of trees that surround a huge plot with a lot of small, marked and cozy paths into the forest so you can go exploring in the forest on your own.
There is also a slightly larger path some distance away which leads down to Banne which you can reach on foot in 15 min.
The house is characterized by the owners' perfection and great interest in that everything must be perfect and in accordance with nature and the original values found in such an old silk farm.
However, modern comfort has by no means been compromised, but the charm and originality are at the same time intact and you enjoy sitting on the sofa in the living room and looking around the large, open space that previously housed a lot of silkworms.
The kitchen is amazing. Nothing is missing. When you cook and look out of Muriel's new window, you almost feel like standing and looking at a painting with a fantastic view of the forest and the mountains in the distance.
We also slept wonderfully in the very nice beds.
When the weather was nice and warm we enjoyed sitting on the terrace and eating every day and listening to the birds and winds rustling in the treetops.
At night, a starry sky reveals itself that you would not otherwise see.
There is no light pollution, there is no noise and one is completely oneself and can enjoy the peace and quiet and each other.
The house is perfect if you need complete peace and quiet, but at the same time is so close to everything that there are no problems in, both driving up the Cevennes or taking trips to the Rhone Valley.
All in all, we had a fantastic week in Muriel and Fred’s house and can highly recommend it.
Thank you so much for the cones - we look forward to making a wreath for Christmas.
Kind regards from Mette and Steen.
Steen N.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
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Nous avons trouvé la quiétude que nous étions venus chercher.
La nature, le calme et la tranquillité dans un lieu rendu très confortable et chaleureux par les propriétaires qui mettent tout en œuvre pour vous permettre de passer un très agréable sejour.
Nous avons été ravis de cette escapade au pied des Cévennes.
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Nous avons retrouvé le Mas des Plaines avec autant de ravissement que l’été passé. La maison est toujours aussi bien équipée et agréable, le parc demeure un havre de paix. Le village de Banne à deux pas fournit (au moins) deux bonnes adresses de restauration. Encore merci à Muriel pour son accueil et attentions.
Une maison vraiment super, au calme avec tous les équipements qu’on pourrait attendre (et même au delà)
Nos hôtes étaient à l’écoute et ont parfaitement préparé le lieu.
Des vacances que nous n’oublierons pas entre parents, ado’s et jeunes adultes.
Les environs sont très beaux et le terrain de la maison offre des nombreuses balades avec des vues sur un paysage somptueux.
Les mots manquent pour décrire la beauté des lieux, le soin apporté par nos hôtes à chaque détail pour que l'on se sente bien... Ce gîte, isolé et accessible par une route étroite est idéal pour une halte au temps suspendu au cœur d'un domaine arboré : balades sur les petits sentiers, bain d'arbres et dans la piscine, ping-pong, hamac, lecture, belles pierres, bel intérieur... Beauté, paix, farniente, confort... Tout simplement idyllique.
Un endroit magnifique, dans le calme et le chant des oiseaux, un mas rénové avec beaucoup de goût, équipé mieux que chez soi.. et un accueil en confiance..
Nous avons passé un excellent moment et nous reviendrons .
Superbe location dans un environnement magnifique.
À l'arrivée, accueil très sympa et explications claires des propriétaires. Les maisons et la propriété sont magnifiques. Calme garanti en environnement forestier et montagneux. Environs riches (grottes, dont la grotte Chauvet, villages remarquables comme Balazuc, curiosités naturelles comme le Pont d'Arc...) De belles balades à faire. Nous recommandons.
C'est exactement ce que nous recherchions. Tout y est, le confort, la propreté, le lieu, le calme, la décoration etc... Nous avons passé un très bon moment en famille. Les propriétaires prennent un très grand soin de la maison (extérieur et intérieur), tout est bien pensé jusqu'à la vaisselle. Nous avons même pu profiter du figuier qui nous a régalé pendant toute la semaine. Nous recommandons ce lieu les yeux fermés!!! Un grand merci à Mr et Mme pour votre accueil :)
Un cadre idyllique, au milieu d'une nature splendide et dans un calme absolu. La maison est parfaite, très joliment décorée et accompagnée d'un équipement de très grande qualité. Nous tenons à remercier Madame et Monsieur Strohl pour la générosité de leur accueil et leurs délicates attentions.
Nous avons passé un excellent séjour. La maison est très confortable et bien équipée, l'environnement exceptionnel. Merci à Muriel pour son accueil et attentions.
Perdus au milieu des pins et des cigales. Propriétaires adorables, joignables et à l'écoute. Maison superbe, tout confort, supers équipements et décorée avec goût.
Chemins de promenade dans le parc, piscine, ping-pong, badminton, hamacs...le top!
Un séjour inoubliable...Un cadre somptueux, la nature comme on l'aime, belle et sauvage ! Une maison confortable et authentique, avec possibilité de se reposer, aussi bien dedans que dehors, ou de s'activer dans la piscine. Sans oublier les parties de pétanque et de ping-pong !! Tout était parfait, avec des propriétaires charmants et serviables. Merci à Muriel et à Frédéric.
Un joli nid douillet dans un écrin de verdure, avec lièvres, chevreuils, éperviers et sangliers : le paradis!
Muriel a contribué à la poésie avec ses jolis sentiers, sa présence discrète et ses délicates attentions.
MERCI de tout coeur, Muriel et Frédéric, et à l'été prochain!
Nathalie H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Giovanna I.
21 Aug 2018
A magical place to recuperate and relax.
Muriel's house (a former silk worm factory), set in extensive grounds, is one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed in. Stylish, comfortable, thoughtfully designed inside, the softest beds, an amazingly well-stocked kitchen...but outside, eating on the gorgeous terrace or swimming in the pool, surrounded by all kinds of cypress and pine trees moving in the breeze, you'll feel like you're in some kind of secret paradise. Don't miss an opportunity to come and stay here, unwind and totally relax. We won't forget it for a long time and would love to come again some day!
Giovanna I.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
FRANCOIS D.
14 Aug 2018
Location parfaitement conforme à sa description
très belle location tout confort au grand calme avec accueil très sympathique et chaleureux