A luxury gîte in Ardèche, in the heart
of
inspiring and enchanting scenery.
Luxury guest rooms and gîtes in Ardèche
From glorious and noble land, a haven of peace has emerged. Surrounded by centuries-old trees, Le Hameau de la Mûre inspires tranquillity and contemplation. A place rooted in the unique beauty of its natural heritage. In the mighty countryside, its stone and wood buildings convey the strength of the site.
The nooks and crannies of the property hold so many surprises. Footpaths and low dry-stone walls are your guides as you wander around the 85-hectares of grounds studded with oak, pine, ash and chestnut trees.
Beauty, harmony, serenity in every direction.
Born and bred in the south of France, I always intended to stay close to my family and our farmland. Then one winter’s day, I stumbled upon Le Hameau de la Mûre.
Marie-Ange
History
Le Hameau de la Mûre
A home from home
since the 16th century
Le Hameau de la Mûre is an authentic 18th-century Ardéche estate nestled in the deep countryside. A collection of five cottages, the first stones were laid in the 1500s.
Three buildings are now reserved for our guests, connected by terraces and staircases, forming a harmonious place to stay you won’t find anywhere else.
Generations of history.
An authentic estate
Ardèche: vast and remote
Until the 1950s, Le Hameau was one big farm. A home to plenty of livestock.
Its terraced fields grew crops of mainly rye, wheat and potatoes. Below the current swimming pool was a chestnut grove.
The renovation
The preserved cachet
of traditional buildings
Extensive work was carried out on the premises, which had been abandoned for almost forty years, becoming dilapidated and overgrown. It took four years to bring them back to life. This revitalised heritage now inspires us to preserve the unique landscaped grounds of Le Hameau. The stone and wooden outbuildings have also been renovated to restore the former cachet of the traditional structures that make up this one-time farm.
Marie-Ange took the restoration to a whole new level when she bought the estate. She is committed to preserving the beauty of the site, and has brought new momentum into restoring the personality, authentic charm and vitality of the place.
Our first sight of Le Hameau in March 2002
The entrance to Le Hameau – June 2002
Place du Marronnier – June 2002
The kitchen would go on the left. On the right: Trois Becs and in the middle, the bread oven...
Earthworks
The pool
The pool
The pool
The veranda
The veranda
The veranda
The entrance
The entrance
The dining room
The dining room
The dining room
La nomade
La nomade
La nomade
Le pas de géant
Le pas de géant
Le pas de géant
Le pas de géant
L'ardéchoise
L'ardéchoise
L'ardéchoise
L'ardéchoise
Chez norma
Chez norma
Trois becs
Trois becs
Trois becs
La bergerie
La bergerie
La bergerie
Le saut du loup
Le saut du loup
Le saut du loup
Le saut du loup
The story
of Le Hameau’s restoration
Until the 1950s, Le Hameau was a large farm with herds of livestock. Its terraced fields grew crops of mainly rye, wheat and potatoes. Below the current swimming pool was a chestnut grove.
Abandoned for nearly 40 years, the roofs had caved in, the stone walls had begun to sag and the trees and brambles had claimed the place… New owners followed one after the other, but the extent of the work needed to bring this farmhouse back to life was greater than their determination.
It took four years to open some of the rooms and install the electrical, water and drainage networks, the staircases and the small squares not to mention redoing the roofs and the driveways and more.
A big thank you to Patricia and Olivier without whom this magical place would never have come to be.
Nestled on the Corniche de l’Eyrieux, at an altitude of 745 m and surrounded by 85 hectares of oak, pine, ash and chestnut trees, Le Hameau offers a setting that it wants everyone to come and experience.
The Eyrieux Valley offers a lush backdrop in every season. A protected area, it’s a place just made for relaxation and outdoor activities.
Nestled on the Corniche de l’Eyrieux, at an altitude of 745 m and surrounded by 85 hectares of oak, pine, ash and chestnut trees, Le Hameau offers a setting that it wants everyone to come and experience.
The Eyrieux Valley offers a lush backdrop in every season. A protected area, it’s a place just made for relaxation and outdoor activities.
Le Hameau is a gateway to plenty of excursions and natural attractions. And just metres from the estate, there are signposted footpaths offering walkers the opportunity to ramble along the GR de Pays de Vernoux-en-Vivarais hiking trail.
Nearby, a host of sports, cultural and epicurean activities are a chance for guests to explore Ardèche in all its tranquil or more energetic beauty. During their stay, guests of our luxury rooms and gîtes can also enjoy free amenities (swimming pool, sauna).
Inspiration. Comfort. Tranquility.
Our five guest rooms and four gîtes each have their own personality. All are south-facing and afford views of the grounds and the panoramic scenery. Independent entrances and full amenities promise premium comfort for guests.
Our luxury guest rooms and gîtes in Ardèche cater to every need.