The rooms here are both luxurious and simple, featuring spacious wardrobes, large bathrooms filled with Provence sunlight, while the breakfast is delightful, offering superb coffee.

The restaurant was particularly good for dinner, I tried freshly cooked dishes.

the local staff was wonderful.

We had a nice and peaceful stay in early September in a cozy double room, and the secluded location led us to discover some great nearby restaurants.

The property is quite stunning and located near Chateauneuf du Pape. Sauveterre is a small village with little other than a boulangere, a bar and a an Italian restaurant. The property is part of the Chateaux and Hotels Collection and promised a lot (on that site and the propertiy's own site). The rooms are nicely presented (at least the superior room we were allocated offered a nice view, air-con, modern bathroom and comfortable bed). the room was in my pinion relatively small compared to similar properties we have reviewed on this trip to France for same or less money, and for the room rate at €198.00 was expensive excluding continental breakfast - offered at €19 per person, which we felt was significantly overpriced (we did not partake at that rate) choosing a coffee and croissant in a nearby village). We have travelled extensively all over the world, and extensively in Europe and France over many years, staying in B&B's, Chambre d'Hotes, private Chateuax and 5 star hotels. Somehow this property seemed to miss the mark for our stay... If the Chateaux and Hotels of France group rates this property highly - something is missing! Other comments: WiFi is free and available - we found it a little intermittent - sometimes it worked and other times it did not. Usually it came back, but the intermittent operation was a little frustrating at times. Parking is some distance from the accommodations (a the foot of the gardens) but is in a secure area. There is the opportunity to drive behind the chateau and drop one's bags toa rear door before returning the car to the car-park. a 5 minute walk from the cat[ark to the accommodations. The 'salon' sitting areas of the property are nicely furnished and welcoming, in keeping with the tasteful decoration throughout the property generally.

Other reviewers of this property rated it highly - we felt to receive a better review a few things were missing from our experience.... (a) On arrival, there was no introduction to the local area, map of the area etc. When we inquired as to dinner possibilities, we were advised there was a restaurant in the village! (b) Being in the Cote du Rhone area - there must be a number of good restaurants nearby, but unfortunately we were left to our own devices to identify these. A perusal of the 'local' restaurant in the village indicated it was very ordinary! This is France after all - food is important and there must be excellent restaurants nearby! (c) In essence we did not see the hosts/owners during our 2 day stay apart from check-in/out. I'm sure they are charming people, but we were unable to make that judgment! We felt the accommodations are overpriced and should have included continental breakfast at that rate (note the Booked.net site refers to this property ad a Bed and Breakfast, and other sites refer to it as a a hotel). It would seem neither based on our experience! If one wanted a coffee or tea during one's stay - it would seem the only option would be the bar in the village!

Truly enjoyed having lovely and nice breakfast.

We had a very positive trip at this small hotel. The a double room was exceptional and absolutely gorgeous with very comfortable bed. Great location - easy walk to everywhere we needed. The place was steps away from the heart of Sauveterre.

We had a great dining experience at a nice restaurant with clean rooms and a wonderfully secluded location.

I like about the Chateau de Varenne: big room, antique furnishings, location near Avignon and Orange, beautiful garden and friendly stuff

the breakfast was gorgeous, featured good choice of meals. i got modest and huge room with central heating, an individual safe and multi-channel television.

A great selection of fantastic food at breakfast time. Modest room with central heating, an individual safe, multi-channel television, and a marvelous view of the garden from it. - Stunning and favorable location for Sauveterre, right by several fabulous spots. - the well-manicured garden is a lovely feature of this accommodation.

We enjoyed the luxurious surrounding and the beauty of the chateau. The interious were of an exquisite standard and the hosts were very attentive.

Located in a small village just outside of Avignon (a car is a must as the property is somewhat isolated in the countryside), the Chateaux was a treat for our two young daughters who felt that they were princesses. The building is rather old, but well maintained by the owners (every day we returned to our spotlessly clean room). Our large guest room (one of the largest we had in France) was located in the front corner with three large double windows which both filled the room with Provence sunshine and opened out to the well manicured garden. The lovely room had two full queen beds which easily slept 2 adults/2 children. Bathroom was also large but only had a tub but no shower so we took baths. They offered laundry wash and fold for €10 a load so we were able to get our clothes cleaned. The pool – located in the garden - is wonderful and we made use of it every late afternoon when the Provencal sun got to 90F+ degrees. Service is relaxed and laid-back, so don’t expect to get find the owners rushing around to attend to your needs – which was fine for us.

The location here is excellent, perfect for a trip in the area with stunning surroundings and a great setting for the hotel.

It was very difficult to find and there are no facilities like restaurants nearby. Given the location, it was over priced. Room floor was dirty.

It is a very quiet location providing old world charm, an ideal base for a relaxing break.

Disappointed that the Chateau does not provide catyering, other than breakfast.