Hôtel Le Cottage de Sophie

Hôtel Le Cottage de Sophie offers double rooms and suites, including a family suite. All categories have a private bathroom; the rooms are also equipped with a flat-screen TV and soundproofing. They range from 20 to 70 m², with features that vary by category. Several rooms have a balcony or terrace and overlook the garden, swimming pool or mountains.

The double rooms differ in their size, outdoor space and beds. Some have a spa bath, while the suite with spa bath includes a separate living room and a terrace. The 70 m² family suite sleeps up to five and combines one extra-large double bed with three single beds. A kettle is available in the accommodation. The room descriptions highlight views of the outdoor areas and surrounding hills; depending on the category, you can also enjoy access to a terrace or balcony.

The outdoor areas include a heated outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace with a dining area. Sun loungers, parasols and pool or beach towels are available; a hot tub adds to the relaxation facilities. Indoors, soundproofing and heating are among the general amenities, while the family rooms can accommodate several guests.

The restaurant and bar provide on-site dining, and room service and packed lunches are also available. A continental breakfast is served, and each unit has tea and coffee-making facilities. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel. Free private parking is available on site. Other facilities include access to the executive lounge, a wake-up service and bicycle hire. The rooms are non-smoking; ironing facilities and a fan are also among the general amenities.

Valernes is a village in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, amid a landscape of hills and valleys with farmland, dry hills and small country roads. Life moves at a rural pace, and most journeys are made by car. The village is a stop for travellers who prefer villages and inland scenery to lively seaside resorts. Sisteron, a town in the Durance valley, offers a more urban contrast, with its old streets and shops.

Sisteron’s citadel overlooks the town and valley; its ramparts and viewpoints make it a memorable place to visit. Grotte du Château de Saint-Didier is 750 m away and offers a chance to explore an underground site in the area. In Sisteron, Musée Gallo-Romain and Musée Terre & Temps offer two visits devoted to heritage and science. The citadel is 4.1 km away, while Église Notre-Dame des Pommiers is 4.4 km away. Sisteron railway station is 5 km away; Marseille Provence Airport is 133 km away.

Spring and autumn are good times for walks in the hills and visits to Sisteron, with temperatures generally milder than in the height of summer. In summer, plan walks for the morning or late afternoon, then enjoy the swimming pool during the hottest hours. A day could combine a visit to the ramparts, a break in Sisteron’s streets and a drive back through the Durance landscapes. A car makes it easier to explore the villages and inland sites of Provence.