Gîte du Cayras, in southern Ardèche, quiet location, with swimming pool and private terrace

A short distance from ecotours, rock climbing, and more, this welcoming vacation home lets you experience it all. Jump into your car and make short work of the 13-minute drive to Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park or the 15-minute drive to Château d'Aubenas (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

Relax by the outdoor pool or sip a drink in the garden of this 753-sq-ft vacation home, which also features a deck or patio and a BBQ grill. For a change of scenery, come inside and enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

As you settle into this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental, you'll find a dining area and air conditioning. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer and toilet paper. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchenette, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And you can even travel light because you'll have access to laundry facilities.