Charming Provençal house 'La Boussone' in the heart of Provence

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9.6Outstanding
(20 Ratings)
"We stayed in Mas La Boussone at Domaine La Blaque for 14 days. What a charming, robust, large and stylish house it is! It felt like a home, with a great atmosphere. All the rooms, the big kitchen and ..."
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9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(20 Ratings)

Farm Stay in French Riviera

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this farm stay rental

La Boussonne used to be a sheepfold located 800 m away from the Domain of Blaque, in the centre of a 300 ha plot covered with olive trees, woods, and garrigue.
The house is 180 sq.m big and has a outbuilding. It is a little piece of heaven, a haven of peace, a charming place where the nature remains unspoilt. The house has been reorganized as to enhance the natural light coming in.It was restored to make it more authentic and comfortable while respecting the traditions of the Provençal houses. Optional heating charges.
The private swimming pool is 5x11 m (open from middle of may to october) big and from there, you will enjoy a beautiful view of the tennis court.
You can be initiated into astronomy by an enthusiast in his observatory.
Charming and comfortable house with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 toilets, a large living room with bookcases (and many books in them) and a fireplace, a fitted kitchen and dining room, 3 fitted out terraces with arbour, sun loungers, parasols, and garden furniture. There is also a laundry room with a washing machine and a utility room with an additional fridge.
In the heart of the green Provence and the regional park of Verdon, close to the Verdon Gorges and the Lakes of Quinson, Esparron, and Sainte-Croix. 1 h away from Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, the French Riviera, and the Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded with little picturesque villages.
We organize stays on the theme of astronomy, ecology, and earthenware decoration.
There are many sports activities available: tennis, swimming in the pool, hikes, bikes rides, etc. Nearby you can also practice horse-riding, canoeing, sailing, pedalo riding, climbing, etc. There are also many cultural activities devoted to the Land of Art and History and the discovery of the grapevine of Provence through the Road of the wines in the region labelled 'Vignobles et découverte'.
The owners have always been very respectful of the environment while restoring the house: they only used ecological materials.

Amenities at Charming Provençal house 'La Boussone' in the heart of Provence

Non-smoking
Pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10.0
Outstanding(20 Ratings)
6.0 / 10.0
It was a nice stay, very quiet surroundings and amazing starry skies at night. Only, the rocky road towards the house in the end cost me 2 new car tires… The house was charming, however a bit dated and the kitchen and the big bathroom not so clean (the oven was still dirty from previous guests, so we did not use it). We loved the surroundings of the house; lots of room for our dog, however the owner told us upon our arrival that our dog was NOT allowed to swim in the pool. Maybe they should have mentioned that on the Vrbo site… We stayed in another house in the Provence which was much more luxurious and clean, so we found the costs for this particular house - although a very nice house - a bit steep. Conclusion: A very charming house and beautiful surroundings, but a bit dated and therefore too expensive.
10.0 / 10.0
We stayed in Mas La Boussone at Domaine La Blaque for 14 days. What a charming, robust, large and stylish house it is! It felt like a home, with a great atmosphere. All the rooms, the big kitchen and the nice gardens and terraces outside are like you would hope to find in the Provence/Var. It’s quiet outside, except for the amazing birds. We even had the pleasure hearing a nightingale! And what to think of the butterflies and smells of the rosemary on the path towards the pool. We loved it all. The inviting swimming pool and the sun beds are great! So nice to dive in after being away for the day or just staying there reading a good book and enjoying the view and the lovely weather. Relax and enjoy, that was our recipe. Domaine la Blaque is located in the middle of nowhere, with a challenging road to get there. You need a good car and driving skills, but the reward is there when you reach La Boussone. We love the isolated location and the tranquility. Varages, with a very good boulangerie, is a perfect starting point for trips in the environment, like Gorges du Verdon and Aix en Provence. Caroline and Jean Luc are fine hosts. We didn’t see each other much, but if we had a question they acted quickly. We can highly recommend this place to nature lovers and people who want to feel the Provence atmosphere in their holiday home. Merci bien Caroline & Jean Luc!
10.0 / 10.0
We found this house at short notice after being let down by another property. We definitely landed on our feet, as this is a great property. The house itself is a traditional Provençal place, and is quite rustic, but everything you need is there. It is separated from the owners' house by around 800m up a track, and is therefore very private. The pool is quite large, and was pleasantly warm when we were there - no getting in gradually and shivering! The owners Jean Luc and Caroline are very friendly, and speak excellent English. Jean Luc maintains the pool every other day, and Caroline waters the garden midweek, and they are always on hand at their own house for anything that might be required. Jean Luc is an astronomer and has observatories with several telescopes. I also have an interest in astronomy and spent a couple of nights looking at clusters, galaxies and nebulae. Overall, a great find - we'll be going back!
8.0 / 10.0
We really enjoyed our stay. The house had big light rooms, with stone floors that kept cool in the Provençal sun. It was superbly equipped. The swimming pool and tennis court were in perfect condition, I think they look better than the photos. Caroline and John Luc were great hosts and we really enjoyed our evening observing the stars, learning about the night sky with John Luc.

FAQs

Is parking included with this farm stay?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Charming Provençal house 'La Boussone' in the heart of Provence. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this farm stay?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this farm stay. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Charming Provençal house 'La Boussone' in the heart of Provence pet friendly?

Yes! This farm stay is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Charming Provençal house 'La Boussone' in the heart of Provence?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and pets allowed.


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