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

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Property grounds
Exterior
Point of interest
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Varages, Provence-Alpes-Côte-DAzur
  • Verdon Regional Natural Park
    1 min walk
  • Fauvery Waterfall
    19 min drive
  • ITER / Cadarache
    42 min drive
  • Le Castellet airport (CTT)
    111 min drive

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About the area

Varages

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Verdon Regional Natural Park and 9 miles (15 km) of Domaine de Cantarelle. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Mushroom Fountain and Fauvery Waterfall.
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What's nearby

  • Verdon Regional Natural Park - 1 min walk
  • Lac de Sainte Croix - 39 min drive
  • ITER / Cadarache - 42 min drive
  • Lavender Fields - 45 min drive
  • Gorges du Verdon - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Brignoles Station - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Auberge du Montagnier - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪La Réserve - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Café de l'Europe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Le Cercle du Progrès - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hostellerie des 3 Fontaines - ‬22 min drive

About this property

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

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.
The private swimming pool is 5x10 m 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.

Property manager

Plouvier Caroline et Jean-Luc

Languages

Dutch, English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Things to do

  • Bicycling
  • Golfing
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Spa tub
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Private pool
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 1

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Sur demande a la proprietaire

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: lit bébé, chaise haute, baignoire ....

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 1493467984477

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham Berry

Sun, privacy and astronomy.
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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Fiona W.

Great house, fantastic facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Benedikt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöne Unterkunft mit viel Ruhe
Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in dem wundervollen Haus von Caroline und Jean-Luc. Es ist ein bisschen abseits gelegen, bietet dafür aber Ruhe und Natur pur. Es ist geräumig, geschmackvoll eingerichtet und bietet alles was man für eine schöne Zeit in Gemeinschaft braucht. Ideal ist sie für 7 Personen, da es 2 Zweibett Zimmer und ein Zimmer mit 3 Einzelbetten gibt, die alle ein eigenes Bad haben. Auf der Terrasse kann man sehr schön frühstücken. Die beiden geben gerne Tipps und Empfehlungen für die Umgebung. Abends konnten wir mit Jean-Luc die Sterne beobachten. Vielen Dank, dass wir bei euch sein konnten, wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christophe d., 95230

Liked: Cleanliness
Un petit coin de paradis
Mas provençal isolé dans la pinède , merveilleux décor où vous vous sentirez seuls au monde et en même temps proche du village , superbe piscine , la maison est bien agencée, propriétaires aux petits soins, réactifs , soirée astronomie sympa , n’hésitez pas …
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Herrlich!
Traumhaftes Ferienhaus inmitten der Natur mit privatem Pool! Super ausgestattet und eingerichtet. Caroline und Jean-Luc sind sehr nette Gastgeber und wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt! Vielen Dank für alles und wir kommen sehr gerne wieder! Viele Grüße Stefanie, Alexander, Pauline und Amelie
Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

cecile o.

Nice house
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.
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Pflimlin M.

Calme et agréable
Propriétaires réactifs en cas de questions et très sympathiques. Magnifique piscine très bien entretenue et un logement typique de la région Provence. Seul bémol était la propreté à l'arrivée et la salle de bain qui devrait être rénové.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique location, perfect stay
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!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un cocon au cœur de la garrigue
Nous avons passé une très agréable semaine dans cette ancienne bergerie au charme authentique, nichée dans un paysage provençal reposant et inspirant, au milieu du thym parfumant chacune de nos promenades ressourçantes. Merci à Caroline et à Jean-Luc pour leur accueil chaleureux, les pieds sur Terre et la tête dans les étoiles.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Julien M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour reposant
Très jolie maison située dans une forêt loin de tout. Nous nous sommes ressourcés et avons passé un agréable séjour. Merci à nos hôtes pour leur accueil et pour l’initiation à l’astronomie
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

frederic A., Le Plessis Robinson

Liked: Cleanliness
Un havre de paix
Si vous recherchez un lieu calme, reposant en Provence, c'est ici. Soleil, cigales, une large piscine... Des hôtes charmants et attentionnés. Merci à vous deux. La bergerie est à l'écart, vous êtes seuls au monde. La région est riche en découverte, 15 jours n'ont pas suffit ! De bons souvenirs pour toute la famille.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison très agréable et très au calme, dépaysant
Les propriétaires sont adorables. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié l initiation à l astronomie et la vue de Saturne et Jupiter. La maison est très rustique !!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Wunderschönes Haus und Umgebung
Das Haus inmitten von Natur hat uns sehr gefallen. Gute Einrichtung, alles Nötige da. Schöne Sitzplätze rundum. Den Pool konnten wir wegen kühlem Wetter nicht geniessen. Mit den Treppen ev. nicht für Senioren und kleine Kinder geeignet. Für naturliebende Menschen ideal. Sehr freundliche Vermieter.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carsten K.

Wunderschönes Haus vollkommen ruhig gelegen
Wir haben mit 2 Familien / 7 Personen zwei Wochen in diesem schönen Haus verbracht. Es ist absolut ruhig gelegen und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet. In der Umgebung gibt es viel zu sehen und zu erleben. Die Vermieter sind sehr nett und herzlich und haben uns ganz viele Tipps für Ausflüge gegeben. Wir würden auf jeden Fall noch einmal hier unseren Urlaub verbringen, dann vielleicht etwas später im Jahr, wenn man auch den großen Pool nutzen kann. Vielen Dank an Caroline und Jean-Luc!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Valerie L.

Pleine nature
Endroit idéal pour se ressourcer loin de la ville et du bruit, la nature est magnifique, le ciel bleu. L'accueil est convivial, la tranquillité assurée.