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

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Pool
Pool
Terrace/patio
Living area
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
AU$365
avg per night

Explore the area

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Varages, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • ITER / Cadarache
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Lavender Fields
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Gorges du Verdon
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Le Castellet airport (CTT)
    ‪111 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Mountain view
  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Crib and 2 Child Beds
Price is AU$365 avg per night,

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About the area

Varages

Located in Varages, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. Museum of Prehistory and Contemporary Art Centre Chateauvert are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Mushroom Fountain and Chapel of St Pierre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Fauvery Waterfall - 19 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Lac de Sainte Croix - 39 min drive - 31.2 km
  • ITER / Cadarache - 42 min drive - 31.8 km
  • Lavender Fields - 45 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Verdon - 47 min drive - 17.0 km

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
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch, English, French

Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 1
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lit bébé, chaise haute, baignoire ....
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Sur demande a la proprietaire
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 1493467984477

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Provençal house 'La Boussone' in the heart of Provence have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Provençal house 'La Boussone' in the heart of Provence?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Provençal house 'La Boussone' in the heart of Provence?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Provençal house 'La Boussone' in the heart of Provence located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Domaine de Cantarelle, Fauvery Waterfall and Mushroom Fountain. Verdon and Lac d'Esparron are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

cecile o.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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

10/10 Excellent

Benedikt B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

Pflimlin M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maryse P.

Le Bien-être
Séjourner à" la Boussone", c'est profiter d'une belle et confortable maison, c'est jouir d'un lieu où la nature est reine, où les parfums se côtoient au gré des heures qui s'écoulent. Et quoi de plus agréable, après une randonnée ou une petite ballade dans les environs que de plonger ou lire au bord de la piscine cachée au bout d'une allée de romarin ? Mr et Mme Pellerin
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Martina E.

Provencalischer Charme - perfekt für die Familie
Wir haben den Aufenthalt in diesem besonderen Haus sehr genossen. Umgeben von Natur ohne störenden Lärm konnte sich die ganze Familie wunderbar erholen. Das Haus mit seiner üppigen Bibliothek und den geschmackvoll eingerichteten Räumen hat und den wunderschönen Außensitzplätzen ist schon etwas Besonderes. So lässt sich die Provence wunderbar erleben. Wir können uns durchaus vorstelle nwieder zu kommen. Vielen Dank an Monsieur und Madame Plouvier für die netten Gespräche. Herzliche Grüße aus Stuttgart Martina
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Martina E.

Provencalischer Charme - perfekt für die Familie
Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt in diesem schönen Haus inmitten von wunderbarer Natur sehr genossen. Bei perfektem Wetter - nicht zu heiß! - konnte sich die Großfamilie wunderbar entspannen und die Ruhe und Natur genießen. Das Haus hat einen ganz besonderen Charme mit der üppigen Bibliothek, den schönen Außensitzpläten und der gesamten Einrichtung. Wir denken sehr gerne an die schönen Tage dort zurück und können uns gut vorstellen, wieder zu kommen. Herzlichen Dank an Familie Plouvier für die netten Gespräche und die gute Betreuung. Herzliche Grüße aus Stuttgart Martina
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline I.

Un rêve de tranquillité
Tout était parfait : maison très agréable et confortable aménagée avec goût, joli jardin immédiat plein de recoins à découvrir et où s'installer paresseusement pour lire au soleil (en prime une bibliothèque de rêve!), le tout soigneusement entretenu. Et surtout, le calme, la nature à perte de vue, le bruit des oiseaux le jour et des grenouilles la nuit, l'odeur du thym... Une semaine de retour aux vraies valeurs de la vie, à plus forte raison parce que le lieu se veut écologique, ce qui ne le rend que plus intéressant encore. Nous avons reçu un accueil chaleureux de la part de propriétaires disponibles, dont nous gardons un excellent souvenir. Les enfants (4 et 9 ans) ont adoré se promener dans le jardin, sur les chemins, jouer au tennis, reparlent souvent de cette magnifique semaine, et demandent quand nous y retournerons... Ce sera avec grand plaisir ! Une remarque quand même : les chemins très caillouteux du domaine ne se prêtent pas bien au cyclisme, et la déclivité est telle qu'on n'a pas très envie de descendre au village (et surtout de remonter!) à vélo.. Mais sinon, à recommander sans réserve !