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Provence Superb Bastide with Pool in Private 15 Acres Vale near Lake

Provence Superb Bastide with Pool in Private 15 Acres Vale near Lake

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House view from the garden
Entrance of the Bastide de Valonge
Pool area with a view
House and pool view
Outside dining area seating 10-12 people

Overview of Provence Superb Bastide with Pool in Private 15 Acres Vale near Lake

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10240 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Popular LocationNotre-Dame de Beauvoir6 min drive
  • Popular LocationHistoric Moustiers Sainte Marie6 min drive
  • Popular LocationGorges du Verdon7 min drive
  • AirportMarseille (MRS-Marseille - Provence)106 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1: Ground floor, Queen-sized bed

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2: 1st floor master bedroom with King-size bed

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3: 1st floor bedroom with 2 beds, attachable.

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4: 2nd floor bedroom with queen-size bed

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5: 2nd floor bedroom with 2 bunk beds

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 on ground floor

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2: 1st floor, ensuite with master bedroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3 on 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Shower room 4 on 1st floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Provence Superb Bastide with Pool in Private 15 Acres Vale near Lake

Bastide located right on the edge of the Haute Provence Verdon Regional Park
• Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Haute-Provence Region, France.
• Superb 240m2 country Bastide with quality interior decoration, 5 bedrooms, sleeps 9.
• 15 acres of private grounds with stunning views, large grass meadow, mountain stream, waterfall and rock-pools, rock-terraces covered in wild Provence plants and olive trees.
• Pool 10m x 5m and sun lounge in a paradise setting (pool closed from End-Sep to end May)
• Wi-Fi internet & French satelite channels.
• All amenities in spectacular Moustiers village, 5 minutes drive away.

Located 1 hour from Draguignan, 2 hours from Nice or Marseilles airports, 1:30 hour from Aix-en-Provence train stations, or from the Mediterranean sea.

A fully restored XVIII century country Bastide, set in extensive private grounds with quite spectacular views.

The property has been renovated to very high quality standards, with living accommodations over three floors:
On the Ground Floor: Open-plan fully-equipped kitchen, spacious exterior and interior dining areas. Broadband and Wifi internet.
Two separate living rooms, including a TV room. One bedroom opening to a terrace and to its bathroom.
On the 1st Floor, two bedrooms, including Master bedroom with spectacular view, and three bathrooms.
On the 2nd floor, two further bedrooms, to sleep a total of 10.

Beautiful exterior space: private vale including 15 acres: central large lawn area, surrounded on 1 side by a small gentle stream with rock-pools and on the other by gradually sloping stone terraces, covered in olive trees and wild Provence herbs.

Private pool of 10m x 5m with sun terrace and loungers.
Large dining terrace with table, chairs and BBQ.

2.5 km i.e 5 minutes drive to the stunning village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, voted one of the 20 most beautiful villages in France, with all amenities: supermarkets, street market, bakeries, café bars and restaurants, in particular the famous one Michelin star 'la Bastide de Moustiers' of Alain Ducasse.
More street markets, shops and restaurants in Riez, 15mn away, or Aups, 25mn away, another pretty town with all amenities.

The Gorges du Verdon, highest Canyon in Europe, is the central attraction in the region.
Beautiful scenic drives and family hikes in the property, around the canyon and along the river.
For the strong hearted or sportsmen, by growing order of adrenaline: rafting, canyoning, hydro-speed, mountaineering, paragliding and even bungee jumping (highest bridge in Europe).

5 minutes drive to the water sport base of La Cadeno on the Lac de Sainte-Croix, 11km long, 4th largest lake in France, where it's possible to rent hobby cats & windsurfs (daily thermal afternoon winds), canoes or stand-up paddles on the emerald lake, surrounded by mountains.

Possibility to rent Bicycles or Electric Assisted Bikes to do charming or exciting bike trails around the stunning lake or gorges.

Note: Friendly property manager lives in independent and private accommodation on the top floor of the house with a private discreet side entrance. He is particularly discreet but is available for advice or in case of emergencies.
All amenities described here are for the sole use of the rental guests.

ACCOMMODATION DETAILS:

INTERIOR:

Open plan kitchen including central island with sink, 4 stools and 4 Gaggenau induction hobs, oven, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

Open-plan dining area with table and chairs.
Double sliding doors opening to the outside dining terrace, pool and garden.

Open-plan side living-room and study, with sofa, table and chair. Ethernet Broadband access (in addition to Wi/Fi throughout the house).
Glass-door opening to the side terrace.

Utility room with washing machine and dryer.
Toilet

Living-room with large sofa, flat TV, basic Sky satellite channels, DVD players and connectors to iPad or Laptops. A sliding door leads to the outside terrace.

Bedroom 1 on ground floor, with double-bed and sliding doors opening to the side terrace.
Bathroom including bath, shower, twin hand basins and WC.

Bedroom 2 on 1st floor, king-size bed with en-suite bath, shower, twin hand basins and WC.

Bedroom 3 on 1st floor, two single beds.

Bathroom with hand basin and shower.

Separate bathroom with WC, bath and hand basin.

Bedroom 4, double-bed.

Bedroom 5, large single bed

EXTERIOR:

Private grounds on 15 acres, including lawn garden with mature trees (Poplar, giant sequoia...), small mountain stream with rock-pools and waterfalls.

Two separate terraces. Dining table, chairs, mobile Weber electric BBQ.

Private swimming pool 10m x 5m, solar-heated, surrounded by stone terrace with loungers.

Table tennis.

Lots of private parking space.

• Prices are for the rental of the entire property and grounds, per week.
• Bookings run from Saturday after 4:00pm to Saturday latest 11:00am.
• The property owner is not liable for any loss or interruption of SFR internet service.
• No smoking in the property.
• Bookings include electricity, water, linen and 2 towels per person

Property manager

Thierry and Marie
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must be supervised at all times.

Events

No events allowed
No more than 10 people on the property. No parties

Pets

No pets allowed
Subject to prior approval.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Allowed outside only- extreme care for fire hazard
Only guests indicated during rental discussions, will be allowed on property at any given time. We do not allow extra people to be invited
No camping, no tents, no camping car/van. No bonfires, no coal/wood fire bbq. Extreme fire hazard.
The house must be left clean including ovens and barbecue and the rubbish taken away.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No more than 10 people on the property. No parties
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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

About the area

Moustiers-Sainte-Marie

Located in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lac de Sainte Croix and Gorges du Verdon. Travelling with kids? Consider Musée Sirènes et Fossiles and Office de Tourisme de Castellane. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cave exploring nearby.
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Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • Chapelle Notre Dame de Beauvoir - 4 min drive
  • Lac de Sainte Croix - 6 min drive
  • Notre-Dame de Beauvoir - 6 min drive
  • Historic Moustiers Sainte Marie - 6 min drive
  • Gorges du Verdon - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Mézel/Châteauredon Station - 35 min drive
  • Marseille - Provence Airport (MRS) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Terrasse de Cassius - 7 min drive
  • La Part des Anges - 6 min drive
  • Cafe Marguerite - 7 min drive
  • La Cantine - 6 min drive
  • Le Belvédère - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Provence Superb Bastide with Pool in Private 15 Acres Vale near Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Provence Superb Bastide with Pool in Private 15 Acres Vale near Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Provence Superb Bastide with Pool in Private 15 Acres Vale near Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Provence Superb Bastide with Pool in Private 15 Acres Vale near Lake located?

This family-friendly Moustiers-Sainte-Marie villa is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Verdon Regional Natural Park, Musée de la Faïence and Chapelle Notre Dame de Beauvoir. Historic Moustiers Sainte Marie and Notre-Dame de Beauvoir are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

charlotte a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Amazing place
Simply a stunning house private waterfall and plunge pool was magical wildlife amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Flavia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding property in a stunning location
This was a beautiful house in the most wonderful area. You could not want for more - it was clean, well stocked with everything you could need and in easy location of shops and amenities in the nearby Moustiers. Would hugely recommend and would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen K.

Moustiers June 2018
Garden and grounds Magical. Superb property. Perfect Holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
We had a fantastic week at this beautiful property. Amazing grounds with the river and numerous freshwater pools. Spectacular scenery and lots to do nearby at the lake and also in Moustiers. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traumhaft
Traumhaft
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Thierry and Marie

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We are a French family, who have been living abroad for over 20 years.
This is our family home.

Why they chose this property

After 5 years of searching in southern France for a place combining:
- a sunny and warm climate
- nautical and numerous outdoor activities for all ages of the family
- ample private space but not too far from civilization and good food
- a beautiful environment,
we found this rare property, which fulfilled all these conditions.
A magical place, really.

What makes this property unique

Old Bastide with 40cm wide walls, recently renovated to the highest standards (double glazing windows and sliding doors, Gaggenau island kitchen, winter electric floor heating....).

Pool 10x5 metres, with sun loungers surrounded by a private Provence Vale

Mountain stream including falls and rock-pools,

5 minutes from the huge emerald lake of Sainte-Croix, the Verdon river and from the charming village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie with all amenities and many good restaurants.

15 minutes from the famous Lavender fields of Valensole

Family hiking on the property, in addition to numerous hiking and biking trails of all levels around the lake and the Verdon Gorges.

Sunset aperitif in your own little valley, gazing at the changing colors on the sides of the surroundings hills.

A unique setting.
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