Prestigieux Mas Provençal 17e siècle, Vue Imprenable , Piscine, Sauna

A second stay off season in this beautiful mas. Despite the unstable weather, we were able to enjoy the new jacuzzi on the terrace sipping lovely cocktail after a relaxing sauna. A perfect home for a holiday with friends and family.

Beautiful and charming property. The view and sunsets are breathtaking. 100km+ of unobstructed nature view. A unique place. The property is very well maintained and has a homey personal touch, it shows that Brett and Rosa really care for and love this place. the kitchen and equipment is top notch and well maintained. The region is wonderful. In the summer peak as beautiful and charming as provence without the crowds. So many activities (go karting, acrobranche, river rafting, hiking) and lots of charming villages with great food in the area.

We will be back!

We had a really nice stay in this place! The house is awesome, everything was clean and pleasant. Brett & Rita are very kind and always available to answer your questions. The view is worth it! It's quite easy to make yourself at home in such a place! All of us were very happy of our holidays there. Don't hesitate!

We stayed here for one week in May 2012. We were very happy with our stay. We were travelling with our 9 month old baby as well as 2 other small children and the house was quite convenient for that. I would recommend this property for families who are interested in outdoor activities, as the region is well known for its hiking, kayaking and cycling. I would also say that it is good value for the quality, as the area is not as popular with foreign tourists.

The house itself is located in a quiet village; we heard none of the neighbors the entire time we were there. The house is spacious, with a large pool area and a big lawn overlooking the sunset, which was beautiful. There are many plum trees on the property which looked like they would deliver wonderful fruit during the summer. It was great having the pool and lawn there for the children to run around in. There was even a small garden which we were able to pick fresh herbs from.

The rooms were large and comfortable, with plenty of closet space. It was a bit chilly while we were there but the heating worked well. We did a lot of cooking and everything in the kitchen worked well. We were only a group of 6, but the house could have easily fit more, and I understand the barn next to the main house is going to be converted into more rooms.

We were able to do some lovely hikes within a 30 minute drive of the house. Along the way there are many beautiful chestnut trees; during the fall this area is famous for its chestnut products, which we unfortunately missed. It was easy to visit the local markets for ingredients for cooking, and there are grocery stores in the next main town.

Overall we were happy with our stay and would consider staying here again if we were to return to the area.

Gaston Bachelard spoke of this idea in Poetics of Space, when we experience vast beauty and warm comfort within the same space, and this thought kept coming to me during my visit. From the edge of the pool there's more than 180 degrees of uninterrupted view of stunning rolling mountains. The home is incredibly large, spacious and solid yet still warm and inviting. There are all kinds of nooks to hang out in and read a book or spaces to gather together. It is beautifully designed yet still very natural and relaxed. This is probably down to the hosts who are generous and welcoming, and who take care of every detail. This is clearly a home not a house, and a very special one. The space is very private and totally quiet. If you need a reason to leave the pool, natural beauty and good company, there are also great markets, restaurants and fun activities dotted all over town. Evenings are best spent over long dinners followed by a sauna and dips in the pool then laying flat on one's back looking up at the sky literally filled with stars. Magical.