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19th Century Provencal Bastide and Infinity pool

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Infinity pool
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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cotignac, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Place, Château Carpe Diem
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Graces
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Gorges du Verdon
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

seperate wc

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

19th Century Provencal Bastide and Infinity pool

Our house is located at the head of a valley, facing south with views for miles towards The Massif des Maures and the coast. It sits in a tranquil position in 16 acres of its own land, yet is a short distance (1km) from one of the more beautiful villages in Provence. It has been lovingly and stylishly converted to a very high standard while still retaining its original Provençal features. There are high beamed ceilings and travertine floors throughout. The house benefits from a large open plan kitchen living room with a Lacanche style cooking range and open fire. The kitchen spills out through French doors to a large terrace with BBQ. Beyond the terrace is a large infinity pool with stunning views down the valley. There is Sky TV, DVD, wireless internet and ipod speakers.
PLEASE NOTE
**The house is served by a long drive up from the main road, it is un made up in parts so some guests may prefer accessing with a SUV or at least a car with reasonable ground clearance**

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Only family reunions
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Only one pet per booking
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 2483411932825
Property # 445065
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: Only family reunions
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cotignac

Located in Cotignac, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Graces and Château d'Entrecasteaux are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Château Carpe Diem and Aurelian Way. Contemporary Art Centre Chateauvert and Royal Kids are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Cotignac, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • Château Carpe Diem - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Graces - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Verdon - 40 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Lac de Sainte Croix - 43 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Gorges du Verdon - 56 min drive - 51.9 km

Getting around

  • Brignoles Station - 30 min drive
  • Toulon (TLN-Toulon - Hyeres) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Auberge Du Parc - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Petite Marmite - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Cascade - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Table de Fanette - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cercle De L'avenir - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 19th Century Provencal Bastide and Infinity pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 19th Century Provencal Bastide and Infinity pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at 19th Century Provencal Bastide and Infinity pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 19th Century Provencal Bastide and Infinity pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 19th Century Provencal Bastide and Infinity pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 19th Century Provencal Bastide and Infinity pool located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Château Carpe Diem and Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Graces. Aurelian Way and Château d'Entrecasteaux are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
If you want secluded villa time this is for you. We loved the stone build and kitchen opening onto patio/ pool area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2025
Really pleased you enjoyed the place and experience Craig.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J M.

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

Excellent holiday house

Very nice house and location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 May, 2025
Very glad you enjoyed it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnix B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay during July with our family of four. We loved the tranquility and to be in the middle of nature. The house is located in the vincinity of lovely villages while being away from the crowds. We spend our days in the large pool, exploring the paths and spotting deers and watching stars at night. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our week in this house. The location allows for visits to the coast, but there are also many local villages to explore. The communication with the owner and manager was excellent. The house has all that you need, and we were very grateful for the pool. There are many places in the village to eat and buy breakfast, but it is a drive rather than a walk. There are lots of local markets and vineyards to visit. We would recommend the house for those who want a peaceful setting with lots to do close by.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Two weeks in Cotignac

Excellent location very quiet and away from the crowds!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2024
Thank you for your review, we think the solitude is regenerative.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Wonderful Cotignac

Gorgeous setting. Pretty village. Everything you need for a relaxing family week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2024
Delighted you were able to relax and absorb the beautiful location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronika T.

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

amazing location

we had a wonderful week in John's house! The house is very charming and the location is just awesome. We enjoyed the tranquility and the uniqueness from the house! The infinity pool is sensational! We defentitly want to come back for another wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2022
Delighted to hear you had an enjoyable week Veronika and would be thrilled to receive you back again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dom W.

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

October Sun

This grand house just outside bustling Cotignac, is a lovely, calm place to spend some quality time. Set in a quiet, forest valley, up a track from the local village. We had a relaxing time enjoying the views from the terrace and the pool. Also a great base to visit Gorges du Verdon, and local towns and street markets.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charlotte C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Amazing view

A lovely summerhouse in a unique location with a fantastic swimming pool. However, access to the house requires nearly a 4x4 vehicle due to the bumpy road. As for the house itself, a proper set of wine glasses would be appreciated. Air conditioning would also have been nice, as the nights are very hot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Hans O.

Fantastic!!!

We spent a week in this fantastic house in June 2017 and we truly loved it. The house is very spacious and even though we were 5 people we had plenty of room. Nice pool, modern standard and a breathtaking view. It's a 20-30 minute walk to downtown Cotignac, but you need to be in good shape to walk back since it is a tough walk uphill. We recommend the house to anybody that want to stay in a nice relaxing atmosphere with easy access to Cotignac and the surroundings. Hans Osterman with family
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Thank you for your feedback and we are glad you enjoyed the pool and views. We look forward to welcoming you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We have just enjoyed a wonderful week at this property which was perfect for our family. Virginia met us and was very helpful when we first arrived. We read the reviews and hired an SUV which was definitely a bonus for driving to the house. You can’t hear anything apart from nature when you are here. It took about 25 minutes to walk into Cotignac which is a beautiful/buzzy village, and where we enjoyed some nights out. We spent a number of evenings in the villa watching the sun set over the hills - completely magical. It took about an hour to the Verdon and a bit further if you want to get to the walking trails. We wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Great secluded property with stunning views and pool

The property is situated up a windy track from the main road, but when you get to it, wow is it worth it! The infinity pool looks out over the surrounding countryside with no other properties in sight. The outdoor dining area is an ideal setting for long evening meals. The kitchen is well equipped and there is even Sky TV which was useful for the Lions tour! Cotignac is either a 30 minute walk or a 10 minute drive away and is full of character. Don't forget to take a basket from the pantry to the Tuesday market. There are restaurants aplenty in the area and we didn't find a bad one. We also visited the spectacular Verdon Gorge, but go early as it does get busy. We will be coming back I'm sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
We are glad you enjoyed your stay in Cotignac and we are delighted you share our passion for tranquility. Thank you for your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you to our home again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Fantastic location brilliant house

My family and I have just returned from a 2 week holiday at Johns fantastic house.....and we loved it!!! It was so peaceful, no neighbours, so the kids (9 and 7) could shout and scream all they wanted! A fantastic setting overlooking beautiful countryside. The house has everything what you need. Internally it's a fantastic old beamed house with plenty of space. Outside is brilliant, if you have kids like ours they loved it in the swimming pool, the table tennis, Jenga and the open space. Wherever you sit you are always close to the pool so you can watch the kids. You can walk into Cotignac, if you go the right way, it takes about 25 minutes. Or it's a short 10 min drive with loads of parking and never too busy. Cotignac is a must place to visit, the place is full of history. It's very french and the people are a delight, but booking restaurants is recommended as you will struggle to just turn up in the high season. The surrounding towns are all worth a visit. If you want to get away from the day to day stress and strains of life then I would recommend this place
Verified

4/10 Poor

Winifred K.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Don’t Stay Here if You’re American

This is not a good rental property for Americans if you are used to the basic simple comforts of a Hampton Inn. It is poorly represented on VRBO. We traveled with four couples to a wedding in Cotignac. Two of the couples left after the first night, but two of us could not find additional lodging (because there was a tractor convention in town) until the 4th night. We spent the first entire day of our trip, trying to find someplace else to stay. We have reached out to the manager or owner twice, and nobody will respond. List we made while there: NOT a close walk to town. Dangerous walk. Hazardous water conditions in house. Fearful of showering. Poor decor. Uncomfortable and dreary. Messiness everywhere. Terrible mattresses. Poor sheet and thread count Hard pillows. No extra pillows Tired loud fans. No shampoo/conditioner one bar of soap in the house. You have to replace EVERYTHING you use. 1 thin poor quality towel per person. No extra towels. No face cloths No towels for the pool furniture No umbrellas for the pool. Unthoughtful landscaping Outdoor cushions dirty and leaning on a tree. Didn’t bother to set them up. Don’t fit. Thin cushions on outdoor furniture- super uncomfortable. It looks like someone hastily left to rent it and didn’t have a cleaning crew come. No lightbulbs. BYOB Rats scurrying around at night. Ultrasound rodent deterrent under bed. You need a 4WD. Pro: Nice view Nice exterior Nice when you’re in the freezing pool if it’s very hot out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2024
This is not a suitable property for your sort of Americans, you are best sticking to 5* hotels in Nice and Cannes. I don't think you had any idea the sort of property you were booking. I actually knew your stay was going to be a problem before you arrived. I received a series of curt, rude and entitled emails from you before your arrival. And then you misplaced the meet up contacts and details a couple of times! You are disorganised. This house is accurately represented on VRBO, it's just interpretation was wrong. This is a property in rural France, the vast majority of renters get that and can see it before they arrive. I will go through some of 'the list you made while there'. Not a close walk into town..... it is clearly described as a 30 minute walk into town. Dangerous walk..... not sure what you are getting at there, most guests love the walk over our land into the village, especially on market day. Hazardous water conditions in house, fearful of showering..... really! Your imagination is getting carried away. A high percentage of rural properties in France are on their own water supply and like our house the water is not tested. So the advice to guests is to not drink the water but use bottled water. It is absolutely fine to shower in! And use in the kettle. I drink the water and have never had a problem. In regard to a lot of your other comments, I can see you are not easily pleased. The comforts and facilities are fine for the vast majority of guests. I have no idea what you mean by no lightbulbs. We stayed the week after your visit and counted one faulty lightbulb out of about 60 in the house. We have several lengths of tracking lighting. Rats scurrying around at night. NOW YOU ARE TOTALLY MAKING THINGS UP! We have owned the house for 20 years and there has not been one sighting of a rat in that time, confirmed by the House Keeper. Rodent deterrent under the bed... Your imagination is running away with you again. There was an incident of a Pine Martin taking up residence in the roof space some years back. It stayed for about 2 weeks until we encouraged it on it's way. I would advise you in future to : 1. Read the property details carefully in future if you are coming to Europe. 2. Stick to the comforts of 5* in the large towns.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good location but thats it.

The location and pool are stunning, however sadly that's where it ends. The shower upstairs was broken leaving 6 of us ( including an 85 year old and an 80 year old ) to share the ensuit. I asked the guardian Virginia 3 times if this could be fixed to met net with indifference and pathetic excuses for reasons it could not be fixed. In addition the property was not clean, I had to clean the kitchen, showers and the outside furniture. My son had to move beds as he woke up covered in ants on the first night. I appreciate the rural location would mean creepy crawlies but really, a bed covered in ants. Noone clears out the cupboards, so they are full of old pasta, sauces, tins of old food and mayonnaise in the fridge. There were 5 old bottles of suntancream by the sink and moldy cloths and old dirty soap bars. The decking around the pool is dangerous. Its wooden and rotten with nails sticking out. I asked if there were any parasols as the pool is very sunny all day to be told again by Virginia that people sit in the shade ( there was no shade all day) I emailed the owner John the day after we got there and so far have not had a response. The check in times are 4pm and check out is 10am. We did get in at 4ish but again this was begrudgingly, I had requested to get in as near to 4pm as I could as we had elderly relatives with us, the response was ' I'll see what I can do'. I was asked to leave by 9.30am when I queried this as it says 10am on the website, again begrudgingly I was told ' I can do 9.45' To quibble over 15 mins when you are paying a significant amount of money to stay is ridiculous. The route up to the house is very rugged, which if you were in a 4x4 would be fine, we aren't precious about our car, it got scratched and bashed about quite a bit, so beware if you are precious about your car. The most disappointing thing is the lack of apology, concern or care of the guardian Virginia. Her responses to my requests for the shower to be fixed were bordering on rude. She couldn't care less if you have a nice stay or not. The night before we were going , I got a text asking me to go at 9.30am when we had agreed on 9.45. My advice is do yourselves a favour and book somewhere that is cared for and not just benefitting from its location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2022
We are very sorry to hear you had a disappointing stay Fiona. I was surprised about your comments about the shower. Whilst I believe it has been awkward to adjust the temperature, I spoke to my adult daughter about this who had been staying with friends for a week just before your arrival and on questioning her she said she noticed the shower wasn’t quite right but really didn’t think it warranted mention. Our cleaners have been spoken to and any issues we believe have been addressed. With regards to your comments about Virginia I think there must have been some misunderstanding, Virginia has been looking after our house for 14 years now and we have had nothing but praise for her help and attention towards guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nice and clean, and the pool area is delightful with plenty of lounge chairs
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

marion b.

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

Schönes Anwesen am Berg mit Aussicht

Wir haben 2 Wochen zu sechst (2 Familien mit erwachsenen Kindern) in dem Haus verbracht. Das Grundstück ist riesig und hat eine sehr großartige Aussicht in die Natur; das Haus ist sehr schön renoviert und die Zimmer sind freundlich; der untere Bereich wurde von uns nicht genutzt und scheint feucht zu sein; Terrasse und Poolbereich haben eine optimale Anbindung ans Haus; man kann fußläufig den Ort (Cotignac) in 20-30 Minuten erreichen; lediglich der Punkt Sauberkeit/Ordnung könnte noch optimiert werden.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

hartmut k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice & lonely

Schönes, absolut einsam gelegenes Haus, recht geschmackvolle, einfache Einrichtung. Tolle Verwalter vor Ort. Conignac (ca.35 min Fussweg) ist zauberhaft. Einzige Einschränkung: die auf Fewo angegebene Entfernung zum nächsten Restaurant ist mit 3min Fussweg völlig falsch angegeben und das 4Schlafzimmer im Basement ist für manche etwas zu rustikal. Zusammengefasst ein tolles Objekt für kleine Gruppen in sehr schöner Natur.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your review Hartmut. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Hans Jürgen Z.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

2 wunderschöne Wochen mit der Familie in der Provence

Die beiden Wochen im August waren trotz starker Hitze sehr schön. Das Haus war kühl und der Pool immer erfrischend. Alles ist vorhanden, Grill und Tischtennisplatte, in einer wunderbaren Umgebung. Nur das Kellerzimmer ist nicht angenehm. Es riecht muffig und es gibt viele Insekten. Eigentlich kein Schlafraum.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

benedicte b.

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

Vacances à cotignac

Nous avons adore cotignac et profite de cette maison perdue dans la nature (attention, accès par un chemin un peu difficile en voiture)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bettina H.

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

😎

👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2023
Thank you Bettina glad you enjoyed the week.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Viera C.

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

wonderful place

The house is spacious with typical Provencal charm, it is nicely cool even on a hot day. We were 4 people (2 adults and 2 teenage kids) spending holidays there. The house was very well equipped, we found there everything we needed- dishwasher, washing machine, two big fridges, two coffee makers as well as the French press pots, sufficient amounts of pots, pans, cutleries and other dishes. There were also basic supplies-oil, salt, spices, dishwasher, and washing machine tablets. Tap water is not recommended for drinking, so we bought water barrels in the supermarket. The pool is big, very clean with a beautiful view and fresh water. The location is absolutely stunning, I can not imagine a better place for the holiday house- there is total privacy, nature is untouched, and the view can not be more spectacular. We had a feeling that we are very far away from everything, however, we were 5 minutes driving from Cotignac. The week we spent on John‘s property was very relaxing for all of us and we were captured by the beauty of the place. As regular visitors to Cotignac, we can say that there are not many properties with such a view and the qualities like this, despite the Cotignac and its surrounding is really extraordinary. We would return anytime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Uwe H.

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

Einmalig

Weit weg von allem mit optimalem Erholungswert in schönster Traumlage
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Constanze P.

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

Cotignac, ein Traum

Wunderschönes Dorf mit altem Stadtkern und vielfältigen Cafés/Restaurants. Der Dienstagsmarkt ist einen Besuch wert!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Gabi B.

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

Wonderful house in the middle of nowhere

At the end of a scenic adventurers street (no panic, my 80-year old father did it with his sedan car), there was the beautiful house waiting for us. The kitchen was well equipped and, most importantly, outside was an outstanding gas-operated BBQ-station. The pool with it´s wooden patio waited for a refreshing jump. Right behind the terrace was a great hiking trail leading into the village (30 minutes walk). We enjoyed our stay very much and will come again!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021

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