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Holiday homes in Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur (39)

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Farmhouse | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Beautiful French Farmhouse, close to Cannes, Antibes, Mougins and Grasse. Enjoy the peace of the countryside within easy access of the coast. This beautiful property offers an authentic taste of France close to the heart of the glitzyl French Riviera.

from £192 / night

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£1346 / week

Short stays welcome

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  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 15 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car not necessary
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Farmhouse | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 9

Clos de Fontcouverte is a 5-bedroomed cottage, sleeping 8 + 1 , 400m from the village of Oppède (Vaucluse), 30Km SE of Avignon, 11km E of Cavaillon, 22km WSW of Apt, 60km NE of Aix-en-Provence, (Michelin map: 527). Saturday arrival.

from £147 / night

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£1026 - £2393 / week

7 nights min stay

1 review

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 85 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • Pets welcome
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 10

Mas St Romain is a piece of true ancient Provence just outside the popular and charming village of Eygalieres. It’s a solid, traditional farmhouse, surrounded by 6000m² of your very own Provencal countryside.

from £115 / night

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£802 - £2244 / week

Short stays welcome

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Farmhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 8

Provençal stone-built farmhouse, suitable for 8 people, with private swimming pool, in Tourrettes (Var). An exceptional property in a beautiful rural setting, just minutes from the famous medieval village of Fayence.

from £244 / night

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£1709 - £2308 / week

7 nights min stay

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Farmhouse | 8 bedrooms | Sleeps 20

Big and wonderful old farmhouse for 16 to 20 guests. Completely renovated and decorated with charm and comfort. Ideal for friends or families. Ideally located in the countryside, 3km from L'Isle sur la Sorgue, the Venice of Provence, 18 Kms from Avignon.

from £929 / night

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£6500 - £10500 / week

1 night min stay

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 75 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed

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Farmhouse | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 10

17th century Mas in a mature olive grove with views to the sea. 5 luxurious bedrooms, 3 en suite. Designer kitchen and fantastic entertaining spaces. Sheltered infinity pool and outdoor cooking area with large open terraces. Boules and outdoor seating areas matched by comfortable interior with TV den, fireplaces and beamed ceiling.

from £500 / night

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£3500 - £4250 / week

Short stays welcome

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 16 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

A traditional and charming farmhouse in the local Provençal style situated in a prestigious domain with unspoilt spectacular views on the Mediterranean. Sleeps 6 guests in 4 bedrooms, 2 double rooms and 2 twin. Private pool and parking.

from £286 / night

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£2000 - £4500 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 20 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Farmhouse | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 5

Natural stone Provencial holiday farmhouse, 400 year old hamlet with stunning country views, nr Forcalquier, Aix en Provence & the Luberon. This hamlet is in the heart of Peter Mayle's Provence. Pool overlooking the valley, 75 acre park, Ideal for families & romantics.

from £146 / night

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£1021 - £1449 / week

1 night min stay

4 reviews

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 80 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Farmhouse | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 11

St Roch: authentic and beautifully restored farmhouse from the 18th century from 2 up to 11 people. 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, heated swimming pool, landscaped garden, inner courtyard.

from £304 / night

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£2128 - £3838 / week

7 nights min stay

4 reviews

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 80 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Farmhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Gorgeous c18th olive farm set in 5 acres of ancient olive groves in an area of outstanding natural beauty only 6 kilometers from Nice. Features a heated plunge pool, cinema and stunning panoramic views of nearby hilltop villages. The amazing new Nice tramway with easily accessible free parking is less than fifteen minutes away.

£unknown / week

2 reviews

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  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 6 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for over 5s only
  • Car essential
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Farmhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 12

There are many walking and mountain biking. Tourism is very important. Visit the Rhone Valley, the gorges of the Ardèche, wine routes, etc. Beds are made before arrival. The towels can be rented as an option.The whole property is in self-management.

from £129 / night

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£903 - £4830 / week

Short stays welcome

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  • Nearest beach 0 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for over 5s only
  • Car essential
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Les Maridats is an attractively renovated farmhouse with pool situated beneath the Mont Ventoux in a tiny hamlet between Mormoiron and Bedoin.

from £95 / night

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£667 - £1094 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 10

Old converted farmhouse modern interior large pool rural setting near beautiful medieval town with great weekly market <a href="http://liontreevirtualtours.com/Tours/letimon/flash/LionTreeVirtualTours_letimon.html>Click to see virtual tours</a>.

from £171 / night

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£1200 - £1500 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 120 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 10

Beautiful restored farmhouse on the edge of Tourrettes five minutes drive from the shops in Fayence. Stunning free-form pool and beautiful gardens with boules court and swings. Perfect for a family holiday.

from £285 / night

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£1995 - £2845 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 20 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Farmhouse | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

Only 6km from Avignon, this former 16C farmhouse has been renovated to a high standard. It boasts a 10 x 5 metre shared salt water swimming pool, close proximity to the Cote du Rhone wine route and Mont Ventoux. Accommodation has ensuite facilities & luxury kingsize bed suitable for a max of 2 people in each cottage.

£unknown / week

8 reviews

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 85 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for over 5s only
  • Car essential
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Farmhouse | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 10

Beautiful, spacious 17th century stone house with pool in 2 acres of garden, five-bed, five-bath with Wi-fi, Sky TV, DVD CD, kitchen, laundry room, large open field for football, children's games or golf with stream. 10 mins walk to village of Callian, 30km Cannes, Beautifully renovated Provençal style, 3 storey "Mas" with 5 spacious bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and kitchen.

from £141 / night

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£990 - £2500 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 30 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Farmhouse | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 12

Sleeps 12 - Bedrooms 5 - Bath/Shower rooms 3 - Double beds 2 - Single beds 8 - Saturday start - Shops 3k - Coast 1hr. Garden enclosed, Pool, Tranquil, Wi-Fi.

from £223 / night

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£1558 - £2332 / week

7 nights min stay

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Farmhouse | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 10

Holiday property rental in Aix en Provence. Beautiful 18th century bastide recently renovated on 3 acres grounds with a superb swimming pool.

from £683 / night

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£4778 / week

7 nights min stay

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Farmhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 8

La Tuilerie at Moulin de la Roque is a magnficent 17th century large stone cottage with 4 bedrooms, private terrace and loads of charm. Perfect for your family or group of friends. Convenient to all major sites in Provence. On gorgeous grand estate property. Pool. Gorgeous historic estate, spacious, full of charm, great location, secluded.

from £221 / night

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£1550 - £2450 / week

7 nights min stay

7 reviews

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 90 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Charming 18th Century Provencal Farmhouse with Private Pool in the Luberon National Park. Centrally located for touring the Luberon Region. The Farmhouse has a private, south facing courtyard and a large terrace, with a shaded overhang of jasmine and other flora. The Farmhouse is furnished to a high standard, with a fully equipped kitchen.

from £195 / night

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£1368 - £1966 / week

7 nights min stay

9 reviews

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Key info:

  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • Air conditioning
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 6 bedrooms | Sleeps 12

Beautifully restored 18th Century Farmhouse surrounded by vines with private swimming pool and tennis court. Sleeps up to 12 (maximum 10 adults).

from £400 / night

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£2800 - £4500 / week

Short stays welcome

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Key info:

  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 14

17th century farmhouse in the heart of Provence. Beautifully restored and ideal for families. 7 acres of gardens with olive groves, boules pitch and a secluded swimming pool. Ancient farmhouse dating from 1658 close to the medieval village of Les Baux de Provence.

£unknown / week

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 60 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed

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Farmhouse | 5 bedrooms | Sleeps 10

Totally renovated Farmhouse in quiet location within 5 mins walking distance to Lorgues with 4/5 beds, 3 baths, 2 salons, dining & American kitchen - Enjoy a video of this superb property on Youtube Ref: MRlWhb1Xu9o. Property situated on mostly flat terrain near to town.

from £571 / night

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£4000 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 40 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • Pets welcome
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 8

This beautiful old stone Shepherds house has been lovingly restored to create a comfortable & relaxing family home, suitable for all seasons. The house is full of character and stands within its own verdant & peaceful grounds with a private pool. Slow down and relax... Traditional fully equipped family home located just outside a hilltop village and only 20km from the beach!

from £154 / night

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£1077 - £2953 / week

3 nights min stay

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  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 20 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire

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Farmhouse | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Wonderful Provençal stone-built villa, suitable for 6 persons, with private swimming pool, in the hill top village of Mons (Var), on a fantastic property of about 3000 m2. planted with olive trees.

from £82 / night

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£573 - £1427 / week

7 nights min stay

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Farmhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 7

Restaured authentic provençal farmhouse in a spectecular setting with full, unobstructed view on Mont Ventoux on 17 acres of fields, woods and rivers in one of the most beautiful, calm valleys around the giant of Provence. Great area for wine tasting, cycling and hiking, Near all the major sites of Provence, Avignon, Arles, Aix.

from £143 / night

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£1000 - £1800 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 60 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for over 5s only
  • Car essential
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

A large restored stone farmhouse with a pool, set among the vineyards of the Rhône valley, near the medieval villages of Sablet, Séguret and Gigondas.

from £264 / night

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£1850 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • Air conditioning
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 7 bedrooms | Sleeps 17

XVIIth century authentic farmhouse (450m2). Utterly renovated, refined decoration and high comfort. Large heated pool (6x12 and 2.40 m deep) with Californian style deck. XVIIth century authentic farmhouse (450m2). Utterly renovated, refined decoration, high comfort, large pool.

from £305 / night

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£2137 - £6838 / week

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 61 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 6 bedrooms | Sleeps 13

If you crave idyllic Provencal tranquillity, fresh air, sunshine and magnificent views, this beautifully restored 'Mas' with a private pool has your name on it!

from £328 / night

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£2297 - £2842 / week

7 nights min stay

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Farmhouse | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms A charming 200 year old Provencial Family Mas set in 5 acres of meadows and mature trees. Situated in a beautiful and tranquil wide valley with its own private swimming pool and BBQ it is ideally suited for families.

from £107 / night

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£750 - £1600 / week

3 nights min stay

2 reviews

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Key info:

  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car essential
  • Pets welcome
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 10

A beautifully renovated traditional farmhouse with its own poool and large garden, only a few minutes walk from the village centre.

from £229 / night

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£1603 - £2244 / week

7 nights min stay

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Farmhouse | 4 bedrooms | Sleeps 8

SEE SUMMER OFFERS Mas is a beautifully restored farmhouse with white walls & rustic finish. Large kitchen/dinner, all bedrooms en-suite, new pool & summer house with BBQ set amongst olive trees & lavender. Located in classic Provence between Gordes and St Didier.

from £71 / night

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£500 - £1900 / week

Short stays welcome

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Key info:

  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 2 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

La Bastidonne : Very quiet property of 4 hectares (organic farmhouse), very truly splendid pool (12 x 8 m) in the prettiest part of Luberon, magnificient views. 3 attractive, detatched Provençal houses standing independent of and well screened from each others.

from £61 / night

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£427 - £1581 / week

3 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Nearest beach 90 km
  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • May take pets – please enquire
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

La Bergerie at Moulin de la Roque is a magnficent 17th century large stone cottage with 3 bedrooms, private terrace and loads of charm. Perfect for your family or group of friends. Convenient to all major sites in Provence. On gorgeous grand estate property. Pool. Gorgeous historic estate, spacious, charming farmhouse, great location for visiting provence yet secluded.

from £184 / night

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£1290 - £2200 / week

7 nights min stay

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Key info:

  • Swimming pool
  • Suitable for children of all ages
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

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Farmhouse | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 7

A typical Provencale Vineyard owner's farmhouse with peach exterior that has been extended and renovated into a comfortable family home. Tucked away behind a small hamlet it is quiet with vineyards to one side and a wood behind. St Tropez and beaches are easy to reach.

from £225 / night

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£1575 - £2450 / week

3 nights min stay

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Farmhouse | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

A wonderfully traditional old mas in the heart of the Luberon national park with stunning views................

from £190 / night

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£1333 - £2359 / week

7 nights min stay

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Farmhouse | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 2

Sleeps 2 - Bedrooms 1 - Bath/Shower rooms 1 - Double beds 1 - Saturday start - Shops 4k - Coast 2hrs. Bath/shower rooms 1, Panoramic view, Pool, Supermarket <5k, Wi-Fi.

from £53 / night

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£370 - £565 / week

7 nights min stay

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Farmhouse | 1 bedroom | Sleeps 4

Sleeps 4 - Bedrooms 1 - Bath/Shower rooms 1 - Double beds 1 - Single beds 2 - Sofa beds 1 - Saturday start - Shops 4k - Coast 2hrs, Pool, Wi-Fi.

from £56 / night

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£389 - £736 / week

7 nights min stay

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Farmhouse | 3 bedrooms | Sleeps 6

Sleeps 6 - Bedrooms 3 - Bath/Shower rooms 2 - Double beds 2 - Single beds 2 - Saturday start - Shops 9k - Coast 2hrs. Panoramic view, Pets allowed, Pool, Tranquil.

from £93 / night

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£650 - £1990 / week

7 nights min stay

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Provence is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, with its blend of sun-baked hilltop villages and glamorous resorts like St Tropez and Nice. Nice shows the influence of years as a world-class resort with its famous Promenade des Anglais and the city offers a real taste of France with its amazing bouillabaisse. The gorgeous sunshine of the Riviera has made the Cote d’Azur a powerful draw since the early nineteenth century, and the yearly influx of celebrities for the Cannes film festival only heightens the area’s allure. Cannes, Antibes and St Tropez are favourite mooring grounds for a plethora of yachts. The region boasts the hottest and sunniest climate in France, and landscapes range from the foothills of the Alps and fields of lavender to magnificent beaches. The revived port of Marseille and ancient Papal seat of Avignon make this area as varied culturally as it is naturally. Much of Provence is wild, shooting of wild boar being a particularly popular pastime. The white horses and flamingos of La Camargue are symbols of this unique nature reserve and are unforgettable once seen. Marineland with its huge whale pool and variety of marine life draws in the crowds, and Roman remains at Orange and Arles add to the region’s historical pull.