A \"Bastide\" in Aix en Provence countryside

The bastide is set in beautifully landscaped grounds with a large pool, about a 10-minute drive from the center of Aix en Provence.The ad states that the holiday apartment is on the first floor, and the ground floor is only used by the owner when there are no holiday guests. This is misleading, as the second floor of the bastide, as well as the outbuilding, is permanently rented to several other parties. While the garden and pool are reserved for holiday guests, providing privacy, it's not as if you have the house to yourself: you'll encounter other tenants in the stairwell and sometimes even hear them.With its spacious rooms and high ceilings, the apartment offers plenty of space for 8 people. The bathrooms have been renovated, while the rest of the furnishings are dated and appear poorly maintained. For lovers of historic country houses, this may be negligible, and the charm may outweigh the disadvantages. But in our experience, historic and well-maintained don't have to be mutually exclusive.

The apartment in the house/bastide is quite large. The pool is beautiful. The kitchen is ok. The house is old and shows its age. We found black mould in the hallway ceiling. We certainly enjoyed the pool, and the manager, who is lovely. We were a bit surprised that there were other persons staying in the Bastide during our stay.

We really enjoyed staying in this historic villa, just outside of Aix en Provence. It was nice to be able to experience some history where we were staying and the host was great. I highly recommend.

I would give this property 100 stars if I could! The photos are completely accurate. A charming yet up to date bastide with beautiful furnishings and landscaping. The private pool is delightful. The host and the caretakers are very responsive and helpful. Although it was hot in July, we were comfortable with a standing fan in each bedroom. The kitchen is modern and fully equipped. The showers are clean and modern with plenty of hot water. The washer and dryer are new and very helpful when staying for a long period of time. Highly recommended.

We had a excellent time at the Bastide. Communication was great with the owner and Cedric and Katty, who were on site, were helpful, attentive and welcoming. This was a magical stay and I would highly recommended choosing this rental. They went above and beyond, helping us get rides to the TGV station early Sunday morning. Our only challenge this week was using public transit to and from the TGV. Plan your trip accordingly so you know when transit travels to the station especially on Sundays! Thank you so much for this magical experience and stay.

Staying in an 18th century chateau is a not to be missed experience. the photos accurately depict the property. Be prepared, though, for some relatively minor inconveniences such as antique wiring, limited wi fi, uncomfortable beds etc. We spent a week there, enjoyed our stay, and were happy to move on.

A deux pas du centre de Aix, séjour exceptionnel dans un endroit plein de charme en pleine nature. Demeure historique avec tout le confort moderne. Fraîcheur du jardin et des murs anciens malgré la chaleur. Propriétaire très disponible et attentif. Merci pour ce séjour inoubliable.

The property is magical...you can really feel its history. The grounds are extensive and provide such an ambiance. Close to a village, the TGV station, a Carrefour and an easy bike ride into the center of Aix...great location. We locked ourselves out one day and were rescued within minutes...great support.

The property is magical...you can really feel its history. The grounds are extensive and provide such an ambiance. Close to a village, the TGV station, a Carrefour and an easy bike ride into the center of Aix...great location. We locked ourselves out one day and were rescued within minutes...great support.

We very much enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property and I think what we paid was very reasonable . The grounds are lovely with a fabulous pool, and the interior has some gorgeous rooms. The owner was very accommodating and responsive and speaks very good English (unlike us with French) . Check in was a little challenging if you do not speak French with the person ( not the owner) who met us to check in (though very nice). The apartment is very spacious, though only half of the second floor, and the baths and kitchen are well equipped. I would suggest going when the weather is temperate as there is no A/C as is true of much of France but they do have ample fans. The heat was questionable as there only seemed to be two operating wall heating units in two bedrooms that put out a little heat. However the house is well insulated and seems to maintain a moderate temperature. Otherwise we loved the old world beauty and character of this place which is not always easily found, and once upon a time this place must have been quite palatial and magnificent. I would love to know more about the history of this beautiful home. Thank you for a memorable stay and would love to return.