Bastide gecko doré

The villa is a single 240 m² accommodation, arranged around five bedrooms and designed for ten people. Sleeping arrangements include four double beds and two single beds. Three bathrooms complete the sleeping areas; the house also has a living room and dining area. Air conditioning and bed linen are provided for your stay.

The kitchen includes a fridge, dishwasher, oven, microwave, toaster, kitchenware, kettle and coffee machine. The washing machine and tumble dryer make longer stays easier. Distinctive features of this villa include its private pool, balcony and terrace, as well as views of the garden and mountains. A flat-screen TV with cable channels and a streaming service is also available. This description covers the entire house, not several separate room categories.

The private outdoor pool and garden are the villa’s main places to relax. You can also sit on the balcony or sun terrace, then enjoy the shared lounge and its TV area. Outdoor furniture and sun loungers complete the facilities. The pool fence and child safety socket covers are among the features provided.

The house has a kitchen with a dining table, oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and kitchenware. A coffee machine and kettle are available for preparing drinks. The washing machine and tumble dryer are useful for family stays. Air conditioning is available, along with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a streaming service. Free Wi-Fi has a speed suitable for video streaming and video calls. Pets are allowed at no extra charge, and free private parking is available on site.

Cotignac is a village in the Var, in the Provençal hinterland, away from the large coastal resorts. Its houses cluster at the foot of a high tufa cliff, a distinctive landscape that shapes walks through the village. The narrow streets, little squares and Provençal façades are easy to explore on foot. The setting suits travellers looking to combine village heritage, countryside and drives around the centre of the Var.

The village of Cotignac is 2.8 km from the villa. Le Rocher de Tuf, with its cavities and troglodytic dwellings, offers a glimpse of the local landscape and history. Les Trompines waterfall is another outing nearby. Further afield, Thoronet Abbey, a former Cistercian abbey, is a place to spend a few hours exploring architecture and religious heritage. Verdon Regional Natural Park also offers opportunities for hiking and discovering natural landscapes. A car is useful for reaching these sites and exploring the villages of the hinterland.

Spring and autumn are good seasons for walks, with temperatures generally milder than in midsummer. In July and August, the heat makes it worth planning visits early in the day and saving the hottest hours for the pool or a break in the shade. You could start the day by exploring the narrow streets and Le Rocher de Tuf, then take a trip to Thoronet Abbey. Hikers can plan an excursion through the natural areas of the Var and Verdon, taking the weather and season into account.