Superb renovated Provencal villa with heated pool, in a quiet pine forest

Our expectations were largely met but there were some problems. First, after a few short days, the pool water was no longer clear. We had our test kit with us and this pool failed on all key fronts. We told the property managers and he said the pool man would come on Saturday and tend to this problem. Unfortunately, the pool man came and dropped new chlorine tabs in and said he would come back the next day. He never came. The water became so cloudy that a person standing in the water could not see below the thight. Yes, knees or feet were not visible! The water only worsened. Second, the Plancha grill did not come clean with soap or BBQ Grill cleaner (that we ought, along with stainless steel oven scrubbers). We spent a half hour or more every night scrubbing this apppliance down, and the time required increased, night to night. I believe the owner of the house ought to provide the proper cleaning supplies, and ensure that the stainless steel surface is properly sealed. We have our own plancha at home and also a lot of experience with various planchas, which underscores why we found this appliance to be sub-standard. It became so laborious to use I wanted to scream during week two. The super friendliness and kindness of the property manager makes this property attractive. Hervre always answered my questions when trying to decide on booking this property, and his super friendly greeting to us upon arrival showed us that he cared. I trust he will speak to the owners on the plancha and pool! He should also suggest that the owners install some basic outdoor lighting so that sitting outside at night is attractive. Right now it is not. There is no lighting around the pool or in the surrounding property area, only a blinding flood light. For the price of the property, this kind of ambiance ought to be considered. The location was of course absolutely perfect for exploring the area. We left here and went to another house in Lacoste for the same price, but the outdoor cooking facilities and lighting in our next house were far, far superior. So all iln all I give this property 3 or a 4 minus. Hervre gets a 5 plus for his kindness and professionalism! Merci.

Comfortable house in a wonderful setting. Great for children.