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20 of the Best CoolStays in France
Published 2nd January 2020
Tucked away in the sleepy French countryside, beside the sea or in a sun-drenched village - your perfect French holiday property awaits. We've chosen 20 of the best CoolStays in France, from incredible chateaux to lake-side cabins, to bubble domes, to windmills, to beach-side villas. Book yourself a gorgeous French getaway.
Le Dernier Chateau
Les Baux-de-Provence - Bouches-du-Rhone
Sleeps 10
A magical stone villa, with a fabulous terrace and pool, that has been carved out of the beautiful rocky hillside in Les-Baux-de-Provence.
Mas des Issarts
Callas - Var
Sleeps 12
Relax by the infinity pool and gaze out over the picturesque wooded hillsides of the Massif des Maures.
Le Cordonnier
Claviers - Provence
Sleeps 10
In the hilltops of Provence, with views that stretch as far as the eye can see, is where you’ll find boutique villa, Le Cordonnier.
Boutique Gite
Sainte-Colombe-de-Villeneuve - Lot-et-Garonne
Sleeps 4
Escape to the South of France for a stay in this stylish and luxurious gite with its own private pool in the countryside near Agen.
Villa Cannelle
Mougins - Alpes Maritimes
Sleeps 8 / 9
Luxurious holiday villa with a private pool and amazing views near Cannes
Chateau de Montoussel
Beauville - Haute-Garonne
Sleeps 2-6 per gite
Three elegant gites, and a pretty private pool, situated in the grounds of a stunning 14th Century chateau - in the beautiful Haute-Garonne.
Bastide de la Félicité
St. Remy de Provence - Provence
Sleeps 18
A stunning bastide with magical gardens, two swimming pools and a manicured tennis court in the heart of beautiful Provence.
Les Cabanes de Labrousse
Saint-Julien-Labrousse - Ardeche
Sleeps 2
Be at one with nature in the spectacular French countryside of Ardeche at Les Cabanes de Labrousse.
Chateau Lignol
Lignol - Brittany
Sleeps 10
Take a trip to this 14th century hunting lodge - a miniature castle in the middle of the Brittany countryside.
Tobacco Barn
Monpazier - Dordogne
Sleeps 10
Cool, contemporary luxury for all in this exceedingly stylish Dordogne barn conversion
Villa Cigalea
nr Saint Remy de Provence - Provence
Sleeps 9
Find peace and tranquillity at this gorgeous villa, surrounded by lush gardens and set deep in the sleepy, sun-baked countryside of rural Provence.
Pella Roca Cabane & Spa
Labastide-de-Penne - France
Sleeps 12
Three luxury treetop cabins in rural, southwest France, with their own private saunas and exclusive, wood-fired hot tubs…
Orion Treehouses
St. Paul de Vence - Alpes-Maritimes
Sleeps 2 - 5 per treehouse
Get back to nature in the south of France and relax with your loved ones in one of four comfy treehouses.
Villa La Ruche
La Baule - Pays de la Loire
Sleeps 6
An elegant guest house with heated swimming pool situated just a stone’s throw from the chic beach resort of La Baule.
L'Atelier Onyx
Saint Clément des Baleines - Île de Ré
Sleeps 4
A stylish and contemporary boutique cottage by the sea, on the stunning island of Île de Ré on the west coast of France.
Attrap'Rêves Bubbles
Allauch - Provence
Sleeps 2 per bubble
Unique, luxurious bubble tents situated in the middle of a gorgeous Provençal pine forest.
Romantic Windmill - France
St Cyr Des Gats - Vendée
Sleeps 2
A lovingly restored 19th century windmill beautifully set in the rural heartland of the Vendée region
Fisherman's Cabin
Busserolles - Dordogne
Sleeps 2-4
An inspirational, handcrafted cabin, hidden off the beaten track in the Dordogne
Villa Atlantique
Biarritz - France
Sleeps 14
A sophisticated beach retreat on the southwest coast of France; where laidback surf life and stylish Biarritz coincide.
Little Hut in the Vineyard
Saint-Ciers-du-Taillon - France
Sleeps 2
Gorgeous shepherd's hut an hour from Bordeaux offering a romantic break in some marvellous French countryside.