What a contrast. The situation of this accommodation is superb - A private courtyard with swimming pool behind a majestic old house secured by impressive gates. The swimming pool is modern and the garden in which it s set is a delight, and indeed a privilege to share, being a superb sun trap. However the accommodation is a different story. The bedroom and bathroom are fine, the living room downstairs is barely adequate with kitchen arrangements boarding on the unacceptable. One particularly poor feature was the crockery - an odd assortment with almost every piece cracked or chipped. The electrical arrangements of trailing wires we thought almost dangerous. The weather was great so we spent most of our time outside, however there is not a comfortable seat in the accommodation. The settee - the main seating is a bed-settee and is particularly uncomfortable as seating. What a great pity that such a delightful place was spoiled for the want of a little investment! The Village of Aigues Vives is lovely and the 30 min drive to the beach a bonus. So all in all a mixed picture, but the superb weather and the swimming pool, set in the very private courtyard, turned a potential disaster into a great experience.