Les Castellans ( click to enlarge)

Pool (click to enlarge)

Self Catering Holiday with pool
near Lorgues, Var, Cote d'Azur

Spacious wing of a country house in Provence.

'Les Castellans' lies halfway between Nice and Marseille, amongst the olive groves and vineyards of the Var. The spacious guest wing is entirely independent and self contained, with its own entrance and private garden. There are two bedrooms sleeping up to four people. The swimming pool is shared with the main house

Accomodation

Covered and tiled terrace with front door leading to the sitting room and open plan kitchen (25x18ft). Large sliding glass doors open to the garden and view.

The garden bedroom (11x10ft) has twin single beds with windows and doors opening to the garden and terrace.

Fully tiled bathroom with wc, bidet, washhand basin, full sized bath with shower.

Upstairs on a mezzanine level, the master bedroom (18x14ft) with king sized double bed, window overlooking garden, and skylight.

Amenities

Full central heating and a powerful wood-burning stove. Satellite TV with English and local programs. DVD and VHS players, and a portable radio. We have a big selection of CDs, DVDs, tapes and books which you are welcome to borrow.

Fridge/freezer, gas hob, cooker hood, microwave cum conventional oven, dishwasher and clothes washer, ironing board and steam iron.

Garden furniture, sun loungers, parasols, gas barbecue and very complete cutlery, crockery, glasses and 'batterie de cuisine'.
All beds have duvets and we provide all neccessary linen and towels without charge.

Swimming Pool.

10 metres by 4,5 metres, max depth 1,65 metres, min depth 1,30 metre.

Wide steps lead down into the pool, and there is a large tiled surround for sunbathing.

The property stands in a mature garden of 4000 square metres (1 acre approx). There are unobstructed views to the south and west, with woods to the east and north. The house is secluded, with no others in view. It is easily accessable from the quiet country road that runs close by.

The main house was built in 1965 in traditional Provencale style. It was substantially modernised when we became the owners in 1987. The wing was added in 1988 and we made sure that it was well insulated against summer heat and the cold snaps that occur in winter.

There is double glazing throughout, with rugs to cover the tiled floors. The furnishings are comfortable, and there are many pictures and prints on the walls to give a really homely feel. Our guests are always impressed by the high ceilings, large windows, and the generous dimensions of the rooms which give such an air of spaciousness.

Prices and booking information   

Low Season October to April
Mid Season: May.
High Season: June and September.
Peak Season: July and August.

Weekly prices for each season:

Low: £320 GBP     Mid: £500 GBP     
High: £550 GBP     Peak: £650 GBP   

The minimum booking period is one week. The rental price includes bed linen and towels, gas for cooking and the barbecue, electricity and hot water.
Central heating and firewood are charged at cost, and the telephone and internet connection by arrangement.
We require a 25% deposit of the full rental to secure the booking. The balance becomes payable when you arrive. Payment can be made by bank transfer or by sterling cheque drawn on a UK bank.

For bookings of longer than one month special terms apply and all the above items are subject to 'at cost' charges by mutual arrangement.
Please let us know if you have any special requirements such as cots and high chairs. If you would like some basic shopping done before you arrive, then give us a list and we will do it for you.

Rentals normally start and finish on a Saturday, but we will always try to be flexible where possible.

We welcome normal domestic pets within reason - we have dogs and cats of our own. We ask that you bring bedding and feeding bowls with you.

About our region

Ten minutes walk from the house, across a vineyard and down a country lane, lies the little village of St Antonin. There is a shop for most everyday needs, a really good baker, a hotel with a restaurant and bar, and several domaines and caves, selling the wine for which the region is well known. In the summer there are fetes in the village, with music, singing and dancing, and, of course, eating and drinking. Everybody is welcome to take part. Each July there is a big band jazz festival, which attracts top musicians from many countries.

The countryside around is undulating, with forest on the higher ground and vineyards and olive groves on the slopes and in the valleys. There are several attractive chateaux and important houses, some of which you can visit. The area is ideal for walking and gentle hiking.

A little further away, about ten minutes by car, is the small town of Lorgues. Here there is a good selection of shops and facilites, restaurants to suit most tastes and pockets, and an excellent little cinema, showing French and international films very shortly after their release. The Tuesday market is renowned throughout the region.

Further afield.

Within an hour's drive of Les Castellans, you can get to the sea at Frejus, the mountains and lakes of Haute Provence, the famous towns of Nice, Cannes and Grasse, and the lovely old capital city of the region, Aix en Provence. All around are the charming villages for which Provence is famous. There are places and sights not to miss, such as The Abbaye du Thoronet, and the Gorge du Verdon to name but two.

Sports and Activities.

Tennis, golf, cricket, horseriding, and canoeing take place nearby. Further afield there is a water park at St Maxime, gliding, hang-gliding, windsurfing, sailing, white-water rafting, art exhibitions, concerts, recitals etc etc. We could go on, but there is really is a lot to do, even a slow and gentle ride on a donkey. But of course, if you just want to sit back, taste some wine, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings, there's plenty of scope for that as well!

...Finally,

The wing is available throughout the year. The winters are short and for the most part mild, though the odd air-frost can occur in the early morning. There is always plenty of daylight compared with more northerly countries. Just the place for a cozy break to unwind and relax in complete tranquility.

Getting there

Airports

In terms of driving time we are:-

1 hour from Nice Airport.
Services to major French and European cities and direct flights to
the USA.

1 hour 40 mins from Marseille Airport.
Services to major French and European cities and to Africa.

1 hour from Toulon-Hyeres Airport
Limited services to smaller French and European cities.

Railway Station.

20 mins from Les Arcs-Draguignan SNCF Station.
Full main line services, including high speed trains (TGV).
All parts of France with links to major European cities including
London.

Rental cars are available at all the above locations.

By Road.

20 mins to Motorway (Autoroute) access
Typical drive times: Paris 8 hours, London 14 hours, Rome 8 hours,
Barcelona 7 hours.

Talk to us about your travel requirements. From our experience we can help you find a good solution. If you wish we can collect/deliver you from/to any of the above airports and railway station. we make an 'at cost' charge for this. We can also arrange car rental locally.

For further details and photographs please see our website

at www.frenchholidaycottage.com

To book this Provence house with pool please contact:

Victor Walker

Click here to email the owner

Tel: 0033 (0)4 94 04 42 37
Fax: 0033 (0)4 94 04 40 75

When booking this property please mention Relax in France

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