Large Farmhouse/Villa with private pool in rural location — Property 72488

Large Farmhouse/Villa with private pool in rural location

“Plein Sud” is a traditional farmhouse set in 6000 sq.m of land with its own private pool. This lovingly restored Villa is surrounded by umbrella pines nestling in the heart of vineyards .The ground floor accommodation consists of sitting room with vaulted ceiling and french doors leading to the east terrace; dining room and kitchen leading to the south terrace, mature garden and pool. Leading off the dining room are two double bedrooms, shower room and separate WC. The first floor comprises an extensive library, master bedroom with views looking out over the Maures, bathroom and separate shower room with WC. An external staircase leads from the master bedroom to the pool area. The kidney shaped pool has a pool house, with its own kitchen and dining area. We have a range of garden furniture to suit all moods from sunbathing to languishing in the shade. The house is fully equipped with satellite TV,DVD and stereo. Vidauban provides bakeries, restaurants and a colourful market.

Location Vidauban Vidauban < Draguignan region < Var < Cote d'Azur - Provence < France

Vidauban Vidauban < Draguignan region < Var < Cote d'Azur - Provence < France

 marks the location of this property in Vidauban

Availability for the farmhouse in Var, Cote d'Azur - Provence, France

Last updated on:

Friday, 13 June 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

July,August- mid September

Rental rates for the farmhouse in Var, Cote d'Azur - Provence, France

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Notes to the rental rates

• 10% discount for 2nd week booking. 25 % deposit required at time of booking, the rest will be payable 8 weeks before rental commences. A 100 GBP security deposit will be charged per week and returned within 1 month after leaving the villa. Bookings can be paid either by direct transfer or by cheque. In case of a cancellation the 25% deposit can be carried forward to the following year.
  
• Great reduction in rental from GBP 1300 to GBP 1000 for a booking from 26th July - 2nd August 2008
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the farmhouse in Var, Cote d'Azur - Provence, France

Local Activities

There is plenty of information in the villa regarding local activities, brochures and maps and of things to do. The local tourist information center is in Vidauban and also very helpful. Activities like canoeing, 4 wheel biking and horse riding are all close by. Other recreational facilities close to Plein Sud -apart from swimming in the private pool include swimming at the beaches or at the nearby Lac du St. Croix, which also has sailing. Golfers will be spoiled for choice with fine courses dotted along the coast and throughout the area. Also available within a short distance are mountain climbing and biking, windsurfing and kayaking. The breathtaking beauty of the Gorges de Verdon- one of the worlds most spectacular canyons is only an hours drive away.

Weather

The summer climate of the Provence is very pleasant with many hours of sunshine,very little rain and benefiting from both the Mediterranean and Alpine influences which can bring gentle, cooling breezes. All this is just perfect to enjoy a family holiday- either sitting by the pool or in a little cafe or bar, sampling the local rose wines and seeing the world go by.

The Var region and market towns

The department of the Var encompasses some of the most unspoilt communes in France, beautiful old villages like Tour tour and Lorgues, La Garde Freinet and Callas,nesting in the hilltops nearly unchanged for centuries. Vidauban is a tranquil little village with a bustling sunday morning market, a selection of small shops, butchers,bakers, some very good restaurants and bars. There are 2 supermarkets and lots of vineyards. Other market towns nearby are Les Arc, La Luc, Lorgues and of course St. Tropez which boast of 2 market days per week- Tuesdays and Saturdays.