Varages holiday house: Varages, near Barjols

Magnificent, spacious 17th C. village house with private pool

Varages house rental - View of courtyard and rear of house from garden.
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Description House, 300 m²,
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, 5 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
Facilities rural, village, pool, garden, terrace, pets considered
Rates per property
Set rates in Euros
€2,295 - €2,995/week 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£2,068 - £2,698/week 
Ron Alldridge
+33 (0)4 94-77 81 01
+33 (0)6-19 96 58 82
Speaks: English, French
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Photos and Description of this Varages holiday house 5 Bedrooms, 5 en-suite bath/shower rooms. Sleeps 10

As you step inside this 400 year-old 'maison de maitre' onto the flagstone floors, 'La Maison du Faiencier' exudes a sense of history. From the vaulted hall you enter a stylish living/dining room, separated by an archway from the exceptionally well-equipped kitchen. Both, look on to and have access to a charming courtyard (ideal outdoor eating area) which leads into the 350 m2 walled garden. There you can sit under the shade of the vines and fruit trees or take a dip in the pool (7mx3.5m). Throughout the house the emphases is on quality and luxury with all the original features having been carefully restored. Each bedroom is light and airy, tastefully decorated with original materials, and with its own private bathroom. Rooms can be made up with large single or super-king-sized double beds. The house is situated on the main square, right in the heart of a small but active village. Across the square, you'll find the local, (very ‘French’) boulangerie, boucherie, cafe and restaurant.
Varages house rental - View of courtyard and rear of house from garden.

View of courtyard and rear of house from garden.
Varages house rental - Private pool (7mx3m) in the walled garden (350m2).

Private pool (7mx3m) in the walled garden (350m2).
Varages house rental - Entrance hall looking through to the courtyard.

Entrance hall looking through to the courtyard.
Varages house rental - One of the five large (22-36m2) en-suite bedrooms.

One of the five large (22-36m2) en-suite bedrooms.
Varages house rental - Kitchen

Kitchen

Varages house rental - Another bedroom

Another bedroom

Varages house rental - The 350 sq meter walled garden

The 350 sq meter walled garden

Varages house rental - Living / dining room

Living / dining room
Varages house rental
Varages house rental

Location: Varages in France

Nearest Airport: Marseille (then Toulon, Nice, Nimes) at 72 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: Marseille at 72 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Aix-en-Provence TGV (then Les Archs) at 70 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: St Maximin la Ste Baume, A8, exit 34 at 21 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 38.0 Kilometres
Car: necessary
Varages, famous over the last three centuries for its painted earthenware (faience), is an 'undiscovered' village situated in the Haut Var, 25 minutes north of the A8 (St Maximin exit) motorway and the same distance from the spectacular lakes of 'The gorges du Verdon', the deepest river gorge in Europe. It's an hour's drive from Marseille and Toulon airports and under two hours from Nice and Nimes airports. Only 50 mins drive from the beautiful city of Aix-en-Provence. The village has 2 bakers, 2 bars, 2 resturants, a butcher and general stores. The nearest sizeable supermarket with a petrol station is 10 minutes drive away, in the charming market town of Barjols.

Availability for this holiday house rental in Varages, France

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Nov 5, 2009
Changeover Day: Saturday
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Rental Rates for this holiday house in Varages, France

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend
Night		 Minimum Stay
Mid 31 October 2009 - 18 December 2009 €2,295 - - 6 Nights
Christmas & NY 19 December 2009 - 01 January 2010 €2,995 - - 6 Nights
Mid 02 January 2010 - 02 July 2010 €2,295 - - 6 Nights
High 03 July 2010 - 27 August 2010 €2,995 - - 6 Nights
Mid 28 August 2010 - 17 December 2010 €2,295 - - 6 Nights
Christmas & NY 18 December 2010 - 01 January 2011 €2,995 - - 6 Nights

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (Euros), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Bed linen is included in the retal rate. But some clients like to bring there own towels and so the 'House towel sets' (ie a bath towel, hand towel and face cloth) are on offer to those who would like them, at 10 euros per set, per person, per week.

    'La Maison du Faiencier' is a large and luxurious property and takes a lot of cleaning so there is an end-of-stay cleaning charge of 185 euros.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house rental in Varages, France

Property Type:
  • house
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
  • bed & breakfast
Floor Area:
  • 300 m²
Location Type:
  • village
  • rural
Theme:
  • luxury
  • activity
General:
  • central heating
  • air-conditioning
  • linen provided
Kitchen:
  • dish washer
  • oven
  • washing machine
  • 4 ring stove
  • freezer
  • microwave
  • fridge
Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 5 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
  • En-Suite 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, incl. local hand-made wash basin.
    En-Suite 2 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, incl. roll-top bath and pedestal wash basin.
    En-Suite 3 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, incl. local hand-made wash basin.
    En-Suite 4 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, incl. local hand-made wash basin.
    En-Suite 5 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, incl. local hand-made wash basin.
    Downstairs Loo - Toilet, incl. local hand-made wash basin.
  • All the shower rooms are fitted with solid brass taps and fittings (some of the showers with large 'sunflower' heads) and the hand basins are individually designed and made by the village 'faiencier' (fine potter) manufacturer who has his shop next door to the house.
Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 10 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, can be rented as a studio out of season.
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed, inter-connecting door with Bedroom 1. Can be a double.
    Bedroom 3 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, 2 Single Bed, a family room if desired or with just 1 double or 2 singles.
    Bedroom 4 - 2 Single Bed, can be a double. Space for 3rd bed or cot.
    Bedroom 5 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed, can be 2 singles.
  • Five bedrooms: 2 doubles, 2 twins, 1 family bedroom, 2 cots. However, this combination is extremely flexible. You just need to tell us your requirements. The bedrooms range between 22 and 36 sq meters in size and all have their own en-suite walk-in showers, except one which has a roll-top bath and shower unit.
Entertainment:
  • audio tape player
  • video player
  • radio
  • TV
  • CD
  • satellite or cable
Internet Access:
  • internet access
  • wireless broadband
Outside:
  • parking
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • 14 garden chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
  • private pool
Suitability:
  • long term rentals available
  • non smoking only
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets considered
Local Activities:
  • walking
  • golf
  • fishing
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
  • swimming
  • horse riding
  • tennis
Notes: Guests are greeted by the house owners who show them around the property and introduce them to the area. There's a welcome fruit bowl on the dinning room table, a bottle of local wine and a pot of jam in the fridge and a carefully prepared 'visitors pack' with recommendations for sightseeing, activities, the local markets and dining out. The walled garden and roman-bath-like pool are cleaned regularly. Note: The kitchen is equipped with a semi-professional La canche 'Piano' style cooker. There are also two seperate stone sinks and 2 refrigerators ... the small one used mainly for drinks.

Further details for this holiday house rental in Varages, France

Local Activities: This is an excellent place for walking, given its proximity to the Gorge du Verdon and its lesser known lower gorges and lakes. Panoramic views in abundance. Lavender plains also near-by, which are so worth seeing when in full flower June/July. Local markets can be experienced most days of the week and there are plenty of delightful medieval, hill-top villages to explore. Local beaches and swimming at the near-by lakes. Mediterranean coast is 1 hour's drive away.

Local Food & Wine: A restaurant serving traditional French cuisine is right on the 'doorstep' in Varages and several good, inexpensive restaurants can be found in Barjols, just 10-minutes drive way. For the more exclusive menu, a drive to some of the exquisite local hill-top villages is to be recommended with views and sunsets to accompany the meal. Local domaines abound, where you can sample the Provence wines.

All Year Round Holiday Place: With the locals boasting '300 days of sun a year', La Maison du Faiencier is a special place to come any time of the year. Home, in the past, to Masters of earthenware and porcelain (faience), you'll be experiencing a piece of history in comfortable luxury surroundings, with all the amenities on your doorstep. And there is the added bonus that this little bit of Provence, though exceptionally beautiful, is largely 'undiscovered'. Please note that in mid and low seasons, individual rooms at La Maison du Faiencier can be booked on a bed & breakfast basis (75 € per night, per room for 2, incl. breakfast).

Other Activities: rock-climbing, hiking, boating & canoeing

Reviews for this holiday house rental in Varages, France

Rating
5 out of 5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook10031 HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
Guest book 2005:
Five star accommodation! .. a wonderful time (Jenkinson, UK)
Best ever.. everything perfect (Dearman, Australia)
A luxury you wouldn’t expect from the outside.. kind of an oasis (Mysers, Belgium)
A lovely week staying at this adorable place .. enjoyed every minute (Tornkvist, Denmark)
House is fantastic, beautiful, calm and comfortable ( Williams, Wales)
Oh the pool! Oh the garden! .. seven days was far too short! (Nappe, France)
A wonderful time, the house is superb and in a lovely setting (Lockyer, UK)
Very impressed by the lovely house and spacious bedrooms! .. a lovely relaxing time, especially for the children. (Coonray, Australia)
Loved the time on the terrace .. difficult to leave and go out and do the touristy thing! (Kress, USA)
Wonderful rooms, private wonderful courtyard (Larkin, USA)
A wonderful place to relax with all the creature comforts needed. Var is a lovely area with lots to do and see (Matthews, UK) Wow .. could have stayed all summer!
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