Holiday Villas near Lorgues, Central Var, Provence
Comfortable Villa with Private Pool in Secluded Setting, Panoramic Views
Decorated to High Standard
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms)
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Approx 3km from Lorgues, up a long private drive off a quiet country lane, the house has been decorated and furnished to a very high standard to provide all year round comfort, and is surrounded by approx 2 acres of well planted garden. Gas central heating in the main house, electric convector heating in the 2-bedroom guest apartment. A very large poolhouse provides an ideal setting for long summer lunches with well equipped summer kitchen. Further terraces for evening drinks, a shaded dining area and Boule pitch. Lorgues' weekly market is one of the largest in the region, there are several good golf courses within easy reach, tennis courts in Lorgues, many interesting places to visit and numerous good restaurants. Wheelchair access.
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| Rental periods | |
| November 2007 - March 2008 | £1,900 |
| Christmas & Easter | £2,000 |
| April 2008 | £1,900 |
| May 2008 | £2,300 |
| June 2008 | £2,750 |
| July/August 2008 | £3,100 |
| September 2008 | £2,750 |
| October - December 2008 | £1,900 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Discounts available for periods over 3 weeks.
Final clean included in price.
Changeover day
Saturday or by arrangement.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Master Bedroom 1 with double bed, French windows. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Bedroom 3 with double bed, French windows. Bedroom 4 with twin beds, French windows. |
| Bathrooms: | Very large en suite to Bedroom 1 with bath, separate shower, double basin vanity unit, wc, bidet. En suite to Bedroom 2 with bath with shower, basin, wc. Bathroom in apartment with shower, vanity basin, wc. Separate wc. |
| Kitchen: | Separated from the dining area by oak-top bar, fully equipped with built-in oven, microwave, gas 6-ring hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, double sink, electric food mixer/liquidiser, toaster, kettle, built-in gas barbeque outside kitchen door on terrace. |
| Utility Room: | Washing machine, tumble dryer, steam iron, ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | Very large & light living room 10m x 4m with 3 French windows leading to terraces. Sitting area with comfortable sofas and chairs, antique and provencal furniture, contemporary art, open fireplace; dining area with refectory table and seating for 10. |
| Other: | Large L-shaped entrance hall with built-in clothes hanging cupboard and linen cupboard. Gents loo. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Maid 8hrs per week. Rental includes all towels and bed-linen which are changed once a week. Bed-linen laundering charged at cost to client; towels and pool towels washed in-house. |
Notes on accommodation
Bedroom 1 has air-conditioning.
Central heating charged extra at £100 per week.
Pool heating by prior arrangement, charged extra at £150 per week.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- air conditioning,
- room fans,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pool heating
Accessibility
Wheelchair access via steep ramp from drive to main house, terrace and pool area only.
Outside
12m x 6m heated private pool with lighting, surrounded by tiled terrace and lawn; ample teak sun loungers with cushions. Very large pool house with summer kitchen including Argentinian barbeque, pizza oven, gas hob and American fridge-freezer; Moroccan table with seating for 12, and large built-in banquette for after-lunch siestas; changing room and wc. Remote-controlled floodlit garden and boule pitch. Terrace adjacent to house with comfortable seating, for evening drinks; separate sunken dining terrace with table and seating for 10. 2 parking areas. Large terraced garden, well stocked with plants, and olive grove.
Coast/Beach
Saint Tropez is approx 1 hour's drive with its famous Pamplonne beach. Other closer beaches at Ste Maxime, St Raphael etc. Alternatively, swimming in the Lac de Ste Croix approx 40 mins drive, close to the spectacular Gorges du Verdon.
Golf
Local courses include St Endreol near Le Muy (approx 25 mins), Barbaroux near Brignoles (approx 30 mins), Beauvallon near Grimaud (approx 45 mins), and many others.
Public tennis courts in Lorgues & St Antonin du Var.
Travel
Airports at Nice (approx 1 hour), Marseilles (approx 80 mins) and Toulon-Hyeres (approx 50 mins) all have national/international flights. Nearest train station is Draguignan-les Arcs (TGV direct from Paris) approx 20 mins. Car essential.
Distances
20 mins from autoroute A8. 3kms from Lorgues. 1 hour Nice. 50 mins Aix en Provence.
Further details
Vineyards abound in the region and most have retail outlets where their wines can be tasted and bought direct. The local shops in the attractive, ancient market town of Lorgues provide a wonderful variety of fresh foods as well as newsagents (English papers available), banks, supermarkets, gift shops, clothes and shoe shops, florists and pharmacies. The local market on Tuesday has everything from fresh foods to local provencal products, clothes, gifts, bric-a-brac etc; other markets in nearby villages most days of the week. Nearby restaurants include the renowned Bruno's (famous for his truffle dishes) and the Chateau de Berne as well as many less gourmet but excellent smaller restaurants, bistros and bars. For the true retail therapists, a trip to Saint Tropez will satisfy all needs!
Booking notes
30% deposit required to secure booking, balance due 6 weeks prior to start of tenancy together with damage deposit of £1,000.
Guest comments
"We loved your house and felt most reluctant to leave. It was a true home from home".
"We were delighted with the lovely pace and quality of life around Lorgues".
"We were impressed with the service and friendliness of the staff, they did their best to ensure that we were comfortable and happy and nothing was too much trouble".
For booking and further information
Mrs J.V. Clarke
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1869 338522
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7802 314644
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)1869 338922
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