Holiday Villa in Flayosc, Nr. Draguignan, Var, Provence
Detached Annexe, Peaceful Privacy, View to the Maures, Saltwater Infinity Pool
10 Acres Semi-Wilderness Domain
Sleeps 2/4 (1 Bedroom)
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The accommodation is built on an open-plan design. Downstairs, the living-room has a sofa-bed and opens onto the terraces, facing south and west, with two sets of large patio-doors. There is a small but well appointed kitchen and bathroom (washing machine, linen provided). The upstairs bedroom has a double-bed. La Petite Maison is independent of the main house, with separate entrance and parking space. Barbecue and garden furniture on the terraces. To the east the view reaches to the Massif des Maures. The terrain is varied, from high terraces to the plain facing the houses, and a deep gorge to the small river. The Figueiret and its small waterfall call for cool bathing, picnics and summer siestas. In a green zone, and semi-wilderness, this peaceful environment is attractive to nature lovers, hikers, writers, artists and lotus-eaters enjoying the Syrah from the Flayosc wine cooperative. The owner may offer French tuition.
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| Rental periods | |
| All year per week | Euros 800 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week - Monthly rental by arrangement. Rates negotiable for longer periods. Off-
season monthly rates also negotiable. Long terms rental also negotiable.
Changeover day
Depending on length of stay-weekly may be from Saturday pm to Saturday a.m/noon. Monthly stay by arrangement with owner. Off-season monthly rates negotiable.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | The upstairs bedroom is spacious. 1 double bed, 1 divan. Chest of drawers. Linen cupboard, clothes hanging rack. Television, chairs and sofa. 2 bedside tables with reading lights. Bookcase and books. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom small but well-equipped with shower/bath, cupboards, towels, bathmats, lavatory. Window gives onto garden. |
| Kitchen: | Vitro-ceramic hot plates, fridge/freezer, washing-machine, microwave/grill/oven, electric kettle, mixer, toaster. Ironing board/iron. |
| Utility Room: | Two dinner-sets, glasses, saucepans, frying pans, pressure cooker, dishes, stainless steel cutlery, cooking utensils, tea-towels, dishcloths, vacuum cleaner, washing machine cleaning utensils. Broom/pail etc... |
| Living Rooms: | Dining table, 6 chairs, 2 lounge-chairs, 2 armchairs, 1 sofa sofa-bed (double). Dresser. TV. 2 smaller tables, stools. All table linen, tablecloths, napkins. |
| Other: | La Petite Maison -75m2- consists in two fairly large rooms on an open-plan design, giving onto terraces- two larger patios-doors. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All linen included - guests do their own cleaning. Cleaner available if requested. |
Notes on accommodation
The property, 2.3km from the village is situated at the end of a lane (cul-de-sac), not fenced in, but quiet and secluded.
La Petite Maison is independent of the main house. The owner is a widow and recently retired bilingual professor-
Peace and quietness is one of the attractions of this domain- Hiking from and on the 10 acres.
The 12m x 5m saltwater pool is secluded.
Accessibility
A low ramp can be installed for a wheelchair. Living room, kitchen and bathroom are on the same downstairs level.
Outside
Garden furniture on the terraces, BBQ. Shared with owner, salt water Infinity Swimming-pool (12m x 5m), with overflow effect - salt electrolyse system. The pool is located so as to be fairly secluded / isolated and offers privacy.
Coast/Beach
Fréjus/St.Raphael sand, large beaches- 40km from Flayosc. Presqu'île de St-Tropez (landmark but not advised!). Michelin Map #84 advised.
Lac de Sainte-Croix sailing, canoeing, Gorges/Canyondu Verdon 30km. Hiking. Cycling.
Golf
Golf course, the closest is at La Motte approx 20km east of Flayosc. There are many golf courses in the Var and Alpes - Maritimes.
Skiing
Nearest ski resort is La Foux d'Allos. North, about 1.30 to 2 hours from Flayosc. North of Nice, also good skiing resorts, such as Auron. Ditto close to Gap.
Special interest holidays
French tuition by owner (Recently retired bilingual professor) may be offered.
Travel
Nice Airport 100km, 1 hour (best and nearest). Marseilles, 150kms - also Toulon, Hyères, Cannes. Car hire at all airports.
Walking to the village takes about 20 minutes - Flayosc has local bus services - Les Arcs station is 18kms and TGV time to Gare de Lyon- Paris takes 4 hours 20'- or now from London St-Pancras (via Lille or Paris)-
Distances
Flayosc 2.3km. Draguignan 10km. Lac de Sainte-Croix 30km - good sailing, and famous Gorges du Verdon for hiking and canoeing. 12th Century abbaye du Thoronet is 30' from Flayosc-
Mrs. Turner is always glad to help with her knowledge of Provence.
Further details
Two supermarkets in Flayosc - two butchers, fishmonger, 4 bakers, cooperative vinicole (its Rosé de Provence Flayosc had a Gold medal from Paris Concours Agricole 2006). Many restaurants in village and around. Crédit Agricole Bank branch in Flayosc. Chemist, 5 doctors, nurses, dentists, physiotherapists,osteopath, 3 hairdressers. Draguignan Hospital only 20 minutes away.Crédit Agricole branch is open 5 days a week.
Booking notes
Email/please telephone owner, Micheline-Helen Lostrie-Turner, payment on arrival. Deposit depends on timing of booking. Owner welcomes telephone enquiries about her property, surrounding areas, or any other information you may need on Provence. Micheline-Hélène Lostrie-Turner.
Tel/Fax: (France) +33 4 94 70 43 23.
Guest comments
John & Judy Nixon- "Not at all like any other house we have stayed in France".
Richard & Marjorie Coton - "La Petite Maison is definitely one of the most beautiful & peaceful places we've ever stayed in".
A couple from Auckland - New Zealand, " peace and quietness, and the rent is not expensive"...
For booking and further information
Micheline-Hélène Lostrie-Turner (Owner)
Tel: (France) + 33 4 94 70 43 23
Michael Turner
Tel: (France) + 33 2 50 96 16 26
Tel: (France) + 33 6 18 56 02 27
Tel: (France) + 33 2 33 61 47 54
Paul & Pat Moore
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1624 85310
John and Judy Nixon
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1200 445425
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