Holiday Village House in Les Arcs Sur Argens, Provence
Medieval Village House with Roof Terrace.
Beautifully Restored House in Heart Provence, Only 35 mins to the Coast
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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The house is situated over 4 floors. All rooms have exposed beams, white walls and terracotta tiled floors, decorated to create a relaxing, light and cool holiday home. There are spectacular views from the Tropezienne roof terrace. This is the perfect place to spend a relaxing holiday, sunbathing, reading, dining, and soaking up the atmosphere of Provençe. You enter the house into a spacious living/dining room, which leads through to a separate fully fitted kitchen with breakfast area. The Master bedroom connects to a newly fitted en suite shower. A light and cool living room is located directly beneath the roof terrace, and can also be used as the second bedroom.
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| Rental periods | |
| June - September | £400 |
| August | £450 |
| October - May | £300 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Discounts for long winter lets.
Special offer
10% off available weeks in September
Changeover day
Saturday is preferred, can be flexible so that guests can obtain the best value flights.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double iron bed, ensuite shower room, french window, wardrobe, ceiling suspended fan. Bedroom 2 with sofa bed, ceiling suspended fan, chest of drawers, wc and sink. Can also be used as 2nd living room. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite shower room to Bedroom 1, wc, walk in shower. WC and sink adjoining Bedroom 2. |
| Kitchen: | Fully fitted kitchen with breakfast table, cooker, hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, iron/ironing board. |
| Living Rooms: | Ground floor living/dining room with sofa bed, dining table, a selection of board games, novels and guidebooks on the local area. Living room 2 (2nd bedroom) located directly beneath room terrace, sofa bed, armchair, stereo. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Fresh linen and towels are provided. The property is cleaned before your arrival. |
Notes on accommodation
As a traditional medieval house, there are no corridoors. Each floor is linked by a staircase which opens directly onto the room, so anyone staying in Bedroom at the top of the house would need to walk through the Main bedroom on the 1st floor to use the shower, or access the kitchen on the ground floor.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue
Accessibility
The staircases linking each floor are steep, spiral staircases.
There is a door at the top and bottom of each staircase which helps with child safety, however the stairs are likely to be hazardous for toddlers.
Outside
This is the perfect place to spend a relaxing holiday, sunbathing, reading, dining, and soaking up the atmosphere of Provence. The Tropezienne roof terrace set within the original roof of the house, provides stunning views over the medieval houses and fort opposite, the town of Les Arcs and also Les Maures mountains in the distance. It is furnished with a table, 2 chairs, 2 deckchairs and barbecue.
The terrace has the ideal balance of receiving sun whilst also maintaining an area of shade, all day long. At approximately 10-12m sq. it provides plenty of room for up to 6 people. Surrounded by a waist level wall, it is peaceful, private and also a safe place for children to play.
Coast/Beach
Surrounded by vineyards and pretty hill villages, Les Arcs is just 35 minutes from the nearest beach on the Cote D’Azur, 40 minutes from St Tropez, and 1 hour from the stunning Gorges du Verdon, Europe’s largest canyon.
There is a pool in the Les Arcs campsite, which is next to the river, about a 20 minute walk from the house. There are also beautiful lakes in the area, which are great for picnics and swimming - Lake Carces and Lake Cassien.
Golf
10 of the most famous '18 holes' golf courses of the French Riviera, less than 50 km: St-Endreol golf course in La Motte : 10 km, Roquebrune: 20 km, and others in Brignoles, St-Raphaël, Ste-Maxime, St-Tropez, Toulon-La Garde.
Special interest holidays
Les Arcs is renowned for its medieval festival. Every 2 years (next one 2009) at the beginning of July, the market, shops, restaurants and residents return to medieval times. There are shows and animations in the streets, a tournament with medieval plays with the participation of nearby villages, an exhibition, a ‘son et lumiere’ show for which more than 100 voluntary and professional actors get together. The next festival takes place July 6-8 2007.
Travel
Les Arcs is close to the A8 for easy access to the beaches and airports.
Nearest international airports: Nice 50min, Marseille 1hr 15.
Nearest railway station - Les Arcs sur Argens - 20 min walk to the TGV high-speed train link located on the southern edge of the town, for trains to Paris or Marseille.
A car is essential, car hire available from Nice and Marseille.
Distances
The port of St Maxime, nightlife, market, shops and marina, beaches is just 30 minutes away, from where you can catch a boat to St. Tropez.
Travel east towards Nice and Italy, or Aix en Provence (70 min) and Marseille to the West.
Further details
Fort: Crowned by the 11C fort also known as ‘Le Parage’, the village offers one of the oldest views of the top of Les Maures and the Roquebrune rock.
Restaurants: Tucked in the deep shade of the castle keep from which it got its name, the 11th century castle has been transformed into a Hotel/Restaurant – Le Logis du Guetteur, which serves traditional Provencal cuisine in the gourmet restaurant, in the ancient vaults, where a wood fire blazes in winter or on the terraces around the swimming pool. The village offers a variety of bars, cafes and restaurants to suit all budgets.
Market: The Market of Provence sells a large range of local produce in Les Arcs every Thursday morning. Markets can also be explored in the local villages Le Muy, Lorgues, Vidauban etc.
Attractions/Events : Varied and valuable art exhibitions of painters, sculptors, engravers, photographers are held in the St Pierre Chapel from March to November. In spring and summer Classical and Jazz concerts are held at local Chateaux including Chateaux Sainte Roseline, Saint Jean Baptiste church as and the Oiseau Lyre theatre room, located in the village.
Booking notes
Deposit: £100 per week (peak); £150 per week (high peak)
Availability: All year
Long term lets: Negotiable
Other: Gas, water and electricity are included in the charge. Keys are collected from relatives living in the village, to be arranged on booking.
For booking and further information
Juliet Daye
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1225 428890
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7718 966435
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