Traditional Stone Village House
Peaceful Location with Mountain and Vineyard Views
Sleeps 6/8 (3 Bedrooms)
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Ideal Summer holiday or winter rental. Converted and improved, traditional stone built house, partly 11th century chapel. Modernized and fully equipped. The vaulted kitchen has been recently re-fitted and provided with washing machine, dishwasher and American fridge/freezer. The house is 5 mins walking distance from the unspoilt village of Le Thoronet which has good local amenities including a supermarket, greengrocer, bakers, butchers, newsagents, gift shop, wine co-operative, hairdressers, beauty spa, doctor, post office, 2 bars, 4 restaurants and a snack bar. The nearest towns are Le Luc, approximately 5 miles distance, and Lorgues, approximately 8 miles, both of which have a wider range of shops, supermarkets, banks, bars and restaurants, together with local markets - Le Luc on Fridays and Lorgues, which is the largest open air market in the region, on Tuesday.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 24 December 2011 - 7 January 2012 | £600 | 7 | ||
| 2 January 2012 - 31 March 2012 | £500 | 4 | ||
| 1 April 2012 - 30 April 2012 | £500 | 4 | ||
| 1 May 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £600 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £750 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 15 July 2012 | £850 | 7 | ||
| 16 July 2012 - 2 September 2012 | £900 | 7 | ||
| 3 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £750 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2012 - 31 October 2012 | £600 | 4 | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 23 December 2012 | £550 | 4 |
Notes on prices
There is a £70 charge for cleaning the property at the end of the let.
Changeover day
Flexible arrival and departure dates available depending upon other bookings.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with king size bed and cot. Bedroom 2 with double bed. Bedroom 3 with double bed. |
| Bathrooms: | 1st floor family bathroom with bath, overhead shower and hand wash basin. Separate wc. Separate ground floor shower room with shower, hand wash basin and wc. |
| Kitchen: | Fully equipped kitchen with oven, hob, extractor, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, American fridge/freezer, iron ironing board and vacuum cleaner. |
| Living Rooms: | 30ft sitting/dining room with corner sofa unit (converts to double bed), large dining table (seats 12), Sky TV, DVD player, CD player, wireless internet connection. |
| Other: | The main bedroom has a king size bed, wardrobe, sitting area and a terrace with uninterrupted mountain views. The second bedroom has a double bed and wardrobe and views of the lane. The third bedroom has a double bed and view of the vineyards. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bedlinen, bath towels and beach towels provided. Cleaning service at end of let. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv internet access central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
The property has full electric central heating and a log burning fire in the sitting room. The property is suitable for children. A cot, high chair and safety gate are provided. The property is situated in a quiet rural location and has a secure enclosed garden. Nappies, baby food and other requirements are available in the village supermarket. The local restuarants and bars welcome children of all ages.
Accessibility
The property is suitable for some disabled users. There is sleeping accomodation and a shower room and WC situated on the ground floor. The property could also be suitable for wheelchair access. There is only one step into house from front door and once inside the ground floor accommodation is all on one level.
Outside
Enclosed rear garden with patio and awning, table and chairs, large parasol, reclining chairs, BBQ, childrens paddling pool. Views of mountains and vineyards. Separate parking area for 2-3 vehicles and raised terrace with views over the vineyards towards the village.
Coast/Beach
The beaches of St Tropez, St Maxime and St Raphael are approximately three quarters of an hour drive away. The beach at St Maxime is the most convenient for parking as it is possible to park for free directly alongside the beach. The Gorge du Verdon, which is the largest of it's kind in Europe, and the Lac St Croix are also within easy reach, approximately three quarters of an hours drive. There is good walking an spectacular views. Swimming, canoes and pedelos are also available.
Travel
The property is a 5 min drive from the main coastal Motorway. The nearest airports are:- Toulon (approx 45 mins drive) Flights from Stansted (Ryanair), Nice (approx 1 hour drive) Flights from Gatwick (Easyjet), Marseilles (approx 90 mins drive).
Distances
5 min walk to local shops. 10 min drive to nearest town.
Further details
There are 5 restuarants within walking distance of the property. The Hotel de L'Abbeye has a full a la carte menu and full use the hotel swimming pool is available to all diners. Le Vallon also provides a full al la carte menu and also pizzas to eat on site or take away. Le Casa del Sol has a good selection of salads, omelettes and sweet and savoury crepes and the Le Tounasol restuarant has a varied menu with a choice of starters, main courses and desserts. El Paco serves tapas, pizzas, plat de jour and additional dishes. All are open most days for lunch and dinner during the summer season. Le Luc has a wider variety of places to eat including a very good gourmet restuarant. The activities available nearby include horse riding, canoeing, bungee jumping.
Booking notes
To make a booking or an enquiry please telephone or email: (details below). A non-refundable deposit of 20% is required when a booking is made, with the balance payable 6 weeks prior to departure. A refundable security deposit of £300 is payable per booking. This will be refunded when the property has been checked at the end of the let.
Guest comments
'The house has a fabulous feel about it and is equiped with everything that you could need for an enjoyable holiday. The private, peaceful garden is ideal for relaxing. The convenience of the nearby motorway connections enabled us to visit Monaco and other coastal resorts easily. We will definately be coming again.' Mr and Mrs Baxter, Witham, Essex.
'This is the best equiped property we have ever rented in Provence. Location is ideal for beaches, mountains and the awesome Verdon Canyon. Do not miss the stunning drive along the East Rim'. Ian Forsythe, Merseyside.
'The pictures don't lie - it was just as presented. My wife and I stayed with our four children. There was ample room and superbly furnished with amenities. The property was just lovely. Would definitely recommend, and would definitely return. We like to roam where tourists don't, and found the local advice from the nearby tourist office invaluable, as was the info provided in the house Welcome Book' Michael Smith, Nort
House swap
House swap considered.
Owner profile
About the owner
We are Lesley and Ken. We are in our early 60s and live in Buckinghamshire. We both work as property surveyors but hope to retire soon and spend more time in France.
We have four children between us - 2 boys and 2 girls whose ages range between 29 and 37. We also have a small grandson who was born in July 2009 and a granddaughter born December 2010. We bought the house in 2007 and have been renting it since 2008.
We enjoy spending time in France whenever we get the chance. We have many long weekends Thursday night to Monday night courtesy of the low cost airlines which fly from Gatwick and Stansted to Nice or Marseille, both of which are within easy reach of the house. We have difficulty fitting in a whole holiday for ourselves as the house always seems to be rented. Still can't complain
Year purchased: 2007
Why the owner chose a home in this location
Ken has known the village for many years as he has owned a small house in the centre of the village for 25 years. This house is still in the family as it is owned by his daughters.
When our current house came up for sale we saw it as an ideal opportunity to buy something together that was larger and had a garden, as this was something that the smaller house did not have.
The house had been in the same family since it was re-built in the 1960s by a Belgian lady. The house then passed down to her daughter and then onto her grandson from whom we bought it.
We have completely renovated the house and have been renting it successfully now since 2008. We are always fully booked during the summer months and also have lots of lets during the rest of the year.
Unique benefits of the property
The house is ideally situated, being set in a rural location whilst being only 5 mins drive from the main A8 Motorway which links the main airports and coastal resorts of the Cote d'Azure.
There are many lovely villages within easy reach and also the magnificent Gorge du Verdon is only a short drive away. So if you wantg sea, countryside or mountains they are all available nearby.
Ken has seen many changes to the village over the past years with the provision of restaurants, a supermarket, gym and shops. The village is certainly now on the tourist map whilst retaining it's original charm and character.
The house has ample accomodation with large bedrooms, a balcony and secluded garden. It is an ideal place to unwind and relax as well as providing a convenient base for nearby sightseeing
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR2536
Contact Name:
Lesley
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 07967975288
Alternate Contact Details:
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 07768382097
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