Holiday villa in Claviers, Provence, France
Spacious Villa with Private Pool in the Countryside
Peaceful Location in a Provencal Village
Sleeps 9 (4 Bedrooms)
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The spacious living area, under an oak beamed cathedral-style ceiling, comprises a living room with log burning chimney and large dining room separated by a low wall from the well-equipped kitchen. Patio doors lead to a wide south facing terrace and vine covered pergola where a magnificent oak tree provides shady dining in summer. The swimming pool with jacuzzi and a wide terrace with patio furniture is totally secluded. Close by a restored 'cabanon' provides additional sleeping accommodation. This delightful villa is set in 7000sq.m of garden, terraces and mature forest overlooking the hills and just 2 kms from the unspoilt hilltop village of Claviers. Within easy reach of the most beautiful villages in the region (Bargemon, Fayence, Callian) & superb walking country (Gorges du Verdon). Just 45 minutes from the Mediterranean coastal resorts of St. Tropez, St. Maxine & St. Raphael. The villa is easily accessible from the A8 motorway, Nice airport and Aix en Provence TGV rail station.
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| Rental periods | Sterling prices | Euro Prices |
| 8 - 31 October 2008 | £1000 | €1250 |
| 31 October - 20 December 2008 | £825 | €1000 |
| 20 December - 3 January '09 | £1000 | €1250 |
| 3 January - 8 April 2009 | £825 | €1000 |
| 9 - 16 April 2009 | £1200 | €1500 |
| 16 April - 2 May 2009 | £1000 | €1250 |
| 2 May - 27 June 2009 | £1350 | €1675 |
| 27 June - 29 August 2009 | £1600 | €2000 |
| 29August - 31 October 2009 | £1350 | €1675 |
| 31 October - 19 December 2009 | £825 | €1000 |
| 19 December - 2 January 2010 | £1200 | €1500 |
Notes on prices
Prices are quoted in sterling for UK or US residents and in euros for all Euro zone and Swizerland. We will honour prices if currency swings have negative effect. Please contact us for special deals outside the high season (July - August) and for discounts for long periods or low occupancy. Late deals are currently available for this autumn. We may have flexibility for changeover day outside high season. Do contact us for further details.
Changeover day
We are flexible on arrival and departure times and dates apart from the high season (July and August) when Saturday is the normal changeover day. Arrival is normally after 4pm and departure is normally before 10 am. A local person will greet you.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | There are 3 bedrooms in the main house; the first has a king-size bed; the second a double bed and the third 3 single beds (including a bunk bed). Cot available for babies. Another double bed, in restored Cabanon (studio) provides separate sleeping place. |
| Bathrooms: | The main bathroom has a bath, walk-in shower, bidet and wc. There is a separate shower room with wc. Both these facilities will be renovated this winter to provide larger, more luxurious shower facilities. We will install a shower / WC in the cabanon. |
| Kitchen: | The fully equipped kitchen has an electric cooker with 4 hobs, grill & rotisserie, dishwasher, microwave & combined grill, coffee-maker, toaster, kettle, bread, sandwich & waffle maker; and an excellent selection of crockery and cooking utensils. |
| Utility Room: | The large walk-in utility room is equipped with a fridge-freezer, a second fridge, a washing machine, iron and ironing board and a large selection of quality plastic crockery for use around the swimming pool. |
| Living Rooms: | The living room is airy and spacious, cool in summer with a log-fire chimney and oak beams. The adjoining dining room comfortably sits 8 and both lounge and dining room have patio doors leading out to a delightful alfresco dining area under the trees. |
| Other: | There is satellite TV, VHS, DVD and hi-fi. There is also Internet connection facilities. The settee can be used as an additional double bed. Outside is an area for playing pétanque. There is also a barbecue. The parking area comfortably takes 3 cars. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Bath / hand towels, continental quilts and bed linen are provided for your stay. The house is fully cleaned prior to arrival and additional cleaning can be provided on request at a small additional cost. The swimming pool is cleaned twice a week. |
Notes on accommodation
This is a very safe area for children to play in and the pool is provided with an alarm in line with government legislation. The villa remains extremely cool in summer and therefore does not require air-conditioning.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pets accepted
Accessibility
The property is on a single level and the surrounding grounds are also flat, therefore wheelchair or elderly users will find this an easy place to stay in. However please note that the doors to the bedrooms are too narrow to permit wheelchair access; there are 6 shallow and wide steps leading to the swimming pool. A car is essential to reach the villa and to visit all the wonderful surrounding sites.
Outside
The private swimming pool for exclusive use of our guests measures 11x5m, has an adjoining jacuzzi and is surrounded by a large patio with reclining chairs, tables and sun umbrellas. It is totally secluded - you can relax here and enjoy the magnificent views over the surrounding hillsides or go for a game of pétanque (French bowls), play ping-pong or volleyball. The villa and pool are south facing and surrounded by gardens and trees. We may consider putting in heating in order to use the swimming pool outside of the summer season (May to October) if there is sufficient demand. There is a barbecue close to the outside dining area. The villa is in a remarkably quiet area down a narrow lane which ends in a cul-de-sac. Our neighbours own the adjoining olive grove. The lane leads from the villa to the nearby village of Claviers (2.5 kms), but it is also possible to walk to the village via a shortcut up the hill (20 minutes).
Coast/Beach
The villa is in a perfect location - in the hills and yet only 45 minutes drive from the renowned Côte d'Azur resorts of St. Tropez, St. Maxine, St. Raphael, Fréjus and Cannes. The region boasts a large choice of sandy beaches, harbours, islands & sheltered coves. Nearby Lac St. Cassien & Lac St. Croix provide water sports. Fishing under an hour's drive, as is the dramatic scenery of Les Gorges du Verdon, the Esterel national park with hiking / climbing available & 150 kms of coastal paths.
Golf
There are 2 new golf course in Tourettes/Fayence, a 20 minute drive from the villa. There is also a very challenging course at La Motte (15 minutes drive away) and several courses nearer to St. Raphael (40 minutes drive).
Skiing
La Foux d'Allos, Le Seignus and Pra Loup are 1 hour away, by car.
Travel
The region is well supplied with excellent air, road and rail links. Nice and Toulon airports are 1 hour away by car with easy rental car facilities; the high speed train (3 hours from Paris) serves Marseille or Aix en Provence, and from there a train service brings you to within 30 minutes of the villa at Les Arcs. Or take your car through France on the excellent motorway system (12 hours from Calais) or via the famous Route Napolean with fabulous stops en route. A car is essential.
Distances
Claviers is in the beautiful unspoilt department of the Var which boasts some of the most beautiful hilltop villages in France, such as Bargemon, Callas and Claviers - 5 minutes by car; Fayence, Seillans, Figanières, Callian & Monteraux - 15 to 30 minutes. Between them you have a good choice of restaurants in all price ranges. Or be more adventurous - go to Aix-en-Provence, Nice old town, Menton, Aups or nearby unspoit islands (Port Cros, Porquerolles etc.) the choice is endless.
Further details
Claviers village has 2 restaurants, a pizzeria (+ takeaway), a bar, bakery and small supermarket. Bargemon and Callas have a range of restaurants, banks, post-offices and small supermarkets. Larger supermarkets are 30 minutes drive and all around there are small villages with restaurants and interesting shopping. All of the local villages have market days - particularly lovely is the one at Le Muy. There is also a superb farmers' market at Callian where we buy all our fruit and vegetables. This area is also famous for its vineyards, with several reputed AOC labels, particularly for rosé wine. Olive plantations are everywhere and you will be able to buy loval olive oil from the many "moulins", including nearby at Callas. And if you are looking for top class dining, there are michelin starred restaurants in Fayence, Callas and Les Adrets.
The area is superb for exploring the magnificent natural splendour of the Var, whether inland or on the coast. The area is rich in history so castles, monasteries and other ancient places of interest are everywhere. The Var is also brilliant for walking, whether in Claviers itself (a superb hilltop walk to St. Anne's to look over the village and the surrounding hills) or further afield, up into the pre-alpine hills and mountains, to the gorges of Pennafort & Verdon, or along the delightful coastal path which stretches from St. Tropez to Toulon, past wild streches of beach and cliff, with glimpses of the homes of the super rich! There are a number of zoos, playgrounds and aquasports for children and also beginners courses (a baptism or a programme) in different sports such as ULM, gliding, jet skis etc.
Along the coast, you can catch boats to the differents islands - all completely unspoilt with lovely walks, protected marine life, snorkelling & diving; worth mentioning are Port Cros, Porquerolles & Ile St. Marguerite.
Booking notes
Please phone or email us for further information and to make a booking. We will ask you for a 20% non-refundable deposit at the time of booking and a €500 refundable damage deposit on arrival at the villa. The price includes all bed linen and towels. It also includes electricity bills between 1st May and 30 September; outside this time, electricity charges are additional (based on meter readings). We are happy to discuss any requests you may have, and out of season, reduced rates are possible.
Guest comments
This is our first season and we are delighted by the many comments that we have received praising the joys of our villa and the surrounding area. Here are a few comments:
"Wonderful relaxing holiday - a great property for children"
"We had a wonderful week at Jamaï and can't wait to return to Provence; the area, towns & villages were delightful.
We'd definitely recommend this house as a base for a family holiday.....the gardens were gorgeous and we really enjoyed the shade and tranquility during the hot summer days"
"Beautiful pool area and dining terrace; many meals taken in the garden, poppy field with olive trees - excellent swimming pool"
"Excellent condition of villa and furnishing; we had a lovely time and the villa is superb; such a nice location; we will definitely recommend it"
"The booking, arrival procedure and service was smooth and friendly".
Of couse we also received suggestions for improvement which we welcomed and will aim to introduce for 2009.
For booking and further information
Gill and Daniel Hervouet
Tel: (France) + 33 139 389 086
Tel: (France) + 33 609 768 508
Tel: (France) + 33 675 100 416
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