5 bedroom villa near Seillans, Var, Provence
Designer Villa in the Heart of the Provence
Private Pool and Stunning Views of the Esterels Mountains
Sleeps 10 (5 Bedrooms)
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Welcome to "La Machotte". It stands for owl in Old Provençal.
This is the ideal get away for lovers of a peaceful and authentic place in the heart of the Provence. We invite you to take a tour and hopefully to fall for this place as much as we did. La Machotte is set on 2.7 acres garden in the middle of beautiful pine and oak trees, with a spectacular open view of the nearby village Fayence and the distant mountains. This is a place to breathe, relax, daydream and simply enjoy life with family and friends. The property has been recently fully refurbished. We created a harmonious atmosphere where contemporary design balances the spirit of the Provence. There is a 7m x 4m outdoor private swimming pool. There are no immediate neighbours. This beautiful spacious 5 bedroom estate accommodates for up to 10 adults. There are 2 houses: the main house sleeping 6 and a guest house sleeping 4. The mild climate of the South of France is ideal for golf lovers in autumn and winter time.
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| Rental periods | Main House alone | Main House + Guest House |
| October - 20 December 2008 | € 750 | € 1050 |
| 20 December 2008 - 10 January 2009 | € 1900 | € 1900 |
| 10 January - 4 April 2009 | €750 | € 1050 |
| 4 - 25 April 2009 | € 1050 | € 1350 |
| 25 April - 30 May 2009 | € 1500 | € 1800 |
| 30 May - 27 June 2009 | € 1900 | € 2200 |
| 27 June - 25 July 2009 | please see notes | € 3200 |
| 25 July - 29 August 2009 | please see notes | € 3500 |
| 29 August - 26 September 2009 | € 1500 | € 1800 |
| 26 September - 19 December 2009 | € 750 | € 1050 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in Euros.
Prices are inclusive of cleaning, linens and heating.
Ask for our special rates for long winter lets over 2 weeks. Otherwise short breaks may be available upon request.
Changeover day
Our changeover day in mid to high season (early June to mid September) is Saturday with the departure to be by 10am and arrival from 5pm. Otherwise arrival and departure times, dates are negotiable.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Individually designed bedrooms Bedrooms in Main House: 1) Butterfly room, double. 2) Bordeaux room, double, which can easily be converted into a twin. 3) Century room, double. Guest House: 4) Wild roses room, twin. 5) Newport room, double. |
| Bathrooms: | En-suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with bath, shower, wc. Individual bathroom to bedroom 2 with shower, wc (reached via the corridor) En-suite bathroom to bedroom 3 with shower, wc. Shared bathroom with shower and wc for bedroom 4 and 5 in the guest house. |
| Kitchen: | State of the art fully equipped kitchen with an induction cooker, a dishwasher, an extra large fridge/freezer and a microwave. |
| Living Rooms: | Large open-plan living dining area with comfortable sofas and a large massive oak table, sitting 10, for meals in the unlikely event of rain. Open wood burning fireplace. Art work on the walls. 40' LCD TV, DVD player, WiFi, MP3 access, phone. |
| Other: | Laundry room: Washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing board. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen, towels and beach towels are provided. A maid comes to clean midweek for an extra 3 hours and on changeover day for stays over a week. Extra cleaning can be provided at 15 euros per hour. |
Notes on accommodation
In July and August the property can only be rented out in its entirety, while at other times the main house may be rented on its own or with the cottage as an additional option.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Outside
Private swimming pool (7m x 4m). There is a terrace with table and chairs to seat 10 adults. There is a BBQ area with table and chairs to seat 10 adults. There are 10 sun loungers, hammocks under the pine trees and a table tennis table.
Coast/Beach
There are several famous Mediterranean beaches in easy reach by car. For example Mandelieu-La Napoules; Fréjus; St Raphael; Cannes; Ste Maxime and St Tropez (for those last two we strongly recommend during summer time to take the ferry from St Raphaël instead of driving).
Also Les Iles de Lerrins, Cannes - Small islands off the beach of Cannes which can be reached by public ferry or sailing boat.
Golf
Domaine de Terre Blanche (Four Seasons) is a club of outstanding quality with two 18-hole golf courses plus a golf academy with a floodlit practice range and all weather covered positions.
Tel. +33 (0) 4 94 39 90 00, Fax. +33 (0) 4 94 39 90 01
Golf de l'Esterel is just over a mile away from the wonderful beaches of Saint-Raphael. This course actually runs into the Mediterranean Sea giving it magnificent views and making it wonderfully relaxing.
Tel. +33 (0)494 526 830, Fax +33 (0) 494 526 831.
Golf de St-Endréol is a world class 18 hole course catering for both expert and amateur golfers and is set in the spectacular Endréol mountains.
Tel. +33 (0) 494 388 007, Fax +33 (0) 493 421 182.
Skiing
Isola 2000 is about 2 hours drive from Seillans and offers skiing at 2000 metres altitude from December to April.
Gréolières Les Neiges is 1 1/2 hours drive and offers skiing at 1400-1700 metres altitude from Christmas to March. The resort, though relatively small, is good for learning and can be excellent after a big snowfall. The resort also has snow cannons.
Travel
The villa is approx. 55 minutes easy drive from Nice Airport. A car is necessary.
Toulon Airport is 1 hour away while Marseille airport is a 2 hour drive.
Distances
3 minutes drive to Seillans.
15 minutes drive to Fayence.
20 minutes drive to Marché Paysans in Tourrettes, local farmers market, open every day of the week in the summer
Cannes is 35 mins away.
Further details
Five minutes car drive from the house you will reach Seillans. Seillans is a picturesque medieval place, classified as 'one of France's most beautiful villages', where the famous artist Max Ernst chose to spend the last years of his life. In the cobbled square, dappled with sunlight, it is possible to find a quiet table beside a flowing spring water fountain and enjoy some rosé or a spot of lunch before continuing to explore the winding streets of this beautiful village. Seillans has a weekly market and boasts a boulangerie, a small supermarket, a chemist, a bistro and a 'tabac', which will provide you with your foreign newspaper. Within a radius of 10km, you can reach other medieval villages (villages perchés), also with weekly markets, antique shops, restaurants and cafes.
Seillans is as well culturally boosting, with two local arts galleries, art crafts ateliers such as potteries, and classical concerts held in picturesque venues.
Booking notes
25% non-returnable deposit on booking. Remaining balance plus a refundable security bond of €1000, 8 weeks prior to arrival. Prices are for the rental of the entire property above, per week. Bookings run from 5pm Saturday until 10am Saturday. Price includes heating, electricity, water and linen.
Guest comments
We started renting La Machotte in July 2008 and have been delighted by the many comments that we have received praising the joys of our villa and the surrounding area. Here a couple of comments:
"Thank you for a truly wonderful holiday in your beautiful house. We are normally avid explorers however this holiday we just relaxed and enjoyed your lovely environment."
"Un petit bonjour de la Machotte pour vous dire combien nous sommes bien dans votre maison. Belle déco, environnement de rêve, équipements parfaits: que du bonheur!"
House swap
House swap considered.
For booking and further information
Alys and Michael Thiemann
Mobile: (France) + 33 (0)676 567187
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