Provencal Villa with Pool and Garden
10 Minutes Walk to the Village
Sleeps 6
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A detached Provencal villa of 130sq m, set in a garden of 800sq m with views of the surrounding rugged hills and the valley below. Les Cerises is 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Fayence, along a pretty lane of detached villas. It looks and feels like open country round about but there are a surprising number of houses tucked away and hidden by large gardens and hedges. Large gates open onto the front of the house with parking for up to 3 cars and the front door opens onto a spacious atrium style 'sejour' or living room, off which is the master bedroom and ensuite bathroom and the kitchen, pantry and 'cave'. French windows lead out to the terrace, the deck and the pool, all of which are surrounded by olive trees and other native flora in the garden. Upstairs there are 2 bedrooms, a shower room and separate toilet. In the 'cave' by the front door, there is garden furniture, 4 bikes and garden games. All in all, the house has everything one might need.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 3 September 2011 - 21 October 2011 | £925 | 7 | ||
| 22 October 2011 - 23 March 2012 | £765 | 7 | ||
| 24 March 2012 - 29 June 2012 | £955 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £1395 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 26 October 2012 | £955 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Rates are intentionally set to be very reasonable for the area and type of villa and are fully inclusive of gas, electricity, all linen, weekly clean and pool maintenance. A telephone or telephone point for Internet access is available by arrangement at cost.
Changeover day
Changeover days can be negotiated but normally Saturdays. Check out is 11am on the day of departure and check in is 4pm on the day of arrival.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Master bedroom - 1 large double bed, 1 cot, en-suite. Double bedroom - 1 double bed. Twin bedroom - 2 single bed, twin beds. (Bedroom 4 - used as storage space). |
| Bathrooms: | En suite bathroom - Toilet, Bath with Shower, washbasin 1st floor shower room - Shower Enclosure, washbasin 1st floor toilet - Toilet, washbasin |
| Kitchen: | Dishwasher, freezer, fridge, grill, hob, microwave, oven, washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: | Large open plan living room: fireplace, seating for 12 people Dining: dining area, child's highchair seating for 6 people Audio tape player, CD, radio, satellite or cable, TV, video player, DVD. Telephone by arrangement. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Clean linen is provided weekly and the house is cleaned every change. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv telephone internet access central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Going down the steps from the front door into the atrium, the sejour or living space is in 3 separate sections - a cosy seating area with a big open fireplace, an L-shaped and settee and coffee table facing the television and a dining area to seat 4/6. Off the sejour is the kitchen, leading to the pantry and central heating boiler and then leading to another cave, excavated back into the hillside under the front parking area. There's lots of storage space, wardrobes, closets and shelves, and plenty of bedding, towels, cutlery, crockery etc. The DVD TV, which has free view satellite with BBC, ITV etc, plus an integral video player and there are over 100 English videos and DVDs, ranging from kids' cartoons through sports to movies. There's a radio/CD/ tape player, games and books. Broadband internet access is free and constantly available.
Children welcome, pets considered. We would appreciate it if our guests did not smoke in the villa.
Outside
The pool is 5.5m by 3.7m by 1.5m deep with automatic pool alarm and cleaned week.
Garden, parking, terrace, barbecue, 6 garden chairs, 4 beach chairs, 4 bicycles. There is also an electric barbeque available for use in July and August when normal BBQs are strictly speaking forbidden.
Coast/Beach
Beaches at 15 miles.
Golf
Several courses in the area including the famous Domaine de Fayence course at the Four Seasons estate.
Skiing
The ski slopes of the Alpes Maritime are only one and a half hours away, closest being Valberg, a really pretty and authentic Alpine village with good pistes and skiing for all abilities.
Travel
45 minutes from Nice airport.
Car: recommended.
Distances
Only 10 minutes walk to the centre of the town. It's about a half hour from Cannes, the same from St. Tropez and Frejus.
Further details
The famous 'perched' village of Fayence is an appealing place. It's one of the larger hill villages behind the Cote d' Azur, other hill villages close by are Montauroux, Callian and Seillans. It's about a half hour from Cannes, the same from St. Tropez and Frejus, and 45 minutes from Nice airport, so it's very close to the fashionable Riviera, yet it edges into beautiful Provence. It is an ideal central base from which to explore the glorious coastline or go inland to Grasse, St Paul de Vence or the spectacular Gorges du Verdon. Half an hour away is at Mandelieu - a very attractive place indeed with its Chateau and port. Between there and Fayence in the middle of the Massif de l'Esterel is the stunning Lac de St Cassien, a popular alternative to the Med - swimming, sailing, fishing and pedalos. The ski slopes of the Alpes Maritime are only one and a half hours away, closest being Valberg, a really pretty and authentic Alpine village with good pistes and skiing for all abilities.
Booking notes
Deposit of 25% is payable on booking, with the balance due 6 weeks prior to the rental period.
Late cancellation charges apply - 50% non-refundable if cancelled within 4 weeks of arrival date.
A £250 refundable security deposit is required payable with the balance.
Although we much prefer payment by cheque or bank transfer we can take credit card payment if necessary.
Guest comments
So far 69 points out of the maximum 70 for favourable guest comments on a sister site to Owners Direct.
Owner profile
About the owner
Les Cerises is our only holiday villa and as such is very much a second home for us. It is managed for us by our cousin, Pat, who is married to a Frenchman and who lives nearby in Fayence, so help is close at hand if needed. She arranges everything and always adds the personal touch. We are always delighted when our guests tell us how much they have enjoyed their stay, and as at October 2011 we have a 69 out of a possible 70 points for guest satisfaction on a sister website.
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We wanted a good blend of Cote d'Azur and Provence and Fayence is a bit of both. A perfect location half an hour from the beach, right alongside the Esterel and not much more than an hour from the ski slopes.
Unique benefits of the property
Peaceful yet just a few minutes walk from the shops, restaurants and bars of the town, which is quite large enough to offer variety and choice.
For booking and further information
Property Ref FR3728
Paul Grindrod
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)208 892 8462
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7767 786561
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