House for holiday rentals in Cotignac, Centre Var, Provence
Comfortable, Stylish House with Private Pool and Panoramic Views
Quiet, Pretty Location, 5 Mins Walk from Village Centre
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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This charming south facing house overlooks one of the most enchanting villages in Provence and has wonderful views. You would see the St Tropez coastline but for the distant Massif des Maures hills, a beautiful sight in the setting sun. The swimming-pool is set in a large terracotta-tiled terrace shaded by an ancient tamarisk, a judas-tree and a pear tree, with roses, jasmine, honeysuckle, lavender and rosemary, herbs and plants in terracotta pots and a small fountain. Glass doors from the sitting room and the kitchen lead onto the terrace, the outdoor eating area and barbecue. Outdoor lighting provides a romantic ambiance for late dining. The house is just 5 minutes walk to the centre of historic Cotignac with its restaurants, bars, lovely shops and weekly market, one of the most colourful in the area. This is the true ‘Provence Profonde’. The property is suitable for couples or families with children over 10 years, but not for younger children or wheelchairs.
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| Rental periods | |
| 28 June - 6 September 2008 | £1500 |
| 6 September - 11 October 2008 | £1200 |
| 11 October - 20 December 2008 | £1100 |
| 20 December - 4 January 2009 | £1200 |
| 4 January - 14 March 2009 | £900 |
| 14 March - 11 April 2009 | £1000 |
| 11 April - 30 May 2009 | £1200 |
| 30 May - 20 June 2009 | £1300 |
| 20 June - 5 September 2009 | £1500 |
| 5 September - 19 September 2009 | £1300 |
| 19 September - 3 October 2009 | £1100 |
| 3 October - 19 December 2009 | £1000 |
| 19 December -2009 - 2 January 2010 | £1200 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Minimum 2 weeks rental in July and August.
Changeover day
Saturday to Saturday in peak season. Flexible out of peak season. Check in: after 4pm. Check out: before 10 am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with king-size bed, south-facing French doors opening to terrace and pool. Bedroom 2 with double bed, beamed ceiling and superb view to the South. Bedroom 3 with twin beds, beamed ceiling and view to the south. |
| Bathrooms: | Ground floor: Bathroom 1 with large bath, a tiled walk-in shower, single basin and wc. First floor: Bathroom 2 with large bath, tiled shower, double basin and wc. Separate downstairs cloakroom with wc and basin. |
| Kitchen: | Open-plan, decorative tiles, old pine fitted units, electric oven, gas and electric hobs, microwave, dishwasher, double sink, electric toaster, electric kettle, electric mixers. |
| Utility Room: | Bosch washing machine, tumble dryer, ironing board, steam iron. |
| Living Rooms: | The dining area next to the open-plan kitchen has an old pine dining table seating 8, antique chairs, pine bench, book-case and pine corner cupboard. There is a wide arch with two steps down into the spacious, sunny sitting-room with 2 sliding glass doors |
| Other: | Sitting room has a high beamed ceiling, sliding glass doors on 2 sides, 2 sofas and armchairs and a desk. There is a large open Provencal-style wood burning fireplace. Satellite TV, DVD player, HiFi with 4 speakers, CD, tape players, WiFi Broadband access |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
The house is cleaned before each rental. Guests are required to leave 120 Euros in cash before departure for cleaning. Bed linen and towels are available for hire at 20 Euros per person. |
Notes on accommodation
Wi-Fi Broadband Internet access in the house. Telephone line available by prior arrangement. Electricity and gas are included in the rental with an extra charge for central heating in the winter. Wide range of books, DVDs and CDs. No smoking in the bedrooms and bathrooms please.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- telephone,
- internet access,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests)
Outside
Private pool 7x4m, 6 sun loungers, 2 Lafuma reclining sun chairs, a dining area with table and seating for 8 shaded by a large umbrella and an ancient tamarisk tree, Weber barbecue. Beautiful walks very near the house. Spectacular views over Cotignac to the Massif des Maures hills to the south and dramatic rocky cliffs covered in plants and trees to the north. The pool is cleaned twice a week.
Coast/Beach
St Tropez and Sainte Maxime with their beaches and seaside activities are about 45 km to the south. For lovely swimming in clean water, the beautiful unspoilt Lac de Ste Croix is 40 minutes to the north, where you can hire a boat or a pedalo, picnic on one of the beaches or lunch at a waterside restaurant. This huge lake is near the dramatic Grand Canyon du Verdon, an important pre-history site inspiring the spectacular Pre-History Museum designed by Norman Foster at Quinson.
Golf
The South of France has some of Europe's most beautiful and well-maintained golf courses. Green fees are reasonable for such a sought-after area and usually no membership required. Nearest courses are Barbaroux near Brignoles (30 mins) and the challenging St Endreol near Le Muy (50 mins). There are other good courses at St Raphael, Cannes and Mougins. It is advisable to book tee-off times in advance.
Skiing
There is good skiing in winter about 3 hours' drive at Isola 2000 and other less well known resorts a similar distance away. Details on request.
Travel
25 minutes from Autoroute A8. Nice and Marseille aiports each 80 mins with many international flights. Toulon-Hyeres, 80 mins drive, has flights all year from London Stansted, Brussels and Paris. Nearest train stations are Les Arcs, 50 mins, Toulon and Aix-en-Provence with TGV high-speed trains, 75 mins. London St Pancras International station to Aix-en-Provence TGV station takes about 6 and a half hours. Car hire is available at all these destinations except Les Arcs.
Distances
Lac de Ste Croix 25km. St Tropez 45km. Brignoles 20km.
Draguignan 30km. Toulon 70km. Aix-en-Provence 75km. Marseille 85km. Cannes 95km. Nice airport 120km. Ferries to the beautiful island of Porquerolles from Toulon and Marseille.
Further details
Provence is the land of good food and wine. Fresh vegetables, salad, fruit, cheeses, fish and meat from markets and shops are part of the Provencal healthy way of life - perhaps why so many locals thrive into ripe old age! Restaurants offer tasty food from simple menus to gourmet feasts. Provence is one of France's largest wine-making areas and vineyards abound producing many excellent quality wines, mainly red and rose, but also some very special whites. Local wine-makers are happy to offer you free tastings at their vineyards, which are often in gorgeous settings. In summer especially, there is a feast of jazz, classical and rock concerts in Cotignac and neighbouring areas. Venues include churches, town-halls, vineyards and village squares. There are also many local fetes with feasting and dancing, antique/brocante markets, art shows, firework displays and other events. Provencal people know how to have fun!! Cotignac has long been considered one of the most beautiful and interesting villages in Provence with a history dating back to the Roman occupation. While retaining its original charm, it now has five restaurants, four bars, four bakers and patisseries, two butchers, a fishmonger, an old-fashioned hardware shop, post office, ATMs, newsagent, a superb kilim carpet shop, a boutique selling excellent Italian fashion shoes for ladies and others offering stylish clothing and Provencal specialities - fabrics, cosmetics, local honey, olive oil, wine, terracotta pots and decorative objects. A real retail therapy paradise! There are three doctors, a dentist and a pharmacy. The Tuesday morning market is not to be missed. The village is surrounded by pine-covered hills, olive groves, and vineyards with other attractive villages like Aups, Carces, Entrecasteaux, Lorgues, Salernes,Villecroze and Tourtour just a short drive away. There are many wonderful walks in the area through unspoilt countryside. Cotignac Tourist Office can advise on the best routes.
Booking notes
50% deposit required to secure booking with remaining 50% due 6 weeks before the start of tenancy, together with a damage deposit of £350, fully refunded soon after departure provided there has been no damage to the property or its contents.
Guest comments
‘"Thank you for a wonderful holiday...the house, pool and location were perfect"
"My family completely fell in love with your home and Cotignac itself. It truly was all that we hoped for"
"We wish we could wrap up the view and take it with us"
‘We have had a glorious holiday... the house is truly lovely and lives up to your description, as does the village."
"We would have no hesitation in recommending your house"
House swap
House swap considered out of peak season.
For booking and further information
Anthony
Tel: (France) + 33 494 777 891
Mobile: (France) + 33 677 000 451
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