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Large Villa with Spectacular Views and Private Pool
Secluded, close to village, and only 45 minutes from Nice airport
Sleeps 8 (4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms)
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This spacious south-west facing house is situated in just under 1 acre of terraced hillside garden, once the ancient olive groves that surrounded the pretty mediaeval hilltop village of Callian, just 10 mins walk from the house. The views look south some 25km to the Massif de Esterel and Massif des Maures, the mountain ranges bordering the Mediterranean towns and beaches of St Raphael, Fréjus, St Maxime and St Tropez. Beaches can be reached in about 45 mins. Callian itself is small and charming but nevertheless boasts all the basic necessities, and down in the plain below the village all the usual shops are represented. Nice, Cannes and Antibes are within 45 minutes by car with all their well-known attractions including the Picasso and Matisse museums, and Renoir's house. One popular visit is to Grasse, 25km away, with its perfume distilleries and Fragonard museum. Locally there are plenty of excellent places to eat out ranging from pizzerias to Michelin star restaurants.
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| Rental periods | |
| 5 January - 22 March 2008 | £800 |
| 22 March - 26 April 2008 | £975 |
| 26 April - 17 May 2008 | £1000 |
| 17 - 31 May 2008 | £1500 |
| 31 May - 28 June 2008 | £1600 |
| 28 June - 12 July 2008 | £1700 |
| 12 July - 23 August 2008 | £2100 |
| 23 August - 13 September 2008 | £1500 |
| 13 - 27 September 2008 | £1250 |
| 27 September - 4 October 2008 | £1000 |
| 4 - 18 October 2008 | £800 |
| 18 - 25 October 2008 | £1000 |
| 25 October - 13 December 2008 | £800 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
All linen, bath towels and pool towels are provided.
Changeover day
Saturday.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with kingsize double bed and French windows to terrace. Bedroom 2 with twin beds. Bedroom 3 with double bed, French windows to garden. Bedroom 4 with twin beds, French windows to garden. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom 1 with bath and shower, basin and wc. Bathroom 2 with bath and shower, basin, bidet and wc. Bathroom 3 (en-suite to bedroom 3) with bath, basin, separate shower, wc. Bathroom 4 with shower, basin and wc. Separate wc. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen with dishwasher, electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge and freezer. |
| Utility Room: | Laundry area, washing machine, tumble dryer, sink, 'booze fridge'. |
| Living Rooms: | Sitting room 1 with open log fire and dining area, Hi-Fi, French windows to terrace. Mezzanine with large table and office area. Wireless broadband internet connection. Sitting room 2 with Sky TV, DVD and video, French windows to garden. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All bed linen is included as well as bath towels and pool towels. Linen and towels are changed mid way through a two week stay. |
Notes on accommodation
The accommodation is on 3 floors, as follows:
Entrance floor (terrace level): sitting room 1, kitchen, bedroom 1 and bathroom 1.
First floor: mezzanine, bedroom 2 and bathroom 2.
Ground floor: sitting room 2, bedrooms 3 and 4, and bathrooms 3 and 4.
Outside
The house has a large south-west facing terrace, which also serves as an outside eating area (with gas barbecue) much used throughout the year. The swimming pool (8m x 4m) is close by on a large separate terrace and is enclosed by wrought iron railings and a gate.
The entrance drive comes off a quiet narrow lane from the village which ends in a cul-de-sac 500m beyond the house. There is ample parking space. The garden is grassed terraces, oak and olive trees, with lawn and terrace at ground floor level.
Coast/Beach
The Mediterranean beaches at Cannes, Frejus and St Raphael can be reached in about 45 minutes by car.
Golf
There are 6-8 courses within 30km and just across the valley, only 5km away, two world class 18 hole golf courses at 'Terre Blanche' have recently opened.
Skiing
In winter there is superb skiing at Isola 2000 and Auron only 2 hours by car.
Travel
By air: Nice - Cote d'Azur (45 minutes by car to Callian).
Services by Easyjet (Gatwick, Luton, Stanstead, Liverpool) British Airways and British Midland (Heathrow). Car hire at Nice airport.
By car: Calais, A26 (Reims), A5, A31 (Beaune), A6 (Lyons), A7 (Aix-en-Provence), A8 (exit 39 Les Adrets – Lac de St. Cassien) 15km to Callian, approximately 1200km (750 miles) from Calais.
By train: Eurostar, Waterloo – Paris/Paris – Frejus/St. Rafael.
Further details
Nearby there is swimming, windsurfing and canoeing on the extensive Lac de St Cassien, and gliding at Fayence. The mountainous terrain to the north provides plenty of opportunity for walkers, including the Grand Canyon du Verdon. Locally there is tennis and horse-riding.
Callian offers all the basic necessities: 2 bars, butcher, baker, grocer (also sells local wines), newsagent, chemist, church and 2/3 restaurants depending on season. Down in the plain below the village all the usual shops are available, including 2 well stocked supermarkets.
For booking and further information
Mr and Mrs Yorke
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1403 790311
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7860 559445
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