Holiday villa in Comps sur Artuby, Nr Draguignan, Provence, France
Mountain Villa and Pool with Breathtaking Views
Complete Tranquility and Privacy, few mins walk to Village
Sleeps 7 (4 Bedrooms)
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Perched on a hilltop plateau this secluded house and private pool command spectacular views over the Artuby Valley towards the foothills of the Provence Alps. The house is located in the National Park of the Gorges du Verdon, a stunning natural gorge often referred to as the Grand Canyon of Europe. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Comps Sur Artuby is a charming, peaceful village, watched over by the chapel of St.Andre, built by the Templar knights, who once lived here. There is a bakery, grocer shop, post office, popular old hotel, restaurants and bars. The Artuby region is a perfect base for hikers, bikers and nature lovers. There are beautiful forests, grassy woodlands and crystal streams, where one can paddle, swim and watch the trout. Picturesque medieval villages cling to the hillside and marked walks take you past ancient churches, bridges and hamlets to find a perfect picnic spot.
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| Rental periods | |
| January - March 2007 | £850 |
| April - June 2007 | £1100 |
| July / August 2007 | £1550 |
| September / October 2007 | £1100 |
| November / December 2007 | £850 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. Long lets are available and open to negotiation.
Changeover day
Changeover is usually from Saturday to Saturday. Departures at 9am. Arrivals after 4pm to allow time for cleaning services.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed and fitted wardrobe. Bedroom 2 with double bed and fitted wardrobe. Bedroom 3 with single bed and fitted wardrobe. Bedroom 4 with 2 single beds and wardrobe. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with full sized bath, separate shower and WC. Bathroom with walk in shower and WC. Upstairs WC, wash basin and vanity unit. |
| Kitchen: | Modern kitchen with electric cooker and gas hob, dishwasher and fridge/freezer, |
| Utility Room: | Utility room with washing machine and separate tumble dryer. |
| Living Rooms: | The house has a light, spacious open plan design. The living room is large and has French doors to the garden. There is a video player. Through the kitchen another archway leads to the dining room which also has French doors onto the swimming pool. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All towels and bed linen are included in the price. The property is cleaned before arrival and on departure. Extra cleaning can be arranged if required at additional cost. |
Notes on accommodation
The location of this villa is perfect for early Easter and late summer holidays, when the weather is gorgeous and the area is more tranquil. In Winter the house is a perfect base for the winter ski resort of Greolieres which is a 40 minute drive door to door.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- tumble dryer,
- iron/ironing board,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- private pool (for sole use of guests),
- pets accepted
Outside
The house and pool are surrounded by patio terrace, and garden with mature pine trees at the front offering shade for 'alfresco' dining. The built-in stone BBQ is by the pool and there is a range of sun loungers, a large garden table and furniture to enjoy eating and relaxing outside. The property is approached through its own private gates and a gravel driveway sweeps up to the house offering ample parking.
Coast/Beach
The Cote d'Azur and Mediterranean resorts such St.Tropez, St.Maxime and St.Raphael are less than an hour's drive from the villa, where you can find superb sandy beaches and balmy bathing conditions for children. With a car the whole glory and histroy of the French Riveria is there to enjoy.
Golf
There are 2 championship golf courses within less than an hour's drive at Fayence and La Motte.
Skiing
The house is ideally located for Winter sports and easy access to the ski slopes of Greolieres which is a 40 minutes drive door to door and has the full range of ski slopes and facilites suitable for families of all levels. Ski school and ski hire is all there. It is a great place for all the family and not as busy as the more 'international' ski resorts.
Special interest holidays
The house is situated in the heart of the National Park of the Gorges du Verdon, the most spectacular gorge and canyon in Europe. The area offers endless stunning opportunites for walking and exploring in beautiful scenary. There is also spectacular white water rafting to be had in the gorges and more gentle canoeing. Fishing and messing about on the crystal clear rivers is also great fun.
Travel
The house is well situated for the international airports of Nice (1 hour drive), Marseilles (2 hours drive) and Toulon (1 hour drive). Car hire is available from these airports. A car is advisable to fully appreciate the house and the Haute Var region.
Distances
The Village of comps Sur Artuby is less than 5 mins walk away from the house. The main large, market town of Draguignan, once the capital of the Var region, is a 20 min drive from the villa. Draguignan is a busy town with an interesting medieval old quarter and regular maket days. There is an excellent tourist information centre here for the whole region with useful maps and ideas. The town has plenty of shops, several museums, cinemas and a theatre.
Further details
The house is at the entrance to the Gorges du Verdon, Europe's largest natural canyon which cuts a breathtaking 250m down through piled strata of limestone. The landscape is spectacular and the road that clings to the edge of the ravine from Comps takes you to the beautiful blue waters of the Saint Croix Lake. The canyon and lake provide endless sports and leisure activities from a relaxing picnic and swim on the lakes sandy beaches to white water rafting in the rivers flowing from the gorge. The region's charming villages and their markets are within easy exploring distance. Don't miss the medieval villages such as Bargeme and Trigance which cling to the hillside and offer unparalleled views and a step back in time. Draguignan is the nearest town with a full range of supermarkets, shops, museums and a theatre. Bicycle hire shops are also here.
Booking notes
A 50% deposit is required on booking with the balance due 6 weeks before the start of the holiday. We also aks for a security deposit of £200 to cover any damage or breakages. This is payable with the balance and will be immediately returned at the end of the rental period.
For booking and further information
Jacky Sutherland
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)208 673 0358
Moblie (UK) + 44 (0)7731 396 285
Email: Click here
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