Converted Barn for holiday rentals in Le Val, Var, Provence
Beautifully Converted Barn with Use of Pool
Peaceful location overlooking meadows wooded hillsides and a river bordering the property
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
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The "Guardian's Cottage" is a beautifully converted barn on a stunning 18-acre property in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is located near to the main house but is self-contained, with its own entrance, parking, private terrace and garden. It is not overlooked by the main house nor by any neighbours. There are glorious views over meadows and wooded hillsides down to the river at the edge of the property. Accessible from the property, the river tumbles over a spectacular waterfall. with caves and (cold) swimming. A real adventure. There is the shared use. with the owners, of a solar heated, infinity swimming pool, with its own beach, and well-developed lawns and gardens.
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| Rental periods | ||
| September 2008 | 775 Euros | |
| October 2008 | 550 Euros | |
| November 2008 - March 2009 | Winter lets available | Contact owners |
| April 2009 | 600 Euros | |
| May / June 2009 | 800 Euros | |
| July / August 2009 | 900 Euros | |
| September 2009 | 800 Euros | |
| October 2009 | 600 Euros |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in euros. Pounds sterling are acceptable (using the currency conversion table provided) with £5 added for extra processing charges. Electronic payment is preferable. Please check with owners for details.
Discounts for winter lets (November - March) Contact owners.
Changeover day
Changeover day from April to October is Saturday unless otherwise arranged with the owners. The rest of the year is flexible. Arrival not before 4pm and departure not after 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1, large room with a extra large double bed and glass doors leading out to a garden terrace with great views. Bedroom 2, is smallish but easily accommodates twin beds, and is light and airy. |
| Bathrooms: | Large tiled bathroom with bath, shower in bath with glass door and basin. Separate WC with wash hand basin. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchen is fully equipped with all appliances and equipment: cooker, hob, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, clothes washer, microwave. Rotating closeline in the sunshine for washing. |
| Living Rooms: | The living/dining area is open plan with the kitchen. There is a wood burning stove in the sitting area with comfortable chairs and a sofa. Patio doors lead directly onto the large, partly shaded and tiled terrace with views across the valley. |
| Other: | Ironing board and iron, vacuum cleaner provided. Basic store cupboard of salt, pepper, oil, coffee, tea, flour, sugar, vinegars, toilette paper, soap etc. provided. Basic initial shopping can be done for arrival and on request. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
All bathroom towels, swimming towels and bed linen are provided inclusive of the price. Cleaning is included before you arrive and on departure. Additional maid service can be arranged. Change of linen per week provided. |
Notes on accommodation
Electric central heating with wood-burning stove in the living area for the winter and early/late season.
Room fans provided for all rooms during the summer. There is a television with basic Sky in English, a DVD player, a stereo and varied supply of CDs and a hairdryer.
Travel cot and other childrens’ equipment available on request. It should be noted that the landscaping (steep slopes) and the stream running the length of the property could be considered unsuitable for young children (especially toddlers) as they will need to be constantly supervised.
The owners have pets, a Labrador and a cat, both of which are very friendly. Your own pets may be allowed by arrangement. No smoking inside please.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- central heating,
- room fans,
- cot,
- high chair,
- barbecue,
- pool heating,
- shared pool,
- pets accepted
Accessibility
The property is not suitable for people with mobility problems. There are too many slopes and steps.
Outside
There is a large tiled terrace with a small garden. plenty of shaded areas as well as sunbathing areas. Deck chairs and a hammock provided for lounging, and a large, comfortable dining table for those necessary outside meals. The view is over the meadows and the valley towards the river. The main house is behind the guest house so there is plenty of privacy for both properties. There is the shared use with the owners of a large spectacular overflow-effect swimming pool which runs into a separate plunge pool. Both pools are protected with a security alarm system which complies with the French law. The pool is very effectively heated by solar power - cool am swims and bath temperature later. The property is 18 acres and previously was a sheep farm. There is plenty of space to explore. A river runs the length of the property, with a beautiful waterfall and lagoon – chilly but fun swimming. The property has a wonderfully productive vegetable garden and very many different fruit trees.
Coast/Beach
The closest beach is 35 minutes away by car and the coast at St Tropez is a 45-minute drive. All the beaches along the 'Var' coastline have soft, clean sand and normally a clear, calm sea. The Gorges of Verdon and the beautiful Lac St Croix are easily reached in about 45 minutes. The coast and the lake have all watersports, and the rivers in the area provide great opportunites for kayaking.
Golf
Barbaroux is the nearest 18 hole golf course and is 15 minutes by car in Brignoles - www.barbaroux.com. There are also several other golf courses within a 45 minute drive from the property.
Travel
Marseille and Toulon/Hyeres airports are both 50 minutes away by car. Nice airport is 1 hour and 15 minutes away. The airports are served by the major airlines, both low-cost and traditional. No shortage of bargains. There are good motorway connections to Brignoles (A8) which is 10 minutes from the property. The closest train stations for the TGV are at Marseille (1 hour) or Aix-en-Provence (40 mins). Les Arcs train station for coastal/local trains is 30 minutes away. Car hire is essential.
Distances
Le Val village is 3 kms away from the property and Carces is 5 kms. The closest largest town is Brignoles which is 10 minutes by car. Many other charming Provencal villages within easy driving.
Further details
The property offers a perfect base for exploring Provence and the Cote d'Azur. The Var offers beautiful landscapes with mountains and hills covered with vineyards, pine forest, olive groves and lavender fields. There are many medieval villages nearby and most have a weekly market. The area has many large and small vineyards where tasting and purchasing can be done. Most outdoor activities are available locally including hiking, climbing, swimming, fishing and watersports on the nearby Lac de St Croix, canyoning in the local gorges, white water rafting in the Gorges du Verdon, and kayaking on the rivers.
Le Val and Carces have between them banks and cash machines, a well stocked supermarket, bakers, butchers, chemists, hairdressers and several shops for local produce, home decor and art galleries.
During the high season (July/August) village activities abound, and all information about these and other tourist activities are provided on arrival.
There are many good restaurants located near at hand and recommendations and information provided on them all.
Booking notes
A non-refundable deposit of 20% is payable to confirm required dates. Final payment is six weeks before arrival, and a security deposit of 300 Euros (or equivalent in GBP) on arrival.
Guest comments
'A most idyllic place to holiday, beautiful peaceful setting, we will be back!' “A completely chilled two weeks. We came tired and stressed and very quickly became horizontal.” ‘We have had the most magical honeymoon.' "Oh, what fun we had!"
For booking and further information
Anita Macleod
Tel: (France) + 33 (0)4 94 86 36 82
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