Delightful Village House, Sympathetically Restored
Spectacular Views to St Tropez
Sleeps 5 (3 Bedrooms)
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Number one Rue des Marechaux is a house of character in a village of character; sympathetically restored to a high standard the property sleeps 5 with three bathrooms. Extremely comfortable with every modern convenience, whilst retaining traditional features. It stands in the older, upper part of the village 5 mins walk to the centre, yet very quiet. The roof terrace is a real sun trap and can seat 4-5 comfortably. Cotignac has high class shops to supply every necessity - with a terrific Tuesday market - no need to move at all. Good base for walkers/nature lovers or just chilling. This is the real Provence Profonde! In addition the house is ideal for those house hunting in the area offering short term accommodation. The property is also available for monthly lets at special rates from May 2012
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 May 2012 - 31 May 2012 | £385 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £485 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £585 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 30 September 2012 | £485 | 7 | ||
| 1 October 2012 - 31 October 2012 | £385 | 7 | ||
| 1 November 2012 - 30 April 2013 | £650 | 60 |
Changeover day
Saturday (flexible out of season).
Leave by 10am please and do not arrive before 4pm.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Master bedroom with double four poster. Top floor twin bedroom. Ground floor single bedroom. |
| Bathrooms: | En suite to master bedroom with bath (shower screen) wc and basin. Top floor bedroom has wc and large hand basin. Ground floor single has shower room (shower cubicle, wc and basin). All have heated towel rails. |
| Kitchen: | Kitchen off living room has oven, hob, fridge, dishwasher and microwave. |
| Utility Room: | Automatic washing machine, Bosch tumble dryer, ironing board and steam iron. |
| Living Rooms: | Comfortable living room with with 26 inch flat screen television, satellite and DVD player, also radio/CD player with I pod docking station Land line telephone. Wi Fi broadband free of charge. Attractive fireplace with an efficient wood burning stove. |
| Other: | The roof terrace faces south with magnificent views, it is not overlooked and offers complete privacy. Dining table, seating and an umbrella are provided. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen provided at £25 per person per rental. Please let the owner know if you prefer to bring your own sheets or towels. There is a £70 cleaning charge per rental. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine tumble dryer iron/ironing board satellite tv tv telephone internet access central heating room fans |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Electric central heating available (additional charge) during winter months and cooling fans in each room for the Summer. This is a typical village house, steep and uneven stairs make the place a challenge for young children and the elderly! No children under 10 years of age please. Pets welcome (small dogs only).
Coast/Beach
Approximately one hour's drive to the coast - lovely sandy beach at Cabasson (near Bormes-les-Mimosas). St Tropez is 80 mins drive. L'Almanarre beach (Hyeres) is a glorious sandy crescent - also about an hour's drive.
Golf
Barbaroux near Brignoles is the nearest - 30 mins drive.
St Endreol close to Le Muy is about 50 mins drive.
Skiing
Greolieres has been recommended by friends as a 'no frills' resort - its in the hills above Grasse and is around 90 mins drive, Valberg (with more facilities) is approx 2 hrs drive. Both have websites.
Travel
Fly to Nice (Easy Jet/FlyBe/BMI Baby/Jet 2 80 mins drive), Marseilles (Easy Jet -80 mins drive), Toulon-Hyeres (Ryan Air/Cityjet 60 mins drive), Montpellier (Ryan Air/Jet 2/Easy Jet/Air France 120 mins drive) or Avignon (FlyBe/Cityjet 90 mins drive) TGV train to Toulon, or Aix-en-Provence - both 60 mins drive). Nearest station is Les Arcs (Draguignan) -45 mins. Eurostar direct St Pancras to Avignon (under 6 hrs) in July and August.
Distances
Carces 10 mins. Brignoles 30 mins. Draguignan 40 mins. Villages within easy reach are Aups, Villecroze, Tourtour, Entrecasteaux, Lorgues and Salernes. Aix-en-Provence is 60mins drive - the best thrice weekly market (great for present shopping) plus the renowned Musee Granet is always worth a visit.
Further details
Good shops, restaurants, a bank and cash machine in Cotignac; nearest large supermarket in Carces, Carrefour in Draguignan, Leclerc and Lidl in Brignoles and Lidl in Salernes. Lovely swimming in Lac de Ste Croix (40 mins drive) also at Lorgues (25 mins drive) in the municipal pool. Tennis Courts to hire in Cotignac. Lac d'Esparron (60 mins drive) is quite beautiful - swim there, take a cruise viewing crested grebes, cormorants and ash grey herons or hire boats/pedalos/canoes/kayaks. You can also stay overnight in the Chateau owned by the de Castellane family. Abbaye du Thoronet (Cistercian circa 1140) is between Brignoles and Draguignan. Abbaye de la Celle at Brignoles (Royal Benedictine). Pre History Museum at Quinson near Grand Canyon du Verdon - 40 mins drive. Visit Chateau Vauvenargues - home of Picasso - opened for the first time in 2009. Hyeres (60 mins drive) is also a favourite with beautiful gardens (Edith Wharton's and Villa Noailles), islands, a saltwater pool on Giens (ferry from here to gorgeous Porquerolles island) and pink flamingoes at Les Salins des Pesquiers. Fab Sunday market near Hyeres port.
Booking notes
Please ask for a booking form.
50% deposit required to confirm.
Balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Damages deposit required (£300).
Guest comments
Loved your house and the photos don't do it justice! (Diana, Richard & Sophie, London).
Had a great time in Cotignac, thought your house was wonderful! (Brian and Maureen, Sheffield).
The place was just perfect, we had a wonderful time and will certainly be returning next year (Dave & Eva, Norway).
Many thanks for a delightful, comfortable stay - the house is beautiful and we fully intend to visit again (Daniel Wilson, London)
It was great to absorb the atmosphere of Cotignac - blissful peace and quiet - a magical break (Simon Clarke, Dorset).
Your house was everything we could have hoped for and more - we were so happy with all the little touches and have every intention of returning at our first opportunity (Bernard, Javiera, Santiago, Xavier & Catalina, Bristol)
House swap
House Swap considered almost anywhere! To sleep 4.
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