Stunning Views from this Lovely 8 Acre Vacation Home in France
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Rental Overview |
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| Wheelchair Accessible : No |
Smoking : No |
Pets : Yes |
| 4 Bedroom(s) |
2 Bathroom(s) |
Sleeps 8 |
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Property Information |
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Standing alone in eight acre wooded grounds the house has stunning views and enjoys a very privileged position, as it is peaceful, completely private and not overlooked, and yet is less than 10 minutes from shops, restaurants, bars and local villages. The land was terraced in the past to facilitate the growing of crops, and there are many interesting shaped walls and terraces to explore. Your pre breakfast constitutional will never be the same again! Underfoot are wild thyme, oregano and wild lavender, which combined with the smell of the pines combine to make a very therapeutic atmosphere. You can explore the grounds, relax under the refreshing shade of the many trees, or sit on the expansive pool terrace looking out at the view and sipping a glass of chilled rosé wine from the local vineyards. The pool (10.5 X 5.5m) is kidney shaped and blends into the shape of the surrounding walls. There are eight sun loungers with cushions and also parasols and coffee tables, as well as two large outside dining tables. There is a boules court (boules provided), and a table tennis table. The long stately entrance drive leads to a fishpond and fountain at the front of the house, where there is ample and easy parking. Paved terraces adorn 3 sides of the house, as well as 200 square metres round the pool. The house is comfortably furnished with local furniture and oriental style rugs Most of the house walls are thick giving it a cool and pleasant atmosphere, but there are also electric fans provided in bedrooms and kitchen. Everything has been thought out to make you’re stay as trouble free as possible. We want you to have a fantastic holiday!
The property is set on the top of a low hill and overlooks the foothills of the Alps to the North, with Fayence and Seillans in the foreground, and Mons in the distance. To the South and West you can see blue wooded hills through the trees.
The village of Fayence is one of 7 hill villages in the area. Fayence was a medieval fortified town, and in spite of its size and the facilities it offers, it is still unspoilt, with a maze of narrow paved streets and there is plenty going on - concerts, shows, dances etc. Open markets are held 3 times a week, and there are plenty of shops, restaurants and bars. The other hill villages all have their own events and activities.
There are dramatic gorges and rivers close by, and nearby we have the large Lac St Cassien (15 minutes) with all kinds of water sports. There are two riding stables, as well as tennis courts, all 5 minutes away. Ten minutes away there is a new prestigious golf course, and another course about 20minutes away. Coastal beaches are half an hour away at La Napoule, Cannes and St Raphael.
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| Property Rates - Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. |
| | | Period | Rates | | | 14/04/06 - 31/04/06 | £1660 | | | 1 May 06 - 31 May 06 | £1500 |
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| Additional Rate Information - | Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice. |
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Prices: from £1660 to £1800 per week
In Euros 2300 - 2500
The villa is situated 50 minutes from Nice airport and 30 minutes from Cannes and Frejus
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Availability Calendar |
3 Month Availability for this Property (click here for full calendar)
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| Property Amenities |
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- Beach Chairs
| - Beach Umbrella
| - Fireplace
| - Heating
| - Linens Provided
| - Mountain View
| - Patio
| - Porch/Lanai
| - Tile Floors
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- Coffee Maker
| - Dishwasher
| - Full Refrigerator
| - Grill/BBQ
| - Hair Dryer
| - Iron
| - Ironing Board
| - Microwave
| - Stove
| - Toaster
| - Washer
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- CD Player
| - DVD Player
| - Satellite TV
| - Stereo
| - TV
| - VCR
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- Golf Nearby
| - Hiking Nearby
| - Historic Area Nearby
| - Horseback Riding Nearby
| - Pool (Private)
| - Restaurant Nearby
| - Shopping
| - Swimming
| - Tennis Nearby
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Boules court on site. Gliding nearby.
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Having been to a lot of places on holidays in the past, we think this takes some beating! Fayence is set back from the coast and thus avoids the traffic and crowds, but is within easy reach if you do have the urge to visit (Cannes, Frejus 30 mins, Nice 50 mins, Italy 1 ½ hrs, Gorge de Verdun 2hrs)
But there is plenty to occupy you here. There is outstanding scenery with olive groves, vineyards, local gorges and rivers, and the surrounding hills change their aspect with the time of day and the weather – usually with varying shades of blue as they recede into the distance. There are 7 hill villages in the vicinity and each one holds free events, concerts and 'balls' throughout the summer. Sometimes its difficult to decide which one to go to
La Pierre Qui Chante is actually between the villages of Fayence (the chief one in the area ), and St. Paul en Foret, which is much smaller, with just a butchers, a general store, a delicatessen, a bar and 2 restaurants. St Paul, however, although small is much closer, (5 mins in the car, or a half hours walk), and one of the restaurants, L'Echapée Belle, is one of the best in the area as regards quality and price. We often tell our out of season B&B guests to go there and they always receive a good welcome and are delighted with the meal.
However, there are so many other restaurants close by that its impossible to mention them all. The prices for 3 course set menus range from 11 euros a head to 33 euros. (the one in St.Paul is 19.50 euros). There is also an extremely good restaurant about 5mins away called La Table d'Yves which has a 25 euro menu which changes regularly.
Shopping
Fayence has a population of over 4,000, and hence is well provided with shops of all descriptions. It also has markets on 3 mornings a week.
Markets are also held in the other villages, and at Le Muy there is a huge market every Sunday morning. If you enjoy markets you could also go to Ventimille, the first town over the border in Italy, where there is also an
enormous market which takes over the whole town and preads over the beach underneath the palm trees.
Leisure Activities
There are Tourist information offices in many of the villages, and from hem you can find out what's on and information on places to visit.
There are tennis courts at St.Paul, Fayence and Seillans. On the plain below Fayence is a gliding field which is renowned in gliding circles as being the principal one in Europe because the good thermals create conditions for covering long distances. Its possible to have short 'baptèmes' at a reasonable price.
The area is also wonderful for walking, with spectacular scenery.For example from Bagnols en Foret, about 4 km from St.Paul en Foret, there is a really interesting walk which passes dramatic red rocks, a ruined Roman fort and a place where millstones used to be cut from the local stone.
The nearest golf course is the very prestigious Terre Blanche Golf resort.(about 10 minutes away) There is another course at Roquebrune, 16 km away in the direction of Le Muy, and there are also courses half an hours drive away at Grasse, Mouans Sartoux and La Napoule.
Wine
Nearby at Seillans we have a vineyard taken over by a young lady vet, who turned it around and won a gold medal in Paris for her red last year. Her other wines are excallent also.
Even nearer, next to the Table d'Yves restaurant, is a small vineyard which has excellent fruity whites and rosés. The Notre Dame des Cypres vineyard at the bottom of Fayence (photos to the left) produces a very good everyday wine and is always a pleasure to visit.
Slightly further away is the 'Route des vins', just afte the gorge de Pennafort on the way to Le Muy. Here there is one chateau after another, all selling very good wines. The one which we prefer is a 'cru classé', and organic as well.
Olive Oil
At Callas, not far from the 'Route des vins', there is a good olive mill, supposed to be one of the best (according to our neighbour who takes his olives there each year to be made into oil). However, there are other olive mills in the area, including ones at Fayence, Seillans, Callian and Bargemon and you can buy local olive oil and olive wood objects from them.
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| Reservation Information |
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Marjie
| | | Day Phone: 0033(0)494761733 | | | Evening Phone: 0033(0)494761733 |
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