Brignoles holiday villa rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, gym, internet access, telephone, rural

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Villa Val de Camps (villa)

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Our luxury villa truly does offer our guests a home from home: since it is our home for much of the year, it is equipped with every conceivable comfort and convenience. Sleeping 8 people comfortably and up to 10, plus 1 or 2 babies, the place is ideal for a large group or a couple of families. It is child-friendly with secure areas for kids to play, safety barriers on internal and external stairs and a security cover on the pool. There is plenty of space for people to find a quiet private corner even when the house is full. Sunshine for most of the year will guarantee you'll spend much of the time outside, but there are also plenty of indoor activities (satellite TV, books, movies, games, internet to occupy everyone, even teenagers and small children!

The villa is located in the heart of the Var region. This is an area as yet relatively undiscovered by tourists yet the perfect base from which to discover all the attractions that Provence and the Cote d’Azur have to offer.

Villa Val de Camps	Living room with open fireplace
Sunny masterbedroom with french doors onto veranda	Bedroom 2 with four poster bed

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The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Var region

The Var is a large department in Provence nestled between Marseille in the Bouches du Rhône and Nice in the Cote d'Azur regions. It boasts some spectacular scenery: inland around Brignoles there are pretty hill-top villages, dense forests of oak and pine and rolling vineyards while the coastline with its rugged cliffs is indented by idyllic bays and beaches. Like the rest of Provence this region enjoys a sunny Mediterranean climate.

The central location of the Var and our villa gives you the unique opportunity to explore everything that Provence has to offer. The mountains in the north are dotted with medieval villages such as Cotignac where you can relax in tree-shaded squares and listen to the soothing sounds of ancient stone fountains and cicadas. The local area is steeped in history: spectacular Roman architecture can be found within an hour's drive, especially around Arles, Avigon and Aix-en Provence, while at le Thoronet and la Celle just a few kilometres from Brignoles are the austerely beautiful remains of medieval abbeys. To the south, discover the many beautiful beaches nestled between pine-clad cliffs along the coast between St. Tropez and Toulon. For those who seek a little more excitement the proximity of the A8 motorway means that the lively cities of Nice, Marseille and Monte Carlo are easily reached for a day trip of shopping, museums, art galleries or even gambling!

Brignoles area

The central Var's regional capital Brignoles is a lively market town and the surrounding vineyards produce some of the region's most renowned wines. In addition to an excellent market every Saturday, the town has several big supermarkets, good restaurants and plentiful sports facilities. Every summer the town hosts a spectacular three-day festival, Les Médiévales, with colourful parades, demonstrations of medieval arts and crafts, jousting tournaments and plenty of music and dancing--great fun for all ages!

There really is something for everyone here. With one of the region's top equestrian centres adjacent to our property, this is the perfect place for horse-lovers and those keen to improve their riding skills. Around Brignoles, leisure activities abound, ranging from archery and rock climbing to paintball and go-karting. And if children and teenagers tire of more adult interests there are plenty of attractions aimed at the younger generation, including the largest aqua park in France near Frejus (50 km). Many of the beach resorts have playgrounds, skate parks, trampolines, mini motorbikes and crazy golf. For hikers, details of 39 walks in the area can be obtained from the local tourist office. The hills and forests are home to a fascinating array of flora and fauna, including the last remaining species of wild tortoise in France.

The gourmand will not be disappointed: local delicacies include excellent lamb, truffles and other wild mushrooms, sheep's milk cheeses, olives and, of course, the region's delicious pale pink rosé wines. There is some excellent dining in the area, including a world-class restaurant at the 12th century abbey of La Celle, a quaint little village just 2km from our house. Many of the local vineyards offer tours of the wineries and tasting sessions.

How to get there

• Three international airports are located within an hour’s drive: Toulon-Hyeres (45 mins), Marseille (50 mins) and Nice (60 mins), all serviced by budget airlines such as Easyjet, Ryanair, Transavia and BMI
• Most major hire car companies (Avis, Hertz, etc.) are located at the airports and cars can also be rented in Brignoles from Europcar and Hertz
• Brignoles is located just off the A8 motorway so easily accessed via Dijon and Lyons from the port of Calais and other parts of France/Europe
• Regular express bus services between the main Marseille and Nice train stations stop at Brignoles, the journey taking approximately 70-80 minutes

Activities near Brignoles

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Built in the 1970s in traditional Provencal style, the villa comprises:

Ground floor
* Huge open-plan living/dining area with terracotta tiled flooring throughout. Sitting room area has comfortable sofas, armchairs, open fireplace, 50 inch Sony LCD plasma screen TV, massive library of books, videos, DVDs & CDs.
* Extremely well-appointed kitchen: in addition to the electric hob, cooker, microwave, large fridge-freezer and dishwasher there is every appliance and utensil a keen chef might require.
* Utility room with additional fridge & freezer, two washing machines, tumble drier and pantry.
* Spacious entrance hall with small office (computer, printer, fax and broadband internet access included for those who can’t bear to leave work behind!)
* Beautiful travertine marble-tiled wet room equipped with state-of-the-art shower arch.
* Separate WC with washbasin.
* Sunny sejour opening out onto a large terrace partially shaded by a grand old Alep pine tree: perfect for barbecues and al fresco dining. Gas heater provided for chillier evenings. The terrace is completely fenced in to allow small children (or dogs!) to run around safely.

First floor
* Master bedroom with queen sized double iron bedstead, antique country-style armoire and dresser, TV cabinet.
* Bedroom 2 has four-poster double bed and large armoire.
* Bedroom 3 has an antique single iron bedstead, single platform bed with play area below.
* The above three bedrooms all have French doors that open onto a covered veranda running the width of the house. Here there is a hammock and comfortable wicker armchairs, a perfect place for an afternoon siesta or a quiet read. Outside steps down to the patio are gated for security
* Bedroom 4 also functions as an additional sitting room with a sofa that converts to a double bed, bookcases and TV cabinet. It has a balcony with views over vineyards and hills behind the house.
* Main bathroom with a whirlpool bath and spacious mirrored counter with two washbasins
* Separate shower room/WC

Unlike many rental properties with their neutral, impersonal decor and basic amenities, our house is stylishly furnished with an eclectic mix of antique and contemporary art, textiles and folkcrafts collected by us over the years in Japan, South East Asia and many other countries we have lived and worked in.

Further details outdoors:
Our 34 acre property includes:
* Private 10 metre swimming pool in secure enclosure and protected by child-proof cover. Surrounded by flat lawn and wooden decking, it is perfect for sunbathing on our teak sun beds. Shade is also provided by a gazebo.
* Near the pool, a summer kitchen with tiled patio shaded by a vine trellis and mature apple trees
* On-site parking for at least 4 cars
* Paddocks inhabited by our four-legged neighbours from the riding centre next door.

Further details

1. A refundable minimum security deposit of 500 euros is required.
2. Pets are welcome by prior arrangement and with an additional refundable deposit of 200 euros to cover for potential damages.
3. Changeover dates are flexible so mid-week arrivals and departures are possible, although a full day will be required for cleaning and maintenance between bookings.
4. Prices include normal use of electricity and water.
5. We provide one complete set of bed linen, bath towels and beach/pool towels for each guest. Additional sets of linen can be provided for a small fee.
6. Baby bed(s), high chairs and baby bath are also available upon request.
7. Weekly maid service/end of stay cleaning is included but more frequent cleaning can be arranged at cost.
8. A welcome pack of basic provisions can be provided upon request.
9. If you require additional services such as catering, baby sitting, etc. we will do our best to arrange this for you.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	1 Sep 08	1 Nov 08	1650£  1,331	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Nov 08	1 Apr 09	1490£  1,202	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Apr 09	1 Jun 09	1650£  1,331	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jun 09	1 Sep 09	1950£  1,573	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 09	1 Nov 09	1650£  1,331	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Nov 09	1 Jan 10	1490£  1,202	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

Refundable security deposit of 500 euros required upon booking, payable by PayPal or bank transfer.

Rent for the entire period of the booking is due 4 weeks before the rental start date, payable by bank transfer only.

Weekly maid service/end of stay cleaning is included in the rent, but additional cleaning can be provided at 10 euros per hour.

A complete set of bed linen, bath towels and pool/beach towels is provided for each guest. Additional sets can be provided upon request at a cost of 18 euros per set

Guestbook

"Thank you, we had a lovely time and could not have asked for a better, warmer, fully loaded home. Since we had reserved this on the net and had seen limited photos (which does not justify the property at all), we were initially apprehensive. Coming to a new country with small children and being not so close to big cities, we took are chance and are very glad today for doing that. We felt the warmth of a home which made our experience extremely enjoyable." S, Prakash, New Delhi

"We have had two and a half wonderful weeks with everthing we could possibly need at your house. What a beautiful home, clean, great and a very warm place to be. A perfect garden and swimming pool, the weather was good and a very nice "Theo" (the housekeeper). It was a lovely holiday and we thank you for that." M. Felix, Netherlands

"We have had a glorious holiday at your home in France. To say we enjoyed ourselves is an understatement! First of all having a kitchen with every utensil required is fantastic, as I love to cook. The peace and tranquility of the place was wonderful. My two younger boys do not like crowds, noise etc, so for them it really was the perfect place to chill and relax. My 18 year old did not want to leave to go home--this has never happened before!!" S. Withers, UK

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/40801

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/40801

Contact details for home 40801 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Frances Pirie
Tel:	+33 (0)4 94599314
Mobile:	+44 7732 055865
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