No pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Les Micocouliers is a fantastic restored 19th Century farmhouse, with cool, light and airy interiors, ceiling fans, white rustic finish walls and terracotta floors. The house has it's own private pool, set in the secluded terrace gardens full of olive trees. Only 250 yds to Callas village centre, the property has southerly views over the Var to the coast on a clear day.
The spacious living area opens via patio windows onto a wide terrace with awning. A breakfast bar separates the Californian style kitchen from the living room. The Studio on the lower level has an additional covered terrace with Table Tennis and darts. The swimming pool (12x6m) attracts all day sunshine. Living room, separate dining room. 5 bedrooms (2 en suite) have patio doors to terrace (3 double beds, 2 x twins), 3rd bathroom with separate WC. Telephone, BBC/ITV, DVD/video, CD/HiFi. Well equipped kitchen, BBQ. (Additionally kitchenette in Studio) Linen/towels included except beach towels.
Secluded private pool with all day sunshine
View of villa 'Les Micocouliers' from Olive Groves
Comfortable living room, from the terrace
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The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Var region
Callas is located in the hills approx 22 miles north of the coast at Ste Maxime/Frejus. Beautiful fortified villages, castles and chapels in the area add interest to walks and the stunning scenery and delightful country restaurants offer an incentive for county walks or drives. There is plenty of scope for outside family activity, including water sports at the coast or Lac Ste Croix (windsurfing kit can be rented at the coast), cycling, tennis (4 Km away), golf etc.
45 minutes drive take you to the coast at St Raphael, Frejus or Ste Maxime or, to the north, the stunning Grande Canyon du Verdon and the Lac du Ste Croix with mountains and cool walks beyond.
Callas area
Situated in the hills at about 400 metres facing down to the coast 30 kilometres away, Callas retains a truly French way of village life, still preserving its own shaded village square, traditions and infrastructure including weekly market (Tuesdays and Saturdays), boulangerie, boucherie, tabac, La poste (with cash dispenser), mini market and restaurants - all withing 250 meters of the villa. There is an active olive oil mill in the village as well as a good Cave. Miles of walks start from the villa.
Those who wish, need go no further than the village for their daily needs. There are many other villages nearby, including the fortified village of Bargemon 6km away, offering a variety of restaurants, views, history, arts and crafts and peaceful walks.
Wine Tasting: The many Domaines nearby offer tastings of their wines for sale.
Roman sites: Frejus has some fascintating Roman ruins which are well worth a visit, and the local tourist office can provide more information on all the local cultural sites: Tel:+33 (0)494 76 61 07; Fax: +33 (0)4 94 47 83 29
How to get there
Fly to Nice, rent a car, just an hours drive from Nice airport. Cheap flights are available from Easyjet, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and BMI, many other companies also fly out to Nice: British Airways, Channel Express, Jet2.com(from Leeds) etc.
OR..
Fly to Marseilles, rent a car, 1.5hrs drive. Flights from BA, Easyjet
OR..
Ferry crossing via Calais or Caen/Cherbourg; then enjoy a long and scenic drive of 1 - 2 days, according to preference. You can always enjoy a night in a B&B en route and it is a great way to see the changing landscape in France as you journey down.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Nice: 90 km
Railway:
Les Arcs: 19 km
Ferry:
Calais: 1320 km
Activities near Callas
Sports: Tennis in town Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Table tennis, Satellite TV
Bedrooms (5), Bathrooms (1), En suite (2), Shower rooms (2), WCs (3)
Furniture:
Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 12, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The main living quarters; Living room, dinining room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms , all with direct access to a terrace via patio doors, and 2 bathrooms are located on the upper level. A stairway leads from the dining room downstairs to a large covered terrace (Table tennis and darts), with acess to the Studio (own kitchenette with fridge, microwave, sink and washer/dryer, dining for two and easy chairs with outside BBQ and BBQ table) and en suite shower room/wc. Also accessed from the covered terrace is the Bergerie with washing machine. There is an internet broadband connected PC available.
Further details outdoors: The villa set in 1.5 acres, is set back from the road. It is approached through a small olive grove and built on a hillside, facing south. Olive trees abound throughout the terraced garden. The terrace outside the living room and dining room acts as an outdoor living area in summer, equipped with awning, large teak dining table and chairs, reclining chairs and a truly magnificent view (see photo) whose peacefulness generates complete relaxation.
The pool, on its own private terrace, is well equipped with plenty of sun loungers, parasols and small table and chairs. The covered terrace below the living room provides cool space (and shelter if it rains) for table tennis and darts. On the same level there is also a separate BBQ and sitting area for the occupants of the studio or 'the young' as required.
Further details
The pool is normally open from 3rd week of May to the end of September. If specifically requested, it may be possible to extend these dates.
Conditions
Please note: As the property is situated on a hillside it is not especially suitable for children under the age of 10 or the infirm.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Summer 2009 *
4 Jul 09
22 Aug 09
2000£2,000
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Late Summer 2009 *
22 Aug 09
19 Sep 09
1600£1,600
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Autumn 2009
19 Sep 09
28 Nov 09
1300£1,300
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Winter 2009/10
28 Nov 09
3 Apr 10
1350£1,350
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Spring 2010
3 Apr 10
22 May 10
1400£1,400
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Early Summer 2010
22 May 10
3 Jul 10
1650£1,650
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Summer 2010
3 Jul 10
28 Aug 10
2050£2,050
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Late Summer 2010
28 Aug 10
25 Sep 10
1650£1,650
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
* An additional charge of £100 per week will be made for single weekly lets in the peak season (5 July -23 August), and £50 per week outside the peak season
** The pool is normally closed from end September until middle of May; it may be possible to open the pool early from late April for an additional charge of £50/week, it is however unheated.
Special rates available for long lets of more than 3 weeks. Please contact owners for full details.
Guestbook for Les Micocouliers
August 2005:
"What a lovely house! The views were spectacular and the village and surrounding countryside suited us perfectly. . . . . . . We all wished we could have stayed longer".
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C M Cook
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