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Apartment |1 bedroom |Sleeps 4

Le Serre in Les Arcs sur Argens

From £417 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

4.5 out of 5

3 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

The Villa is ideally situated just 5 minutes from exit 36 (St Tropez/Draguignan) on the A8 Autoroute du Soleil, and only 45 minutes drive from Nice Airport. Less than 25 minutes south are the beautiful mediterranean beaches of the Cote D'Azur, with St Maxime being the closest. Here can also be found a large variety of restaurants and bars, and access to all kinds of watersports and activities associated with beach life. St. Tropez is normally a 45 minute drive around the coast, but a pleasanter journey is to take the ferry across from St. Maxime. These operate aproximately every 12 minutes in the summer months.

Driving about 40 minutes north will find you in the stunning region of the Gorge Du Verdon, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verdon_Gorge) second only to the Grand Canyon in scale and beauty. Within a 1 hour radius of the villa you can find yourself in Cannes, Antibes, Juan les Pins, Nice and Monaco to the East, while West will lead you to Aix-en-Provence, Marseilles, Toulon and all the lovely coastal towns and villages along the coast, ie; Cassis, Cavalaire, Sanary etc. There are numerous medieval villages in the area, all offering typical Provencal charm and beauty, with Les Arcs having one of the most interesting medeival areas in the old Parage.

Of course, we are in the centre of the Provence vineyards, and within a 15 minute driving radius there are too many local vineyards and wineries to list. Suffice to say, you will not be disappointed if Winetasting is your passion!

Quite close by you can go horseriding, canoeing, fishing, and there are 6 superb Golf courses within an hours drive, with the best being only 10 minutes away. This also boasts a very comfortable Spa, so maybe partners can indulge in both!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The apartment forms the whole lower floor of the house, opening directly onto the pool area with large patio shaded by a 9 metre abris and garden area for long, lazy days relaxing. There is a private BBQ area and ample space for covered car parking, with your own entrance to the grounds and to the apartment. There are lovely views over the vineyards to the Maures hills. We are completely private and not overlooked at all.

The apartment consists of a private entrance through the kitchen area, hallway, Lounge (or second bedroom), Double bedroom, bathroom and separate toilet. The kitchen is compact but fully equipped with Gas/Electric cooker, Microwave, Dishwasher, Fridge, coffeemaker and double sink unit. There is ample storage. The entire kitchen was renovated in May 2010.

Off the Hallway is the toilet, bathroom (with shower/bath), Lounge with large Sofabed, TV/DVD facility (Terrestial channels & some UK channels), radio, table/chairs. This can easily be used as a second bedroom. At the end of the Hallway is the Bedroom with double bed and wardrobe/drawers etc.

Directly outside the apartment is the large pool (10 x 5m). The large patio has plenty of space for sunloungers, tables and chairs and even badminton or Table-Tennis. There is an attractive side garden with built-in BBQ that is exclusively available for guests. There are garden areas on different levels so there is always a quiet area to find shade and calm. Guests have exclusive access to the pool and its patio and to their own outdoor dining area. Also outside is a small Buanderie with washing machine and shower for use after using the pool.

The Friendly and approachable owners live in the house which is on two levels above the apartment. Alan & Kathy will do all they can to ensure that you have a pleasant relaxing stay!

Further details outdoors:
Although 4 people can eat comfortably indoors, there is a large pool terrace with tables and chairs for a variety of dining possibilities. There is a fixed outdoor BBQ and a smaller portable BBQ available for guests, and we have badminton, boules, Table-Tennis and plenty of space for active guests!

The pool is more than just a plunge pool, with 2.2m depth at one end and 1m at the shallow end, allowing all ages to enjoy a cooling swim when required!

Also outside is the Buanderie, with additional Shower, Washing machine etc.

Further details

Although we normally only take weekly lets, do ask if you only wish to stay a few days, as this may be a possibility depending on other bookings. Longer lets may attract a discount.
We regret we do not accept pets.

Conditions

We are a No-Smoking holiday home.

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La Marjolaine, Apartment, house and pool.

 

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Apartment entrance and Patio

 

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Seating area under Olives

 

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Side entrance and tables

The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Var region

La Marjolaine is a pretty villa set in the countryside of the central Var, less than 30 minutes from the beaches of the Cote D'Azur and also less than 30 minutes from the stunning Gorge du Verdon (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verdon_Gorge ) and close to many delightful villages that abound in this area. A day trip to the Gorge is a must where you may see Eagles and will certainly see fantastic scenery. We enjoy a wonderful macroclimate that is very dry and very warm in the summer months, it can get quite hot!

The Villa is ideally situated just 5 minutes from exit 36 (St Tropez/Draguignan) on the A8 Autoroute du Soleil, and only 45 minutes drive from Nice Airport. Less than 30 minutes south are the beautiful mediterranean beaches of the Cote D'Azur, with St Maxime being the closest. Here can also be found a large variety of restaurants and bars, and access to all kinds of watersports and activities associated with beach life. St. Tropez is normally a 45 minute drive around the coast, but a pleasanter journey is to take the ferry across from St. Maxime. These operate aproximately every 15 minutes in the sumer months.

The Les Arcs sur Argens / Le Serre area

Of course, we are in the centre of the Provence vineyards, and within a 15 minute driving radius there are too many local vineyards and wineries to list. Suffice to say, you will not be disappointed if Winetasting is your passion!


Quite close by you can go horseriding, canoeing, fishing, and there are 6 superb Golf courses within an hours drive, with the best being only 10 minutes away! This also boasts a very comfortable Spa, so maybe partners can indulge in both! Nearby Lac St Cassien has pedalos, boats, canoes ideal for a day by the water.

The summer months in particular offer many scores of festivals, concerts, shows and fetes that are too numerous to detail. However, every two years, in July, Les Arcs itself has a wonderful Medieval festival that is held over 4 days, and sees all the village revert to the days of Yore, dressing in colourful medieval costumes and playing host to Knights Templar, Vikings, Saracens and many other visiting troupes and players! There are working siege machines, Birds of prey, Ancient Knights, Roasting pigs,and a whole host of sights and sounds not to be missed. The highlight is a marvellous pageant and show held every evening after dark, with up to 200 players acting out various scenes in the towns converted Amphitheatre!

All the local towns and villages hold their own festivals through the summer, so you would not have to travel far to see a whole range of shows and activities.


In short, you can satisfy most interests easily within a short drive from the villa. Should you wish to just chill out and relax, the house is set in a delightfully calm, quiet area, and the pool and surrounding patio is completely private and secluded, and is ideal for quiet lazy days improving the tan or reading under the Olive trees.In addition to the Patio/shaded Terrace area and side garden, there is a larger Fruit garden with Fig, Quince, Abricot and other fruit trees.

How to get there

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In addition to BA, Air France etc, Easyjet fly to Nice and Marseilles, along with other budget Airlines such as Ryanair,FlyBe,etc.
There is a main line rail station only 5 minutes from the Villa, in Les Arcs that links with High speed trains to Paris and the rest of Europe.

Activities near Les Arcs sur Argens

Reviews

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04 Sep 2011

“A Great Find!” La Marjolaine is a very well equipped and comfortable home from home. The owners, Alan and Kathy, are very warm and welcoming and are keen to ensure that everything is perfect for your stay. The... more

21 Aug 2011

“A fantastic retreat in the heart of the region” A delightful property set in the hillside of a small village,but within easy reach of amenities,including supermarket, petrol station and nearby local markets where you can purchase locally produced... more

04 Jul 2011

“superb gite with pool, lovely hosts, perfect holiday” Our second year at the property which is of a very high standard. There is plenty of room, excellent facilities and the hosts who live above the gite are charming, yet respect your privacy. It is well located for a range of well know places on the Cote D'Azure but you will need a car (your own or hired if you fly in to Nice or Toulon). Our visits were restricted because we like to chill by the pool and enjoy the French food barbecued on site.

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"Lucky enough to be back for a second visit, A warm welcome was waiting for us and we had a lovely week-very relaxing, just what we needed. Thank you for your kindness and generosity-we hope to be back again soon!"
-Helen, Reg and Ollie. May 2010

"We have had an amazing week, thank you so much for being perfect hosts. The Gite is beautiful, by far the best we have ever stayed in-just love the new kitchen!"
Alan & Joanne. June 2010

"We have had a wonderful few days here. Kathy & Alan have made us feel extremely welcome and it has felt more like staying with close family-they could not have been more friendly. The villa is beautiful and peaceful. It combines the tranquil setting, to be able to spend days around the pool, with a fantastic location for exploring Provence-its beaches, hills and of course the Canyon du Verdon. We do hope to return soon."
Ben and Emma. July 2010

"Well, we came back for more and loved it even more! Still so much to see and do! I'm sure we'll be back again!
Sandy & Ian. July 2010

"Et nous voici de retour apres 9 ans. Jamais nous n'aurions pense qu'il serait a nouveau possible de passer de magnifiques et relaxantes vacances a la Marjolaine. C'est en tout cas avec une grande impatience que nous attendrons des prochaine vacances pour nous retrouver dans ce petit paradis. Un immense MERCI a Kathy et Alan pour leur accueil chaleureux. "
Andrea, Raphael & Didier. Aug 2010

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid Season	1 Apr 11	1 Jun 11	550€ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 Jun 11	1 Jul 11	600€ 600	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	1 Jul 11	1 Sep 11	750€ 750	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 Sep 11	1 Nov 11	650€ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	1 Nov 11	1 Jan 12	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	1 Jan 12	1 Apr 12	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 Apr 12	1 Jun 12	570€ 570	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 Jun 12	1 Jul 12	630€ 630	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	1 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	770€ 770	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid Season	1 Sep 12	1 Nov 12	660€ 660	0-	0-	1 Week
Low Season	1 Nov 12	1 Apr 13	500€ 500	0-	0-	1 Week

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

There is a 100 euro (returnable) security deposit payable on booking.

We may be able to give discounts for longer periods, please ask at time of enquiry.

We may accept bookings for less than a week if the apartment is available, please ask.

Availability

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4 years listed You are contacting Alan Sankey Landline +33 04 94600675 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in France and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This apartment has received 3 reviews from previous guests.