La Siagne
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About the home
Whilst the kettle is boiling you can fetch the croissants and then breakfast on the south facing upper terrace which overlooks the gorge and forest and in the distance, the Bay of St. Tropez. The lower terrace is shaded and adjoins a garden containing orange trees, it is perfect for private sunbathing and BBQs.
Accommodation is on three floors with good beds and furniture, (no sofa beds or futons) and the one single, one double and one triple bedrooms are all en suite with modern bathroom fittings and heated towel rails. The largest bedroom easily accommodates a double and single bed and the esuite bathroom has a modern bath with shower over, basin and toilet. The other en suites have showers, basins and toilets and there is a fourh basin and toilet in the utility room on the ground floor. The sociable living area is well equipped, furnished and decorated which together with the open plan dining area and kitchen would make the house suitable for anyone living there permanently, it is much more than just a holiday home.
As winter daytime temperatures can be mild, winter holidays and breaks are possible as the house is also centrally heated and double glazed. In the evening you can settle down to a nice meal, a glass of wine and a good book or dvd if you do not want to go out although the village bars and restaurants are so close you can be ' home' within five minutes of paying the bill.
If you would like to see more photographs of the house and area, or need additional information please send an e-mail via the 'contact owner' section of this website and I will gladly oblige by return.
This holiday letting is registered with the Mairie and Tourist Office in St Cezaire.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Cannes, 22km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 200m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 3 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Books, including guide books, maps, games, CDs, DVDs, and videos are all provided for your use and the television receives English radio and television programmes and also French television. A cot and high chair are also available
Further details outdoors:
A BBQ and garden furniture comprising of loungers, mattresses, chairs, garden tables, umbrellas etc.are available. There is on street parking or in the nearby large free car park.
Further details
ACCESSABILITY:The main living area and the upper terrace is at street level , there is one step up into the house from the street and access to the lower terrace and garden is via the cellar which is down a flight of stairs with a handrail. Both the double and triple bedrooms are on the top floor of the house and therefore the stairs, although wide and with a handrail, may be a problem if you are less than able, the single bedroom on the first floor is reached by a short flight of stairs. The village centre is only 50mtrs. from the front door.
Conditions
The house is non smoking and non pets in order to maintain it in prime condition. A booking deposit of 25% will be required when a reservation is made with the balance to be paid eight weeks before the holiday and a refundable breakages/cleaning deposit of £250 (or equivalent) four weeks before arrival. On receipt of your enquiry a booking reservation form and contract will be sent to you.
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The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Alpes-Maritimes region
Possibly only six or seven hours by air from your own front door but probably a million miles away from what you have left behind, allowing you to experience the background hum of French life providing you with a sense of wellbeing and maybe a little smugness at having discovered such a great location. Hot summers and warm daytime winter temperatures are partly why this area of France remains such a popular destination. But whether you visit for the climate, the relaxed way of living, the food and wine, the historic hill villages, the art galleries and museums, the chic St. Tropez and Cannes or just that the budget airlines can fly you here quickly and cheaply, you will not be disappointed. A few words here are insufficient to capture everything there is to see and do and it is more interesting to explore for oneself, you will not be disappointed.
The Saint Cezaire-sur-Siagne area
If you love France as much as the owners of this village house and other visitors for the past four years we know you will not be disappointed with La Siagne, the name of our house located behind the large 1720 Church which is the centrepiece of the village. St Cezaire is on the Route Napoleon and about 35 - 40 minutes inland from Cannes although the difference between the coastal towns and the village is incomparable. This ancient village is situated 300 meters above the river Siagne winding between steep cliffs and old terraced olive groves over which the back of the house looks. A 12th century chapel a short walk from the house is said to have been a storage place for the harvest for Caeser during his reign and the Grottes de St. Cezaire are a network of caves which were discovered at the beginning of the 20th century and are the best known in the region.
Numerous activities, fetes, festivals, markets and other celebrations take place in the village belying its comparatively small population. There is a tennis club, horse riding and of course the mandatory boules pitches found everywhere in France. Bars and restaurants, a pharmacy, two butchers, a grengrocers, three bakers, a post office, newsagents, gift shop, antique shop, a bank and a tourist office are all within two to three minutes walk of our front door. St Cezaire sur Siagne is small, well kept, traditional and non touristy with a superb Saturday morning market, evening craft markets in the summer and other frequent celebratory events.
Contradictorally, walking and relaxing are two of the best pursuits to follow although a trip to Cannes or the more inland mountainous areas with other attractive hill villages is certainly worth while, time permitting. Grasse, which is a 20 minute drive away is famed for its perfumeries, free tours are available and the 'old town' is well worth a visit, Italy is a two hour drive, Monaco ninety minutes, St Tropez one hour and skiing at Greolieres forty five minutes. Hikers or for the less fit, walkers can enjoy the many trails which pass through the village and beyond although a gentle stroll round the village is also very pleasurable. The village tourist office www.saintcezairesursiagne.fr; email ot@saintcezairesursiagne.fr - telephone 0033 4 93 60 84 30 has English speaking staff who are extremely helpful, their web site is worth a look for further information about the village and region. Lac de Saint Cassien which is 20 minutes from the village is noted for its superb Carp and Pike fishing and the leisure activities which take place there throughout the summer.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Nice: 55 km |
| Railway: | Grasse: 10 km |
| Ferry: | Nice: 55 km |
The journey from Nice airport to St Cezaire by car takes 50 minutes along good roads which are part motorway (toll 2euros 80cents), comprhensive directions will be provided. Easyjet are one of the the main carriers into Nice from the UK with frequent flights from Luton and regular daily flights from Stansted, Gatwick, East Midlands, Bristol, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Belfast and Liverpool. BMI flies from Heathrow , BMibaby from Birmingham, Jet2 from Leeds-Bradford and Manchester, Flybe from Manchester, Exeter, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham, Southampton, Leeds-Bradford and Norwich. Nice airport is a major hub for flights from around the world. The village can be accessed by train from Nice to Grasse and then bus or taxi from Grasse, there is also a good bus service from the terminal building to Grasse and daily bus services from Grasse to the village although a rental car or taxi may be more convenient.A taxi from Nice costs about €90 one way although private transfers may be arranged more cheaply. Good value flights are also possible into Marseilles by BA, Easyjet and BMi baby and to Toulon by Ryanair. Best value car hire from all of the large companies may be found via www.travelsupermarket.com and follow the car hire link which will search for the best deal . Driving from the UK will take at least 14 hours from Calais, it can be undertaken comforrtably in two days or one day if you have two drivers but tolls and fuel costs may make it cheaper to fly. For 'greener' travel the train is becoming a shorter journey with the new rail links and competitive prices, see www.raileurope.co.uk, www.voyages-sncf.com and www.europeanrailguide.com. .
Activities near Saint Cezaire-sur-Siagne
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Reviews
 11 Oct 2011 |
It was our second year on the trot to La Saigne, this time with little seven month old Harry in tow. Staying for two weeks this time allowed us to explore more of the village and it didn't fail to disappoint us. The house offers everything you need whether you stay around the village, head off to the beach or sight seeing around the local area. The house was very clean and comfortable, with stunning views from the terrace. We found the locals very helpful even with our lack of the French language !!! Had a great holiday and was sorry to leave. Response: Hopefully 'little Harry' will also be coming back quite soon and quickly start to pick up some French language. Thanks for returning and for your positive and kind remarks. |
07 Sep 2011 |
Lovely accomodation with many DVDs, CDs, books and games available to use. It is literally on the edge of the gorge with a 10m drop beyond the reasonably sturdy garden fence. We were pleased to find everything we wanted: utensils, trays, many glasses, lots of crockery, tupperware etc. It is very well located with the church, restaurants and village shops just a couple of minutes walk away. In spite of being a terrace no noise through the walls. We loved the local gorge walk, take your swimming things if you go down as there are some beautiful pools in the river. It took some playing to understand the oven but then I didn't look for instructions which I'm sure were supplied; all possible information needed is supplied in a very organised manner. If you have young children with no self preservation who climb fences beware (sensible ones no problem). There is a great selection of guide books, no need to buy your own. Great snorkelling to the west of Cannes. Helpful local tourist information. Response: The 'home from home' comment is often received, we regard it as a compliment especially when the home is in such a great location and someone else does the cleaning and laundry. |
25 Jul 2011 |
This is a wonderful house in a beautiful setting, the owners have supplied everything. It is spotlessly clean and is very spacious. The village is a delight with fresh produce available each day within a minute of leaving the house. A car is essential to visit the many places all within reasonable distance, such as Cannes, Grasse, St Tropez, Nice and many smaller beautiful villages. Restaurants and bars available within the village, just a short walk away. This house and location comes highly recommended, can't wait to return, the minute you step inside it feels like you haven't left home. relaxation to the highest degree. Delightful. Response: We work hard to try and ensure that guests feel the way you appear to about La Siagne, so your comments are very rewarding. |
Guestbook for La Siagne
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July 09. We both enjoyed it so much; one of the most relaxing holidays we've had in a while.Have spoken warmly of the house and locality to friends and family so you never know you might get other bookings.
Martyn and Suzy, York.
August 09. The house and village were great so no complaints there and our only regret is that the time went so quickly. The local lake you mentioned is well worth the visit and I would recommend the trip. The water was clear and warm and there were facilities for the small and the not so small. Plenty of space on the shore even if parking spaces always seemed insufficient, we always found one. We never managed to complete more than a small proportion of our holiday plans, which is fine really as this leaves open the chance of a return visit. Alwyn, Norway
Sept 09.We loved La Siagne, the house, the town, the river - we hiked down and up twice which deserved a medal. When I can I'll send you the webpage for the jazz festival which was a huge success The house was nicer than we imagined and we thoroughly enjoyed all that sunshine on the deck eating bkfst and the water pressure up on the third floor was amazing. We may wish to return next summer if John wants to do jazz camp again but we don't yet have the dates but please keep us in mind. We can certainly see why you love the place. By the way your French neighbours were so sweet they passed us a bottle of their homemade aperitif! John and Leslie, NewYork.
September 2009. It was the best house we have ever stayed in and we have stayed in a few, exactly as described. Les & Brenda Price, Devon, UK
October 09. We had a wonderful time, everything was perfect, beautiful scenery, thankyou for all your help. Anita Hotvedt, Sweden
November 09. Thanks for sorting out the break at such short notice. I have ended up in all sorts of towns and villages throughout France in connection with work but St. Cezaire is one of the nicest, everyone we met was friendly. We managed to walk down to the river and have a picnic on the bridge. Nick & Jennie, Bristol, UK
November 09. Our return visit was just as pleasurable as the first time, we ate and drank a little and met up with some very nice people, it was a great few days. Larry & Lynda, Letchworth, UK
May 10. Lisa and I are back in Sweden after 7 wonderful days, everything worked just fine, we think that you have a wonderful house in St Cezaire. We also visited the recommended restaurant in Cabris and agree that their food is very tasteful. Hans and Lisa Sweden
June 10. St Cezaire has continued to improve with better bars and shops and La Siagne has made a really good week even better, mant thanks.Steve and Sarah,Box, Gloucs,UK
June 10. I have already been spreading the word about the house & telling my friends & colleagues where to find it on the Internet.Nikki and I hope to be able to return to the house to explore the area a bit more & relax in the perfect holiday destination. Steve and Nikki, Bedford
June 10. just to say that we had a great time in St Cezaire, and hope to return, we would certainly recommend your lovely house to friends and family. Do you do weekend breaks? Katrina and Pauline Doherty, Co. Derry Ireland
July 10. Hi, Bryan. we have just arrived back in Australia from our overseas trip. We had an great time and everyone's favourite was France and St Cezaire. We spent a week near Epernay before driving south to your house and the weather was wonderful the whole time we were in France. We had plans to use your house as a base and travel around, but found that the village was so good we spent most of our time there. My son and I walked down to the river and had a swim. He jumped off the bridge with some locals but I chose to just watch. We loved your house and hope it was left in satisfactory order.Col Turner, New South Wales, Australia
July 10. The very first contact in St Cezaire was with a friendly lady who lead us to your fantastic house, lovely people, lovely village, a very nice place to stay. We bought a coffee machine (not really expensive) and left it in the house so coffee drinking Germans can brew their coffee in a familiar way. Stefan Zorn, Falkansee, Germany.
August 10. Thanks so much for the use of your lovely house, we want to book the same week next year if that is possible.Kate and Christian, Bedfordshire, UK
August 10. Thankyou for everything, we love it here and hope to return. John and Leslie, New York
September 10. We had a really good time at La Siagne. The house is very well-equipped and we cooked many meals with fresh local produce and seafood! Thanks for all the information and advice provided, we had a walk down to the River La Siagne one day,. Met some really lovely neighbours, despite we cannot speak a word of French - except Merci! We could only express our gratitude to their help and kindness by saying 'Merci'. My parents met a couple in the village, and they invited them into the house and gave them tonnes of freshly ripened figs and home-made jams! Thanks for providing such a lovely home for us during our stay in France.
Florence Ching, Bristol
September 10. Had a fantastic time at the house,how did you find that village?We will definitely return.Gary, and Katrina, Solihull, West Midlands,UK
Sepember 10. The house is like a Tardis, enter through the front door and meet a whole new world at the back. Wonderful house and views, would love to come again. Nigel and Liz, Havering, Norfolk, UK
October 10. Our stay in your house was a pleasure and particularly your kind caring of our well being, hopefully we can return some day. Thank you. Kurt and friends, Esbo, Finland
November 10. Four days was not long enough for this return trip. The weather was mixed but even the rain did not dampen our spirits as the house was warm and inviting. Loved the revamped Fountain Bar. Richard and Justine, Bristol
March11. Wonderful relaxing break in a beautiful part of the world, Just what the doctor ordered and we had the sunshine to boot as well, what more could one ask?Lynda and Laz, Letchworh, UK.
March 11. What a fabulous place, a woderful house in an idylic location and view to die for, you even turned on the sun for us.Roland and Rowena, Letchworh, England.
April 11. Enloyed the healthy, simplicity, comfort and lovely area, the Chevre D'or (in Cabris) is certainly to be recommeded.Rosalind and Alan, Abingdon, UK
May 11. From the moment we set eyes on La Siagne we knew we were going to love spending some time here. Above all is the tranquillity, watching swallows swooping and diving and the smell of jasmine and roses, just magical, we hope to return soon. Sue and Paul, Flitwick, Beds.
May 11. A fabulous house, with everything we needed. Thoroughly enjoyed St Cezaire and surrounding area – hope we can take sunshine home with us, thanks for everything. James Linnane, Shannon, Co.Clare.
June 11. Wonderful holiday, the house is perfect and so well situated. Our second visit to St Cezaire and certainly not our last. It was great to meet with you both and we enjoyed our last meal and drinks with you in the village, many thanks. Ron and Heather, Stocksfield, Northumberland
June 11 Great place you have here, hope to come again or see you in Canada. Brian and Sandra Davis, Ontario, Canada
June 11. We enjoyed St Cezaire and La Siagne for a week last year so this year we booked two weeks and enjoyed it even more.Steve and Sarah Hemmings, Stroud, Gloucs.
July 11. A gem of a house in such a great village. After spending the day visiting various super attractions in the area it is so nice to come back and relax. We had a great time and would highly recommend it.Alex and Jacqueline Wells, Malta
July 11. This property is well located for those with transport who want to visit the local attractions; Cannes, Nice, Eze, Monaco, St Tropez are all easy day trips. The house has everything you need, and is full of character with lovely views from the terrace. It is set in a quiet cul-de-sac just off the main village square. There are good local restaurants within walking distance, and everything you need is there. The locals are friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay there, and would definitely re-book the same place if we are in the area.Mick and Julie Potter, Cambridge
August 11. Many thanks for all your help and advice regarding our holiday at La Siagne - we had a wonderful couple of weeks and thoroughly enjoyed the accommodation and the region! The house was really well equipped and ideal for our purposes - can't imagine why you live in England, especially having just returned to the cold and wet that is our August! Simon and Katherine Mair, Doncaster
Sept 11. Lovely accomodation with many DVDs, CDs, books and games available to use. It is literally on the edge of the gorge with a 10m drop beyond the reasonably sturdy garden fence. We were pleased to find everything we wanted: utensils, trays, many glasses, lots of crockery, tupperware etc. It is very well located with the church, restaurants and village shops just a couple of minutes walk away. In spite of being a terrace no noise through the walls. We loved the local gorge walk, take your swimming things if you go down as there are some beautiful pools in the river. All possible information needed is supplied in a very organised manner. There is a great selection of guide books, no need to buy your own. Great snorkelling to the west of Cannes. Helpful local tourist information.Natalie Cox, Witney
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
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| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| November - March | 8 Dec 11 | 1 Apr 12 | £ 490 | 90 | 105 | 3 Nights |
| April - June | 1 Apr 12 | 1 Jul 12 | £ 585 | 100 | 115 | 3 Nights |
| July - August | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 815 | 125 | 140 | 3 Nights |
| September - October | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Nov 12 | £ 585 | 100 | 115 | 3 Nights |
| November - March | 1 Nov 12 | 1 Apr 13 | £ 490 | 90 | 105 | 3 Nights |
| April - June | 1 Apr 13 | 1 Jul 13 | £ 585 | 105 | 120 | 3 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
MIDWEEK to MIDWEEK bookings accepted
MONTHLY rates also available.
WEEKEND RATES include Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and all UK Bank Holidays plus 24 December - 1 January inclusive
NO CHARGE for central heating, electricity, gas, water, end of rental cleaning or washing of bed linen and towels, all of which are provided.
Availability
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Availability notes:
BANK HOLIDAYS 2012
New Year's Day (Jour de l'An) 1st January
Easter Sunday (Dimanche de Paques) 8th April
Easter Monday (Lundi de Pâques) 9th April
May Day (La Fête du Travail) 1st May
VE Day - WWII Victory Day (Fête de la Victoire 1945).Tuesday 8th May
Ascension Day (Le Jour de l'Ascension - 40 days after Easter Sunday) Thursday 17th May
Whit Sunday (Pentecôte) Sunday 27th May
Whit Monday (Lundi de Pentecôte) Monday 28th May
Bastille Day (La Fête nationale de la Bastille) 14th July
Assumption (l'Assomption) 15th August
La Toussaint (All Saint's Day) 1st November
Anniversary of the 1918 armistice which signalled the end of the First World War (Anniversaire de l'armistice de 1918) 11th November
Other useful dates 2012
Clocks go forward by one hour Sunday March 25th 2012
Mother's Day Last Sunday in May or first Sunday in June
Father's Day Third Sunday in June
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Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This house has received 6 reviews from previous guests.  |
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