St Tropez holiday villa rental, La Mole with private pool, walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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La Gargoulette (villa)

Home description

Our villa offers accommodation for 2 families or spacious luxury for one and lies at the end of a single track road winding through vineyards from the village of La Mole. A local bakery, small supermarket and 3 excellent restaurants can be found there and in the nearby town of Cogolin you can taste the local delights on market days.

For those who enjoy walking the possibilities are infinite; follow the tracks created by wildlife through the forest or the footpath across the stream from the garden to the dam and around the lake/reservoir. If lounging by the pool or under the shade of the covered terracota terraces seems too peaceful you can head for the famous beaches of the Cote d' Azur and the popular chic town of St Tropez.

Front of villa with pool, shaded terrace and bbq	Open plan dining/living room
View across the pool to the forests beyond	View over the forested valley from the dining area

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The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Var region

The Cote d'Azur is the most famous coastal area of France and the place to head for your vacations. You are pretty much guaranteed sunshine although at times there can be a strong wind (mistral). Being slightly off the beaten track but still close enough to reach the major attractions means you will be able to enjoy the excitement of St Tropez and the beaches, while at the same time knowing that when you get back to our home you will enjoy the tranquility you deserve.

St. Tropez is famous for its beaches (there are at least 40 on the peninsula) although we would recommend the 11km hop over the mountains which is easy and avoids any summer traffic.

Be sure to visit the Place des Lices where movie stars and local stars get together to play a game of boules or sip Pastis under the plane trees, or sit in one of the quayside cafes and just watch the people or the mega-yachts lined up in the port rivaling to see which is the biggest. You may even spot one or two celebrities!

If funfairs are your "thing" then there is a huge LunaPark fair between Cogolin and St Tropez which operates through the summer months and has rides for all. Other activities nearby (Cogolin) include Karting, mini-Golf and grown-up golf, horse riding, and sailing, and if you venture on to St Maxime there is a large Aqua Park with a variety of exciting rides.

St Tropez / La Mole area

La Mole is two steps from the sea, in the heart of the Maures mountains . Surrounded by fabulous forests, La Mole offers several walking itineraries directly from the villa through the Maures. On the rock ot St. Madeleine, and north of the present village, you will find the ruins of the original community of La Mole.

There is an eleventh century castle with a magnificent park which unfortunately is not open to the public, but is a beautiful sight from the road. St. Exupery lived there for some time with his grandparents.

You musn't miss the picturesque route of Cretes (527m.) where there are sumptuous panoramas, or the Col du Canadel (267m.) which is the short-cut down to the nearest beaches.

A few km away, Cogolin offers several points of interest including the 14th century clock tower, a vestige of the old fortified castle which overlooks the village .

The St. Sauveur Church (early 15th c.) the St. Roch Chapel (17th and I9thc.), the vaulted passages, the houses with portals made of serpentine or volcanic rock are all witnesses of the long past of Cogolin. The Lower Village built around a cougoul (little hill) is typical with is wide airy streets with many cafes and restaurants.

The "Marines de Cogolin" is equipped with 1,500 moorings surrounded by buildings which remind one of Venice. Shops, restaurants, boutiques and various festivities enliven the quaysides.

Cogolin is well-known for its handcrafts where you can find factories for rugs, pipes, reeds for musical instruments, bamboo fencing, pottery, ceramics, and wrought iron.

Market days are Wednesdays and Saturdays, but be sure to get there early or you will find it difficult to park!

How to get there

Fly to Nice - La Mole is 90 minutes from the airport.
Cheap flights available from Easyjet.co.uk to Nice airport or Ryan Air to Toulon (45 minutes from La Mole)
Ryan Air also fly from Bournemouth to Marseille (90 minutes drive to La Mole)
Car hire available from Holidayautos

Activities near St Tropez

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The villa offers a spacious living dining area with three double sliding patio doors opening onto terraces both sides of the property.The perfect retreat for your holiday. Upstairs double room with king size bed, en -suite shower and loo. Three downstairs bedrooms, one double , one twin, and one with bunk beds and an extra single bed. Double bathroom with bath and shower. Separate loo. The front of the house has a BBQ area with large stone BBQ and 10x5m pool. The kitchen is fully fitted with ceramic range cooker, American style fridge freezer, dishwasher and washer/drier. Large sitting room with woodburning stove, TV and stereo. Oak dining suite and leather sofas. Outside there is a large dining table and chairs, and sun loungers by the poolside.

Further details outdoors:
Electric gates opened by a code
Discrete fencing surrounds the 2 acre grounds
Ample parking for cars
Steps lead down from the pool area to a small river bordering one side of the property

Further details

Folder with household details available at the villa.
Linen can be rented as an extra or tenants should bring their own.
All duvets and pillows are provided

Conditions

At the time of booking, a non refundable deposit of 25% of the total rental amount is payable.
The 75% balance of the rental cost, is payable no later than 6 weeks before the beginning of the rental period along with a £250 refundable security deposit against accidental damage .
There is an obligatory end-cleaning charge of €150 or £120 which serves to ensure that when you arrive you are moving into a spotless property with no leftovers from previous guests. This is deducted from the security deposit.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid	26 Sep 09	31 Oct 09	1150£ 1,027	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	31 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	850£ 759	150134	150134	3 Nights
Christmas	19 Dec 09	9 Jan 10	1100£ 982	0-	0-	1 Week
Low period	9 Jan 10	3 Apr 10	850£ 759	150134	150134	3 Nights
Easter period	3 Apr 10	17 Apr 10	1150£ 1,027	0-	0-	1 Week
Low	17 Apr 10	1 May 10	850£ 759	0-	0-	1 Week
Mid	1 May 10	29 May 10	1150£ 1,027	0-	0-	1 Week
Shoulder	29 May 10	3 Jul 10	1850£ 1,652	0-	0-	1 Week
Peak	3 Jul 10	4 Sep 10	2500£ 2,232	0-	0-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

Obligatory end-cleaning €150

Guestbook for La Gargoulette

"wonderful villa in a beautiful setting.........."
"we loved staying here........so peaceful"
"...fantastic walks..........excellent restaurant at the end of the road"

Availability

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Name:	George and Sally Kealy
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