Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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This gorgeous villa benefits from fine views over open countryside, and yet lies less than 4km from the market town of Vidauban. This has shops, restaurants and cafés, of which several are on the traditional central square with outdoor terraces.
In particular, we suggest an excursion through the wild beauty of the cork oak forests of the Massif des Maures to visit the Chartreuse de la Verne, or the valley of the River Argens to visit the Abbaye du Thoronet or the Gorges du Verdon further inland. There are also many excellent local vineyards whose produce is sold on-site. The Côte d’Azur seaside resorts of Frejus, St Raphael, Port Grimaud, Ste Maxime and St Tropez are all within easy reach. There are five 18-hole golf courses within 30 minutes.
The Villa
View of the Villa from the Garden
View from top floor Bedroom
Living/TV Area
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The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Var region
With its beautiful landscape with both mountains and sea and its sunny Mediterranean weather the Var (in Provence Cote d'Azur) is a popular holiday destination all year round.
Along its 300-km long coast, you will find some stylish seaside resorts like glitzy St Tropez and Ste Maxime, as well as some smaller but equally beautiful and charming resorts like Bandol or Le Lavandou.
Monaco is just 90 min. away and you can even get to Italy within 2 hours and enjoy a lovely dinner in seaside resort town of San Remo.
Inland, you will find delightful and unspoilt hilltop villages and further to the north, the breathtaking Gorges du Verdon with its many water sports and activities. Cultural activities are also nearby with the famous Fondation Maeght in St Paul de Vence worth a visit, the artworks of Fernand Leger in the small village of Biot as well as the Musee Picasso in Antibes
Several Music Festivals take place in the region during the Summer months (Aix en Provence, Avignon, Jazz in Juan les Pins, Festival de Musique of Menton in August etc...)
The region is also a paradise for gastronomes with several Michelin starred restaurants in nearby towns, such as La Palme d'Or and Villa Des Lys in Cannes, Le Moulin de Mougins, Villa Belrose in St Tropez, Chateau du Domaine St Martin in Vence.
Lets not forget that this is also the land of Truffles - 'La Fête de La Truffe' takes place in Vidauban in February and Truffle lovers have to dine at the famous nearby restaurant 'Chez Bruno' in Lorgues.
Vidauban area
In the heart of the Var region, Vidauban, a town of about 7,500, lies above the Argens River, in the shadow of Ste. Brigitte chapel, which was built atop a former volcano. Vidauban was occupied back in the Iron Age, and Roman ruins stud the area, as do centuries-old abbeys.
Vidauban has a cinematic quality to it--literally. It's where a heartbroken Colin Firth retreated to a house near Vidauban in the 2003 romance Love Actually.
Of course, culinary pleasures spill over in Provence. But there is also fishing, kayaking and walking. And despite its pastoral tone, Vidauban isn't exactly a backwater. It is home to one of Europe's most exclusive golf clubs, the Robert Trent Jones-designed Le Prince de Provence.
Here, the lights of the Cote d'Azur seem as remote as the stars. In this idyllic part of the Var region, wild boar roam the lush forests that are home to what gourmands consider the world's finest mushrooms and truffles. The Var has 90,000 acres of vineyards, and it's the source of fruit, honey, lavender and other herbs and agricultural products.
Property setting: Quiet residential area at the foot of the hillsides, 4 km from the Provencal village of Vidauban.
Nearby: Sea: around 30km (Fréjus, Saint Raphaël, Sainte Maxime). Supermarket: 3.5 km Local shops: 4 km Village centre: 4 km Tennis in Vidauban Golf: Barbaroux and several others Waterworld: Aqualand in Ste Maxime (Route du Muy Tel: 04 94 55 54 54) Night-Club/Discothèque in Fréjus and Saint-Raphaël.
How to get there
Fly to Nice or Toulon, Villa Pieta is approximately 1 hour from both Airports.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Nice: 80 km
Railway:
Les Arcs: 10 km
Activities near Vidauban
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated)
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Fax, Table tennis, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The main entrance leads from the rear car port into the large and comfortable sitting/dining room with fireplace, TV with home cinema system, DVD player, hi-fi unit, leather sofas, table and chairs with glazed sliding door onto the front terrace. Adjacent to it is the well equipped kitchen with dishwasher. Off the kitchen, a door leads to a twin bedroom and en-suite shower room/WC. Off the sitting room is a large bedroom with a double bed plus a trundle bed that can sleep 2 children-this room has sliding doors onto the front terrace and a door to the rear of the house, plus a shower room and separate WC.
Upstairs is a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom/WC and a little terrace (unsuitable for children) with a view onto the garden. The fourth bedroom has a double bed, TV and shower room/WC; this bedroom has its own entrance from the rear of the house and glazed sliding doors to the front terrace.
The house has telephone plus wireless broadband internet access.
Further details outdoors: Situated at the top corner of its plot of some 5000sqm, Villa Pieta overlooks its garden and its large L-shaped heated swimming pool (11m x 6m x 1.4m max. depth) with solarium, and a summer kitchen well equipped with pizza oven, barbecue, gas rings and fridge. The swimming pool can be heated as required.
Table tennis available in the garden.
Outdoor dining is possible on the terrace (table for 10) and near the pool/summer kitchen (table for 8).
Conditions
Bookings for a minimum of 1 week.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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August
16 Aug 08
31 Aug 08
2200£ 2,200
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September
31 Aug 08
28 Sep 08
1500£ 1,500
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Early October
28 Sep 08
12 Oct 08
1200£ 1,200
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Mid October to December
12 Oct 08
20 Dec 08
1000£ 1,000
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Xmas and New year
20 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
1200£ 1,200
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January to March
4 Jan 09
5 Apr 09
1000£ 1,000
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April
5 Apr 09
3 May 09
1200£ 1,200
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May to mid June
3 May 09
21 Jun 09
1600£ 1,600
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June
21 Jun 09
5 Jul 09
1800£ 1,800
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July to August
5 Jul 09
30 Aug 09
2200£ 2,200
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
25% deposit required at booking and full payment 6 weeks before rental start.
Security Deposit of EUR 300 (or £250) to be paid locally.
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