CALLAS - Lovely stone farmhouse - with pool in Provence, France

The Property: A beautiful setting for this charming old stone provencal farmhouse (sleeps 6) -originally an olive farm - which is the owner's home. Not overlooked. Peaceful and secluded without being isolated. In two acres of olive groves, meadow and woodland. On three levels (difficult to show in photos). Very well equipped. Sandy beaches, lakes, and gorges within 15 miles. Nice and Toulon airports just under an hour away. TGV Stations at St Raphael and Les Arcs each 20 minutes. TAC (car on train) at St Raphael, though Avignon is more cost effective!

Extra information: The farmhouse has central heating, a safe, towels and linen provided. In the kitchen, there is a 4 ring stove, clothes dryer, dishwasher, freezer, fridge, grill, hob, microwave, oven and washing machine. The living room has seating for 6 people. The dining area has a child's highchair and seating for 6 people. There is 1 bathroom, 1 shower room and 2WC. There are 3 bedrooms (2 doubles, 1 twin, 1 cot) and they sleep a maximum of 6 people. For entertainment there is a cd player, a radio, satellite or cable, stereo system, tv and video player.

Outside, there is a balcony, barbecue, garden, parking swimming pool, terrace and 10 garden chairs. Children welcome, pets considered, suitable for elderly or infirm, wheelchair inaccessible.

Local activities include cycling, fishing, golf, horse riding, mountain biking, paragliding, swimming, tennis, walking, coach trips, rambling, climbing, and lazing round the pool !

This is the owner's permanent home, so it is well equipped for normal living. The farmhouse is comfortably furnished with style - beamed country kitchen/dining room with woodburner and farm table. Large stone walled sitting room with open fire, Sky Digital TV, lots of videos and bulging bookcases. 3 bedrooms - 1 double with en suite bathroom/WC, 1 double with 4ft bed, and 1 twin bedded. Shower room and 2nd toilet. Utility room with washing machine. The garden is not overlooked, and is securely fenced. There are two terraces with tables and chairs, and a sun-trap terrace. Large stone-built barbecue on south facing terrace with table shaded by passion flower, jasmin and honeysuckle. Garden lighting and fountain. Boules area. Child-safe pool 18 ft dia x 4 ft deep.

Location: The farmhouse is a couple of miles outside the village of Callas, which is a medieval hill top village between the pines and the vines -in one of the most scenic areas in the Heart of Provence. The village is 5 minutes by car or 20 mins by pretty cross-country stroll (butcher, baker, grocer, newsagent, post office, tobacconist, bars and restaurants) There are two restaurants within walking distance. The A8 Autoroute is 15 minutes away (Junction 36) giving easy access to the whole of the French Riviera. The bay of St. Tropez , Frejus, St Raphael, and St Maxime beaches are 15 miles away.

Golf in France has adopted two of the the most widespread Gallic traits: a relaxed and informal attitude and exceptional food! Within an hour's drive we have - ST ENDREOL (10 minutes away, Women's French Open) - LA GRANDE BASTIDE (designed for golfers of varying ability) - GRASSE (1800 ft above sea level) - OPIO VALBONNE (parkland opened 25 years ago) - ROYAL MOUGINS (Cannes Open) - ST DONAT (suits srategists rather than power merchants) - BARBAROUX (The Bay Hill Club). Also, just 20 mins away,we have St Raphael (flattish) and Roquebrun (beautiful scenery) Dress Code: Smart Casual - jeans are tolerated.

Travelling: The nearest international airports is Nice at 43 miles. The nearest beach is 15 miles. The nearest railway station is Les Arcs at 10 miles. Nearest motorway junction is Le Muy at 8 miles Car is recommended

Rental Rates per property per week:

Notes to the rental rates:
All prices include towels, bed linen, gas and electricity.
25% Reservation Fee is paid by way of an advance of rent. Balance due 6 weeks before rental period begins, together with a Returnable Security Deposit of £300 (for breakages, etc.)

If you would like to contact the owner, Jenny Burgess, to enquire about this property, please click on the link below.

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