Magnificent, Spacious 17th C. Village House with Private Pool

View of courtyard and rear of house from garden.

Front of house from the cafe on the village square

Entrance hall looking through to the courtyard.

Kitchen (25m2) with 'piano' style gas cooker

Kitchen has solid brass fittings & two stone sinks

Part of the garden viewed from the courtyard

Private pool (7mx3m) in the walled garden (350m2).

Hallway has a white plaster handrail & metal lamps

Bedroom with 4 windows and en-suite bathroom

Bathroom with rolltop bath & solid brass fittings

One of the five large (22-36m2) en-suite bedrooms.

Fresh figs from the garden for breakfast!

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Minimum stay:2-6 nights
Internet:Yes

Pets allowed:Yes
Wheel chair accessible:No

As you step inside this 400 year-old 'maison de maitre' onto the flagstone floors, 'La Maison du Faiencier' exudes a sense of history. From the vaulted hall you enter a stylish living/dining room, separated by an archway from the exceptionally well-equipped kitchen. Both, look on to and have access to a charming courtyard (ideal outdoor eating area) which leads into the 350 m2 walled garden. There you can sit under the shade of the vines and fruit trees or take a dip in the pool (7mx3.5m). Throughout the house the emphases is on quality and luxury with all the original features having been carefully restored. Each bedroom is light and airy, tastefully decorated with original materials, and with its own private bathroom. Rooms can be made up with large single or super-king-sized double beds.
The house is situated on the main square, right in the heart of a small but active village. Across the square, you'll find the local, (very ‘French’) boulangerie, boucherie, cafe and restaurant.

Local Activities: This is an excellent place for walking, given its proximity to the Gorge du Verdon and its lesser known lower gorges and lakes. Panoramic views in abundance. Lavender plains also near-by, which are so worth seeing when in full flower June/July. Local markets can be experienced most days of the week and there are plenty of delightful medieval, hill-top villages to explore.

Local beaches and swimming at the near-by lakes. Mediterranean coast is 1 hour's drive away.

Local Food & Wine: A restaurant serving traditional French cuisine is right on the 'doorstep' in Varages and several good, inexpensive restaurants can be found in Barjols, just 10-minutes drive way. For the more exclusive menu, a drive to some of the exquisite local hill-top villages is to be recommended with views and sunsets to accompany the meal. Local domaines abound, where you can sample the Provence wines.

All Year Round Holiday Place: With the locals boasting '300 days of sun a year', La Maison du Faiencier is a special place to come any time of the year. Home, in the past, to Masters of earthenware and porcelain (faience), you'll be experiencing a piece of history in comfortable luxury surroundings, with all the amenities on your doorstep. And there is the added bonus that this little bit of Provence, though exceptionally beautiful, is largely 'undiscovered'.

Please note that in the mid season, individual rooms at La Maison du Faiencier can sometimes be booked on a bed & breakfast basis. A two-people occupancy double room is 185 € per two-night stay with shared use of the kitchen, garden and pool.

Property Type

House

300 m²

Accommodation Type

Bed And Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast

Meals

Self-Catering

Onsite Services

Housekeeper Optional

Suitability

Pets Considered
Long-Term Renters Welcome

Children Welcome
Events Allowed

Wheelchair Inaccessible
Non Smoking Only

Bedrooms: 5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10

Bedroom 1: 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
Can be two extra-large single beds ...more less
Bedroom 2: 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
Can be two extra-large single beds...more less
Bedroom 3: 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
Can be two extra-large single beds....more less
Bedroom 4: 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
Can be two extra-large single beds....more less
Bedroom 5: 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
Can be two extra-large single beds...more less
The five bedrooms are all extra large. They range in size from 22m2 to 36m2. They are all equipped with two extra-large single black iron beds which were tailor-made for the house. They can be used as singles or put together to make a 'King size' double. All the clients say that they are extremely comfortable. There are two cots also available. Four of the bedrooms have an en-suite walk-in shower, one bathroom has a roll-top bath and shower unit....more less

Bathrooms: 5 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms

En-Suite 1: Toilet, Shower Enclosure
incl. local hand-made wash basin....more less
En-Suite 2: Toilet, Bath with Shower
incl. roll-top bath and pedestal wash basin....more less
En-Suite 3: Toilet, Shower Enclosure
incl. local hand-made wash basin....more less
En-Suite 4: Toilet, Shower Enclosure
incl. local hand-made wash basin....more less
En-Suite 5: Toilet, Shower Enclosure
incl. local hand-made wash basin....more less
Downstairs Loo: Toilet
incl. local hand-made wash basin....more less
All the bathrooms have their own WC and hand basins, which were individually designed and hand made by the village 'faiencier' (fine potter) who has his shop next door to the house. All the taps and shower units are in solid brass; some of the showers have 'sunflower-head' units....more less

Other Amenities

Guests are greeted by the house owner who shows them around the property and introduces them to the area. There's a welcome fruit bowl on the dinning room table, a bottle of local wine and a pot of jam in the fridge and a carefully prepared 'visitors pack' with recommendations for sightseeing, activities, the local markets and dining out. The walled garden and roman-bath-like pool are cleaned regularly. Note: The kitchen is equipped with a semi-professional La Canche 'Piano' style cooker. There are also two seperate stone sinks and 2 refrigerators ... the small one used mainly for drinks....more less

Entertainment

Satellite / Cable
Books - Fiction / Non-Fiction
DVD Player
Television

Audio Tape Player
Games
Video Player
Books

Radio
CD Player
Toys
Stereo

Theme

Sports & Activities

Luxury

Attractions

Zoo
Caves
Naturist Beach
Water Parks
Autumn Foliage

Marina
Restaurants
Waterfalls
Churches
Forests

Playground
Ruins
Cinemas
Winery Tours
Museums
Recreation Centre

Car

Necessary

Leisure Activities

Gambling Casinos
Bird Watching

Scenic Drives
Sight Seeing

Horse Riding
Walking
Paddle Boating

local services and businesses

Fitness Centre
Hospital

Medical Services
Babysitter

ATM/Bank
Massage Therapist
Groceries

Location Type

Village

Rural

sports and adventure activities

Mountain Biking
Hiking
Sailing
Golf

Tennis
Cycling
Hunting Small Game
Fishing

Swimming
Mountaineering
Rafting
Mountain Climbing

Arrival Day

Saturday

catering options

Self-Catering

Dining

Dining Area

Child's Highchair

General

Air Conditioning
Activities Guide
Internet
Local Maps
Parking On Street
Linens Provided

Toilet Paper
Iron & Board
Heating
Hair Dryer
Local Restaurant Guide
Washing Machine

Parking
Local Activities Guide
Telephone
Basic Soaps
Wireless Internet

house cleaning

Housekeeper Optional

Kitchen

Toaster
Refrigerator
Oven
Hob

Cooking Utensils
4 Ring Stove
Mini Refrigerator
Dishwasher

Freezer
Microwave
Pantry Items
Coffee Maker
Grill

Outside

Terrace
Garden

Tennis Court
Veranda

Beach Towels
Patio
Barbecue

Pool / Spa

Outdoor Pool

Private Pool

property descriptor

Terraced

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Sandie California, three weeks Sept with 9 friends
Sandie California, three weeks Sept with 9 friends
- Guest Sandie
- Date of stay 09/11/10
- Review Submitted 11/18/10
Ron : I remember when you first arrived, you took one look at the house and said that your holiday was going to be great. Did it work out to be that great? Sandie : It worked out to be better than great! Ten people in our group, nobody knew everyone. Some were friends of others, we were meeting some people for the first time and some of us were best friends. When we all arrived we were amazed. The house is large … it’s spacious. We have privacy. Everyone has their own bathroom which was important for our group. We didn’t have to wait for showers, hot water a plenty. I would get up early in the morning and hot water would be waiting for me. The most important thing for us was to have a place that felt like ‘home’ and we truly now refer to this as ‘our home’. You cannot even begin to imagine the comfort of having both privacy and large enough spaces that you can dine together, you can laugh and play games together, but you can go off and have a very relaxing spacious space of your own. These things were important to us and it exceeded our expectations! For the full interview see the video on YouTube ‘LaMaisonDuFaiencier’

Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

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Painting in Provence : Peggy &Trisha from the USA
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Painting in Provence : Peggy &Trisha from the USA
- Guest Peggy Fridlund & Trish McDougall
- Date of stay 09/11/10
- Review Submitted 11/23/10
Ron : You having a good time painting? Peggy : I’m having a wonderful time painting … and look at the light, it’s wonderful and so golden and so as long as we’re not in the direct sunshine …. everything dries pretty fast Ron : What is it about the light in Provence … everyone goes on about it… Peggy : You know you mentioned the shade being do deep and making the contrast but I really think it’s the golden sun and someone else mentioned something about the pollution …. there’s no pollution.. the sky is as blue as blue can be, and the blue colour varies, it’s really interesting. Susie and I who also paints has mentioned, as we drive down the roads, how things just strike you that you’d like to take a shot at painting because they’re so … the light’s so interesting. Ron : So it’s inspirational Peggy : Oh yes! Well perhaps your home (one’s home) should be more inspirational. But really to go away and see the light, see the way the vegetation is here, the older buildings, and the colour of the buildings and their shutters, even when their weathered .. they have a really interesting quality about them so that’s fun to paint, I’m a new painter, but it’s still challenging to me …. so it’s a great experience For the full interview see the video on YouTube at 'LaMaisonDuFaiencier'

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Jonathan and Clare plus extended family
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Jonathan and Clare plus extended family
- Guest Jonathan and Clare Rees
- Date of stay 07/31/10
- Review Submitted 11/23/10
Ron : Thinking of the house and what you expected to find … did it all come up to your expectations? Clare : I think the web site gave us a good insight into what the house looked like. It’s very chic, very well done, lots of space, modern touches here and there, but also very authentic. So, excellent! Jonathan : For me, and the unique point to do with the house is the fact that it is in the village and you feel very much part of village life whilst you’re here; going out and getting your bread in the morning … speaking to the local people about the history of the village, going to see ‘le boule’, drinking ‘pastis’ … actually perhaps too much of it! But I think, that for me was the unique part of this holiday, being part of the village as apposed to being out on a hill somewhere where you could be anywhere in the ‘Med’ (Mediterranean) and having to drive everywhere. Clare : And also, because we had some teenagers with us here they could go off without us getting in the car … go and have a drink across the road or walk up the road (to the other bar) on their own. That was nice. So we didn’t have to always drive them somewhere. For the full interview see the video on YouTube at ‘LaMaisonDuFaiencier’

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Andrea and Christian with friends from Germany
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Andrea and Christian with friends from Germany
- Guest Andrea and Christian Canthal
- Date of stay 07/17/10
- Review Submitted 11/23/10
Ron : How was the holiday ? Christian : Oh it was fantastic! Andrea : Yeh, we had a great holiday. Very relaxing, I like the surrounds a lot and the house was very nice … Christian : There’s lots to do. We always had a day of action and then a day of total relaxation … it was amazing. All your tips were great by the way! Ron : Did the house come up to your expectations ? Andrea : Yes, I thought the pictures on the internet were great …. the bedrooms were huge every bedroom had it’s own bathroom … and the kitchen, I love the kitchen, it was very spacious, very good to work in! Christian : It was especially great coming with two families, it’s spacious enough and everyone’s still got their little private space and nice and comfortable … when you come somewhere on vacation you want to live better than you live at home … and that’s what we did. For the full interview see the video on YouTube at ‘LaMaisonDuFaiencier’

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Christopher, Joanne and their two small children
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Christopher, Joanne and their two small children
- Guest Christopher and Joanne Nathan
- Date of stay 07/31/10
- Review Submitted 11/23/10
Ron : How was the holiday? Joanne : Oh lovely .. we’ve only had one week but we’ve been very relaxed … the most relaxed I think since we had our kids! Christopher : Just fantastic really … it’s the location of the house … Joanne : The weather’s been perfect and it’s been so nice to be in the village and not some obscure hillside where you have to drive. I think on other holidays we’ve made that mistake … Christopher : It’s not really a mistake. You’re always searching for that ‘remote’ place. I’ve got to admit that I was slightly apprehensive. I’d never stayed within a village. But, no it’s made a huge difference actually, to be on ‘La Place’. Joanne : … especially with small kids, because then you can just pop out and get a ‘hot chocolate’ in the coffee shop and just sit and watch the world go by. It’s just been very relaxed, very relaxed. For the full interview see the video on YouTube at ‘LaMaisonDuFaiencier’

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Comments from Owner Guestbook
Comments from Owner Guestbook
- Guest HRGuestBook10031
- Date of stay 12/01/07
- Review Submitted 12/06/07
Guest book 2005: Five star accommodation! .. a wonderful time (Jenkinson, UK) Best ever.. everything perfect (Dearman, Australia) A luxury you wouldn’t expect from the outside.. kind of an oasis (Mysers, Belgium) A lovely week staying at this adorable place .. enjoyed every minute (Tornkvist, Denmark) House is fantastic, beautiful, calm and comfortable ( Williams, Wales) Oh the pool! Oh the garden! .. seven days was far too short! (Nappe, France) A wonderful time, the house is superb and in a lovely setting (Lockyer, UK) Very impressed by the lovely house and spacious bedrooms! .. a lovely relaxing time, especially for the children. (Coonray, Australia) Loved the time on the terrace .. difficult to leave and go out and do the touristy thing! (Kress, USA) Wonderful rooms, private wonderful courtyard (Larkin, USA) A wonderful place to relax with all the creature comforts needed. Var is a lovely area with lots to do and see (Matthews, UK) Wow .. could have stayed all summer!

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property

Rental rates quoted in: €

Dates	Weekend	Weekly

Mid Jun 1 - Jun 28, 2013 2 night min stay	€900	€2450

High Jun 29 - Aug 31, 2013 6 night min stay		€3450

Mid Sep 1 - Dec 20, 2013 2 night min stay	€900	€2450

Christmas & NY Dec 21 - Jan 4, 2014 6 night min stay		€3450

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (€) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates:

Bed linen is pure white cotton from 'The White Company' in the UK. It is included in the retal rate. However, some clients like to bring there own towels and so the 'House towel sets' (ie a bath towel, hand towel and face cloth) are on offer to those who would like them, at 10 euros per set, per person, per week. 'La Maison du Faiencier' is a large and luxurious property and takes a lot of cleaning. There is an end-of-stay cleaning charge of 185 euros.

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