Covered Veranda with magnificent view of 12th century Saracen village
Location: Seillans, French Riviera (Cote d'Azur), France, Europe (1h drive from Nice Airport)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: House
Le Vieux Moulin is a large restored Provencal house overlooking the medieval village of Seillans (listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France with its restaurants, shops and cobbled pedestrian streets). A short walk down the back lane takes you there.
A swimming pool with a magnificent view of mountains and village sits on the opposite side of the large olive tree grove
The house has a large outside terrace, tiled in travertine marble and shaded by wisteria, for balmy outdoor dining and a wonderful view of the village and the Esterel mountains.
The house reflects the spirit of the artist who originally restored it: floors tiled in travertine or traditional Provincial terracotta, handpainted Spanish tiling in the bathrooms and kitchen, artworks and antiques both inside and out.
The setting is extremely peaceful and comfortable and a short drive takes you to the markets of nearby villages (Fayence, Bargemon, Mons), the museums of Vence and Antibes or the glamour and excitement of La Cote d'Azur (45 minutes to Cannes, an hour to St. Tropez or Nice).
The house has four upstairs bedrooms and a full bathroom (with tub/shower, toilet and bidet) upstairs. There is an additional toilet downstairs with an antique sink carved from a single piece of stone. Three of the bedrooms have queen size beds and the fourth bedroom is divided into two smaller rooms, one with a double and one with a single bed. Each bedroom has a desk and wonderful views. One of the bedrooms opens out to the olive grove to the rear of the house, allowing two separate entrances to the house for added privacy.
The kitchen was fully renovated in 2011 with a new double sink,dishwasher,gas range, electric oven and ample prep space. An in-kitchen table seats four and the separate dining room seats eight comfortably. The easily accessible outdoor veranda has seating for 12 people with a fabulous view of the 12th century village of Seillans.
The living room study has a television, DVD player, house library and CD sound system. There is a large couch for lounging, and an antique table for desk work (including a new printer/fax machine).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib : Fold up baby cot available
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Kitchen renovated in 2011
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Monument View : View of 12th century hillside village of Seillans
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Fully equipped kitchen, Refrigerators, outdoor terraces, easy access to hiking trails
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Village Music Festivals, Food Celebrations
Rate Details (In Euros)
Mar-May; October .. Euros €1200/week
Jun and Sep ....... Euros €1500/week
Jul-Aug ........... Euros €1800/week
Winter months by arrangement
Rental Week: seven nights, arriving in pm, leaving by 10 am
20% deposit required to hold reservation; full rent due 6 weeks before visit
50% DISCOUNT ON LAST MINUTE BOOKINGS
SUMMER WEEKS STILL AVAILABLE
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1963
Why the Owner Chose Seillans
The house was purchased by my parents during a family vacation when I was a child: they fell madly in love with the property, the village
and the location and made this considerable impulse buy out of love. As luck would have it, it turns out that the impulse was a great one.
We have never tired of the landscape and the amenities of the region, and the convenience of being located so near to a major airport (Nice) while
enjoying a quiet country retreat can't be beat.
Property Photos
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- Covered Veranda with magnificent view of 12th century Saracen village - Seillans, Provence, France Vacation Rental Houses with an Additional Studio Apartment!
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- La Maison. The swimming pool is in back with a spectacular view. - Seillans, Provence, France Vacation Rental Houses with an Additional Studio Apartment!
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- Brand new kitchen with double sink, dishwasher, electric oven and gas range. - Seillans, Provence, France Vacation Rental Houses with an Additional Studio Apartment!
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- Dining room with kitchen in the background.
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- Ancient Olive Grove between the house and the swimming pool.
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- Front lawn with ancient mill stone table
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- Ancient Linden tree with village.
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- Pool with view of the village
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- The beginning of a short walk to the village.
Traveler Reviews (2)
Repeat Visitor to Le Vieux Moulin
Guest: Troy
(California, USA)
Date of Stay: 06/15/11
Review Submitted: 09/28/11
We have been staying in this property for over 20 years. In fact, we have only missed two years since our first rental in 1987. Our stays have been for as long as 2 months and as short as two weeks. During my many years in Seillans I have made many friends, and as a result have visiting dozens of homes in and around Seillans. With out a doubt, the Maison has the most beautiful location of any property in the Village. The interior is pure provencal and the outdoor dining area with it's wonderful view of the village is stunning. There is lots of open space and privacy, yet it is just a 10 minute scenic walk to the heart of the village. I could go on but our repeated visits speaks for themselves.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children.
Magical location and atmosphere
Guest: joe
(Los Angeles)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11
Review Submitted: 07/04/11
The description and even the photos cannot quite capture the cooing doves in the morning, silent star flled nights and ambiance of this artistic and relaxing house. The pool is completely private and the water soothing, plenty of space around the house for strolling in the olive groves. The terrace, canopied with wisteria is very appealing and all amenities are provided. Seillans is the most delightful village perched on many levels with a few very lovelly restaurants in fountain filled squares. There is a very good tour of the village given by the tourist bureau which takes you to the 12th century church. Surrounding areas are full of music concerts - at least in summer, fetes and the markets in each village which provide all the delicious Provencal food. This would be a lovely place for a work project, for a holiday or for a reunion as there is plenty of space in the cool, individually furnished rooms. All in all a total delight and we will return. ps an especial pleasure is being connected by instant WIFI and phone should you wish to be connected to the everyday world you'll leave behind when you stay at the La Maison du Vieux Moulin de Seillans
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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