Location: Le-Rayol-Canadel-Sur-Mer, French Riviera (Cote d'Azur), France, Europe (Between St Tropez and Hyère. 45 mins from Toulon airport)
Accommodations: Villa, 5 Bedrooms + Attached Unit, 4 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
By a miracle this part of the coast has escaped urban development and still feels like "la campagne". The intense light and colour that drew Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso and Van Gogh still cast a spell. A deep blue sky, warm sun and a landscaped garden full of mediterrean flora: palms,olives, lavander, rosemary, peach orange,lemon , honeysuckle and jasmine surround the house and pool. A path without traffic leads in about 400m - a 10 to 15 minute walk - to a sandy cove where mica in the white sand looks like diamonds dancing in the water.
The small village of Canadel is on the sea side of the Corniche des Maures, a 26km coastal road stretching from Lavandou to La Croix-Valmer, with breathtaking sea views. On the land side rises the Massif des Maures. A road 5 minutes from the house leads to the Col and the ridge path, superb for walking, cycling and picnics with vast blue vistas below.
We designed the house to have as little division between house and garden as possible and to have privacy and space for different ages and activities. Outside the bedroom wing is the cactus garden with swings, a tree house, badminton, table tennis and boules play areas. Two bedroom have french doors opening onto a central terrace with a pepper tree, family dining table and chaise lounges facing the sea still leaving space for yoga!
The living/dining room wing leads to a covered terrace with oak table, stone barbecue, summer kitchen and a gate to enclosed pool (open mid May to mid October - or by special request). Up the steps is our "cocktail terrace" a quiet hideaway with eagle nest view of the sea and islands.
All bedrooms are screened and have ceiling fans, bedside reading lights and wardrobes. Two beds are 160cms; one has adjustable backrest. Two bedrooms are ensuite, another has adjacent bathroom with tub overlooking the Mediterranean ( with slate sill for chilled white wine as you recline). A fourth double bedroom (140 cm) looks onto the garden and has an adjacent shower room. A childrens' room has built-in bunks (80cm x 150 cm) and 2 single beds (80 cm x 190 cm).
The kitchen is state of the art and looks out to the Mediterranean.
This house is our holiday home rather than a commercial rental property and therefore equipped with books, games, paintings, art materials, plants, CD's, videos, satellite tv, comfortable classic furniture, low voltage lighting on dimmers , telephone, fax, internet connection, alarm linked to central station and a caretaker couple from the next village who are available for extra cleaning and babysitting.
Gentle steps lead up to the first floor which has all the living and terrace accommodation on one level without steps:a boon for the less mobile. The ground floor has a studio which can sleep up to 4, with independent kitchen, shower and WC. It is available at a small supplementary rent for overspill.
We believe the house has all the ingredients needed to make a memorable holiday and you will find it a fantastic place to be!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: parking inside the gate for several cars
- Beds
- Queen Bed: 2 x Queen beds 160 cm wide. One has adjustable head and foot. Ceiling fans in all rooms.
- Double Bed: 2 x double beds 140 cm wide.
- Twin/Single Bed: 2 x single beds 80 cm wide
- Bunk Bed: 2 x Bunk beds - 80 cm wide x 150 cm long
- Crib: We have a new travel cot.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: BBC world service available as well as CNN and many other stations.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: several videos/DVDs available.
- CD Player
- Private Pool: Pool is 10 meters x 5 meters. Available mid May - mid Oct)
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: Double door Fridge freezer with ice cube maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Designed and built in local stone by local craftsman
- Deck/Patio: several decks and terraces
- Gazebo: on the top level of the garden
- View/Location
- Ocean View: Beach is 400 meters from house on footpath without traffic.
- Communications
- Telephone: Telephone with 2 extensions and fax attached
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Laptops can be used throughout house and garden - just bring your own and plug in.
- Other Amenities
- The kitchen is an area where one can perch on a bar stool, glass in hand, to cheer on the cook, A double door Fridge produces ice cubes by magic. An Induction hob, a Pull-out Oven, 2 Sinks, Meters of stone worktop, all with views to the sea make preparing meals a joy helped by 'essentials' such as a serious Expresso machine, a Magimix, blender, Fresh orange juicer, Scales, Wine racks, Salad dryer, Cheese nets and Chef's knives. In the hallway linking bedroom and living wings are a Washer, a safe and a door to Clotheslines in the sun. The Garden is landscaped, maintained, and illuminated at night. Inside the gates are Parking spaces for several cars. The Pool is newly tiled with glass mosiacs and serviced weekly. Plenty of hot water and heating when needed by an oil fired boiler.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible: The first floor living accommodation is all on one level but there are steps up to the first floor
- Kid Friendly: Books, games, safe spaces.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Water sports are abundant, The next beach has a French National sailing school (from age 6) with Optimists Catamarens, 470's which can also be hired, Windsurfing and Water ski facilities and lessons, All local beaches good for Snorkling, Rayol and the Islands have Paddi diving courses, On Canadel beach in season you will find a Lifeguard, Windsurfers, and Pedalos, mattresses and parasols for hire. Iced drinks brought to your side and a Beach restaurantcomplete the scene, Tennis club in next village, Golf and Horse riding nearby, Dedicated bicycle paths along the coast, Hiking on the ridge, Summer concerts in the Jardin Botanique at Rayol, Summer theatre at Gassin, Jazz festivals, Cinema festivals at St Tropez.
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
We accept payment by personal cheque, PayPal, or money transfer
11th Apr - 2nd May 2009 ...£1700/week; 2nd - 23rd May ...£2100/week
23rd May 2009 ...£2850/week; 30th May-13th Jun... £1850/week
13th Jun-29th Aug 2009..£3600/week; 29th Aug-19th Sep 2009 ...£2850/week
19th Sep - 31st Oct 2009 ...£1700/week; Thanksgiving 21st-28th Nov..£950/week
31st Oct-19th Dec 2009..£750/week; 20th Dec 2009, Xmas & New Year £2100/week
Additional Studio available at £250 per week. Add £150 for single week bookings.
Deduct £250 p/wk on stays for 4 or fewer guests. Monthly lets negotiable.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Pool and Sea from Upper Terrace - Le-Rayol-Canadel-Sur-Mer, France Villa Rental - On the French Riviera near St Tropez
- Living Room with TV , VCR, CD. Satellite, Games, Books - Le-Rayol-Canadel-Sur-Mer, France Villa Rental - On the French Riviera near St Tropez
- Kitchen with All Machines and Door to Dining Terrace - Le-Rayol-Canadel-Sur-Mer, France Villa Rental - On the French Riviera near St Tropez
- Dining Terrace and Barbecue by Pool
- Table tennis in garden
- Living Room with Big Window Opening onto Mediterrean
- Bedroom opening onto terrace
- Double bedroom
- Chemin de l'Ecuelle
- Canadel Beach
- Dining area to terrace
- Overlooking bay from bath
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"I want to let you know that the house met all of our expectations and exceeded them. It was a wonderful holiday and we were all deeply sad to be leaving. I would highly recommend your villa. It was beautifully appointed with all of the things that are essential for a good holiday."
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We were thoroughly impressed by your holiday home and its captivating location; it was particularly atmospheric when the "mistral" shook the shutters and swished the palms. The mimosa and acacia were in bloom, the Domaine was lovely and Sunday lunch at the Maurin des Maures was a great experience. We also liked Ramatuelle and Bormes and were taken with the Signacs at L'Annonciade.
Positive Rating
"We were thoroughly impressed by your holiday home and its captivating location; it was paricularly atmospheric when the "mistral" shook the shutters and swished the palms. The mimosa and acacia were in bloom, the Domaine was lovely and Sunday lunch at the Maurin des Maures was a great experience. We also liked Ramatuelle and Bormes and were taken with the Signacs at L'Annonciade."
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It was such a lovely spot sitting on the terrace having breakfast – we missed it loads when we got back.
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Fantastic place. Perfect for family of different ages. Loved the integrated kitchen/living room where we all could be together.
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La Lezardiere is still the nicest place we have ever stayed in!
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The house is absolutely wonderful, the grounds are stunning, the pool was beautiful, and the view indescribably lovely . . . With so many bedrooms, dining areas, and the large grounds, we could sneak off and find a quiet place to be alone or read when the mood struck. The kitchen was also so well laid out and stocked with so many wonderful tools. It was a joy to have good knives and almost everything I have at home. The little perch at the top turned into our hideaway where we would have an aperitif before dinner - just fantastic!
Positive Rating
"To wake each morning and immediately be able to gaze out on the Mediterranean made us smile in appreciation. We enjoyed the pool immensely and all of the space your home offered. The water at the beach did indeed glitter and mesmerized us; the kids took great pleasure in diving for rocks and filling our bags with them.”
Positive Rating
Thank you for the use of your delightful house. It is the first time in many years of renting houses in France, that the house exceeded expectation and description. We had a wonderful week!