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17th-18thcentury Property : Stunning Location, 3 Private Pools, River,Cascades

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One of several cascades below our olive grove - perfect for summer swimming!

One of several cascades below our olive grove - perfect for summer swimming! Tower House pool Olive Mill: wild flowers in spring. Tower roof terrace with splendid views. Tower House interior Tower House detail Tower House Tower House dining. Twin bedroom (Tower House) Private Cottage pool (solar heated,splendid views) Cottage dining opens onto leafy garden. Private Studio pool (solar heated, splendid views)

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  • Minimum stay:1-7 nights
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets considered:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Property description

PLEASE ASK FOR OUR WEB ADDRESS FOR MORE PHOTOS & for details of 2 BED COTTAGE (private, heated pool) FOR 4 persons, STUDIO (private, heated pool) FOR 2 -4 persons

Featured as one of the "Top Ten Riverside Gîtes" in "A River Runs Through It: The Top Ten Riverside Gîtes For A Spot Of Wild Swimming": http://www.toptentraveltips.co.uk/?p=4486&page=10

Architect owner's beautifully restored 18th century Olive Mill faces full south across its own valley, with a river (several waterfalls & natural pools) & 30 acres of hills (ancient woodlands), wildflower, herbs, cherry, plum, fig & apricot trees as well as wild asparagus & truffles. The house, the cottage & the studio each has its own very private pool well away from the others, each in secluded grounds overlooking the valley (the Cottage & Studio pools are heated in spring & autumn). ALL OF THE POOLS NOW HAVE IRON SAFETY FENCES. The river is spectacular, with large, clear pools & a 10m high waterfall. Golf at 30min, horse riding in the village, fishing in the river, idyllic walks & cross-country cycling. The Domain is completely private, but within easy walking distance of the village. Equidistant from Nice & Aix-en-Provence, with St Tropez an easy drive south.

As well as the outstanding scenic splendours of Provence at your doorstep (waterfalls,wine domains,ancient buildings & still-preserved hill villages to visit in the immediate area), less than an hour away are the fabulous Mediterranean coast,sandy beaches,sailing to the islands for a lazy day trip, glamorous shops,cafés&restaurants.
Drive to three of the most famous cities in Provence - Aix en Provence, Nice & Marseille(wonderful shops, galleries & restaurants).
You have your own private pool & a series of spectacular waterfalls with large natural pools in the river.
Please note, though, that river access is not suitable for very young children and requres some agility.
If you fish, bring your rod, because the river has trout and other local fish.
Sillans la Cascade is a medieval hill village in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Aups(a medieval walled town)is the truffle centre of eastern France.

Other local villages: Salernes is famous for its beautiful ceramics: tiles (decorative& plain), kitchen ware(jugs,pots,cooking utensils), vases- visitors generally find them irresistible. There is also a wonderful local market in the village square.Tourtour has an international music festival,& two outstanding restaurants for special occasions.The views from this “perched” village extend as far as the Mediterranean to the south and the mountains near Aix en Provence to the west. Cotignac is a walker’s paradise,with fascinating cave dwellings & several medieval monasteries. Entrecasteux’s chateau has outstanding gardens & art exhibitions/concerts all year. La Roquebrussane is the home of Provençale cooking:you can join a cooking class & spend the morning prepare lunch. Collobrieres celebrates the annual wine festival by running wine through the village fountains. The village nestles in chestnut forests and visitors come from all over France for the sugared chestnuts, chestnut purée & chestnut honey.

Excursions and activities: To the north the Gorges de Verdun & the Lake Ste Croix are ideal locations for exploring outstanding natural sites (The village nestles in chestnut forests and visitors come from all over France for the sugared chestnuts, chestnut purée & chestnut honey.sail on the lake itself).
To the south is the Côte d’Azur : sandy beaches, colourful ports (Grimaud & St Tropez) and ideal sailing (especially the 3 islands around Hyères).
There are excellent antique and Provençal products shops in Hyères, Cotignac, Salernes etc .Easy day trips include Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Monte Carlo and San Remo (Italy).
The Golf Club Barbaroux (designed by Pete & PB Dye )is 30mins away, at Brignoles. Horse riding is available in the village (day treks can be organized).

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Property Type

  • House

Accommodation Type

  • Vacation Rental

Meals

  • Guests Provide Their Own Meals

Onsite Services

  • Housekeeper Optional

Suitability

  • Children Welcome:

    Children's play area (Wendy house, swings, trees to climb), river with shallow paddling sections, acres to explore (with supervision), gentle wild life (red squirrels, wild tortoises - protected, so don't touch please - the fat cat who never says "no", hundreds & thousands of butterflies, grasshoppers, toads, bright green lizards, dragon flies, white snails sleeping on lavander stalks, fish in the river, owls at night and cuckoos, wild pheasants.....and lots more). Discover Provencal herbs - rosemary and thyme growing wild and covering the hill, fennel and marjoram - even a curry herb....moreless

  • Non Smoking Only
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Wheelchair Inaccessible

Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 6

  • Bedroom: 1 queen, 1 baby crib

    1m 60 wide...moreless

  • Bedroom: 1 double, 1 baby crib

    1 m 40 wide...moreless

  • Bedroom: 2 twin/ single

    80cm wide each...moreless

  • First Floor: double bedroom (en suite shower room, WC) with exposed beams. Good quality double bed, lovely antique furniture, sunny garden views south- east. Second Floor : double bedroom (king size bed) with extensive views south & west over our valley & the surrounding hills. Beautiful walnut & cherry antique furniture and original Provençale floor tiles. Small third bedroom (2 single beds) with views south and east through trees (mulberry & fig, as well as ash & pine), across our valley towards the river. A cot can be put in the large Entrance Hall (WC & basin at this level), curtained for privacy. PLEASE ASK FOR OUR WEB SITE FOR MORE PHOTOS....moreless

Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms, 2 Half Bathrooms

  • Bathroom: toilet, combination tub/shower

    ...moreless

  • Bathroom: toilet

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  • Bathroom: toilet

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  • Bathroom: toilet, shower

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  • Main bathroom has bath, antique walnut furniture (modern basin and fittings), & WC. There is another WC on this floor. Second shower room with wc is ensuite to the the secnd double bedroom. Magnificent roof terrace paved with white natural stone, with splendid views east, south and west across valleys and hills. Furnished (teak table, chairs, benches), with external lighting for outdoor meals. Weber barbecue, second sink. Washing machine, ironing board & iron, hair dryer....moreless

Other Amenities

  • Also available: Cottage for 4 with own private pool and Studio for 2 with own private pool (total including the Tower House pool: 3 pools). Please enquire (see photos on PHOTOS section here). WEB ACCESS: WIFI BROADBAND (bring your own computer). POOL SECURITY: IRON FENCE & GATE. PARENTS SHOULD NEVER LEAVE YOUNG CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED. ...moreless

Entertainment

  • Audio Tape Player
  • Books
  • Books For Adults
  • Books For Kids
  • CD Player
  • DVD Player
  • Games
  • Games For Kids
  • Music Library
  • Radio
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Television
  • Toys
  • VCR
  • Video Library

Theme

  • Adventure
  • Away From It All
  • Family
  • Historic
  • Romantic
  • Sports & Activities
  • Tourist Attractions

Attractions

  • Autumn Foliage
  • Botanical Garden
  • Caves
  • Churches
  • Cinemas
  • Festivals
  • Forests
  • Library
  • Museums
  • Playground
  • Pond
  • Recreation Center
  • Restaurants
  • Ruins
  • Waterfalls
  • Winery Tours

Local Services & Businesses

  • ATM/Bank
  • Babysitter
  • Groceries
  • Hospital
  • Medical Services

Leisure Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Eco Tourism
  • Horseback Riding
  • Scenic Drives
  • Sight Seeing
  • Walking

Location Type

  • Near The Ocean
  • Rural
  • Village

Sports & Adventure Activities

  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Freshwater Fishing
  • Golf
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Jet Skiing
  • Mountain Biking
  • Mountaineering
  • Sailing
  • Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing

Dining

  • Child's Highchair
  • Dining:

    Dining furniture and BBQ on the roof terrace overlooking the valley and olive grove. Dining in the kitchen/dining room (see photo) and also in the garden. ...moreless

  • Dining Area
  • Seating for 6 people

General

  • Activities Guide
  • Baby Gate
  • Basic Soaps
  • Free Local Calls
  • Hair Dryer
  • Heating
  • Internet
  • Iron & Board
  • Laundry Soap
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room
  • Local Maps
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Parking
  • Parking Off Street
  • Sunbed
  • Telephone
  • Toilet Paper
  • Towels Provided
  • Washing Machine
  • Wireless Internet:

    Free wifi provided....moreless

Kitchen

  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Grill
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven:

    Siemens stainless steel...moreless

  • Pantry Items
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Outside

  • Beach Towels
  • Boat:

    All boating and kayaking on the wonderful Lac de Sainte Croix and the Gorges de Verdon. ...moreless

  • Child's Swing
  • Deck / Patio:

    Roof terrace overlooking valley and hills. BBQ on roof terrace with dining furniture and views extending for miles....moreless

  • Golf:

    Excellent golf courses nearby. Ask for details....moreless

  • Kayak / Canoe:

    All boating and kayaking on the wonderful Lac de Sainte Croix and the Gorges de Verdon. ...moreless

  • Lawn / Garden:

    30 acres private property surrounded by hundreds of acres gentle Provencal hills. Ideal for walking, climbing, exploring....moreless

  • Outdoor Furniture
  • Outdoor Grill:

    BBQ on roof terrace with dining furniture and views extending for miles....moreless

  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Porch / Veranda:

    Terrace/patio in garden with dining furniture....moreless

  • Tennis:

    There is a tennis club next door which the owner will let you use if there is a court free. The cost is about €5 per hour. Just walk down the hill and ask!...moreless

  • Tennis Court
  • Terrace

Pool / Spa

  • Outdoor Pool
  • Private Pool:

    There are a total of three pools: Tower House, Cottage and Studio. Each pool is for the exclusive use of the corresponding accommodation. ...moreless

House Cleaning

  • Housekeeper Optional
 

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property
Rental rates quoted in:
Dates Nightly Weekend Night Weekly Monthly * Event
Autumn colours
Sep 23 - Oct 31, 2016
7 night min stay
$1,817
Spring
Apr 1 - May 25, 2017
3 night min stay 		$389
$1,687
early Summer
May 26 - Jun 8, 2017
3 night min stay 		$389
$1,946
Early Summer
Jun 9 - Jun 15, 2017
3 night min stay 		$454
$2,336
Summer
Jun 16 - Jun 29, 2017
3 night min stay 		$519
$2,595
High Summer
Jun 30 - Jul 13, 2017
7 night min stay
$3,114
Peak season
Jul 14 - Aug 31, 2017
7 night min stay
$3,633
Late summer
Sep 1 - Sep 14, 2017
3 night min stay
$3,114
Fig season
Sep 15 - Sep 28, 2017
3 night min stay 		$649
$2,855
Olive harvest
Sep 29 - Oct 31, 2017
3 night min stay 		$389
$1,817

Additional information about rental rates

Fees:

  • Refundable Damage Deposit $778.59
  • No additional mandatory fees
  • Taxes Not included

Notes:

Please ask for our web address for more photos.

PLEASE NOTE THAT RENTAL PERIODS ARE FRIDAY-FRIDAY in SUMMER.

We prefer a Friday arrival: travelling is easier for our visitors, queues at airports are shorter, shopping for the weekend is easier AND fares are much cheaper.

OUTSIDE THE SUMMER PERIOD WE ACCEOT OTHER ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE DAYS.

Owner's cancellation policy:

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

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Location

100 Kilometres
Nearest Airport
Nice
1 Kilometres
Nearest Barpub
Sillans la Cascade
80 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry
Toulon (for Corsica)
30 Kilometres
Nearest Train
Draguignan/Les Arcs or Aix ,
20 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway
Le Luc or Brignoles
1 Kilometres
Nearest Restaurant
Sillans la Cascade
64 Kilometres
Nearest Beach
St Raphael

Car: Recommended

The Olive Mill is in the heart of Provence, inland from St Tropez on the Cote d'Azur(beaches) & accessible from Nice & Marseille airports(just over 1 hour to each).1 hour to TGV railway station at Aix en Provence or Marseille(each 3 hours from Paris).It is an easy walk to the village & 5-10 minutes’ drive to Aups, Cotignac & Salernes.Nearby are Tourtour,famous for its antiques,restaurants&music festival,Cotignac(a walker's paradise with fascinating cave dwellings & several medieval monasteries), Entrecasteaux(out standing formal gardens & towering castle),La Roquebrussane(home of Provencal cooking:please ask to book a class ).To the north are the Gorges(grand canyon)de Verdon & the Lake Ste Croix.The Grand Canyon is spectacular - created over thousands of years, it is unique in Europe.Michelin starred restaurants are at Tourtour,Lorgues,Moustiers,Callas & Grimaud.Walk to our excellent village restaurants.

A prehistoric cave is also to be found on our own property: please ask to visit,

Other Activities: canooing,water skiing at nearby lake, fishing,swimming in our river,mountaineering at Gorges Verdon

 

Owner info

Year Purchased: 1990

The Unique Benefits at this House:
In the heart of a European-protected natural site ('Natura2000') with private river, several waterfalls and low cascades, very private restored olive mill dating from the Middle Ages provides accommodation for as few as 2 persons and as many as 16 in three completely independent and private dwellings, each with its own private, unshared pool. Outstanding views and wildlife including two protected, endangered species. A part of our river and our small waterfall of 10metres have also been classified by the French government as protected sites. The land is free of all chemicals and has never been farmed intensively. The olive grove is also completely organic. Featured as one of the "Top Ten Riverside Gîtes" in "A River Runs Through It: The Top Ten Riverside Gîtes For A Spot Of Wild Swimming": http://www.toptentraveltips.co.uk/?p=4486&page=10

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Speaks: english, french, italian

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Photos

  • One of several cascades below our olive grove - perfect for summer swimming!

    One of several cascades below our olive grove - perfect for summer swimming!

  • Olive Mill: wild flowers in spring. Tower roof terrace with splendid views.

    Olive Mill: wild flowers in spring. Tower roof terrace with splendid views.

  • Tower House detail

    Tower House detail

  • Tower House dining.

    Tower House dining.

  • Private Cottage pool (solar heated,splendid views)

    Private Cottage pool (solar heated,splendid views)

  • Private Studio pool (solar heated, splendid views)

    Private Studio pool (solar heated, splendid views)

  • Tower House pool

    Tower House pool

  • Tower House interior

    Tower House interior

  • Tower House

    Tower House

  • Twin bedroom (Tower House)

    Twin bedroom (Tower House)

  • Cottage dining opens onto leafy garden.

    Cottage dining opens onto leafy garden.

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  • Sleeps
    6
  • Bedrooms
    3
  • Bathrooms
    2.5+
  • Property type
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Speaks: english, french, italian
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  • Calendar last updated 09/24/2016
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