Beautiful old stone villa with private pool & spectacular view, very peaceful
About the property
- Villa1937 sq. ft.
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps7
- Bathrooms4
- Half Baths0
- Mininum Stay1 - 7 nights
Secluded location, 5 km from Seillans village, 4 bedrooms/ sleeps 7, 4 bathrooms
Le Rayol is a carefully renovated natural stone villa standing in 15 acres of terraced olive-groves, maritime pine trees and grass. The house faces south-east and the house-front and terraced patio (for 'al fresco' meals!) are covered by a beautiful old wisteria. Here you will find peace and quiet, summer breezes, carrying the scent of lavender, thyme, rosemary and pine, and a 'forever' view to die for.
In the white washed clear and simple decor of the house you will also find some family antiques. The windows have wooden shutters on the inside and out. There is a 12x6 m outdoor private swimming-pool and a breathtaking open view over the hills towards the sea. Easy winter-living: you will find central heating and a fire place for the cooler months of the year. The house also adjusts well for 2 people. There are no immediate neighbours. Shaded parking. Outdoor furniture provided. Please note that the last 800 metres or so of road to the property is not tarred and its condition varies depending on the weather. After many weeks of heavy rain (very rare during the main season) one has to drive carefully to avoid small rock protrusions. No need for 4x4 vehicles.
Owner
Sebastian
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within a few hours
- Speaks:
- english, french, german, spanish
- Calendar last updated:
- Apr 10, 2018
Why Sebastian chose Seillans
Der Spiegel Oktober 2013: Herbst an der Côte d'Azur: Endlich Nebensaison http://www.spiegel.de/reise/europa/herbst-an-der-cote-d-azur-a-925364.html
What makes this Villa unique
Very private; amazing, unobstructed view; peaceful and extraordinarily relaxing
Amenities
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Swimming pool
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
- Master Bedroom1 king, 1 baby crib
- Gallery1 sleep sofa /futon, Sofa Bed
- Bedroom nr. Kitchen1 queen
- Bedroom 41 queen
- 1 suite with twin beds, bath and shower, wc extra. 1 bedroom with twin beds, 1 bedroom with double bed, each with en-suite shower and wc. 1 bedroom on gallery with sofa-bed, en-suite bathroom, bidet and wc.
Bathrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1toilet, tub, shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, combination tub/shower, bidet
- Bathroom 3toilet, shower
- Bathroom 4toilet, shower
Location Type
- Rural
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- FireplaceLarge fireplace in the living room, wood can be gathered in adjoining forest belonging to the property
- HeatingCentral heating for most rooms, electric heating in one bathroom and one bedroom
- InternetWi-Fi internet access included (after November 2015 free of extra charge)
- Linens Provided
- Living RoomLarge living room with large fireplace
- Parking
- Towels ProvidedOnly to be used inside the house. Please bring your own pool towels.
- Washing Machine
Kitchen
- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee MakerMedium sized moccha maker and small filter coffee machine
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Dining Area
- comfy seating for 7 people
Entertainment
- Books
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- TelevisionLarge flat screen, currently no DVD player
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Patio
- Porch / VerandaStone terrace outside the kitchen/dining area, under wisteria 'roof' providing shade in the summer.
Suitability
- Long-term Renters Welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Private Pool
Attractions
- autumn foliage
- churches
- forests
- library
- restaurants
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- horseback riding
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- skiing
- swimming
- tennis
Notes
- Cleaning lady on request once a week (15 € per hour), guests staying-on longer than 1 week are obliged to have our cleaning lady in on a weekly basis on Saturdays for 3-4 hours (depending on how many people are staying for € 15 per hour). She will change the bed-linen and towels and clean the house. Swimming pool not enclosed. Twice weekly professional swimming pool maintenance during the main season. Outside store-room for garden furniture. Track towards the house not tarred for the last 800m or so, drive carefully if small rocks protruding. No need for 4x4 vehicle.
30 Reviews
Latest reviews
Ein wundervoller Platz der Ruhe und Schönheit!
A Gem
Beautiful secluded villa with pool
Wonderfully secluded and private villa yet 15 minutes from civilisation
We fell in love with Le Rayol
Dear Cinzia,
thank you for your lovely review! I hope the road was not too much trouble - we are once again fixing it this spring, to make access as smooth as possible, though currently the last bit is not paved. It gives guests more privacy, as we have found, which is what many cherish very highly.
Sebastian
Erholung schon nach wenigen Stunden.
Location
Le Rayol is situated on a hill side facing south-east towards the sea. It is surrounded by green hills and pine woods. The air is crystal clear. The next village is Seillans, a picturesque medieval place, classified as 'one of France's most beautiful villages', where the famous artist Max Ernst chose to spend the last years of his life. Seillans, with fountains, winding cobbled streets, shaded squares, with restaurants and cafés inviting you to sit outside and let village life go by. It has 2 boulangeries, a small supermarket, a chemist and a 'tabac'. Within a radius of 10 km, you can reach other medieval villages (villages perchés), also with weekly markets, antique shops, restaurants and cafes. Nearby attractions: Fayence, with supermarkets and all else you will need, 12km. Bargemon (summer homes of Sir Elton John and David Beckham OBE), 10km. Grasse, perfume centre of the world, 30km. XII century Abbey Le Thoronet, 50km. Canyon of the Verdon River (the largest in Europe),65km Other Activities: soaring
Rates & Availability
Additional information about rental rates
Council tax of 0,66 €/person/night Security deposit, refunded if no damage: 1000€ For rental periods of 3 weeks or more, a discount of € 200/week applies from the third week onwards; additional weekly cleaning services at € 15/hour WiFi internet included Heating according to usage (at cost) For longer winter lets: apply for rates