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Laid-back, family-perfect luxury sleeps 10 w/ heated & gated pool, Provence
- villa2368 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 10
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 1
- Half Baths: 2
- Min Stay: 1–7 nights
Villa in Figanieres, Provence, peaceful location, beautiful beds & baths
Bedrooms
Rose Room
Patchwork Room
Blue Room
Green Room
Lavender room (ground floor)
Description of sleeping capacity: Sleeps 10* (5 Bedrooms + 2 cots) *Please note, capacity includes children not in cots. Notes on bedrooms: There are 2 cots + a Moses basket available for use in the house. Pls bring your own Gro Bags. 1. 'Patchwork': Kingsize, en-suite shower room, balcony to rear. Door to own vestibule. 2. 'Green': Super kingsize, en-suite shower room 3. 'Rose': Super kingsize 4. 'Blue': Twin full size single beds. 5. 'Lavender': Ground floor, Kingsize, double doors to garden
Amenities
Featured
- Swimming pool
- Internet
- Fireplace
- TV
- Satellite or cable
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1, Half Baths: 2
- Toilet 2toilet
- Shower room 2shower
- Toilet 1toilet
- Shower room 1shower
- Family bathroomtoilet, combination tub/shower, shower
- All new. En-suite drench shower rooms to Patchwork + Green rooms Family bathroom - stand alone bath w/shower attachment, separate double drench shower cubicle, washstand, WC Further, separate WC Ground floor WC adj to Lavender bedroom
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- MountainThe house is on a hill and has incredible, undisturbed views across the valley.
- Rural
- VillageFiganieres is a small, medieval village with two bakeries, a market, a pizzeria a bar with a very good restaurant, a further stand alone excellent restaurant and a small supermarket, pharmacy etc.
General
- HeatingFull gas central heating (for use October-April guests only)
- Linens ProvidedAll bed linen provided - please bring child's own Grobag, bedding etc.
- Washing MachineLarge 13kg capacity washer
- Clothes Dryer1x tumble dryer, 2x rotary washing lines and 1x indoor airer
- Fireplace
- ParkingAmple parking for 5+ cars
- InternetFree Wifi
- Towels ProvidedBath sheets and pool towels provided. Please bring own towels for the beach.
- Wireless InternetFree wifi - codes etc clearly shown,
- Wood StoveWood burner + logs provided.
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Toilet Paper
- Living RoomLarge 70sqm open plan living and dining area. Comfy sofas, table seats 10+, books, board games, children's toys, wood burner, TV with Chromecast + TNT box for UK and French TV, Good selection of DVDs.
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- DishwasherLarge capacity, ultra quiet, built-in with floor lighting
- RefrigeratorLarge capacity fridge freezer plus separate drinks fridge in larder room.
- Stove5 burner gas hob
- Ovendouble oven
- MicrowaveIn larder.
- Grill
- Coffee MakerFilter coffee machine
- Toaster2x four slice toasters
- Blender
- Pantry ItemsWelcome pack provided
- Dishes & UtensilsLarge selection
- KitchenLarge fridge-freezer, dishwasher, 5 ring gas hob, plenty of glasses, crockery, filter coffee machine, microwave + 2nd fridge in larder adjacent, double oven
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 10 people
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningLarge indoor dining table seats 10 adults + high chairs comfortably. Large outdoor dining table seats 10/12 comfortably. 2 Ikea Antilop highchairs provided.
Entertainment
- TelevisionWith Chromecast for Netflix subscribers and a TNT box for French/UK terrestrial TV.
- Satellite/CableTNT box.
- StereoBluetooth speaker for use with iPhones
- DVD Player
- BooksBooks for adults and children provided.
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Ping Pong Table
- ToysA large, full cupboard with games for adults and children.
- Video LibrarySelection of DVDs + U-rated suitable for children
- Video GamesNintendo Wii + selection of games, microphones etc
Outside
- Lawn/GardenLarge pool, floodlit table tennis, full sized floodlit petanque court (boules), large pergola, irrigated shaded lawn area for small children, established lawned areas, fenced gardens, trampoline
- BalconySmall, shaded balcony to Patchwork room with small table and 2 chairs.
- Kayak/CanoeThere are several lakes and the Gorge de Verdon nearby with excellent facilities for watersports.
- BicyclesThere is a 'deliver and pick up' service locally we use. They can deliver to locations around the Var or to the house.
- Deck/Patio5x3m pergola with large lounge sofas to seat 10. Solar lighting for the evening.
- Outdoor Furniture
- Ski & SnowboardFor winter visitors, we are 73km (around 2 hours drive) from the ski resorts of Gréolières with Isola further east. Snow tyres/chains needed!
- TennisTennis courts in village and at golf course nearby. Lessons can be arranged for adults and chlildren.
- GolfMany excellent golf courses nearby incl. 2 championship courses within 30 minutes drive, Terre Blanche at Fayence and Saint Endréol at La Motte. Also Barbaroux at Brignoles (about 45 minutes drive).
Pool / Spa
- Heated Pool
- Private Pool12x5m heated, saltwater pool with "beach" area for children. Fully fenced and gated. Heating is at additional cost/week.
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Notes
- The beautiful stone and lintels used to build the property and the antique tiles throughout the house were reclaimed from the farmhouses and monastery of Saint Croix village before it was flooded to form nearby Lac Sainte Croix. It faces directly south, meaning from each room guests can open the olive green shutters to the wonderful views across to the red rock mountains of RoqueBrun and it basks in the best of the Provençal sunshine. It is a perfect house for families or groups of individuals. The BBQ and large table provide a perfect way to enjoy the views. The private pool is in the garden and near to the house. It is fenced with a safety gate to stop unsupervised small children gaining access. The beach area is also ideal for supervised splashing with very small children. Or for those who don't like to get their hair wet! It has spectacular views over the valley and is wonderful at sunset. Outside: The heated pool is 12mx5m. It is fenced and conforms to French safety regulations for children with fencing and safety gate. Includes a 2x2m sq 'beach' area and large patio. The house sits on a hillside providing a wonderful elevated position from which to enjoy the views of the vineyards below and the mountains beyond. Outside there is plenty of space to sit and relax. There are 10 sun loungers ensuring everyone can doze off at the same time! A large, American oak table shaded by a large parasol seats 10 comfortably for outside dining. There is a large 5 burner gas barbecue on the lower patio, which is just outside the double French doors to the kitchen making outdoor cooking a pleasure. An outdoor table tennis table is above on the top terrace along with a trampoline and there are boules, badminton and some games for children including an inflatable pool for babies. To the side of the house is a large gravelled area which provides plenty of parking for cars. Utility Room: Microwave, enormous 13 kg capacity washing machine, blender, food processor, clothes drier, storage cupboards, shelving, wine rack, high chair. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: All towels incl. luxury bath towels, pool towels and crisp white bed linen included. Professional clean between rentals included. Extra mid-holiday clean available at cost - booking required. Please bring own Gro bags for the cots.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- Bookings at this property are non-refundable.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Very child friendly. Pls see website.Very child friendly. Pls see website.
No pets
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 10
Minimum age of primary renter:
- The 25% deposit is non-refundable.
- A minimum 12 week notice period (being 12 weeks prior to check-in date) is required for cancellations of direct bookings. Deposit non-refundable.
Cleaning practices
Cleaned with disinfectant
Minimum 1-day vacancy between guest stays
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
Map
Owner
Helen Bush
- Languages:
- english, french
About Helen Bush
Designed as a home-from-home, Bastide Espérels is perfect for -and has happily played host to - many family reunions and special birthdays! We have of local knowledge we are more than happy to share. With 2 little children and a large extended family of all ages, we really understand the needs of families travelling abroad.
Helen Bush purchased this villa in 2012
Why Helen Bush chose Figanieres
We have a strong connection with France having lived here for some time. We had searched for some time for the perfect place and a friend sent us the property details. We were married in Taradeau and fell in love with the house. We pride ourselves on the fact that 3 of our past guests have written to tell us they have bought properties in the area because they loved it so much!
What makes this villa unique
We are often told 'You have thought of everything!' Which is wonderful. The house has an incredible history and has been interior designed with care and using local antiques. We feel that a family holiday shouldn't mean losing style and comfort. We loved the story of the building, the relaxed atmosphere and the beautiful stone floors and have worked hard to provide things to ensure our guests can make the most of their time with us, including plenty of baby gear to take the weight off you (and your suitcases!) My favourite thing after a day in the pool is to enjoy a large glass of the local rose on the huge pergola sofa, usually followed by a game or 3 of pétanque! I love the heated pool. It can be 28 degrees in October so our guests really make the most of it!