Spacious air-conditioned villa for 6 with private pool and enclosed gardens
Provençal-style villa in its own terraced gardens with flower beds, fruit trees, swings and boules park. Villa Rose offers flexible accommodation for up to 6 people (adults + children under 12yrs) in 3 air conditioned bedrooms and a mezzanine area adjacent to the upper bedroom. The spacious and well equipped villa is located in a secure and large beautifully maintained garden with its own private pool. The property is not overlooked by neighbours. An impressive vine-covered outside terrace is the centre for al-fresco eating and has its own built-in barbecue. Inside, there is a spacious lounge with full height ceiling, linked to a large American style , fully equipped kitchen. The sleeping accommodation in the villa comprises three air-conditioned double bedrooms and a mezzanine floor with two single beds. The garden contains a safe childrens' play area with swings and a boules park (boules provided). Inland attractions such as the River Argens, Lac de St Croix and the Gorges du Verdon are easily accessible. The sandy beaches of the Cote d'Azur lie to the South, approximately 30 - 45 mins drive by motorway.
This spacious and well equipped villa in its own grounds, is built in the traditional Provencal style close to the charming village of Le Thoronet, famous for its Cistercian Abbey which, in Summer, hosts a number of musical events and concerts.
The vaulted-ceiling lounge/dining room has a traditional fireplace with a wood-burning stove, and comfortable two-and three-seater sofas. A dining table and chairs for up to 8 persons is provided. French windows lead on to the south-facing shady vine-covered main terrace and built-in barbecue. The fully-fitted kitchen has an extensive range of cooking utensils and equipment, a built-in gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, electric kettle and toaster. In the utility room and larder adjoining the kitchen, together with a standard fridge-freezer, there is a large American-style fridge-freezer which dispenses ice and chilled, filtered, fresh water, and high 9Kg load washing machine . An ironing board and steam iron are also available. Patio doors open to the kitchen terrace which is ideal for open-air breakfasts in the warm early morning sunshine.
Two air-conditioned double bedrooms are on the ground floor, both with fitted wardrobes and cupboards. A large fully tiled bathroom with wet-room shower and separate WC complete the ground floor accommodation. The mezzanine floor overlooks the main living area and is equipped with two single beds. A third air-conditioned double bedroom, with built-in wardrobes and cupboards and en-suite tiled washroom/WC, leads off the mezzanine.
The villa is situated on a generous sized plot of 1510m2. The beautiful, secure and fully fenced private garden is terraced on two main levels, well stocked with a variety of perennial flowers, flowering shrubs and fruit trees. Garden lighting adds to the overall ambience for late evening relaxation after the heat of the day. Private Pool: 8m x 4m x 1.5m deep and fully enclosed with childproof fencing and security gates. Solar heated fresh-water shower. Large paved sunbathing area for up to eight sunbeds adjoining the lower garden lawn. From the lower level, one can walk up the five rustic stone steps to the upper lawn, the boules park and swings.
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 706245
About the area
Le Thoronet
Located in Le Thoronet, this villa is in a rural area. Thoronet Abbey and Château d'Entrecasteaux are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Aurelian Way and Lac des Escarcets Trailhead D1. Travelling with kids? Consider Centre Culturel de Carnoules et du Var, or check out an event or a game at Skyspirit Parachutisme. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
Les Sentiers de La Dracenie - 15 min drive - 9.2 km
Lac de Carces - 17 min drive - 14.2 km
Getting around
Le Luc - Le Cannet Station - 8 min drive
Toulon (TLN-Toulon - Hyeres) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurant Bruno Lorgues - 14 min drive
Le Vallon - 3 min drive
Restaurant le Stella - 11 min drive
La Florette - 11 min drive
Bar Le National - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Spacious air-conditioned villa for 6 with private pool and enclosed gardens have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious air-conditioned villa for 6 with private pool and enclosed gardens?
As of 18 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious air-conditioned villa for 6 with private pool and enclosed gardens on 24 Jul 2026 start from £260, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Spacious air-conditioned villa for 6 with private pool and enclosed gardens pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Spacious air-conditioned villa for 6 with private pool and enclosed gardens?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Spacious air-conditioned villa for 6 with private pool and enclosed gardens?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious air-conditioned villa for 6 with private pool and enclosed gardens?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious air-conditioned villa for 6 with private pool and enclosed gardens located?
Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Thoronet Abbey, Aurelian Way and Lac des Escarcets Trailhead D1. Château La Martinière and Château Saint Roux are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a lovely 2 weeks staying at Villa Rose in Le Thoronet. The children thoroughly enjoyed the pool and many games of boules were played on the boules court. The villa is very spacious and well equipped and suited us perfectly as a family of 5. We were very grateful for the air conditioning in the bedrooms!
Victoria C.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Sept 2022
We are delighted to receive this excellent review. The comments clearly justify our decision to market our property to appeal to this type of family and provide the maximum degree of comfort for a two week stay. They enjoyed the hottest Summer weather for many years and, thanks to our investment in air conditioning, were able to sleep soundly at night.
Beautiful villa in authentic Provence style. Quiet surroundings but supermarkets and restaurants nearby. Bedrooms are equiped with airco, which is pleasant during hot summer days. Nice and refreshing swimming pool. Gentle welcome by the neighbour/concierge. With 2 children a highly recommend place to spend the holidays!
The apartament together with it surrounding makes us feel very comfortable. It is isolated from neighbours by natural barriers such as trees or stone fence which is providing sufficient privacy. Apartment was well equipped with required utilities allowing to run the house. We have very positive memories from holidays. Thank you!
Krzysztof K.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2022
A big thank you to this nice family for their excellent review. The only criticism we would make is their description of our property as an apartment. It is, of course, a self contained, detached, three bedroom villa, as per our details on line. Maybe the VRBO translation into their language needs checking?
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan S.
10 Aug 2016
Villa Rose - A fabulous place to relax and unwind
Barry and Elaine - what a wonderful Villa you have! Thank you so much for letting us share your house! From the ease of booking to the lovely welcome pack left for us, nothing could have gone smoother with our holiday. The inside of the Villa is spacious and very comfortable. The bedrooms were clean and tidy with the all important air-conditioning for night time. The kitchen is very well equipped and had everything we needed for our week's stay. The outside is just superb! From lazing by the pool and playing pre-dinner Boule to evening BBQ's sitting under the patio vines - we just loved the place. Le Thoronet is also a great location to access all the the other wonderful villages Cotignac, Aups, Salernes etc. We had the most wonderful time and would love to stay again soon!!
Jonathan S.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We were flattered to read such a comprehensive and glowing review of our villa. This is our "home from home" for at least 5 months a year and we keep everything to the high standards we expect for ourselves. It is always a pleasure to share the experience with our Summer guests, while we are catching up with our main home in England. Regular upgrades to the equipment and furnishings ensure that our guests can expect to find everything they need for a great holiday. Over the years we have developed the garden and the vine covered terrace to provide a magical and unforgettable atmosphere. One of our best investments was to install air conditioning in all the bedrooms - indispensable in the extreme heat of this Summer! We do hope to see these guests again.
Verified
6/10 Okay
adam c.
23 Aug 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Not as relaxing as hoped
No Aircon in the main living area affected our enjoyment due to the weather outside. Next door property carrying out renovations over at least 5 of our days stay. Earliest 6:45am sawing/cutting. On and off through the day. Loud enough to be heard inside with doors and windows shut. Tile cutting for bathroom or pool. Turned out the French caretakers who new we were staying were the ones renovating the next door property. Not very relaxing experience. Red ant problem in the kitchen any crumb or packet was covered.
adam c.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2023
Very disappointed to read this as it refers to his experiences with the local environment and does not reflect the quality of the villa and its amenities, which have always been rated excellent, none of which have been reviewed. The rental was during the hottest part of the French heatwave with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees most afternoons. It is difficult to relax in such heat. We do not advertise air conditioning for the main living area as it is not normally an issue. The three bedroom systems are normally sufficient to keep the whole villa cool. if used correctly in conjunction with the ceiling fan and portable fans to distribute the cool air.
The disturbance from nearby building works was not expected and appears to have been a one-off job, carried out in the cooler parts of the day. There is no such work planned in future years as the construction is now complete. The works were stopped after his complaint and an apology given. Being after the main French holiday season had ended, one might have expected the neighbours to be carrying on their normal work. The villa is not part of a managed holiday complex, but part of a local, normally quiet, neighbourhood.
The region is home to many species of ant. Our advice has always been to avoid dropping and leaving food on the surfaces, or they will soon find it! Ant repellents are always left for our visitors to use.
We will, of course, use the comments made to help us further improve the enjoyment of the villa by our future guests.
Verified
8/10 Good
David R.
22 Jul 2018
Lovely, well equipped villa in a quiet area of Provence
Our party of 4 adults and 2 children had a wonderful fortnight in this property. It proved to be well equipped inside and with a barbecue, swimming pool and large garden outside. The air conditioning was greatly appreciated when going to bed while the two children absolutely loved the pool. Indeed given the temperatures of 30 plus for the whole fortnight it is fair to say that the pool became the main focus for us all most days at some time or another!
An added bonus was the ability to pick the apricots from the tree and the tomatoes etc from the garden ... the taste of these made the equivalent shop-bought produce seem very ordinary!
The situation just on the outskirts of Le Thoronet is quiet but also ideally placed to visit, as we did, the Abbey of Thoronet, and beautiful small towns such as Cotignac and Tourtour. We also had great fun one morning swimming in the Argens and watching kayaks coming down the river.
All our expectations for our holiday were met and we would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone wanting to explore this lesser known part of Provence.
David R.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
This is is a splendid review. This family clearly had a wonderful time and we would be pleased to welcome them again. We will continue to look at ways to improve the facilities where this can be done without having to raise rental prices.
Nous avons passé un très bon séjour et bien profité de la grande piscine!
marie d.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
We were glad to welcome this family who spent their holiday at the height of the Summer heatwave. The air conditioned bedrooms and private pool would have been much appreciated in the high temperatures day and night.
Très belle villa avec une piscine très agréable et toujours ensoleillée.
La maison est bien située pour rentrer dans les terres (lac de sainte croix, …) ou bien aller sur la côte (saint tropez, port grimaud,…) en 45 min dans un environnement calme.
La maison est très bien équipée avec pas moins de 3 frigos et la climatisation dans toutes les chambres.
Les échanges avec monsieur Dixon pour préparer l’arrivée ont été très agréables.
Nous recommandons
Maison très bien équipée, il ne manque rien. Piscine parfaite, joli village avec un supermarché, boucherie du village à recommander. La mezzanine est idéale pour les enfants, séjour très agréable qui passe trop vite, un tout petit bémol, il manque une clim dans le séjour. Un grand merci à Baptiste, trés discret et d'une gentillesse incroyable.
Laurent M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Merci de ce bonne appreciation. Nous sommes ravis que vous aviez une memorable sejour.
Très belle maison, très fonctionnelle et parfaitement équipée pour des vacances en famille.
Très chouette accueil de Baptiste qui gère la maison pour les hôtes. Disponible pour nous conseiller et faire le nécessaire en cas de besoin (problème avec le portail automatique).
La climatisation dans les chambres est un vrai plus par les fortes chaleurs que nous avons eues en ce mois de juillet 2024.
La piscine est très agréable et parfaitement entretenue.
La maison est très bien équipée, on ne manque de rien.
Elle possède 3 belles chambres et 2 lits d'appoints en mezzanine qui donne sur le salon/salle à manger (adapté pour des enfants mais moins pour des ados).
La maison est située au calme, en peu en dehors du Thoronet. Idéal si l'on veut passer des vacances reposantes, en dehors de la frénésie estivale.
Néanmoins, la situation est idéale pour visiter quelques villages des alentours (Lorgues, le Val, Correns, ...) et bien entendu l'Abbaye du Thoronet, à ne pas manquer.
Magnifique maison avec superbe piscine. Bien située, au calme, tout est fait pour passer de merveilleuses vacances! Air conditionné dans les chambre … très appréciable avec la canicule. Cuisine très fonctionnel… frigo américain avec glaçon et fontaine à haut pour le petit détail très agréable!
Marine H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2022
So nice to see that all our hard work to create a nice environment for our guests has paid off in customer satisfaction. Without the investment in air conditioning throughout the house, the exceptional heatwave our guests have experienced this Summer would have seriously affected their enjoyment of the holiday. We were delighted with the comments on the kitchen, which we have equipped and continuously upgraded to meet our own high standards of cooking.
Lovely property and perfect for a family vacation. Swimming pool, air con and Wi-fi all excellent. Easy access to St Maxine and St Tropez for days out on the coast. Great holiday had by all.
Hele leuke vakantie gehad, goed onderhouden zwembad, leuk terras onder de wijnranken . Wij misten wel kussens op de plastiek ligzetels aan het zwembad en de bedjes van 1m40 breedte voelden voor ons ook niet comfortabel aan. Spijtig slechts 1 badkamer (wel heel ruim met mooie grote inloopdouche!). Goed gelegen, rustig en in de nabijheid van Lorgues (leuke restaurantjes).
Peggy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We waren teleurgesteld om slechts drie sterren te ontvangen van deze veeleisende familie. Onze webpagina beschreef elke faciliteit, maar ze wilden duidelijk een luxere villa. We hebben ze vijf sterren gegeven.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
berangere m.
20 Aug 2018
MAGNIFIQUE un havre de paix de tranquilité
une villa très spacieuse très bien équipée, la literie est de très bonne qualité ..
Grâce à cette location de la villa rose, nous avons pu nous déconnecter de la réalité, il y fait bon vivre, de vraies vacances........... qui passent trop vite..
A RECOMMANDER +++
Merci à Mr et Mme Dixons pour cette location
BRAVO, BRAVO
berangere m.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
How lovely to read such a wonderful review. Clearly the villa and its calm location met all of this charming family's expectations for a get away from it all holiday! We hope to see them again.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ricky O.
5 Sept 2017
Peaceful Break
The villa was very spacious, had a fantastic pool and the BBQ area under the grapevines was a great setting for dinner etc. Our children (4 & 6) loved the villa! The villa/area was very peaceful, not overlooked at all and was perfect for that 'away from it all' holiday.
Location wise, shops are within a 3 min drive, supermarket within 12 min drive. St Tropez is approx' 1hr away and various other points of interest all within 40 mins. Lorgues is worth a visit - just 20 mins away.
Would highly recommend!!
Ricky O.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
A great review from this nice family. As a small group, 2 adults and 2 young children, they clearly found the spaciousness of the villa and gardens a major factor in creating the ideal conditions for a relaxing break, "away from it all"! This year, despite the extreme heatwave, our vine covering the terrace has flourished, creating a magical area of shade for outdoor entertainment in the heat of the day and throughout the evening. The pool, as always, offers crystal clear water to soothe away the heat of the Southern sun!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Claudia R.
2 Sept 2017
Wunderbares Haus mit tollem Pool und Klimaanlage
Wir (4 Erwachsene, 4 Kinder) haben zwei herrliche Sommerwochen in diesem schönen Haus verbracht, in dem es alles gibt, was man für den Urlaub braucht.
Der Kontakt zum Vermieter im Vorfeld und zum Manager vor Ort war exzellent. Bei unserer Ankunft war das Haus ausgezeichnet hergerichtet, ein nettes Willkommenspaket hat uns schon in der Küche erwartet.
Den schönen Garten mit einem tollen, sauberen Pool haben wir gerne jeden Tag genutzt. Die etwas versteckt (und damit nachmittags im Schatten) gelegene Boule-Bahn war das I-Tüpfelchen auf diesem wunderbaren Urlaub.
Empfehlen können wir als Einkaufsmöglichkeit "Les Provenc'Halles" in Le Cannet mit vielen regionalen, frischen Produkten und einem leckeren Bäcker.
Claudia R.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
What a great review from this friendly family group. Clearly, all our efforts to make the villa an ideal holiday venue have been appreciated. The air conditioned bedrooms must have been a life saver in the unusually strong heatwave that affected most of France this year. We recorded 45.5C as the peak daytime temperature, with many nights not falling below 30C! Our automatic watering systems saved the garden from destruction by the heat, so that our guests were able to enjoy the ambience, and the flowers, throughout their stay.
Archival
8/10 Good
dimitri p.
2 Aug 2017
Villa très bien équipée
Villa très bien situé, au calme. La piscine est très agréable et entretenue par le propriétaire. La maison est très bien équipée, et surtout très belle.
Le seul inconvénient, une seule douche, c'est juste pour 2 couples avec enfants, mais en vacances, on prend son temps :-)
dimitri p.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We think this is a very fair review of the villa, which is well suited to two couples with children. Clearly, all facilities were found to be exactly as described in our web pages. Our experience with this family was very good throughout our dealings and we are delighted that they had a great time. They are very welcome anytime in the future.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Julia B.
5 Sept 2016
A wonderful place to stay!
We travel every year with small children and this definitely is the best house we rented until now. It's very clean and really comfortable. It has EVERYTHING one might need - kitchen appliances and cookware, towels, books, games for kids, amazing pool(!), a/c , etc. The welcome pack is really nice touch.
The nature in the area is pretty amazing. We visited a river nearby, lake Sainte-Croix and the caves of Villecroze - our children just loved it.
We and our kids (3,6,8) had a great time!
The owner and the property manager were very responsive and the whole booking process was pretty simple.
Julia B.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We were so pleased to see these comments! As this is our second home for nearly half of the year, we have equipped the villa with everything we would expect to use in our main house. We are so glad that our guests can benefit from these same amenities during their stay. We are always looking out for more ways to improve the facilities and have tried to add new features each year. This year we improved the main terrace roof by extending the tiled area and, in the kitchen, we fitted a new top of the range AEG electric oven.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Mayssa C.
23 Aug 2016
Wonderful stay
We spent 3 wonderful weeks in this home with our daughters (4 and 6). At arrival, we had a welcome pack (very useful when arriving on Sunday afternoon)! Celia and Justin who manage the house were great, and helped us all through our stay. The house is very well equipped and furnished. You really feel at home. We did not suffer from the heat as rooms have A/C in the room, and the living room stays cool all day. The pool was also a great plus, with it's small "salon". Finally, even if there are adjacent houses, the trees surrounding the garden keep it very private.
We highly recommend this house!
Mayssa C.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We were very happy to let our villa to this family. They were very easy to deal with and made clear to us the facilities and services they required for a three week holiday. It seems we were able to meet their requirements to their full satisfaction. The weather was extremely hot throughout their stay, so we are glad they appreciated how cool the villa can be, even in such extreme summer heat. We do hope to see them again in future.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Norbert F.
23 Oct 2014
Wunderbares Anwesen für unvergesslichen Urlaub
Rundum ein wundervolles, sauberes, geräumiges, schön eingerichtetes Anwesen mit einem tollen Pool, einem Boules-Platz, Außengrill, einem Gemüsegarten und idyllischen Sitzgruppen. Wir haben uns von Beginn an sehr wohl gefühlt, wurden von Mr. Fletcher sehr nett begrüßt (inklusive eines leckeren Begrüßungslunchpaketes, was uns am späten Abend der Anreise sehr entgegen kam) und hatten einfach eine wunderbare und erholsame Zeit in der Provence. Das Haus liegt an einem sehr guten Standort, von dem aus man tolle Ausflüge in alle Richtungen unternehmen kann. Sehr sehenswert sind dabei die Verdon Schluchten, die Städte Aix-en-Provence, Grasse sowie auch die Küstenstädte St-Tropez, Monaco und Nizza. Auch das in der Nähe liegende Örtchen Le Luc bietet einen großen Markt sowie das schöne Restaurant Le Gourmandin. Ebenso empfehlenswert ist das in Le Thoronet gelegene Restaurant Le Vallon. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!
Norbert F.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Stuart C.
13 Aug 2014
A great place to stay in the south of France
We spent a lovely 2 weeks staying in this spacious well equipped villa with our 3 boys and for 1 of the weeks our parents who used the studio. On arrival we were met by our villa manager Justin and his wife who made sure our stay was as relaxing as possible. The welcome pack was a nice surprise. The pool had lots of use and we all had a lot of fun using it especially our boys. Inside the villa we found a spacious holiday home which kept cool and contained everything we needed for a great holiday. The kitchen was a good size and well equipped. We ate outside for most of our holiday as the weather was so warm (around 30c in the day and 20c at night). Although not near a big town we had no problem jumping in the car to visit the supermarkets and also had some superb days out visiting the local area. Overall, I can highly recommend a stay in this villa.
Stuart C.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We were flattered to receive such a positive review from this charming family. This highlights our constant efforts to maintain the villa and its facilities in the best possible condition, for a relaxing stay in our hot Summer weather. As this is our own home for 50% of each year we wouldn't expect to offer any lower standards of accommodation.
Our investment in air conditioning was clearly the right thing to do in our Mediterranean climate; it's consistently the hottest and driest part of France at this time of year.
We are glad that the welcome pack of basic food and drink essentials was appreciated. It can save a late shopping trip after a long and sometimes difficult journey by road and allows our guests to settle quietly in the villa before taking a short trip to a local restaurant for a relaxing dinner.
Archival
8/10 Good
Frederic K.
25 Aug 2013
Excellent holidays!!
We had a very nice stay!!! The villa is great, well located not too far from the village in a quite area! The pool and the garden are very nice and the air conditioning useful during the nights! It was also a pleasure to receive a welcome pack after a journey of 15 hours...very good point! The services are also perfect (towels...).
Frederic K.
Archival
8/10 Good
Frederic K.
23 Aug 2013
Excellent holidays
We had an excellent stay in this beautiful villa, well located not too far from the village but in q quite area. The pool and the garden are very nice and the air conditioning very useful during the nights. The welcome pack was also much appreciated after a long trip! And the services are great (towels, etc...).
Frederic K.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
A very nice review from a charming family. Coming from a cooler part of the world, they would certainly have appreciated our investment in air conditioning the bedrooms. Our region is regularly the hottest part of France during late July and August and cool bedrooms are a must!
We are also glad to see that our villa manager and housekeeper are maintaining the pool, gardens and services to our normal high standards. We look forward to welcoming this family again.
About the host
Hosted by Mr Barry Dixon
We are a retired married couple who love France. We live in the rural East of England and enjoy rural life both in France and the UK. We are keen sailors and have spent much time cruising from the South Coast of England to France and meeting many French friends. More recently we have enjoyed cruising the lovely Cote d'Azur. Consequently we speak good French and enjoy conversing with our French friends. We love the local cuisine in the South as well as the great variety of local Vins de Provence. We are keen cooks ourselves and enjoy trying out new recipes from all regions of France. We love entertaining and are keen to share our lovely villa with visitors from far and wide.
Why they chose this property
We found this villa after a short search of the region. It offered all the features we were looking for - a quiet position in a mainly French community, a secure and fenced terrain, a good sized pool and beautifully designed gardens, plus flexible accommodation for ourselves and our guests.
What makes this property unique
As we entered the electrically operated front gates and drove up the driveway to the two integral garages, we could see this was a property of some standing. However, when we walked around to the South terrace and main entrance we could hardly believe the beauty of the rose garden and pool, in a backdrop of a two tier, beautifully maintained garden, full of shrubs, fruit trees and flowers. The main South facing terrace of the villa is shaded by old spreading vines forming a leafy roof over the outside dining area, with ripening grapes as an added feature. The interior is open plan and spacious, with a high ceiling, keeping cool, even in the heat of the Southern sun by day. The pool and sunbathing area are amazing. The pool is hand built with a ceramic tile lining, creating a clear blue transparency in the water. In season, the sun warms the water to between 28C and 30C. A solar heated shower is always available for pre and post bathing rinses. Some time ago we added air conditioning to each of the three main bedrooms in the villa which allows us and our guests to relax in the cool during some of the very hot weather that is common in the region. We also make full use of the small vegetable garden which we plant with local vegetables every year. The apricot tree on the lower lawn is often a source of delight to those visitors who come at the end of June, into early July, when it is full of delicious fruit. Our guests are free to use any produce that is growing in season