Villa Maurice lies in a secluded valley in the Plaine des Maures, a national park in the Chataigne Hills and is surrounded by its own 24 hectares of working vineyards, complete with stunning views as far as the Alpes Maritime.
The villa has been lovingly restored over many years to reflect its Provencal heritage. Beyond the vines there are extensive woodlands, home of the "Tortes des Maures'', the protected little tortoises.
Villa Maurice is the perfect setting for a relaxed secluded holiday. With excellent walks and views, whether you are looking for an idyllic retreat to write or paint, or to spend your holiday with friends and family, the informal atmosphere of Le Mas is unforgettable.
Villa Maurice can sleep 14 comfortably, plus 2 cots for babies. The house is tiled throughout in the Provencal style and is fully central heated.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen - professionally designed, complete with a large oven, dishwasher, washing machine and a commercial ice machine.
Drawing/Dining room - complete with open fire, ideal for cooler nights and a grand piano, opens out onto the dining room and terrace, which stretches the length of the house. There is satellite television, hi fi system, telephone and fax machine.
Bedroom 1 - large room with ensuite bathroom and French windows leading directly to the swimming pool.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2 - a master bedroom with double bed and ensuite bathroom. It has its own private terrace, with stunning uninterrupted views over the valley, breath-taking first thing in the morning.
Bedroom 3 - second master bedroom with double bed and ensuite bathroom. This room also has its own private terrace with stunning views.
Bedroom 4 - double bedroom with ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 5 - double bedroom with ensuite bathroom
Studio - self contained and sleeps 2
Garden: The gardens are professionally maintained, boasting olive and cypress trees, and a brook that flows through with a charming terrace on its banks. Relax in the garden, with the fresh subtle aromas of rosemary, thyme and lavender, the very scents of Provence growing in abundance.
Pool: A terrace surrounds the stunning swimming pool with sun beds and ample shade cover. The pool is heated and extends the swimming season. To comply with recent legislation, the pool has an unobtrusive electronic guard for safety of children and adults.
Maintenance:
An English speaking couple, who live on the vineyard, known as the "Guardiens", are responsible for the seamless running of the property and can arrange any extra help such as ironing, shopping and baby sitting, including airport pickups. Their primary task is to ensure that your stay is as trouble-free as possible.
All Inclusive: On arrival you will find fresh flowers and provisions of croissants, baguettes, water, orange juice, ham, cheese, tea, coffee, plus a welcoming bottle of chilled local rose wine.
The house is cleaned every day around mid-morning, and towels are changed every 4 days, linen every 7 days. The terrace, barbecue and pool are cleaned and maintained daily.
Location: The unspoilt picturesque towns of - La Garde Freinet (15mins) - Grimaud (20 Mins) - St Maxime (25mins) - are home to thriving artistic communities, with restaurants and antipasti galore. Vidauban, a bustling Provencal market town, is the nearest main shopping centre only 9km away.
The Mediterranean coastline is less than 35 minutes away, the sophisticated St Tropez (35 minutes), Port Grimaud (25 minutes), and the internationally renowned Aix en Provence (60 mins) and Cannes (40 minutes) and - of course, Nice and Monte Carlo (75 minutes).
Sleeps up to
12
Bedrooms
6
Baths
6
Pool
private
typical pricing (per week)
July 1, 2008
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July 29, 2008
$7620
Pricing for all other times of year on request. Prices are subject to change; call us to confirm current pricing.
France (1071)
800-221-2260