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Spacious air-conditioned villa with private pool and enclosed gardens
- Villa
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Separate Toilets: 2
- Min. Stay: 7 nights
Situated on a quiet country lane 20 minutes walk from village centre
Bedrooms
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 3 on 1st floor
First floor Mezzanine
The owners have fixed a maximum group size of 6 adults and two children (under 12 yrs). There are 3 air-conditioned double bedrooms and two single beds available. Fitted wardrobes throughout.The two single beds are available on the mezzanine bedroom floor. The two double bedrooms on the ground floor share a walk-in shower with wash basin and a downstairs toilet. Upstairs the double bedroom has an ensuite washroom and toilet.
Amenities
Featured
- Heater
- TV
- Children Welcome
- No Smoking
- Internet
- Washer & Dryer
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming pool
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1, Separate Toilets: 2
- Main bathroom- Ground FloorShowerFeatures walk-in shower, washbasin unit
- Ground Floor- Seperate WCToilet
- En-suite wash basin and toiletToiletEn-suite to bedroom 3 on first floor
- A large walk-in shower room with wash basin is available on the ground floor with a separate toilet. Hairdryers are provided. On the first floor is an ensuite wash room with toilet shared by the double bedroom and the mezzanine floor. A solar-powered outside shower is available by the pool.
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kit
- Smoke detector
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon-monoxide detector
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- Rural
General
- launderette
- TelephoneSFR fixed line with wireless handset and message recording. All local and most international calls free to fixed line numbers. Calls to foreign mobiles are chargeable.
- Air conditioningThe three main bedrooms all have individually controlled air conditioning units for cooling in Summer and heating in Winter.
- HeatingThe wood fired stove heats the majority of the living space. Bedrooms can use the airconditioning units in reverse cycle for heating.
- Linens providedAll bed linen is included in price.
- Washing machineThe kitchen utility area has a modern 9Kg load machine with 1200 rpm spin speed.
- Clothes dryerOutside drying area and lines in garden. Pop-up frame for interior use.
- FireplaceWood burning stove. Fuel is not provided unless ordered and charged as extra
- Parking availableThe paved area at the top of of the fully paved driveway is available for two cars of any size. On the right there is a shady tiled carport suitable for a small to medium sized car .
- GarageWhilst the two integral garages are private, there is a car port on the right at the top of the driveway, suitable for a medium sized car. We recommend reversing from in front of the LH garage door.
- InternetSFR broadband service
- Towels availableOne bath towel, hand towel and pool towel is provided per person
- Wireless Internet
- Wood stoveThe main living room has a large wood fired stove which can be used in off season periods. Fuel is charged as an extra fee.
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living RoomThe spacious full height living area gives an impression off space and allows for up to 8 guests to be seated on comfortable sofas or round the good sized dining table
- Baby Gate
Kitchen
- Dishwasher12 place Bosch Silence + with 10 programmes. Variable speed and duration. Delayed start intervals up to 24hrs.
- Fridge3 units. Larder fridge under oven. American fridge/freezer in utility room gives filtered water and ice on demand. 2nd fridge/freezer next to American unit.
- Hob5 burner gas hob.
- OvenAEG electric oven and grill with 13 oven settings and 20 automatic cooking programs. Large capacity with cooled safety door.
- MicrowaveStand alone unit next to main oven.
- BBQ
- Kitchenette
- Coffee makerElectric filter machine. Cafetieres. Nespresso Inissia machine.
- ToasterTwo slice pop-up unit
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Lobster pot
- Pantry itemsWeighing scales, electric mixer, mixing bowls, chopping boards.
- Dishes & utensilsOvenware and roasting pans. frying pans and saucepans. steamer, cooking knives and other utensils.
- KitchenAmerican style with built in oven, gas hobs, refrigerator and dishwasher. Tiled work surfaces both sides. Storage cupboards at high and low level throughout.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 8 people
- Dining area
- Childs highchair
- DiningIndoor dining table sits 8 persons. Outside terrace dining sits up to 20 persons with three tables.
Entertainment
- Television32 inch flat screen with French TNT channels. Satellite receiver for UK TV FreeSat channels. (Reception may be affected by meteorological conditions)
- Satellite/CableThe villa TV has standard French TNT channels plus some FreeSat UK satellite channels. UK channel reception can be affected by cloudy and rainy weather or Summer high pressure systems.
- StereoA stereo portable CD/Radio is available on the desk in the lounge. This is not to be played outside the house.
- DVD playerConnected to main TV. Has own remote controller
- BooksFiction, non-fiction. Maps, Dictionaries.
- GamesBoard games, cards, jigsaw puzzles.
- Games for kids
- Music libraryCDs
Outside
- GardenThe pool area is surrounded by well maintained gardens with lawns, rose beds and flowering shrubs. A small vegetable garden is adjacent to the pool level lawn. Holidaymakers can use any of the produce
- Deck chairs
- Beach towels
- Deck/PatioThe main terrace faces South and is located directly off the kitchen area. Shade is provided throughout the summer by a covering of living vines. Some grapes are left growing to decorate the canopy.
- Outdoor Furniture
- GolfThe beautiful Golf de Barbaroux course is within 20 minutes drive on the Cabasse to Brignoles road. Other lovely courses can be found nearby.
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term renters welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Private poolApproximately 8m x 4m 1.5m deep. Pool sunbathing area on south side with 8 sunbeds and gazebo with outdoor lounge set for shade. Entire pool area fenced and gated to French Safety requirements.
Notes
- The house is situated in a lovely enclosed private terraced garden on two levels, with fruit trees, olive tree, roses, oleanders and a fully stocked fruit and vegetable garden, swings and a boules area. The gardens are set against an impressive backdrop of mature pine trees. There is a large sunbathing patio with gazebo adjacent to the pool. with plenty of room for eight sun loungers and two drinks tables. The pool measures 8m by 4m is fully fenced and gated to French Law requirements. French doors open onto the south-facing vine-covered terrace with table and chairs for outside dining in the shade, together with a built-in brick, outdoor barbecue. Patio doors open to the kitchen courtyard which is charming for breakfast. Entry to the property is through electrically operated gates with remote control for ease of entry and exit by car. The upkeep and cleaning of the pool will be maintained once or twice weekly by a professional pool engineer.
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- Bookings at this property are non-refundable.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Under 12 years. Single beds, cot and high chair Under 12 years. Single beds, cot and high chair
No pets
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 8 (sleeps up to 6 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. countertops, light switches, handles and taps)
Cleaned with disinfectant
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC
Property has guest safety measures
Follows industry health association: Sanitary Protocol (UNPLV – France)
Map
Hosted by Mr Barry Dixon
Ask a questionAbout 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.
Mr Barry Dixon purchased this Villa in 2002
Why Mr Barry Dixon chose Le Thoronet
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 Villa 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. A few years ago we added air conditioning to 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
- Languages:
- english, french