General Description

• What a discovery! A grand 5-bedroomed 17^th century house with its own private walled garden and swimming pool, positioned on the town square of a small historic village up in the hilltops of an area of Provence which remains involved in the production of earthenware pottery known as faience.
• The property, which was built in 1609, has been restored in style by the owners (who live in a separate divided part of the house), using many of the original features, including vaulted ceilings, 400-year-old flagstones, exposed beams and bespoke wrought iron internal doors.
• The front of the house overlooks a classic French village scene. Just picture the central fountain, lofty plane trees, local café and boulangerie while the back gives onto the most unexpected enclosed garden and pool. The walls are entwined with climbers and there is an array of Provencal plants and fruit trees.

The Local Area

• The advantage of being in the centre of Varages means that within a couple of minutes walk you can buy your bread, sit in a café, go to a restaurant, purchase most conveniences at the local shop, perhaps admire the pottery or explore the ruined castle.
• Here in the Var you find fantastic variation; the region consists of both mountains and sea bathed in a sunny Mediterranean climate. A 25 minute drive will bring you to a Lake, close to the village of Quinson, 11km long with banks perfect for picnics. It is part of one of the greatest tourist attractions in Provence, in fact, the Gorges du Verdon is often called the Grand Canyon of Europe due to its dramatic beauty. The region boasts 300km of shoreline with the Iles d’Hyere, Saint Tropez and Bandol being just a few well-known names worth a visit. Culture and history as well as wonderful shops can be found in Aix en Provence whose association with the artists Cezanne and Picasso is world-famous.
• Walking, biking, boules, horse riding, tennis and wine tasting can be enjoyed locally. The nearby lakes offer climbing, white-water sports, canyoning and paragliding.
• Most of the local villages have their own open-air markets selling fresh produce. One hour away is Cassis with its particularly renowned market.
• The nearest supermarket is in Barjols, a 10 minute drive.

Facilities

• Living room and Dining room: front onto one of two outside patios with plenty of windows to let in that sunshine. Sofa and chairs plus television and DVD are provided and a long dining table ideal for a large party of people.
• Kitchen: If there is a chef in you, you will adore this kitchen, spacious and furnished to the highest standard. Oven, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine provided.
• Bedrooms: Every one of the 5 bedrooms is of generous size and all the beds can be twin or bolted together as a double. There is clothes hanging space and chairs in each room together with  small bedside tables. Two of the bedrooms have a small kitchen corner with a fridge and oven plates just right for brewing coffee before descending for breakfast. One bedroom is positioned on the first floor and four on the second. Two of the second-floor bedrooms placed on the front side of the property have air conditioning. The décor throughout is cool and fresh.
• Bathroom: Each one of the bedrooms has its own private bathroom with shower, toilet and sinks especially made by the local potters. One of the five has a free-standing bath instead of a shower.
• Outside: There are two patios, one directly outside the living/dining room, furnished with teak table and chairs, the other is dicreetly placed by the pool and has plastic table and chairs. There is a barbecue for outside dining and sun loungers for relaxing and reclining whilst soaking up the sun.
• Swimming pool:The 7m by 3m pool is surrounded by a terrace with terracotta pots filled with flowers.
• Internet: Wi-fi access is available.
• Telephone: a telephone is available, please ask the owners to use it.

• Baby facilities: Highchairs and cots are available from the property owners.

• Heating:.No not included

• Gas, electric, & water: all included in the rental cost.

• End-of-stay cleaning. is included in the cost of your holiday.
• Bed & bathroom linen: bed linen is included, however there is a charge of 10€ per set of bathroom towels, Pool towels are not provided so please remember to bring your own.
• Taxe de Sejour: in France, it is necessary to pay a “Taxe de Séjour” at the end of your stay. It has been included here in the rental cost.
• Damage Deposit: The owners require a deposit of 1000€ to cover any damage or breakages. This will be refunded to you following your your stay, less the cost of any damage.
• Change-over day. Usually Saturday – but please ask
• Long weekend stays: Are possible - please ask
• Pets: please ask at the time of your booking if you wish to bring a pet.

How To Get There

• By Car – Directions by car from the A8 motorway
• By Air – Nice, Marseilles, Toulon and Nimes airports all within 1 hour or 1½  hours
• By Train - The high speed TGV service runs directly from London or Paris to Aix en Provence and Marseilles.
• Full directions, etc, will be sent once you make a booking

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