La Taurine. Beautiful luxury house, pool, AC

This house located in the heart of the old town offers a rare balance in La Ciotat between the tranquillity of a property with garden, swimming pool and proximity to shops, places of culture, restaurants, ... but also a stone's throw from the creeks and beaches.
The decoration and equipment have been designed to offer you all the necessary comfort in an exotic setting...... It smells like a family vacation.
Located 9 minutes walk from the shipyard, it is also ideal for crews.

Are included in the rental: WIFI, end-of-stay cleaning, sheets, towels and four parking spaces including two secure inside the property.
For your safety and due to the health context of Covid, we carry out the cleaning with professionals who apply the protocols related to the epidemic and use products to NF EN 14476 standards.

Ideal for up to 6 people with 160m², "La Taurine" nestles in a dead end in the heart of the old town 400 m from the quays of the port, 20 minutes walk from the creeks of Figuerolles and Mugel, 15 minutes from the nearest beach.
As soon as you pass the gate, there is a spirit, a cosy and relaxing atmosphere that you will appreciate. You will have the choice between different delicately shaded outdoor spaces to share a barbecue with the family, have breakfast or simply share a friendly moment. The typical Mediterranean garden, the swimming pool -6m x 3m x 1.4m deep) and its two terraces are all invitations to idleness. The commissioning of the pool begins from the 1st week of the Easter holidays (French school holidays) until the last week of the All Saints holidays (French school holidays).
This old building completely renovated with taste is naturally fresh with its thick walls.
The careful decoration offers a soft balance between modernity and authenticity. The equipment is very complete with underfloor heating, air conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, pantry, ... nothing is missing for your comfort.

All rooms on the ground floor are connected to the exteriors by glass doors or large windows. The living room is the center piece of the house with its zenithal ceiling which offers a very large volume and is connected to all the rooms. The open kitchen overlooks the latter and offers in the back kitchen a pantry / laundry room very practical on a daily basis. The dining room is welcoming with its fireplace.
On the ground floor, and slightly separated, is also the suite "Mamoune" with its dressing room and bathroom offering shower and bath. It is equipped with two single beds grouped together to offer a bed of 160 x 200 and a ceiling fan.
An independent toilet is also at your disposal on this level.

Upstairs, you will find the two bedrooms "Jeanne" and "Matty", air-conditioned, equipped with wardrobes, dressers, clothes racks. One is equipped with a bed of 140 cm the other with two single beds of 80 cm hat can be grouped or separated on request.
The bathroom with toilet is shared by these two bedrooms.
Last room of the floor, the TV room on the mezzanine overlooks the living room and offers the second sitting area.
Let yourself be carried away by the sweetness of the place, recharge your batteries in this idyllic setting where decoration, comfort, scents, and Provencal vegetation will leave you the delicate imprint of these peaceful moments spent at " la Taurine ".
To magnify your stay, we can put you in touch with our local partners: taxi, car rental, diving, ... or provide you with chairs or cots on request.
Long-term rental is possible (excluding July/August). Contact me to get a suitable quote.

Traveller access
The house is totally dedicated to you.

Interaction with travellers
You will have a single contact available to welcome you, carry out the check-in and check-out.
This person will introduce you to the property as a whole, its mode of operation and will be available during your stay if you have any questions about the accommodation.
She will give you and comment on our tourist guide who advises you on typical days to discover the region.
She will be reachable by email and on her mobile.

Other remarks
We put at your disposal 4 parking spaces, two of which are secure inside the house.
The house is equipped with a washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee maker.
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking is not allowed inside the house.
The house cannot be rented to organize parties or events.

Arrival times: 16h-19h, departure time: 9h-11h. In summer, the agency will define the time of provision of the property and departure in these slots according to the schedule of the maintenance and reception teams.

The district
The house is located on the old port, nestled in the heart of the old town of La Ciotat, which runs quietly through small streets full of charms, and cleared of all traffic, the center being pedestrian. Discover houses whose construction spread from the fifteenth to the nineteenth century. The tangle of streets and alleys leads to many squares, such as the Sadi Carnot square and its refreshing fountain where you can stop for a drink.
Also take advantage of the new docks of the old harbours totally renovated in 2019. The markets, the terraces are an invitation to enjoy the rhythm of the products, dishes and the Mediterranean climate.
You can easily enjoy La Ciotat and its unique environment with its rugged and spectacular coastline, its bay nicknamed «THE GULF OF LOVE» but also its hinterland: park of the calanques, Calanque de Figuerolles, park and calanque of Mugel, the green island, the beaches, circuit of the Castellet, etc.
On or under water, on land or in the air, the choice of activities is wide: diving, sailing, kayaking, hiking or simply relaxing to enjoy the sun.
You can also take back your vehicle and embark at your leisure on the discovery of the AOC vineyards of Cassis or Bandol, visit the Calanques by boat, opt for a golf course, practice hiking in the Massif du Castellet or in the reserve of the Calanques, discover the Golden Islands, Marseille, Aix en Provence, etc.
Transport
You will enjoy all the amenities nearby. Bus, parking, departure of the shuttles for the green island or the Calanques.
The bus station is 400 m away, the port is 350 m away, the train station is 4.3 km away and is directly accessible from the bus station.