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Traditional Provencal Villa With Private Heated Pool

Lakefront villa with private pool and kitchen

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Les Olives front view
Pool view from terrace
Les Olives roses May 2012
South Terrace View
Kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10165 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Salernes, Provence-Alpes-Cîte-D’Azur
  • Place, Terra Rossa Museum
    â€Ș3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lac de Sainte Croix
    â€Ș38 min drive‬
  • Place, Gorges du Verdon
    â€Ș49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Traditional Provencal Villa With Private Heated Pool

Ideal for families or couples, 'Les Olives' is a spacious, open-plan, single-storey villa boasting 140m2 of internal living space with beautiful south facing views set within 2500m2 of private, well maintained grounds. Offering total privacy in a rural setting, it has an orchard which is perfect for ball games, badminton or boules. The house has glass doors opening onto terraces on 2 sides with a poolside BBQ area with sink. There are several dining areas, one shaded in high summer by a natural canopy of mulberry-plane trees. The 8m x 4m heated pool is a few steps from the house and easily viewed from anywhere in the living room and kitchen. The villa has under-floor heating and a centrally placed open fireplace for rentals during the cooler months. The pool is heated from April to October as required to maintain a temperature between 20-25 centigrade and there is also an outdoor poolside hot water shower. Small pets are welcome subject to approval. Please note that the property in NOT FENCED IN.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
A max of 2 small pets accepted with pre-approval
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Salernes

Located in Salernes, this villa is in a rural area and on a lake. ChĂąteau d'Entrecasteaux and Sanctuaire Notre-Dame de Graces are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Aurelian Way and Aurelian Way.
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Salernes, Provence-Alpes-Cîte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • Terra Rossa Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Lac de Sainte Croix - 38 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Gorges du Verdon - 49 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Esterel Massif - 56 min drive - 59.7 km
  • FrĂ©jus Beach - 60 min drive - 60.5 km

Getting around

  • Vidauban Station - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘLa Castellane - ‬13 min drive
  • â€ȘBar Central - ‬13 min drive
  • â€ȘLe Temps De Pose - ‬18 min drive
  • â€Șrestaurant la place - ‬10 min drive
  • â€ȘRestaurant du Cours - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Traditional Provencal Villa With Private Heated Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Traditional Provencal Villa With Private Heated Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Traditional Provencal Villa With Private Heated Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Provencal Villa With Private Heated Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Provencal Villa With Private Heated Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Provencal Villa With Private Heated Pool located?

This family-friendly Salernes villa is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Terra Rossa Museum and Domaine de Valcolombe. ChĂąteau d'Entrecasteaux and Domines des Rabelles are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

laurence h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

SĂ©jour de 4 semaines en famille

Bilan trÚs positif de ce séjour à salernes .Nous avons apprécié cette location par sa tranquillité, ses volumes, sa localisation, ses équipements. Nous étions une grande famille avec un petit garçon de 6 ans pour qui le jardin et l espace extérieur était important. La communication avec Ariane qui s occupe sur place de la maison était super ! Elle faisait le lien avec la propriétaire.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place and vacation

Best location and the most beautiful house, we had the best vacation đŸŒč
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

pieter v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice

Fine!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bien

Bilan des deux semaines passĂ©es Ă  Salernes. Dans les moins : la maison mĂ©riterait d'ĂȘtre entretenue : de nombreuses fissures dans les murs, les joints de la suite parentale sont complĂštement moisis, le revĂȘtement de la baignoire de l'autre salle de bain est rouillĂ©e, les matelas des enfants sont couverts de tĂąches, plusieurs lits simples ont des lattes cassĂ©es voir manquantes, dans la cuisine aucun rangement pour la nourriture, il a fallu mettre les gamelles sur la table de la salle pour libĂ©rer de la place, malgrĂ© le commentaire de 2018 la cafetiĂšre est toujours aussi petite et lente, certains morceaux du revĂȘtement des meubles de cuisine se dĂ©collent, l'eau s'infiltre dans la maison par le toit en tĂŽle au dessus de la table Ă  manger en cas de pluie, les transats et chaises autour de la piscine sont dans un Ă©tat dĂ©plorable, les consignes donnĂ©es par les propriĂ©taires, qui font 8 pages, auraient pu ĂȘtre traduites en français (les propriĂ©taires sont anglais). Dans les plus : la maison est trĂšs bien situĂ©e sur les hauteurs de Salernes, aucun vis Ă  vis et les collines Ă  perte de vue. Elle est Ă  environ 1h des gorges et de la mer. Elle offre de beaux volumes. Le jardin comprend une estrade trĂšs apprĂ©ciĂ©e des enfants pour y faire des spectacles. Surtout la piscine est trĂšs agrĂ©able (belles dimensions et profondeur) bien qu'un peu rouillĂ©e par endroits. En bref, nous avons passĂ© un agrĂ©able sĂ©jour mais il est regrettable, au prix de la location, que la maison ne soit pas un minimum entretenue.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

CORTES-ROUX C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

TrÚs belle maison, cadre trÚs agréable.

Tout était trÚs bien malgré une forte chaleur . La piscine était bienvenue. Sinon, beaucoup de moustiques.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

marc b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

grande maison et jardin trÚs bien équipés. parfait pour un séjour en famille ou avec des amis.

grande maison et jardin trÚs bien équipés. parfait pour un séjour en famille ou avec des amis.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and quiet location with a great view

We had a very nice holiday. House was suitable to host our group of 10 people.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

corinne c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent séjour

Maison trÚs accueillante et trÚs bien équipée aussi bien en équipements extérieurs qu intérieurs. Maison assez isolée pour ne pas déranger les voisins mais suffisamment proche du centre-ville pour faire des courses facilement. Le seul bémol restera la chaleur la nuit et les moustiques le soir, mais on s'y attendait en venant dans cette région. C'est une location trÚs positive pour un séjour en famille ou entre amis !

10/10 Excellent

Olivier K., HEGENHEIM France

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

TrĂšs belle maison

Nous avons passez un agréable séjour. La maison es trÚs bien équipée au calme sans visa vis. Manque un piste de pétanque et elle serait parfaite.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Claire R.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Maison trÚs spacieuse et agréable

La maison est situĂ©e dans un quartier trĂšs agrĂ©able et calme, Ă  l’écart de la ville. Elle est spacieuse, agrĂ©able et bien Ă©quipĂ©e, la piscine est Ă©galement trĂšs jolie, propre et Ă  tempĂ©rature parfaite! Nous avons passĂ© une excellente semaine. Seul bĂ©mol, l’absence d’indications prĂ©alables Ă  notre arrivĂ©e (l'adresse fournie sur le site est trĂšs insuffisante pour trouver la propriĂ©tĂ©) et pas d’accueil Ă  l’arrivĂ©e par la gĂ©rante. Tout ceci a nĂ©anmoins Ă©tĂ© trĂšs vite oubliĂ©...
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pierre-Eric J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maison en arriÚre-pays provençal

Maison trÚs agréable et calme, avec une grande piÚce à vivre, trÚs conviviale.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Laurence M., FRANCE

Villa agréable dans l'ensemble

Nous avons passĂ© un agrĂ©able sĂ©jour Ă  Salernes. Belle villa dans l'ensemble et son emplacement Ă©tait idĂ©al. Pas de vis Ă  vis. Beaux volumes Ă  l'intĂ©rieur et Ă  l'extĂ©rieur, Belle villa dans l'ensemble. Cependant beaucoup de choses sont Ă  rafraĂźchir : les murs (de grosses fissures), l'isolation des fenĂȘtres et les volets qui ont du mal Ă  fermer. Il manquait un Ă©clairage extĂ©rieur sur la terrasse pour le coin repas le soir. Le canapĂ© Ă©tait cassĂ© (bancal), les lits simples avec coffrage Ă  la tĂȘte et aux pieds Ă©taient trop petits pour des personnes faisant de plus 1m90, une cafetiĂšre qui fonctionnait mal (30 mn pour passer le cafĂ©). De petites choses Ă  remplacer et Ă  revoir.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Hendrik D.

Zalig en rustig genieten

Rustig gelegen woning met een mooi uitzicht en een goed onderhouden zwembad. Douche aan het zwembad is heel handig. Leuk zitten in de schaduw onder een bladerdek van esdoorns. Niet te ver van centrum, bakker en andere winkels. Aanwezigheid van ventilatoren is een pluspunt (maar ook noodzakelijk in de zomer) Voor verbetering vatbaar: de voorraad glazen en tassen is beperkt wanneer er een bezetting is van 8 personen. Ook de orde en netheid (in kasten bijvoorbeeld) kan naar onze normen beter. Maar dat is natuurlijk een opdracht voor al wie er verblijft. Deze laatste puntjes wegen uiteraard niet op tegen alle voordelen die dit vakantiehuis biedt. Ook de communicatie met de eigenaars verliep op een correcte en vriendelijke manier. Wij houden er alvast mooie herinneringen aan over!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

A comfortable, easy house with an excellent pool

Les Olives is an attractive, traditional house, unpretentious but well-laid out and easy to use and enjoy. My three grandchildren aged 4,6 and 8 years enjoyed great games in the safe grounds and thought the pool amazing. This made for a most relaxing holiday for their five accompanying adults. We found lots to interest us in the surrounding area too with trips to local restaurants and to Terra Rossa, the Lac de Sainte Croix and the Gorges du Verdon, as well as many visits to Salernes, a lively, and charming town.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie S.

Relaxing stay

Lovely setting! Such a perfect base from which to explore the surrounding area. House was well-equipped and comfortable. Wonderful, clean pool. Ariane was very helpful on site. Thank you.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fran W.

Absolutely stunning villa in a beautiful setting

My stay in this wonderful, Provencal villa was fantastic! The villa is warm and welcoming, with a lovely, homely feel. The whole place was very clean and well maintained, and the bed was really comfortable (I stayed in the en suite room). We spent most of our days exploring the local countryside (a visit to the lake is a must!) and our evenings sat out on the terrace, with a glass of wine from the local cave enjoying the beautiful settings. I would fully recommend staying in this wonderful Villa, and will be back again very soon!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne A.

Tranquil Escape

Les Olive was all that we had hoped for and more! Centrally located, it is the perfect home base from which to explore the area. The house was beautifully appointed and the space perfect for our extended family. At night, we loved having a glass of wine beside the heated pool while the kids swam. And during the day, the house was the perfect home base from which to explore Salernes. We loved the heated pool & the sunken living room and frankly never wanted to leave! We hope to visit again next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Pearl H.

Wonderful villa, perfect location!

The villa not only fulfilled, but surpassed it's online description. Best equipped kitchen I've ever had in a holiday rental. Deceptively spacious, comfortable and clean with the exceptional added bonus of wonderful caretaker, Ariane, who was more than willing to help us with reservations and suggestions of things to do and see. I would highly recommend Les Olives and in fact, I am hoping to return in 2016!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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A beautiful villa in a stunning location

We have stayed in the villa several times. It is spacious, light and airy with a lovely heated pool to enjoy. The facilities are excellent and there is someone nearby who maintains the villa and pool who can be called any time should any problems arise. Salernes is a good centre within easy reach of St Tropez (about an hour) and the beautiful Gorges du Verdon (about half an hour). There are plenty of restaurants in the area and recommendations are provided by the owners prior to arrival. I would highly recommend this property
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jess g.

Wonderful week at Les Olives

This was our 4th stay at villa Les Olives - great spot for day tripping or just hanging around reading by the pool beautiful views, very well appointed comfortable house. Arrived in perfect time for artichoke and asparagus season this year. Many wonderful lunches on the terrace. Highly recommend!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison L.

lovely villa

I stayed at the villa with mychildren and my friends family for a week what a lovely villa set in beautiful surroundings would definitely consider using the villa in the future

8/10 Good

FREDERIQUE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by David Gentle

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We live and work in Central London and spend as much time in France as we can. When we are not able to be there we like to make it available for others to enjoy as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We decided to buy a second home in France in 2000 and spent the next 3 years looking for a suitable property . When we saw Les Olives we fell in love - and we saw it for the first time in November in the rain! Under the provencal sun, it was glorious and the views across the hills are spectacular. We love being there all year round and try to spend Christmas and New Year there when we can. The fireplace is wonderful and makes the house cosy - we play lots of board games, read by the fire and cook long leisurely meals.

What makes this property unique

The villa is very private, quiet and nestled in the hills outside of Salernes, which is less than 2 kilometres from the property. The house itself is easy to share and very child-friendly with few ornaments within reach of little fingers and the pool is within steps of the house and easy to monitor from the main living area of the house. Kids have plenty of space to play on the grounds and the traditional 'terraces' that delineate property boundaries act as invisible 'fences.' For adults, there is plenty of space to spread out or gather for drinks and meals with both covered areas and areas in the sun.
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