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4 Bed 4 Bath Provencal Hillside Villa nr Medieval Village / Heated Pool/ air con
Family-friendly villa in Seillans
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8350 sq m
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Seillans, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
- Place, Tanning-Ernst Collection
- Place, Terre Blanche Golf Course14 min drive
- Place, Esterel Massif34 min drive
- Airport, Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
4 Bed 4 Bath Provencal Hillside Villa nr Medieval Village / Heated Pool/ air con
This delightful villa complete with stuccoed walls and pantile roof is set in the hillside within easy walking distance of the medieval village of Seillans, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France (only 2 such villages in the Var). The property is very private, is not overlooked and the nearest neighbours are at least 100m away.
The house is south-facing with views across miles of pine woodland towards the coast and is not overlooked by any other property. It is located in a tranquil spot off a small road with easy access to the village but without the noise of being in the centre of the village.
The house has around 350 square metres of living space. Arranged as a main house and almost adjoining annex it has two double bedrooms and a bathroom and shower room in each building. Two bedrooms have kingsize beds, one a double bed and one twin beds. The living room has a mezzanine level which provides a sense of space, light and airiness.
The kitchen and 3 of the bathrooms have all been updated in the last 20 years and the house has had a new gas boiler installed in 2013 for reliable hot water. A new electric pool heater was installed in 2015 and various improvements to the outdoor space including a large decked area outside the open plan living area. Outside terraces including a dining area are flanked by mature tropical planting with yucca trees, oleander, a fine mulberry tree, fig trees, a pomegranate tree, olive trees, a variety of palms and cactuses looking down onto an azure heated swimming pool. The pool is heated to 29 degrees which is very pleasant! The pool is only available between Easter and the end of October unless separate arrangements are made with the owner.
We have air conditioning in the main house (both bedrooms plus the living room). The annex has substantial stone walls and is therefore cool without needing air con.
The villa is within easy reach of Frejus (where paragliding and the hire of crewed yachts are available, plus pleasant cocktail bars by the marina) and Cannes on the Cote D’Azur, the Lac St Cassien (pedalo hire), a variety of golf courses and the breathtaking Verdon Gorge (zip wires and white water rafting as well as being one of the finest gorges in Europe).
We provide a welcome bottle of wine when you arrive. Some basic household items are also provided including bin bags, dishwasher tablets.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Travel cot and high chair can be provided
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Seillans
Located in Seillans, this villa is in the mountains. Tanning-Ernst Collection and Musée de l'Artillerie are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Pont des Tuves and Tour de l'Horloge de Draguignan. Rafting and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Seillans, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
What's nearby
- Terre Blanche Golf Course - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
- Lac de Saint-Cassien - 19 min drive - 17.4 km
- Esterel Massif - 34 min drive - 33.0 km
- Fréjus Beach - 42 min drive - 38.2 km
- Gorges du Verdon - 54 min drive - 46.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- L'Estanco - 12 min drive
- La Pause Tourrettane - 8 min drive
- La Farandole - 7 min drive
- L'Entracte - 8 min drive
- La Gloire de Mon Père - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Diana Dyer Bartlett
We are an English family of five. My husband and I are both finance directors of small companies. We have two daughters and a son in their twenties.
My husband and I both speak fluent German and a good standard of French.
The family has owned this house since 2000 and we have spent many happy family holidays here. We originally bought the house with another family but when they wanted to sell up early in 2014, our kids encouraged us to buy them out.
Since then we have embarked on improvements including a pool heater, new iron gates to the drive, a boules pitch and extending one of our patio areas with some decking. The latter is a wonderful addition to the outdoor space and provides characterful sunbathing space and shade over the stone table in the garden making an alternative dining spot. We have installed air con in the main house.
Please feel free to call me on +44 7767 368697 if you would like to hear more about the property.
My husband and I both speak fluent German and a good standard of French.
The family has owned this house since 2000 and we have spent many happy family holidays here. We originally bought the house with another family but when they wanted to sell up early in 2014, our kids encouraged us to buy them out.
Since then we have embarked on improvements including a pool heater, new iron gates to the drive, a boules pitch and extending one of our patio areas with some decking. The latter is a wonderful addition to the outdoor space and provides characterful sunbathing space and shade over the stone table in the garden making an alternative dining spot. We have installed air con in the main house.
Please feel free to call me on +44 7767 368697 if you would like to hear more about the property.
Why they chose this property
Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, Seillans is an extraordinarily attractive village with immense character and charm. The main village is a maze of narrow cobbled allies and doorways. The painter and sculptor, Max Ernst, lived here and one of his sculptures can still be seen in the Place de la Republic.
Seillans is close enough to the coast to provide easy access but far enough away to avoid the worst of the crowds. Being up a hill, the evenings are very slightly cooler than the coast which can be an immense relief.
The villa's views across the woodland below are unspoilt and the scent of nearby spruce trees and the sound of the local goats give it a very rural feel, even though it is close to the village.
The pool heater is a godsend and because it is a heat exchanger, it doesn't matter if the sun is shining, the pool will be warm.
We have recently installed air conditioning, which is not common in the area. Summers can be very hot in the south of France and we want to make sure that visitors are comfortable when they sleep. A cold room is also a turn off for any mosquitoes in the region!
Seillans is close enough to the coast to provide easy access but far enough away to avoid the worst of the crowds. Being up a hill, the evenings are very slightly cooler than the coast which can be an immense relief.
The villa's views across the woodland below are unspoilt and the scent of nearby spruce trees and the sound of the local goats give it a very rural feel, even though it is close to the village.
The pool heater is a godsend and because it is a heat exchanger, it doesn't matter if the sun is shining, the pool will be warm.
We have recently installed air conditioning, which is not common in the area. Summers can be very hot in the south of France and we want to make sure that visitors are comfortable when they sleep. A cold room is also a turn off for any mosquitoes in the region!
What makes this property unique
The house and gardens were laid out with great panache by a Parisian artist and florist. There are many characterful features such as the corner fireplace, oak beams throughout and the mezzanine area above the sitting room. The latter gives the property a feeling of airiness and light. These features make it unlike most other properties in the area which can be very lacking in character.
The main bedroom in the annex has stone walls and a romantic sunken bath which is great fun for both kids' and adults' baths!
The villa is in close proximity to the village which has three very good restaurants. This makes for very relaxing lunches with only a short distance to stagger back to the house!
Not many houses in the area have invested in a pool heater or air conditioning.
The villa is self contained and at a distance from all neighbouring houses. If you don't want to see anybody when you are there (other than popping into the village for food), it is entirely possible to spend a delightfully restful break just in the grounds of the villa.
The main bedroom in the annex has stone walls and a romantic sunken bath which is great fun for both kids' and adults' baths!
The villa is in close proximity to the village which has three very good restaurants. This makes for very relaxing lunches with only a short distance to stagger back to the house!
Not many houses in the area have invested in a pool heater or air conditioning.
The villa is self contained and at a distance from all neighbouring houses. If you don't want to see anybody when you are there (other than popping into the village for food), it is entirely possible to spend a delightfully restful break just in the grounds of the villa.
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