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Accommodations: Villa - 5 Bedrooms + Attached Unit - 4 Baths - (Sleeps 10-12)
Le-Rayol-Canadel-Sur-Mer, France Villa Rental - On the French Riviera near St Tropez
By a miracle this part of the coast has escaped urban development and still feels like "la campagne". The intense light and color that drew Cezanne, Matisse, Picasso and Van Gogh still cast a spell. A deep blue sky, warm sun and a landscaped garden full of Mediterranean flora: palms,olives, lavender, rosemary, peach orange,lemon , honeysuckle and jasmine surround the house and pool. A path without traffic leads in about 400m - a 10 to 15 minute walk - to a sandy cove where mica in the white sand looks like diamonds dancing in the water.
The small village of Canadel is on the sea side of the Corniche des Maures, a 26km coastal road stretching from Lavandou to La Croix-Valmer, with breathtaking sea views. On the land side rises the Massif des Maures. A road 5 minutes from the house leads to the Col and the ridge path, superb for walking, cycling and picnics with vast blue vistas below.
We designed the house to have as little division between house and garden as possible and to have privacy and space for different ages and activities. Outside the bedroom wing is the cactus garden with swings, a tree house, badminton, table tennis and boules play areas. Two bedroom have french doors opening onto a central terrace with a pepper tree, family dining table and chaise lounges facing the sea still leaving space for yoga!
The living/dining room wing leads to a covered terrace with oak table, stone barbecue, summer kitchen and a gate to enclosed pool (open mid May to mid October - or by special request). Up the steps is our "cocktail terrace" a quiet hideaway with eagle nest view of the sea and islands.
All bedrooms are screened and have ceiling fans, bedside reading lights and wardrobes. Two beds are 160cms; one has adjustable backrest. Two bedrooms are ensuite, another has adjacent bathroom with tub overlooking the Mediterranean ( with slate sill for chilled white wine as you recline). A fourth double bedroom (140 cm) looks onto the garden and has an adjacent shower room. A childrens' room has built-in bunks(80 x 150 cm) and 2 single beds (80 x 190 cm).
The kitchen is state of the art and looks out to the Mediterranean.
This house is our holiday home rather than a commercial rental property and therefore equipped with books, games, paintings, art materials, plants, CD's, videos, satellite tv, comfortable classic furniture, low voltage lighting on dimmers , telephone, fax, internet connection, alarm linked to central station and a caretaker couple from the next village who are available for extra cleaning and babysitting.
Gentle steps lead up to the first floor which has all the living and terrace accommodation on one level without steps:a boon for the less mobile. The ground floor has a studio which can sleep up to 4, with independent kitchen, shower and WC. It is available at a small supplementary rent for overspill.
We believe the house has all the ingredients needed to make a memorable holiday and you will find it a fantastic place to be!
Living Room with TV , VCR, CD. Satellite, Games, Books - Le-Rayol-Canadel-Sur-Mer, France Villa Rental - On the French Riviera near St Tropez
Vacation Rental Features Amenities: WasherDryerLinens Provided Off Street Parking: parking inside the gate for several cars
Beds Queen Bed: 2 x Queen beds 160 cm wide. One has adjustable head and foot. Ceiling fans in all rooms.Double Bed: 2 x double beds 140 cm wide.Twin/Single Bed: 2 x single beds 80 cm wideBunk Bed: 2 x Bunk beds - 80 cm wide x 150 cm longCrib: We have a new travel cot.
Entertainment Cable/Satellite TV: BBC world service available as well as CNN and many other stations.DVDVCRVideo Library: several videos/DVDs available.CD PlayerPrivate Pool: Pool is 10 meters x 5 meters. Available mid May - mid Oct)Ping Pong/Table Tennis
Kitchen Full KitchenCooking Utensils ProvidedRefrigerator: Double door Fridge freezer with ice cube makerDishwasherMicrowaveIce Maker
Outdoor Features Charcoal BBQ Grill: Designed and built in local stone by local craftsmanDeck/Patio: several decks and terracesGazebo: on the top level of the garden
View/Location Ocean View: Beach is 400 meters from house on footpath without traffic.
Communications Telephone: Telephone with 2 extensions and fax attachedWiFi (Wireless Internet): Laptops can be used throughout house and garden
Other Amenities The kitchen is an area where one can perch on a bar stool, glass in hand, to cheer on the cook, A double door Fridge produces ice cubes by magic. An Induction hob, a Pull-out Oven, 2 Sinks, Meters of stone worktop, all with views to the sea make preparing meals a joy helped by 'essentials' such as a serious Expresso machine, a Magimix, blender, Fresh orange juicer, Scales, Wine racks, Salad dryer, Cheese nets and Chef's knives. In the hallway linking bedroom and living wings are a Washer, a safe and a door to Clotheslines in the sun.
The Garden is landscaped, maintained, and illuminated at night. Inside the gates are Parking spaces for several cars. The Pool is newly tiled with glass mosiacs and serviced weekly. Plenty of hot water and heating when needed by an oil fired boiler.
Suitability No Pets AllowedHandicapped Accessible: The first floor living accommodation is all on one level but there are steps up to the first floorKid Friendly: Books, games, safe spaces.Smoking Not Allowed
Activities (on site and nearby) GolfTennisTheme Park (Amusement Park)ShoppingSightseeingRestaurantsKayakingSailingBoatingWaterskiingParasailingSwimmingSnorkeling/DivingWindsurfingBikingMountain BikingHikingFishingRock ClimbingAntiquingLive TheatreMuseumsHorseback Riding
Other Activities Water sports are abundant, The next beach has a French National sailing school (from age 6) with Optimists Catamarens, 470's which can also be hired, Windsurfing and Water ski facilities and lessons, All local beaches good for Snorkling, Rayol and the Islands have Paddi diving courses, On Canadel beach in season you will find a Lifeguard, Windsurfers, and Pedalos, mattresses and parasols for hire. Iced drinks brought to your side and a Beach restaurantcomplete the scene, Tennis club in next village, Golf and Horse riding nearby, Dedicated bicycle paths along the coast, Hiking on the ridge, Summer concerts in the Jardin Botanique at Rayol, Summer theatre at Gassin, Jazz festivals, Cinema festivals at St Tropez
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