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3 Bedroom Farmhouse in Aups
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3 Bedroom
Farmhouse in Aups
An outstanding 18th century Olive Mill
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Bedroom.......................3
Bathroom......................2
Sleeps...........................6
Rate (British Pounds)
£ 1,200
- £ 2,800 per
Week
Description:
Outstanding 18th century Olive Mill in 30 acres with own river & waterfalls. Sleeps 6, 4 & 2. 3 private pools.
Vacation Rental Description
Situated in the Heart of Provence, the Var offers some of the loveliest scenery in southern France. You will find unspoilt countryside to explore, elegant cities to visit, medieval towns to discover, rustic villages with great family restaurants, sparkling clean beaches and the finest food and wine in the world. With the best weather in Europe on top of all of this, Provence is understandably famous for its quality of life. Sillans la Cascade is a medieval hill village in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It has a spectacular 42 metre high waterfall (which you can see from our property in spring and autumn) and idyllic walks in unspoiled countryside.
Our 18th century Olive Mill faces full south across its own valley. The property has 30 acres of hills, ancient woodlands of pines, oak, and laurel, wildflowers (orchids), herbs (thyme, rosemary, mint, lavender, fennel, marjoram), cherries, plums, apricots, figs, and wild asparagus. Olive trees grow by our own river (fishing is possible). The Domain is completely private, but within easy walking distance of the village. The Mill has been restored to provide three completely self-contained dwellings, each with its own private pool set well away from the others.
This period property has been lovingly restored by its architect owner, who has preserved its authenticity and original charmr.The extensive gardens, the hills and our private valley are perfect for exploring - the river helps make the Olive Mill an unforgettable and unique holiday. You can swim in the series of shallow pools in between the cascades and if you are adventurous you can climb down the cliff to walk behind our 10metre high waterfall (which also has a large pool for swimming in front of it).
The Tower House (sleeps six) was the original dwelling for the large stone olive mill which was built in the 18th century. It faces full south over an enclosed courtyard, overlooking grassy terraces which lead down to the pool. There are extensive views from each window and a panorama east, south, and west from the large roof terrace. The property has been completely restored (using period materials where possible, but incorporating the best modern equipment in the kitchen and bathrooms) and has excellent outdoors facilities: grassy terraces planted with lavender, sage, and irises, with wild mint and rosemary, mature trees for shade, a beautiful pool (ten by five meters) with natural stone surround, barbecue on the roof terrace, swings for children, and unlimited space for all games.
The TOWER HOUSE accommodation consists of:
* Large Ground Floor entrance hall paved with stone, with exposed beams, is ideal as a board games or relaxation area, with video, board games and books.
Guest water closet.
* First Floor includes double bedroom (en suite shower and water closet) with exposed beams. Good quality double bed, antique furniture and views of hills extending for miles to the east. Landing and stairs to second floor.
* Second Floor includes sunny and spacious kitchen/dining room with original Provençale floor tiles and exposed beams. There are extensive views south across the 18th century courtyard.
Well-decorated sitting room with comfortable sofas, antique furniture, with exposed beams, original Provençale floor tiles, television.
Second, main double bedroom with antique furniture, douible aspect south & west.
Small third double bedroom (2 single beds) with views south and east
Bathroom with bath, antique walnut furniture (modern basin and fittings), and third water closet. Fourth water closet.
Steep stairs lead to the third floor: a magnificent roof terrace paved with white natural stone, with panoramic views east, south and west across valleys and hills. Furnished (teak table, chairs, benches), with external lighting for outdoor meals. There is also a barbecue & second sink.
Facilities
The property is an easy 1km walk from the village centre and offers a perfect base for exploring Provence. There are village summer fetes and concerts throughout the region, and excellent local markets and restaurants. * Explore the hills and valley of our property - the olive grove, the herbs and wild flowers, the river, the waterfalls. * Go fishing, paddling, swimming in the river * Choose from an endless number of walks in the unspoiled countryside all around, starting from your doorstep. * Go to the local markets and rediscover what food used to taste like. * Long, lazy lunches (and dinners) outside: by the pool or on your private terrace overlooking our valley. * Antique and bric-a-brac hunting at Salernes, Cotignac, Tourtour. * Take a canoe ride in the heart of Provence, following the Argens river for 7 km. See http://www.kiatoo.fr/canoe.htm * Explore Gorges de Verdon - the extraordinary grand canyon (or ride a canoe down it).
Activities
The property is within 40 - 60 minutes drive of St Tropez. Beaches at Cannes, St Tropez, & Hyeres are just over an hour away. All main beaches have water sports & equipment for hire. It is an easy drive (20 minutes) to the famous Gorges de Verdon, where there is rock climbing, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking & white water rafting. The main, 42 metre high waterfall of Sillans la Cascade is visible from our property & we have our own 10metre waterfall just after our olive grove . There are excellent golf courses nearby, including one of the top 5 golf courses in France (Golf Club Barbaroux) which is 30 minutes away (at Brignoles). Bikes are available for hire in Salernes. The region is famous for its many rural walks & hill climbing.
PLUS:Self-contained Cottage for 4 & s-c studio for 2 - each with own private pool.
You are welcome at the excellent tennis club next to our property.
Please ask for our own website!
Rental Rates
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Price Table
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2 weeks minimum rental in high season. 25% (non-returnable deposit) of rental required on booking. Balance payable 8 weeks in advance. £400 sterling security deposit required 8 weeks in advance of the start of the rental period together with balance of rental. Payment by direct bank transfer. High season rental periods are from Friday to Friday. Arrival 4pm. Departure 10am.
Photos
Swim under our own waterfall
A series of shallow cascades on our own river
Tower House sitting room
View through Tower House kitchen/dining room
Tower House faces south over our valley & olive grove
Tower House private pool
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