About
Villa Le Mas,
Villa Le Mas lies in a secluded valley in the Plaine des Maures,
a national park in the Chataigne Hills and is surrounded by its
own 24 hectares of working vineyards, complete with stunning views
as far as the Alpes Maritime. The villa has been lovingly restored
over many years to reflect its Provencal heritage. Beyond the
vines there are extensive woodlands, home of the "Tortes des Maures'',
the protected little tortoises.
Villa Le Mas is the perfect setting for a relaxed secluded holiday.
With excellent walks and views, whether you are looking for an
idyllic retreat to write or paint, or to spend your holiday with
friends and family, the informal atmosphere of Le Mas is unforgettable.
Local Areas
The unspoilt picturesque towns of - La
Garde Freinet (15mins)
- Grimaud
(20 Mins) - St
Maxime (25mins) - are home to thriving artistic
communities, with restaurants and antipasti galore. Vidauban,
a bustling Provencal market town, is the nearest main shopping
centre only 9km away. The Mediterranean coastline is less than
35 minutes away, the sophisticated St
Tropez (35 minutes), St
Maxime and Port
Grimaud (25 minutes),
and the internationally renowned Aix
en Provence (60 mins) and Cannes
(40 minutes) and - of course, Nice
and Monte Carlo
(75 minutes).
Garden
The gardens are professionally maintained, boasting olive and
cypress trees, and a brook that flows through with a charming
terrace on its banks. Relax in the garden, with the fresh subtle
aromas of rosemary, thyme and lavender, the very scents of Provence
growing in abundance.
The
Villa
Villa Le Mas can sleep 13 comfortably, plus 2 cots for babies,
5 double bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, 3 of which have additional single beds. Upstairs
the two master bedrooms have their own private terrace, with stunning
uninterrupted views over the valley, breath-taking first thing
in the morning. The large
downstairs bedroom has French windows leading directly to the
swimming pool. The house is tiled throughout in the Provencal
style.
The drawing room complete with open fire, ideal for cooler nights,
and a grand piano, opens out onto the dining room and terrace,
which stretches the length of the house. The professionally
designed kitchen is complete with a large oven and a commercial ice machine.
Other amenities include satellite television, hi fi system, telephone,
fax machine, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, full central
heating and computer facilities.
Pool
A terrace surrounds the stunning swimming pool with sun beds and
ample shade cover. The pool is heated and extends the swimming
season. To comply with recent legislation, the pool has an unobtrusive
electronic guard for safety of children and adults.
Maintenance
An English speaking couple, who live on the vineyard, known as
the "Guardiens", are responsible for the seamless running of the
property and can arrange any extra help such as ironing, shopping
and baby sitting, including airport pickups. Their primary task
is to ensure that your stay is as trouble-free as possible.
All
Inclusive
On arrival you'll find fresh flowers and provisions of croissants,
baguettes, water, orange juice, ham, cheese, tea, coffee, plus
a welcoming bottle of chilled local rose wine. The house is cleaned
3 times a week and towels are changed every 4 days,
linen every 7 days. The terrace, BBQ and pool are cleaned and
maintained daily.
Getting
There
La Mas is easily accessible by car from the international airports
of Nice
(80kms) and Marseilles
(90kms). It is possible to arrange a helicopter service from St
Tropez, Nice and Monaco.
