Description
In the beautiful foothills of the Massif des Maures, this welcoming bastide is a delightful family home near hilltop Grimaud, set in a gorgeous garden overlooking woodland and vineyards, yet only 20km from the allure of Saint-Tropez.
Bastide Des Maures sleeps up to 13 guests (10 adults plus 3 children) across its six inviting bedrooms and attractive living spaces. Across the ground floor you can kick back and relax in the air-conditioned lounge with two sets of French windows opening out to the spacious garden. The kitchen is brilliantly equipped and leads through to a wood-beamed dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows sliding open.
Across both floors and in a separate annexe, there are six air-conditioned bedrooms, five of which are en-suite doubles (some can be converted into twins) plus a children’s triple bedroom with a bunk-bed. Families are warmly received here with toys, board games and table tennis alongside the vast amount of outdoor space for garden games across the lawns.
Indeed, across the 1.5 acre of glorious grounds you will discover ample room for lazing in the sun or sipping a glass of Côtes de Provence overlooking the pine trees and forested hills beyond. The swimming pool can be heated on request (at an extra charge outside July/August) and there is a superb poolside pergola with a summer kitchen for idyllic al-fresco dining. Imagine spending warm summer evenings with loved ones chatting by the outdoor lounge with clear starry skies above you.
Flower-filled Grimaud is merely 8km away, a traditional hilltop village full of character with restaurants, charming shops, art galleries and a wonderful Thursday morning market. There are more atmospheric markets down in Port Grimaud including a weekly night market in the height of the summer, such a lovely way to spend the evening alongside Port Grimaud’s cafes, restaurants and canals.
Of course, the allure of Saint-Tropez also awaits whether you wish to embrace its glitz and glamour or simply potter around the cobbled lanes of its enchanting old quarter. The iconic beach clubs of Plage de Pampelonne are just a little further or stay closer to home for sandy shores and seasonal watersports at Plage de Grimaud or Plage de Cogolin.
Spend time coming across other hillside villages with stunning views of the French Riviera such as Gassin and Ramatuelle or venture further into the hinterland for hiking, mountain biking, canoeing along the Argens River, the rural market town of Lorgues and some of the Var’s finest wine châteaux and restaurants. /n Security deposit /n €1000 charged to client's credit card as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 4.00 p.m. /n Departure time /n 9.30 a.m. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes, changed on Saturdays for stays longer than one week. /n Pool towels included? /n Yes. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. /n Heating costs included? /n Yes. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes. 2 hours of midweek cleaning is also included daily. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Tax /n French Visitors Tax payable locally in cash (typically costs €1-€10 per adult per night - please enquire if exact amount is required). /n Pool opening dates? /n The pool is open approximately May to October. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming. /n Pool heating charge? /n Pool heating is optional. If required, there is an extra charge of €400 per week (in May, June, September and October), payable to the owner via Oliver's Travels - this is non-refundable and needs to be arranged and paid in advance. There is no charge in July/August. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. /n Changeover day /n Saturday. All other changeover days on request. /n Minimum stay /n 7 nights. All other durations on request.
/n Smoking Allowed? /n No. /n Pets welcome? /n Not allowed. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are not allowed. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Air-conditioning is featured in all bedrooms and in the living room only.
/n Other Ts and Cs /n This house sleeps 10 guests (plus 3 additional children) across six bedrooms. Please see the “Features” tab for details on the layout. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Cot and high chair can be provided free of charge, on request.
