 | Le CONTADOUR (Which means, The Man Who Counts Sheep) is a charming provençal "mas" built on six stone terraces covered with olive trees, palm, mimosa, lemon, kiwi, cherry, fig and apple trees. It stands 260 meters above the Var valley with extraordinary uninterrupted views across the mountain, river and the sea beyond.
The Medieval village of Gattieres is a 10 minute walk from the villa and has 3 restaurants and bars, plus a supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, hairdresser, traiteur, butcher and one of the most renowned bakeries in the area, where you can sip your coffee in the morning and watch the village life evolve. The village has retained its authenticity and is very French.
The villa is also on a bus route to St Laurent du Var and the sea.
Nice airport and the Promenade des Anglais is only 20 minutes drive away, |
The apartment within the villa, has been architecturally designed and has created an atmosphere of peace and tranquility in rustic yet elegant surroundings. It is completely private, with separate entrance and has its own lovely terraces. The entire area measures 100 sq m.
Within the grounds of the villa there is a beautiful natural stone pool terrace surrounded by a profusion of flowers and olive trees. The pool measures 8x5 meters. Access to the pool will be shared with the owners who live on site most of the year. Use of the barbecue, the pizza oven, and the bar, situated on the pool terrace can also be arranged by mutual arrangement with the owners. Your privacy will be observed at all times to ensure a peaceful and harmonious stay during your time at Le CONTADOUR.
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 | The beamed sitting room is furnished with antiques and is very bright, having French windows opening onto the south facing terrace, again with superb views. A TV set with video recorder DVD player+latest films and access to many satellite channels, is available for your entertainment.
From the sitting room a large archway opens onto a charming fitted kitchen with hand painted provençal tiles. It contains all you all need, such as a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, fan oven, microwave oven coffee machine etc.
The kitchen opens onto a private shaded terrace with an ancient olive tree, over two hundred years old, which provides perfect shade during the hot months, for out door dining.
There are two bedrooms (sleeping upto 4 people). This attractive provençal style bedroom opens onto a terrace with uninterrupted views south to the sea beyond. The second bedroom is slightly smaller and contains two single beds. |
Tariff
8th September-13th October & 24th March-16th June €970p.w.
13th October - 23rd December € 450pw or €1500 pm + 6th Jan. -24th March.
16th June -08th September €1380 pw
For bookings, or further details, please contact: -
Name: - Captain & Mrs Q Murphy
Phone: - 00 33 493 086944 or mobile 00 33 612 401819
Email: -
liz1murphy@aol.com |
Location
651 Route de St Laurent
06510 Gattieres
France
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