Peycavier Holiday Rentals - IN THE HEART OF PROVENCE
An old stone farmhouse - 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6
Seclude yourself from your hectic lifestyle!
This wonderful higgledy-piggledy stone farmhouse was once an olive farm. Enjoying a peaceful and secluded location with privacy (not overlooked). Tranquil yet not remote. The old farmhouse is south facing - in two acres of old olive groves, meadow and woodland.
It is fully equipped, including SKY TV, wireless internet connection, DVD and films , dishwasher, microwave and washing machine.
The farmhouse is ideally situated
The old farmhouse is in the Natura 2000 Nature Reserve, just outside the village of Callas.
Callas, a medieval village set in the hills between the pines and the vines, is 5 minutes by car. We have a butcher, baker, grocer, newsagent, post office, tobacconist, bars and restaurants. Market days are Thursday and Saturday. There are also two restaurants within walking distance of the villa. The A8 Autoroute is 15 minutes away (Junction 36) giving easy access to the whole of the French Riviera. Beaches are 30 minutes (easy parking when you get there!), and the famous Gorges du Verdon is a pleasant 40 minute drive
Description of
the farmhouse
Beamed country kitchen/dining room with farm table - dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave etc. Stone walled sitting room with Sky TV, DVD (and films) and Wifi internet connection.
Three bedrooms – one double bedroom with 4 ft bed and an en suite bathroom and WC, another double with a 3ft 6 inch bed, and a twin bedded with two 80 cm beds. Separate shower room with 2nd toilet. Utility room with washing machine and suitcase storage.
Stone-built barbecue on the large south facing terrace with covered dining area. Garden lighting and fountain. Child-safe pool 18 ft dia x 4 ft deep. Two sun bathing patios. Boules area and plenty of parking. The farmhouse is securely fenced and gated with an intercom.
Price and availability
2010
| 13-March | 29-May | 14-Aug | |||
| 20-March | 05-June | 21-Aug | £1,400 | ||
| 27-March | 13-June | 28-Aug | £1,000 | ||
| 03-Apr | 19-June | 04-Sept | |||
| 10 Apr | 26-June | 11-Sept | |||
| 17-Apr | 03-July | £1,400 | 18-Sept | £650 | |
| 24-Apr | 10-July | 25-Sept | |||
| 01-May | 17-July | ||||
| 08-May | 24-July | ||||
| 15-May | 31-July | ||||
| 22-May | 07-Aug |
The prices include linen, house towels, and pool towels.
No price means that it is already booked
Payment Terms
25% of the total rent is due when booking - by bank transfer, cheque or Visa/Mastercard with www.paypal.com
The balance is due 6 weeks before the holiday starts, together with a £300 refundable Security Deposit (against damages) - by bank transfer, bank draft or cheque.
Or the balance and Security Deposit may be paid in cash on arrival.
Payment is accepted in £ Sterling or euro-equivalent on the day it is booked (using XE - Universal Currency Converter)
Feedback from holidaymakers
Lovely
relaxing holiday
Elliott's family, Cirencester, UK -
September 2009
Great weather and a super place for our 2 year old to run around. The market at
Le Muy was good for food, and the beach at Port Grimaud was very nice. The
highlight was the beautiful village of Grimaud. Thank you Jenny for your
warm welcome (especially as we were so late arriving!)
Great holiday!
Kolme viinin maistajat, Finland -
September 2009
Meillä oli hyvä vapaapäivä Jennyn maalaistalo. Kiitämme super Jenny ja Pohm
Wonderful holiday
Dog lovers, Mannheim, Germany - Sept 2009
The kids (14, 13, 9) enjoyed the pool, local markets and Pohm very much. We
'adult ones' fell in love with all the nice small villages around. Find of all
was Chateau Double for a wonderful dinner while sun is going down. Callas for
our morning coffee, the beaches between St Maxime and St Raphael were beautiful,
and we were deeply impressed with the views at Gorges de Verdon, and enjoyed
swimming in the Lake St Croix. Thanks a lot Jenny for all your recommendations.
Lots to do and see!
Woods family, Lancashire, UK - August 2009
We really enjoyed out stay here at the farmhouse, and the weather was perfect
for relaxing in the pool. We really enjoyed buying fresh grapes from the
roadside stalls, and walking up to the village to La Grotte restaurant.
Places we enjoyed were Trigance, Ampus, beach at Frejus, ED supermarket, St
Raphael night market, Lac St Cassien, and St Tropez by ferryboat from St Maxime. Bons vacances!
Wonderful fortnight
Joe and Co, Wiltshire, UK - Aug 2009
What a wonderful fortnight we've had. The farmhouse was peaceful, relaxing
and perfect for unwinding. Jenny was so helpful and friendly and made our
stay a pleasure. Found excellent restaurants locally. Had good days
out - boat trip to St Tropez, train to Monaco, pedalos on lake at Roquebrun.
And we recommend sitting on the front terrace in the dark, with a drink, and
enjoying the shooting stars!
Recharged and relaxed
CJ, Basingstoke, UK - July 2009
Delightful time. Lovely property - just like something off of one of those
Holiday programs like "A Place in the Sun".
Jenny was most accommodating and very pleasant. The farmhouse was different to
other holiday homes we have stayed. Lots of character in beautiful surroundings.
Recharged and relaxed
Chris and family, Oldham, UK - July 2009
Thank you for letting us stay in your lovely farmhouse. The kids have
grown gills, and the youngest has learnt to swim without floats here! We
loved the village markets, and have done several day trips (Gorge de Verdon,
Tourtour, St Aygulf beaches, St Raphael etc) but the kids (8,7 & 4) preferred
playing at the house and pool! Our stay was made even more special by
Jenny. She made us feel so welcome in her home, and nothing was too much
trouble. The children loved picking tomatoes from her garden and
collecting eggs from her chickens. Would definitely come back again.
Unforgettable holiday in charming farmhouse
Couple with 2 kids, Germany - July 2009
We spent 2 wonderful weeks in this charming, old farmhouse in the midst of olive
trees. Our kids (7 and 12 years old) loved the pool - and Pohm the dog. The
shaded patio behind the house was our preferred place to sit for all meals. Even
in the midday heat it was a very pleasant place to sit. The house is very well
furnished and equipped, and staying there felt much more like a real (temporary)
home then the usual cottages we have stayed in so far. Jenny is a very helpful
and at the same time discreet landlady. After the recommendation of Jenny, we went to the
celebration of the national holiday, July 14, in Draguignan, which allowed us to
experience the most beautiful fireworks we have ever seen, in a very friendly
and charming atmosphere. Another special experience we had been totally unaware
of, was the tour de France to pass by on the main road just 2 minutes from the
house on our first day, which Jenny also pointed out to us right after our
arrival. Ahead of the cyclists drove the so called caravane, consisting of
hundreds of vehicles: police, tour staff, TV stations, as well as many floats
throwing giveaways to the crowds on both sides of the road. That was like
carnival! So, in total we experienced very a special holiday, in a very
special place. And we look forward to returning next year!
RELAXING GETAWAY
Ali S, Edinburgh, Scotland - June 2009
First of all I would like to say thanks to Jenny for providing a wonderful
holiday. The farmhouse feels like it is the only place for miles while only
being a short drive to a few local towns. The property has all the facilities
you could wish for on a holiday without losing any of the traditional feel of
staying in an old French farmhouse. The property is clean and well maintained
and has everything you need to enjoy your holiday, just stop off at the
supermarket to get food and beer and your all set. Ask Jenny for
directions to get your wine though, the local stuff is much cheaper and better
quality than they seem to sell in the supermarket. Jenny supplied us with a
guide of attractions to see including maps, directions and timetables. We
visited St. Raphael for the beach and a wander round the shops. Draguignan for
the local market. Monaco by train for a day trip is well worth it, train tickets
are cheap but its worth buying your tickets the day before to check the times.
Antibes was also was also a great day out, we went to have a look round the port
at all the yachts and ended up dancing in the streets until the early hours
since we arrived during a music festival. Eating out: I can recommend the
restaurant in the small village of Bagnols en Foret, we ate outside on the
balcony with stunning views. Just be careful how much you order my hot goats
cheese salad starter could have fed a family of 4! The local camp site also has
a nice restaurant which is just a short walk away from the farmhouse, useful for
giving the driver a rest. There really is just too much available to do in a
weeks holiday and Jenny is very helpfully with her recommendations. All in all a
wonderful holiday. Weather was Beautiful, everything else is thanks to Jenny's
wonderful help and the wonderful accommodation.
JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED!
Becky, Dave and Eva - Leatherhead,
England - June 2009
We have had a fantastic week in the farmhouse. A great place to come to for a
relaxed family holiday. Everything we need for our 10 month old daughter
was provided. We spent a lot of time lazing around the farmhouse, but also
enjoyed a few trips out - Verdon Gorge, Ste Maxime and especially Bargemon
(lovely pizzzas!) Thank you Jenny for making our stay so enjoyable - it
was lovely to have met you.
FABULOUS !
Sue, Mike, William and Jasper - Ramsgate,
England - June 2009
We were lucky enough to stay here for the best part of a month, so not so much a
holiday as living in France. The house was lovely, very clean and welcoming. The
terrace well shaded - perfect for eating out in the heat of the day. It also had
outside lighting for the evening meal and a very handy electric socket if you
cannot live without your laptop! I like to cook and because this is Jenny's home
it was very well equipped, it was a real pleasure especially as the local
produce is so good. For those of you flying and wanting to save weight the house
was equipped with practically every book and game that you are likely to need.
Callas was pretty and there was a lovely bistro (Jenny will tell you the name)
where the locals eat â€" not to be missed. Le Muy was an easy drive and well
worth it as the market was fantastic. Look out for the bed quilts, excellent
value for money and they wash like a dream! We took our two spaniels and they
were able to run free, as the grounds were huge and securely fenced. Jenny was
so kind to them (as was Pohm her dog) and it really made our holiday especially
as dogs are welcome in most places in France. The local vet in Callas was open
on a Saturday morning which meant there was no drama about getting their Pet
Passports ready for our return to the UK. Jenny is the perfect host, there if
you need her but never in your space - we would recommend this as the perfect
place to stay in Provence.
Peaceful retreat for a chilled holiday
Bylanes Amsterdam - May 2009
It was a quiet and relaxing property, had a real cottage feel, very rustic and a
great place to chill out. The owner (Jenny) was a lovely person. The pool has ample room for
the children to splash about in. The gardens are huge and we had loads of fun
bug hunting every evening .. take your nets! Very secluded and private but you
do need a car! Great wine region and plenty of wine houses to visit ,sample and
buy. Nearest nice sandy beach was St Raphael .. ask Jenny. We all had a
lovely time, not long enough, we would have preferred 2 weeks.
Lovely
farmhouse
M & T - Ireland - May 2009
We thoroughly enjoyed our week in this lovely farmhouse. We visited some
old favorites such as St Maxime and Grimaud, but spent most of the time relaxing
outside by the pool. We found Jenny's friendliness an added bonus and
appreciated her help and kindness.
A marvelous holiday
PB, Scotland - May 2009
We have had a really nice unwind and confidently recommend this comfortable
property - a fantastic place for a family holiday. The owner's kind and
thoughtful touches were very much appreciated, and the tourist information she
provided ensured that we had a very enjoyable week. The car boot sale she
recommended was amazing! AL FRESCO ...... there are three patios - large
one one with a barbecue and dining tables, a sunbathing one beside the pool and
one which is absolutely childproof (child lock on the gate) so we could keep an eye on our toddler
playing while we prepared meals. This
patio was our favorite one for star-gazing! We will certainly book again
next year!
Very Nice
Aussie1 UK -April 2009
We were very happy with this quaint farmhouse and it was very child friendly for
our 2 year old. Also toys and cot were provided which was great and lots of area
to play in. The region is fabulous and there is lots to do and close to
restaurants and markets. The only problem would be that the grandparents missed
their modern creature comforts (!) but overall we loved the rustic feel of the
place. Jenny is very helpful and welcoming.
home away from home at Jenny’s farmhouse