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Perfect Holiday Home for families or groups of friends, Sleeps 10, 5 double bedrooms, Swimming pool, With beautiful views overlooking Callas and surrounding valley.
Nestled in the hills by the sleepy village of Callas, surrounded by lemon and olive groves, La Machotte offers the perfect holiday escape with all the simple pleasures of Provence and the glitz and glamour of the Cote d’Azur on your doorstep. It is south-facing with a large terrace, surrounded by olive and fig trees with beautiful views of Callas, perched on the hilltop.
An ideal year round holiday location for family or friends. With an indoor and outdoor kitchen, an open fire in the sitting room and central heating for the cooler months. Also a swimming pool with security alarm ensures a safe and pleasant holiday for all your family members, especially for your children!
An hour’s drive from Nice airport, La Machotte is situated in the Var region awash with picturesque villages, forests and lakes, daily markets and a way of life that seems timeless. With a wealth of opportunities from exploring the local villages, sampling the riches of the Riviera beaches, star spotting in St Tropez, skiing in one of the various local resorts, or kayaking in the Gorges du Verdon– you’ll never run out of things to do!
Take a leisurely stroll on a country path to market day in Callas and you’ll be greeted with an assault of your senses through an array of amazing colours and aromas - the smells of fresh bread, chicken cooking on the spit, cheeses – too many to mention, and all variety of fruit and vegetables produced in the region. Make sure you pick up a straw basket for all your purchases to blend in with the locals!
Or of course, you could just choose to relax. With a glass of local rose in one hand, a good book in the other, why not soak up the sunshine, take a dip in the pool and enjoy the views of Callas from the comfort of your sun lounger… |
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| Price |
From EUR1200 (Select, Per Week, No Meals) [Currency
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| Notes |
24 Apr to 26 Jun
1st week 1200
Additional week 900
27 Jun to 31 Aug
1st week 1700
Additional week 1275
01 Sep to 31 Oct
1st week 1200
Additional week 900
Any other dates
Negotiable |
| Location Type |
Village |
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Activity |
| Accommodation Type |
Self-Catering |
| Meals |
Not Included () |
| Change Over Day |
Flexible |
| Property Type |
Villa |
| Sleeps Maximum |
10 Persons |
| Total Bedrooms |
5 Bedrooms |
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5 Double Bedrooms |
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1 Twin Bedrooms |
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1 Childrens Cots |
| Bathrooms |
2 Bathrooms
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| General |
Towels Provided, Central Heating, Equipment Storage, Linen Provided, Safe |
| Kitchen |
Washing Machine, Freezer, Fridge, 4 Ring Stove, Microwave, Dish Washer, Oven, Dryer |
| Entertainment |
TV, Video Player, DVD, Stereo System |
| Outdoors |
Garden, Garden Chairs, Parking, BBQ, Terrace, Garage |
| Internet |
Internet Access, Wireless, Broadband |
| Suitability |
Children Welcome, Suitable for Elderly |
| Swimming Pool |
Communal Pool, Outdoor Pool |
| Activities |
Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Sailing, Track Driving, Fishing, Cycling, Multi-Activity Relaxing, Golf, Wine Tasting, Cookery, Dance, Skiing, Health and Relaxation, Photography, Painting, Language, Music, Naturist, Beach, Cultural, Writing, Luxury, Romantic, Coasteering, Relaxing Activities, Adventure Holiday |
| Local Activities |
Swimming, golf, skiing, festivals (music, dancing, jazz), surfing, kitesurfing, art galleries, antique fairs, open markets |
Guest Book  |
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"Great place, great views, great swimming pool. We spent 2 lazy weeks mainly by the pool which our three boys really enjoyed†- The Lawsons, UK
"For sure, we will go home and boast about this beautiful place. If it’s available next year, we’ll be back, if it’s for sale let us know!†- The Hasells, Holland
"In truth, in a week we have only had a taste of this part of France but we have had enough to know we will want to return again and again. The house is a delight with its rustic feeling and many levels, creating lots of interest and super views†- Liz and Glen, UK
"Glorious villa, the view is amazing and spectacular. Callas is a beautiful small town, very pretty… Sad to be leaving tomorrow but would come back again if I could! Thanks for the wonderful stay, recommendable to everyone!'' - Lara, age 11 |
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Local villages and towns
Callas (village) - 10 minute walk along pedestrian country footpath
Tabac – sit and watch the world go by with a coffee or glass of wine
Small supermarket (Nearest large supermarket is Le Muy or Draguignan see below)
La Grupie Pizzeria (04 94 47 88 07) – eat in or take away – Open every evening except Mondays
Post Office with cashpoint
English newspapers at the newsagent if required
Bakery, butchers, wine shop Garage
Small tourist information office with details of local events
Market day - Tues and Sat mornings
Bargemon (village)- 10 minutes drive along quiet mountain roads
8 restaurants including:
Les Tables Rond, 6 rue de Resistance, Tel: 04 94 76 66 02
Refined French cooking in a small, tranquil restaurant
Maitre Blanche, rue Jean Jaures, Tel: 04 94 76 70 69
Good menus du jour and similar
L’Estanco, Pl.Phillipe Chauvier, Tel: 04 94 76 77 17
Wood fired pizza restaurant
Chez Tonia, 12 Rue Francois, Tel: 04 94 39 20 01
Thai restaurant to eat in or take away.
Advisable to book in advance as tables are limited and it’s very popular.
L’Oustaloun, Av.Pasteur, Tel: 04 94 76 70 36
Small family run hotel with good restaurant- large terrace for summer dining and cosy interior for cooler months.
There are 12 Art Galleries slotted into the labyrinth of alleyways within the village walls. Credit Agricole bank. Pharmacy, wine shop and a few other shops. Regular market days.
Draguignan : bigger town- 20 minute drive
Capital of the Var. Working town with shopping, banks, cinemas etc
Le Muy : 15 minute drive along D25
Large Casino Supermarket. Lively, extensive market on Sunday.
Chateaudouble : 20 minute drive
Small village with spectacular views over a gorge. 2 restaurants, including the popular La Tour, and a bar for sunset drinks.
Fayence : 25 minute drive
Popular hilltop village with regular antiques fairs
Lorgues : 25 minute drive
A small fortified provençal town, with much of the ancient wall, defensive "portes" and other old buildings beautifully intact. Lorgues is an active place, the size and feeling of a large village, with the shops and services of a town.
Ste. Maxime
Less built up than Frejus/ St. Rafael and less showy than St.Tropez, Ste Maxime is a favourite of locals and visitors alike. Explore the food markets and back street shops and restaurants, or enjoy the waterfront activities including the free summer performances at Theatre de la Mer or the Christmas Marche de Noel. Why not have lunch overlooking the Gulf of St Tropez at either Belle Aurore or Villa St Elme, both on the coastal road outside Ste. Maxime (Belle Aurore towards St.Tropez, Villa St Elme towards St Rafael) then finish with a trip to the food market and take home some delicacies for the BBQ at La Machotte in the evening.
Beaches
St Aygulf - 25 minute drive in Frejus/ St Rafael direction. Best for children, a wide beach, flanked by dunes and marshes on the other side of the road and with a collection of beach bars and shops at one end.
There are many other beaches and beach bars dotted all along the coast. Take your pick all the way round to Ste.Maxime and beyond to the beach clubs of St. Tropez, including Nikki Beach, Club 55 and Pampelonne.
Golf
Head for Les Domaines de St Endréol at La Motte-en-Provence (04 94 51 89 89, st-endreol.com; fees £48) or the equally challenging Four Seasons courses at Tourrettes, near Fayence (04 94 39 90 00, fourseasons.com; fees from £64). Roquebrune’s course is also popular.
Skiing
Either go through the Gorges du Verdon on a picturesque but windy two hour drive to the Val d’Allos region (particularly Allos 1400 or Le Seignus 1500 with lifts all the way up to 2150), or cruise down the motorway to the more well known resorts above Nice (Auron, Isola 2000 etc.)
Scenic Villages
'Châteaudouble', a village grown straight out of the rock to teeter theatrically over the gorges. A perfect spot for sunset and dinner.
If scaling the rock to Châteaudouble around lunchtime, don't miss La Tour, pl Beausoleil (04 94 70 93 08), with its Provençal platter and fantastic views. There is a bar with a huge terrace next door if all you fancy is an early evening drink. It often serves small BBQ snacks
'Tourtour' has been described as one of the most beautiful villages of France. An old Provençal village with hilltop setting it offers magnificent panoramic views. Make for La Table in the Ribas quartier (04 94 70 55 95; from £26).
'Moustiers-Ste-Marie' is a lovely village, in a gorgeous setting. It's there for tourists, though, so don't expect a "natural" Provencal village. A small "train" provides guided tours of the village and surrounding points of interest. The village has narrow medieval streets and vaulted passages, and becomes more "natural" when you get up above the ceramics shops! The centre piece of the village is the 12th-century Notre-Dame church, beautifully restored in 1928. The "crown" of the village is the star, suspended high across the Rioul valley by a forged-iron chain. The golden star hangs above the Notre-Dame de Beauvoir chapel, with the chain fastened into solid rock on each side of the gorge. The chain and star project was done as a promise by Sir Blacas, a knight who returned from a long captivity during the crusades.
'Fayence'
If you travel along the D562 between Draguignan and Grasse, you'll see Fayence perched on a hill top to the north, surveying the plains to the south. Fayence was a fortified town and, in spite of its size, it has kept the charm of its medieval origins. This is a centre for tourists and visitors, with plenty of hotels, garages, and shops. It’s markets are held on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. There is also a fairly regular and famous antiques fair- watch out for adverts in local papers or at the Tabac in Callas.
'Ramatuelle'
Ancient village overlooks beautiful Pampelonne Bay, in the gulf of St Tropez. A popular village with many restaurants, is well know for jazz and music festivals.
'Grimaud'
A hilltop village with fantastic views down to the cost. Plenty of restaurants, including hotel Coteau Fleuri’s great food year round.
*Riviera Chic
'St Tropez', famous the world over. Why not take the small passenger ferry (Bateau Vert/Bleu from Ste.Maxime jetty) for a beautiful 15 minute crossing, avoiding the car journey round the bay and allowing you to step off straight the boat onto the harbour front. Once there, be sure to explore the back streets and perhaps stop in at Pizza Bruno, barely changed since Bridgette Bardot’s day…
'Antibes'
The natural beauty remains in the vieille ville (old town), with the ramparts along the sea and the long, arched protective wall along the port. There are plenty of little streets for exploring, restaurants of all types and prices, and lots of shops, from authentic little hardware/general-stores to tourist gift shops. Antibes is the proper name of this ancient town, but it's commonly referred to as Antibes - Juan-les-Pins. The Juan-les-Pins part is a seaside resort and night-life area of sandy beaches, boutiques, night clubs and casino.
'St Paul de Vence'
A must for art enthusiasts who will love exploring the tiny pedestrian lanes and galleries. You could try to get a table at the famous La Colombe d’Or (04 93 32 80 02) and dine amongst original Picassos and ancient murals. |
| Nearest Airport |
Nice (1 Hours, By Car)
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| Nearest Motorway |
D25 (11 Kilometres)
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| Nearest Beach |
St Aygulf (25 Minutes, By Car)
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Necessary |
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| Location: Callas |
| Property Type: Villa |
| 5 Bedrooms |
| 2 Bathrooms |
| Sleeps 10 Persons |
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