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Choose from a selection of wonderful houses and holiday villas in France. 18th century farmhouses, traditional chateaux, medieval manor houses and  private family homes. Swimming pools, tennis courts, sumptuous accommodation plus housekeepers, cooks and staff to help you relax into a holiday to remember!

 Le Vieille Bastide
Sleeps 6

 Quilhaut
Sleeps 6

 Mas de l'Apevoun
Sleeps 8

 Maison de Maitre
Sleeps 10

 Chateau Routger
Sleeps 10

Le Vieille Bastide Quilhaut Mas de l'Apevoun Maison de Maitre  Chateau Routger

 Le Maison Rose
Sleeps 10

 Le Manoir Pazanan
Sleeps 8

Eygalieres
Sleeps 6 

 Cote Basque
Sleeps 8

 La Brunette
Sleeps 10

 Le Maison Rose  Le Manoir Pazanan  Eygalieres  Cote Basque  La Brunette

La Vieille Bastide

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An 18th century farmhouse, with adjacent bergerie, acquired by the owner's parents in the 1930's and lovingly restored and furnished with provencal antiques.

Set in terraced gardens on a dozen acres of cork oaks in hills overlooking the bay of Cavalière and the Iles d'Hyeres: one mile from beach and village of Cavalière, four miles from Le Lavandou and 15 miles from St Tropez.

Facilities

  • Occupancy: 6 ( + 4 Children)
  • Enclosed and Alarmed Swimming Pool - 11m
  • Maid Service Mon-Fri
  • Beach within walking distance
  • Good for families
  • Swimming Pool

Euro € 14,000 For 2 weeks

Quilhaut Gestas, Near Sauveterre de Bearn

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The Bearn is situated in south west France on the edge of the Basque Country. It is lovely rolling countryside with the Pyrenees as a backdrop.

The house stands in its own grounds in a little hamlet near a charming historic town called Sauveterre de Bearn, 45 minutes from Biarritz and the Atlantic coast via a newly-opened motorway. It is also very near the Pyrenees where one can go for lovely walks in the summer and skiing in the winter.

Facilities

  • Occupancy: 6
  • Swimming pool - 8m
  • Cleaning twice weekly
  • Garden and swimming pool mantainance

Euro € 4,000 for 2 weeks

Mas de l'Apevoun St Remy Provence

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Lawrence Durrell said of St Remy "I know of few villages more benign and indeed more beautiful for a prolonged visit".

Clad in wisteria with its old well and typical Provencal shutters, Mas de l'Apevoun is a gorgeous 18th century farmhouse in this area of outstanding natural beauty. Mas de L'Apevoun, the house of the beekeeper, was restored by its former owner, a renowned British interior designer and included in "Top 100 Designers" by "Architectural Digest". This house has been featured in House and Garden Magazine.

Facilities

  • Occupancy: 8
  • Maid service 4 hours x 5 days per week.
  • Pool maintenance and gardener.
  • Broadband internet connection.
  • Swimming pool - 15m
  • Air Conditioned Bedrooms

Euro € 8,000 per week + cook local payment

Maison de Maitre, Burgaronne, Bearne.

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A charming village house beside the church in its own grounds high above the historic town of Sauveterre de Bearn, 50 minutes from Biarritz and the Atlantic Coast available for private holiday rentals.

It is near the mountains where you can go for lovely walks in the summer and skiing in the winter. Pamplona is one and a half hours away. It will take under three hours to reach Bilbao and the Gugenheim Museum. You could stop on the way to visit St Jean de Luz and San Sebastian.

Facililties

  • Occupancy: 10 ( + 1 Staff room available)
  • Swimming Pool - fenced, gated and alarmed
  • Maid 4 mornings a week.
  • Fast Internet Connection

GBP £ 4,750 per week

 

Chateau Routger, Bayonne

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This very comfortable, traditionally decorated family house is situated on the edge of the village of Saint Marie de Gosse.

The holiday rental includes housekeeping and an evening cook five days a week. Electricity, and pool heating (if needed) are also included. Extra cooking can be arranged directly with the staff as can personal laundry.

Facilities

  • Occupancy: 10
  • Swimming Pool - 10m heating available
  • Fully Staffed
  • Tennis Court

GBP £ 5,900 per week

La Maison Rose

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A romantic Medieval manor house set amongst the fertile hills of Quercy in France.

The house is furnished with antique furniture from the 17th - 20th centuries. The sense of luxury is enhanced by a concierge and (optional) cleaner and cook.  As well as the grounds which have been carefully laid out to include lawns, terraces, flower borders, mature trees, herb-rich grass, ponds and wild life areas.

From its hilltop site, guests can enjoy spectacular views to the ancient town of Lauzerte. Despite this prominent position, its solid stone walls combined with its elevation provide total privacy and seclusion.

Facilities

  • Occupancy: 10
  • Swimming pool - heated 12m
  • Boule Pitch
  • Cook available

GBP £ 4,300 per week

 

Le Manoir Pazanan, Ardeche

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The manor house is in the middle of a quiet village in the heart of the Ardeche, surrounded by scented lavender fields in July, vineyards and mountains.

 It is a very comfortable and private property brightened by daylight in every room. Within the high surrounding walls of the property you are in complete privacy and direct contact with nature and you hear birdsong.

Facilities

  • Occupancy: 8
  • Housekeeper and 2 maids included.
  • Cook available on request
  • Swimming Pool
  • Central Heating
  • High speed internet connection

Euro € Price on Application

Village House, Eygalieres, Near St Remy, Provence

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A charming house in Eygalieres village, the jewel of the Alpilles.

 The house has been totally refurbished and provides very comfortable, modern accommodation, including a turreted roof terrace with spectacular views of the Alpilles.

Facilities

  • Occupancy: 6
  • Swimming Pool - 10m with Pool House
  • Housekeeper 6 hours per week
  • Pool Maintenance and Gardener
  • WiFi Internet Connection
  • Air Conditioning

Euro € 6,000 per week

 

 

Cote Basque

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This property is situated in a stunning position near the French Atlantic coast between the fashionable seaside resort of Biarritz and the beautiful Basque fishing port of St Jean de Luz.

The Cote Basque has panoramic views to the Pyrenees. The property offers an ideal holiday base for golf enthusiasts, sport and nature lovers or for those who simply want to relax.

Facilites

  • Occupancy: 8
  • Daily cleaning Monday-Friday
  • Cook available - payable locally.
  • Swimming Pool

GBP £ 10,000 for 2 weeks

 

 

La Brunette - Aix-en-Provence

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A much loved family holiday house outside Aix-en-Provence. The house comes with a wonderful housekeeper Maryse who looks after guests very well. She will cook two meals a day as well as making the beds, washing and doing the housework.

Mary Killen has written in Jan 2009 House and Garden Magazine:- "From the very gentle breeze rustling the leaves of the mature trees surrounding the house, to the birdsong, to the croaking frogs, there is a permanent auditory backdrop of great harmony which cannot help but promote a sense of well-being....

Facilities:

  • Occupancy: 10
  • Swimming Pool
  • Cook / housekeeper
  • 2 Estate Cars available for guests

GBP £ Price on application