"IDYLLIC RETREAT" FARMHOUSE, GUESTHOUSE, HUGE GARDEN, POOL, CLOSE TO VILLAGE

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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Seillans, Var
  • Tanning-Ernst Collection
  • Terre Blanche Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Lac de Saint-Cassien
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About this property

"IDYLLIC RETREAT" FARMHOUSE, GUESTHOUSE, HUGE GARDEN, POOL, CLOSE TO VILLAGE

This house and guesthouse are new to VRBO but have been advertised on other sites (see www.provencemagique.com for reviews and details) and rented continuously since 1993. Both properties are always rented together. Over nearly 30 years, the properties have been constantly upgraded attracting many very positive reviews and repeat bookings.

Secluded and set in several acres of its own land, the 200 year-old farmhouse is a short walk to medieval Seillans, one of the 134 "prettiest villages of France”, where Max Ernst once lived with Dorothea Tanning (there’s a sculpture of his in the village), and Bruce Chatwin died in the château, which then belonged to Shirley Conran.

A perennial stream, which powered the original mill, flows below the house, alongside the newly (2023) refurbished guest house ('Cabanon') featuring original windows by one-time owner American sculptor Mitzi Cunliffe, (best known for designing the BAFTA trophy!).

The whole property (elevation: 500 m.) slopes towards the village affording stunning views from the house and the pool.

FARMHOUSE. The main house can sleep 11 people in 6 bedrooms. It has a large dining/sitting room, a well-equipped kitchen, three full bathrooms and a shower-room with WC. The kitchen has a new cooker, washing-machine and dish washer, and a shelf full of cookery books to inspire you.

TV is available. The bedroom on the top floor is a living space in itself with air-conditioning. Apart from a large double-bed, it has its own marble bathroom with basin in one corner, and a huge bookcase full of the sort of books you might want to read by the pool or even in the bath. The master bedroom also has direct access to the garden. A smaller single bedroom suitable for a child or infant is just across the landing, and there is an adjoining shower-room with WC.

On the middle floor, there are two other double bedrooms (with en-suite bathroom) and a smaller bedroom with double-bed. These bedrooms also have direct access to the garden. On the ground floor, which has the kitchen and dining-drawing room, there is a further small bedroom with en-suite full bathroom. The house is fully furnished with antique furniture throughout - no IKEA here! - and there is eclectic art on the walls. Fine bed linen and towels are provided. 

GUESTHOUSE. Just below the farmhouse is the refurbished guesthouse with two double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a kitchenette. The guesthouse is air-conditioned.

Near both houses there are lots of spaces for meals, and many recreational (and romantic!) spots. There is a 5 X 12-metre oval pool with large stone surround, and a Raj tent for when the sun gets too hot. There are two portable ping-pong tables available.

There are two large patios with huge tables, perfect for long alfresco lunches and dinners, and there is a Weber barbecue. The garden is made up of walled terraces, oleander and rose bushes, groves of fruit trees (olives, cherries, figs, apples, pears, plums, hazel-nuts, walnuts), and a very large paddock. The property offers a rare combination of total seclusion, but short, easy and car-free access to the village along one of the paths through the grounds.
During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be close to Tanning-Ernst Collection. Features include an outdoor pool and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • 7.5 miles (12.1 km) from Terre Blanche Golf Course and 8.5 miles (13.7 km) from Chapelle Saint-Barthélémy
"IDYLLIC RETREAT" FARMHOUSE, GUESTHOUSE, HUGE GARDEN, POOL, CLOSE TO VILLAGE offers its guests an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Seillans farm stay is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Fenced private pool
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Washing machine

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.