Blackwood Villas

Fête du Mimosa

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:30:11 +0000

We have had some unusually cold weather and snow recently but this didn’t stop the village of Tanneron in the Canton of Fayence putting on its annual ‘Fête du Mimosa’ yesterday. The Mimosa plant was introduced to our region in the mid 19th Century from Australia and there are many different species, some of which begin to flower as early as December. February is the month when the hillsides realy begin to turn yellow and we realise that Spring is on its way! The ’Route du Mimosa’ stretches from the coast through many villages towards Tanneron and beyond. The festivities consist of displays of traditional folk dancing as well as the singing of Provencal songs and of course the obligatory ‘apero’ often made with a Mimosa liquor. The beautiful, fragrant, yellow flowers are on display everywhere and many people sport buttonholes. There are often parades with floats heaving with Mimosa, sometimes fashioned into everyday objects such as bicycles and guitars and everybody is encouraged to share in these ancient traditions.

Coste

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:30:35 +0000

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Coste

Ref # 11017

Price High season Euro 2000

Price Mid season Euro 1600

Charming house situated above the lovely village of Fayence with stunning views over the valley.

The property is south-west-facing and 120m2 in size. It is situated in grounds of 1600m2 containing a beautiful old olive grove and its own private pool

There are three bedrooms and two bath/shower rooms sleeping 6, a perfect holiday house for a family.

Coste is in walking distance of restaurants and shops as well as the local market yet benefits from being in a very quiet private area.

The house was built on two levels with a large living/dining area and open kitchen on the ground floor. There are French doors from the dining area that open onto a lovely terrace toward the back of the house below the pool area. From the living area the French doors open to a covered terrace, which gives nice shade for the hot afternoons.

In front of the house there is a large terrace benefiting from all day sun so you can enjoy that morning coffee al fresco or take in the magnificent sunsets over your evening aperitif.

The second floor offers three bedrooms; two doubles with king size beds and one double with twin beds. There is a bathroom with shower and a bathtub on this floor and the second shower room is on the ground level.

Kitchen	Fully fitted kitchen with electric hob, oven, microwave oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Beautiful views from kitchen window.
Dining	With dining table and chairs for 6. French doors leading to terrace.
Living area	Large open space with fireplace, sofas for 6, easy chair and bench, TV with English language channels, DVD player and internet with Wi-Fi.
Other	Garage with washing machine.
Bedroom 1	Master bedroom with double bed 180x200cm
Bedroom 2	Double bedroom with double bed of 160x200cm
Bedroom 3	Bedroom with twin beds of 80x200cm
Bathroom 1	Full bathroom with tub, hand basin, shower enclosure and toilet
Bathroom 2	Shower room with shower enclosure, hand basin and toilet

Outdoors:

Pool	4×9 m tiled, salt water pool enclosed with fence
Terraces	Balcony on front and east sides of house. East side covered.Behind house below pool area nice terrace connecting with kitchen and eating area.
Summer kitchen	Small summer kitchen area by terrace. Gas BBQ
Parking	Plenty of parking
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A/C	No but fans for bedrooms

Conditions

All prices include linen, towels, final cleaning.

30% down payment when booking.

70% final payment 6 weeks before arrival.

25% refundable breakage deposit payable before arrival.

Prices

High season (June 30 to August 31^st, 2012 )

Euro 2000

Mid season (May 26^th to June 29^th and Sept.1^st to 28^th, 2012)

Euro 1600

Low season (April 7^th to May 26^th and September 28^th to October 27^th, 2012)

Euro 1300

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Palaio

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:18:46 +0000

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Villa Palaio

Ref # 11014

Price High season Euro 4545

Price Low season Euro 3410

Exclusive period property situated on a wine estate ten minutes from the Mediterranean coast and within walking distance of the typical Provençal village of Roquebrune. The property sleeps 8 in three bedrooms.

This comfortable villa is situated in the grounds of a stunning wine estate dating back to Roman times. It is a luxurious family home, decorated with antique furniture and new comfortable beds. It is extremely spacious with 300m2 on two levels including a newly-fitted kitchen, large common areas (including both a lounge and dining area) with a separate upstairs lounge.

The rooms are beautifully proportioned and all have breath-taking views of the Mediterranean garden. The master bedroom has its own balcony. The property also offers newly refurbished bathrooms with local hand-made Salernes tiles.

A vast outside area offers a private pool and garden and with stunning views of Cezanne’s beloved Roquebrune Mountains with its red rocks and vineyards. The garden was planted as a typical formal Mediterranean garden and has large Palm, orange and ancient olive trees and of course vineyards in the background.

You are welcome to visit the Estate and taste its prize-winning wines. The friendly English-speaking owners are on site for advice and recommendations. You can also visit the wine caves that date back to the first century.

The property is situated near the beaches of St. Aygulf and nearby St. Tropez. It is only 50 min drive from Nice airport.

Kitchen	Fully fitted kitchen with large gas stove and oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Door to garden
Dining	Dining area with seating for 10-12 persons access to terrace and garden
Living area	Spacious lounge with fireplace and access to outdoor terrace
Other	Reading room with double sofa bed and fire place
Laundry room	Washer and dryer
Landing	Office with desk
Bedroom 1	Master bedroom with double bed, own living room, en-suite shower room. Access to own balcony
Bedroom 2	Twin bedroom
Bedroom 3	Two double beds
Bathroom 1	Guest toilet
Bathroom 2	Master en-suite with shower cabin, double hand basin and toilet
Bathroom 3	Shower room with shower cabin, hand basin and toilet

Outdoors:

Pool	Private chlorinated 10x5m tiled pool with Roman steps
Terraces	Several terraces including one by house for al fresco dining, lounge area by the pool and sun terrace with loungers
Summer kitchen	Gas BBQ
Parking	Private tree-lined drive and parking
A/C	No

Conditions

All prices include linen, towels, final cleaning.

30% down payment when booking.

70% final payment 6 weeks before arrival.

25% refundable breakage deposit payable before arrival.

Prices

High season (May 26^th thru November 3rd, 2012)

Euro 4545

Low season (April 1^st thru May 25^th, November 3rd thru November 30th, 2012)

Euro 3410

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Vennes

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:39:18 +0000

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Villa Vennes

Ref # 11015

Price High season Euro 2000

Price Mid season Euro 1600

Lovely country house situated in a very quiet area with a beautiful garden and private pool. Two bedrooms both with en-suite bath/shower room sleeping 4.

This peaceful property is situated only 5 minutes’ drive from the medieval village of Seillans in a beautiful garden of 3000 m2 . The property is fully enclosed and has an automatic operated gate. There is plenty of parking both inside the gate and outside.

It has a lovely large tiled pool with a nice terrace around it. The pool is situated to one side of the house and enjoys the sun all day. The property is totally private and the land is flat making it an ideal place for families with children.

The house was built on one level and makes a total of 110m2. There is a proper entrance hall housing a guest toilet with access to the sleeping area on one side and on the other to the spacious lounge with the kitchen and utility rooms beyond.

The house was tastefully decorated as a comfortable family home with beautiful furniture, a mixture of antique and newer pieces.

The large kitchen is newly refurbished with direct access to a covered terrace with a dining table.

The lounge is large and open with high ceilings and beams giving an atmosphere of country living.

The two bedrooms have each en-suite bath and shower rooms.

There is A/C in all rooms.

This house was bought by the current owners in 2011, and the garden has been totally remodelled, with flower beds planted this spring.

Kitchen	Fully fitted kitchen with access to covered terrace. A hob, two ovens, microwave oven, fridge and dishwasher
Dining	Area with seating for 4 -6
Living area	Living room 42m2 with fireplace, access to garden. TV and DVD player, CD-player and internet connection. Satellite with English language television.
Laundry room	Washer and dryer, shower and sink for outdoors
Bedroom 1	Master bedroom with double bed 200x200cm, en-suite shower room
Bedroom 2	Double bedroom with twin beds of 90x200cm, en-suite bathroom
Bathroom 1	Master bath with shower and hand basin and toilet
Bathroom 2	Large en-suite full bathroom with bath hand basin and toilet
Bathroom 3	Guest toilet with hand basin in hall

Outdoors:

Pool	Tiled pool 12x5m chlorine. Heated
Terraces	Covered terrace by kitchen. Terrace along the whole front of house and large terrace around pool area
Parking	Plenty of parking
A/C	Yes in all rooms

Conditions

All prices include linen, towels, final cleaning.

30% down payment when booking.

70% final payment 6 weeks before arrival.

25% refundable breakage deposit payable before arrival.

Prices

High season (June 30^th thru August 31, 2012)

Euro 2000

Mid season (May 26^th thru June 29^th and September 1^st thru 28^th, 2012)

Euro 1600

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Christmas in Provence

admin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:02:56 +0000

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We’d like to tell you a little about what to expect at Christmastime here in Provence. Visitors will notice it is refreshingly low key compared to many countries yet celebrated with years old traditions and nonetheless festive.

The festivities begin on 4th December, St. Barbe’s Day. The custom is for children to buy wheat germ (typically sold in the boulangeries and newsagents with profits to charity). If it grows tall and strong this bodes well for the forthcoming year. The wheat is then added to the family crib which is often decorated with Santons, the traditional Provençal dressed clay figurines depicting local tradespeople and inhabitants of the village such as bakers, wine merchants and fisherman as well as religious figures.

Most villages have a Christmas market at some point where you will be able to buy typical food for the holiday season as well as crafts and gifts. There will often be Nativity Scenes (creches) and Mons even had a competition to make the best one, with beautiful displays in the villagers’ windows. They had their Christmas market at the end of November and it was truly magical with a ‘live’ Nativity featuring the local children and real donkeys. Fayence had two separate markets, one especially for the children of the village where ’Pere Noel’ and his helpers laid on the entertainment and beautiful hand made toys were for sale. The adult market featured a display of giant clowns and a jazz band of elves, along with the obligatory mulled wine kindly provided by the Mairie which is ‘de rigeur’ at all Christmas markets! The larger markets will often feature the ’13 desserts’ to taste. These represent Jesus and the 12 Apostles and comprise of dishes of figs, nuts, nougat and fresh fruit. Christmas Eve is the most important day here, when families and friends gather for the traditional spread of vegetables and fish with the 13 desserts served after Mass and remaining on the table until 27th December. Christmas Day itself is lower key with turkey often the main course. Brussels Sprouts are popular here too!

Normality returns on the 26th and the next big night is New Year’s Eve with food a big feature again. Oysters are extremely popular and you will find them piled high in the supermarkets. Brave souls can prepare them at home but we usually cheat and have a platter done for us! Champagne is the drink of choice of course.

The beauty of Christmas in Provence is the weather which is often gloriously warm with sunny days when lunch can be taken outside in sheltered spots. Once the sun goes down it gets pretty chilly though and the fire is lit in preparation for a cosy evening.

Margrado

admin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:59:27 +0000

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Villa Margrado

Ref # 11009

Price High season Euro 3900

Price Mid season Euro 3120

Elegant villa with large private garden and pool within walking distance of local amenities.

Lying within 6300m2 large grounds with a private pool and beautiful Mediterranean garden, this villa was built on two levels with a total area of 300m2. There are five bedrooms and four bathrooms sleeping 10.

The property is south-facing and enjoys panoramic views over the valley and toward the Esterel Mountains. It is within walking distance of the attractive medieval village of Fayence with its lovely market and selection of good restaurants.

The villa is tastefully decorated and provides a comfortable holiday atmosphere for large family groups or friends holidaying together. Three bedrooms are situated on the entrance level and the additional two bedrooms with their own lounge and terrace and small tea kitchen are situated on the garden level. The house and garden have many different hideaway places for a quiet drink or sunbathing and it really is a perfect place for a relaxing holiday in the beautiful South of France. The fact that you can walk to everything is very unusual for this type of property.

Kitchen	Fully fitted kitchen with electrical hob, oven, microwave oven, fridge and freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Dining	Dining room next to kitchen with seating for 10 persons
Living area	Large living room with fire place, excess to large balcony, cable TV, French and English language channels, DVD player, CD player, radio
Other	Large hall
Other	Office with internet connection Wi-fi and phone
Bedroom 1	Double bedroom with 160m bed with en-suite bathroom
Bedroom 2	Master bedroom with double bed 180m, large balcony en-suite bathroom
Bedroom 3	Single bedroom with aces to bathroom from master bedroom
Bedroom 4	Lower level, large double bedroom bed of 160m access to covered terrace en-suite shower room
Bedroom 5	Large double bedroom with bed of 160m and a single bed, own shower room
Living room	Between two bedrooms a nice living room with direct access to garden
Guest toilet	In hall by entrance, toilet and hand basin
Bathroom 1	En-suite Bathroom with bath, hand basin, toilet, bidet
Bathroom 2	Master bathroom en-suite with shower, two hand basins, toilet, bidet
Bathroom 3	En-suite shower room with double hand basin, toilet. Newly renovated
Bathroom 4	Shower room with hand basin and toilet
Summer kitchen	Lower level summer kitchen with electric hob and fridge

Outdoors:

Pool	5x10m chlorine pool 2m-1.5m depth
Terraces	Several terraces by house, garden and pool
Summer kitchen	In house
Parking	For several cars
Other	Property enclosed and secured by large gate.
A/C	No

Conditions

All prices include linen, towels, final cleaning.

30% down payment when booking.

70% final payment 6 weeks before arrival.

25% refundable breakage deposit payable before arrival.

Prices

High season (June 30^th thru August 31st, 2012)

Euro 3900

Mid season (May 26^th thru June 29^th, and Sept 1^st to 28^th, 2012)

Euro 3120

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Bellevue

admin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:12:14 +0000

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Price: High season €2200
Mid season €1760
Low season €1320

The property offers
Villa Bellevue has the best of both worlds; fabulous views over the Esterel Mountains and tranquillity yet only a few minutes’ walk from the centre of the picturesque medieval village of Fayence. You can enjoy its numerous restaurants, shops and thrice weekly market without having to worry about getting your car out. The villa is beautifully decorated with warm colours, tasteful artwork and wall hangings. It offers off-street parking and flat access to the entrance gate and beyond.
The swimming pool is surrounded by wooden decking from which there is a wonderful view coupled with glorious sunshine as it is south-facing. There is a shaded area for outdoor dining as well as comfortable rattan furniture poolside.
The house:
Sleeps 6 adults comfortably

Kitchen Oven, hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, coffee maker
Dining Pretty wrought iron table and chairs sitting 6
Living area ‘L’ shaped sofa, cable television, ipod station and small tables
Other Chill out zone at the top of the stairs offering comfortable furniture and television
Bedroom 1 Downstairs, king size bed and large built- in cupboards
Bedroom 2 Downstairs, double bed with free standing furniture
Bedroom 3 Upstairs, double bed with large built-in cupboards
Bedroom 4 Upstairs, double bed with large built-in cupboards
Bedroom 5 Upstairs, twin beds and free standing furniture
Utility room Upstairs laundry room with washing machine and ironing facilities
Bathroom 1 Downstairs with double basins/vanity units, bath with shower attachment
Bathroom 2 Upstairs with large walk in shower and double basins/vanity units and WC
WC Separate lavatory downstairs
Outdoors:
Pool 6.5 x 5 metres salt water pool with solar heating
Terraces Large partly covered wooden decking at the rear of the property with outdoor dining table and chairs as well as rattan lounge furniture by pool and parasol. Gas BBQ
Summerkitchen No
Playground No
Parking 2 spaces off-street to front of house

Conditions
All prices include linen, towels, final cleaning.
30% down payment when booking.
70% final payment 6 weeks before arrival.
25% refundable breakage deposit payable before arrival.

Prices
Weekly Prices.

High Season – Euros 2200
June 30th to August 31st and September 1st to 28th.
Mid Season – Euros 1760
May 26th to June 29th
Low season –Euros 1320
April 7th to May 26th and September 29th to November 3rd.

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Mimosa

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:10:25 +0000

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Villa Mimosa

Ref # 11012

Price High season Euro 2200

Price Mid season Euro 1760

Description

PEACEFUL 3 BEDROOM PROVENCAL VILLA WITH SALT WATER POOL AND VIEWS

Beautiful views and just a short distance from the medieval village of Seillans and one hour from Nice Airport  3 bedrooms, sleeps 6

Villa Mimosa is situated just outside the medieval village of Seillans . The property enjoys calm and tranquil surroundings with panoramic views of the Esterel Mountains . The area contains many gentle walks among olive groves in addition to more challenging walks for the energetic visitor.

The property was built on 2800m2 terraced grounds in the neo-Provencal style and is over 190m2 in total on two levels.

On entering the property one steps into a light-filled, open-plan living/dining room with double French doors providing direct access to the pool terrace. Deep couches and burnished-wood furniture create a gracious and comfortable space for relaxation.

The south-facing, heated, salt-water infinity pool is situated only a few metres from the house and is bordered by an extensive flagstone terrace. This terrace encompasses a covered outdoor dining area.

Seillans, with its ancient winding streets and picturesque village houses, is just a couple of minutes drive away giving easy access to the local bars and restaurants. There are many other enchanting villages and restaurants within a short distance and the local markets provide fresh fruit and vegetables alongside stalls selling pottery, Provencal crafts and antique lace. For more general shopping, three large supermarkets lie within a five-mile radius of the village. If you wish to explore further afield, the glamorous Cote d’Azur is less than an hour away by car.

Kitchen	Fully equipped kitchen with induction hob, microwave oven, electrical oven, American fridge and freezer, dishwasher, washing machine. Kitchen leading to covered terrace.
Dining	Dining area with seating for 6 persons, French doors to terrace.
Living area	Spacious and cool area with fireplace and French doors leading to terrace. TV with English language channels, DVD player, CD player
Other	Internet with Wi-fi
Bedroom 1	Large double bedroom on ground floor with French doors leading to terrace by pool. Bed can be set up as twin beds. Double bed 180cm
Bedroom 2	Twin bedroom situated on ground floor, facing west. Sharing bathroom with double bedroom.
Bedroom 3	Master bedroom 0n first floor enjoying beautiful views, large room with en-suite bathroom. Double bed 160 cm.
Bathroom 1	Ground floor with shower wash basin and toilet
Bathroom 2	First floor en-suite with master bedroom with bath, shower, wash basin and toilet.
Bathroom 3	Guest toilet on ground floor with wash basin.

Outdoors:

Pool	10×5 infinity pool, salt water, heated.
Terraces	Covered terrace by kitchen, large terrace around pool with sun loungers, terrace below pool with decked area and additional garden furniture.
Summer kitchen	Covered terrace with BBQ and dining furniture
Parking	Parking for several cars
A/C	No but fans for bedrooms.

Conditions

All prices include linen, towels, final cleaning.

30% down payment when booking.

70% final payment 6 weeks before arrival.

25% refundable breakage deposit payable before arrival.

Prices

High season (June 30^th thru August 31^st,2012)

Euro 2200

Mid season (May 26^th thru June 29^th, and September 1^st to 28^th, 2012)

Euro 1760

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Olive harvest in Provence

admin — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:54:14 +0000

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The olive harvest is almost finished in this area of Provence. All the local olive oil mills are working for full speed and we shall soon have the first bottles of the 2011 olive oil on the shelves.

All the local towns; Montauroux, Callian, Fayence and Seillans have their own cooperative olive oil mill.

This has not been a very good year in our area. But we are used to that. Some years are just fantastic others not so good. Then of course we have years where the olives have been eaten up by the nasty olive fly: That is not the case this year it is simply just a year with lesser olives.

We expect the harvest and the press to be finished by the end of December so this year it is early because of the warm fall.

You can visit the local mills and see how the press the olives like they have done for generations.

Maison Gecko

admin — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:44:46 +0000

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Maison Gecko

Ref # 11008

Price High season

June 30^th to August 31^st, 2012

Euro 2500

Price Mid season May 26^th to June 29^th and Sept 1^st to 28^th, 2012

Euro 2000

Description

Very charming villa with panoramic views over valley towards the medieval town of Seillans. The house has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and sleeps 6.

The house was built on two levels and has a living area of 170m2. It is situated on a south-facing slope and in 5120m2 of terraced land. The house is private and the area very beautiful with the old stone terraces. The property has old Provencal charm but with added modern comfort being newly built with an eye for local tradition and materials.

This is a place where you can enjoy a very quiet holiday away from it all but still be close to great restaurants and markets as well as the interesting sights of the Cote d’Azur and the beaches and mountains.

Kitchen	Refurbished kitchen with American fridge/freezer, gas stove, electrical oven, microwave oven. Direct access to outside dining area and open towards living area. Pantry with extra storage space.
Dining	Dining area by open kitchen
Living area	40m2 living room with fireplace and direct access to terrace.
Other	Hall with guest toilet stars to first floor and entrance.
Laundry room	With washing machine and dryer.
Bedroom 1	Master bedroom with king size bed on lower level with en-suite shower room
Bedroom 2	Upstairs with queen size double bed.
Bedroom 3	Upstairs with single beds
Bathroom 1	Shower room by master bedroom with toilet and sink
Bathroom 2	Shower room first floor with toilet and sink
Bathroom 3	Guest toilet in hall with sink.

Outdoors:

Pool	10×5 infinity pool, Chlorine can be heated
Terraces	Terrace by pool with lounge type sofa and chairs, terraced deck around pool for loungers. Covered terrace by kitchen for outdoor dining, terrace by living room.
Parking	Parking for 3 cars
Other	Gas BBQ
A/C	No but ceiling fan in master bedroom plus fans in other bedrooms

Conditions

All prices include linen, towels, final cleaning.

30% down payment when booking.

70% final payment 6 weeks before arrival.

25% refundable breakage deposit payable before arrival.

Prices

High season (June 30^th thru August 31^st, 2012)

Euro 2500

Mid season (May 26^th thru June 29th, 2012) and (Sept 1^st thru 28^th, 2012)

Euro 2000

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