UNDERFLOOR COOLING - ELECTRIC SHUTTERS THROUGHOUT.
Living/Dining room : 80m², large flat screen television, DVD, hi-fi, fireplace, 6/7-seater corner sofa, armchair, 4-seater sofa, marble dining table and chairs. Large sliding door to south facing terrace and pool.
Kitchen : 16m², dishwasher, oven, microwave, ceramic hob, fridge-freezer, toaster, espresso coffee machine, electric kettle, table with chairs, television. Access to utility room and exterior. Sliding door to west facing terrace.
Utility room : 12m², fridge, freezer, washing machine, dryer.
3 Bedrooms, two Bathrooms, one Shower room, four wc's:
Bedroom one : 15m², ground floor, double bed, cupboard, chest of drawers, desk. Ensuite bathroom 1. Sliding door to south facing terrace and pool.
Bedroom two : 13m², ground floor, queen size bed (160 x 200cm), cupboard, chest of drawers, flat screen television. Ensuite shower room. Sliding door to east facing covered terrace and garden.
Bedroom three : 15m², ground floor, double bed, cupboard, chest of drawers, desk, television. Ensuite bathroom 2. Sliding door to south facing terrace and pool.
Bathroom one : 6m², ensuite to bedroom 1, bath, separate shower cubicle, basin, wc.
Shower room : 4m², ensuite to bedroom 2, shower, basin, wc.
Bathroom two : 6m², ensuite to bedroom 3, bath, separate shower cubicle, basin, wc.
Separate wc : basin. Grounds : 7000m², fully enclosed, landscaped garden; automatic watering, electric gate.
Large terrace : 200m² around the pool.
4 Terraces : covered, 6m² to 20m².
Large Moroccan table for 12, uPVC table for 6, wrought-iron table and chairs, table tennis, gas bbq.
Swimming pool : six x 12m. Depth: one to 2.2m, steps. Safety alarm. Mattresses-cushions, sunloungers, large parasol.
Villa 200m² / Sleeps 6.
3 Bedrooms - three Ensuite bathrooms.
Large private pool.
Internet access.
Style : Superb villa within vast enclosed grounds. Peaceful setting, without being isolated. Just one km from the village of Cabries, 15 km south of Aix en Provence. 25 km from the first beaches on the Côte Bleue.
Please note: 2-week bookings only.
Situated in the village of Cabries, 15 km south of Aix en Provence. Cabries is a large and typical Provencal village perched on a rocky spur between Aix en Provence and Marseille. You will enjoy the delightful medieval streets which wind between the old houses and give the village a lot of charm. In the Summer, the village will treat you to the local delicatessen with its famous "daube provençale", and its unmissable aïoli... without forgetting the local rosé wine!
Cabries is an ideal base to discover the attractive city of Aix en Provence which is set against the lower foothills of the Montagne Sainte Victoire so dear to the painter Paul Cézanne.
Environment : amongst other villas and Mediterranean vegetation, one km from the village, 15 km from Aix en Provence.
PLACES TO SEE:
Aix en Provence. 15 km. Stunningly attractive and vibrant city, distinctively Provencal, with sunny squares filled with cafes, broad avenues lined with gigantic plane trees and tempting restaurants, and a substantial historical centre with elegant shops and attractive houses.
Marseille. 20 km. Second largest city in France, cosmopolitan and exuberant, renowned for its picturesque old port and Bouillabaisse (a tomato based soup with a multitude of different fish and shellfish).
Carry le Rouet. 30 km. Charming seaside resort with lovely beaches, clear waters and picturesque little fishing port. At the foot of pine covered hills, in the heart of the "Côte Bleue". Also ideal for attractive walks all along the seaside.
Aubagne. 40 km. Pleasant town surrounded by hills and rocky crags, with nicely renovated old quarters. Birthplace of Marcel Pagnol of “Jean de Florette” fame.
THINGS TO DO:
Indian Forest Sud, Bouc-Bel-Air. five km. Tree top adventure park. Acrobatic adventure park for the young and not so young. Discover at your own pace the ten trails on offer. Going from tree to tree, balance yourself through an assortment of games such as rope bridges, tarzan swings and giant zip lines.
Golf de la Cabre d'Or, Cabriès. seven km. Golf course. 18 holes Par 72 - 6514m. Features the longest Par five in Europe (654m from the back tees) as well as a palm grove. Magnificent views over Mont Ventoux, Pilon du Roy and Ste Victoire mountain.
Laser Game Evolution, Les Pennes Mirabeau. ten km. As good as paintball without the bruising ! 700m², two mazes.
Aquacity, Pennes Mirabeau. 15 km. Waterpark. Large waterpark with several swimming pools, slides, diving boards, wave machine, rapids, bubble pool, bumper boats... Plenty to do for all ages.
FURTHER AFIELD:
Cassis. 50 km. Chic seaside resort at the foot of the tall Cap Canaille cliff, with picturesque fishing port lined with attractive traditional pastel painted buildings and plenty of cafes and restaurants.
La Ciotat. 55 km. Delightful seaside resort with excellent beach, fabulous rocky inlets, old picturesque fishing port and great Mediterranean atmosphere.
Les Baux de Provence. 75 km. Most attractive Provencal hill top and fortified village, in the heart of the Alpilles with brilliant view of Arles, the Camargue and the Alpilles. Officially classified and labelled as "one of the most attractive villages in France", it is one of the “must sees” in Provence.
Bandol. 75 km. Family seaside resort tucked in a cove between La Ciotat and Toulon. A vibrant harbour packed with fine shops and restaurants as well as a casino. Also renowned for its vineyards producing some of the best wines on the coast.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Marseille (25mns), Avignon (1 hr).
Household information :
No phone
Free secure wifi access (access key provided - The owner will not take responsibility if guests' equipment was not compatible or required configuration)
4 television's
2 DVD players
Cot on request
Sorry, no pets
Parking for four vehicles on site, including two under carport.
There is also a study and a bedroom on the first floor but they are not available to guests.
General information :
Beach: Côte Bleue approx 25 km, Cassis approx 40 km
Small supermarket: Coccinelle two km
Larger supermarket: five km / Zone Commerciale « Plan de Campagne »
Village, shops, doctor: one km
Hospital: Aix en Provence 15 km
Tennis: Cabriès
Horse riding: one km
Golf 18-holes: seven km Cabriès
Night club: Aix en Provence 15 km.
To be paid on site :
Security deposit: 400€ cash
The property and grounds should be left clean (in particular kitchen and bathrooms)
Bed linen, bath towels and tea towels provided
Garden and pool maintenance once a week plus Saturday mornings.
Flexible arrival day may be considered outside July and August, please ask.
Breakage cover (or security deposit) is collected and returned locally unless it says otherwise in Additional information.