Exceptional Provençal Bastide with private pool and garden in medieval town | Villa in Seillans
7 Bedroom Villa in Seillans
Seventeenth-century stone bastide set in 1.25 ha of landscaped grounds with a swimming pool and terraces in the centre of medieval Seillans, one of France's most beautiful villages. Enjoying spectacular views over the old town and the Esterel mountains. This historic property provides a unique mix of location, space, flexibility, privacy, and charm, with all the facilities of the 'old town' on its door step.
The house offers seven bedrooms and separate kitchen, dining, living, reception, and 'conservatory' rooms. Each with beautiful views over Seillans, the valley, mountains, and/or our private gardens. The house has an attached single garage, to complement the free public parking immediately outside and around the village. Our accommodation is ideal for multiple family or friend groups of up to 12 persons. Please note that our rental agreement is expressly limited to a maximum capacity of 12 persons and/or 10 adults (over 16 years of age).
The house is served by a 1 GB fibre internet connection, with good wIfi coverage throughout the house, garden and terraces. A digital TV system is provided in the lounge, with Roku and Orange digital streaming services. A Blue-ray DVD player and DVDs are also available in the lounge. A Sonos digital music system (S1) is provided, with speakers provided in the lounge, kitchen and dining room. Free telephone calls to over 50 countries are also available via our VOIP telephone service. Table tennis and table football tables are provided in the ground floor reception area.
The House Grounds: The house faces south and enjoys spectacular views over the village, surrounding countryside and distant Esterel mountains. The half-acre terraced garden is pleasantly planted with flowering shrubs, fruit trees and lawns. The garden is complemented by several paved terraces, which are each furnished with a mix of sun chairs and loungers. The shady external dining terrace is furnished with a 3m hardwood table and teak chairs and equipped with a large Argentinian charcoal BBQ. A 9.5m x 4.5m swimming pool, with an alarm, is also set on a sunny terrace.
The property lies in the heart of Seillans old town, overlooking the Place-de-la-Republic, Place-du-Thouron and La Gloire de Mon Pere restaurant.The Place-de-la-Republic is the principal village square and provides space for boules and car parking. As the principal village meeting place, the Place-de-la-Republic hosts various village events throughout the year, such as; a small farmers market, occasional antique fairs and the annual ‘Bastille Day’ celebration.
The house interior is full of character, attractively and comfortably decorated in a mixture of local antiques and modern furnishings. The floors are set in marble or old Provencal tiles. The accommodation is on five levels, with half-landings between them.
First Floor Living Areas: The kitchen, dining room, and conservatory are located on the first floor. The kitchen is approached from steps externally and has a small shaded terrace. The kitchen is fully stocked with a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, and crockery and cutlery sufficient for the number of guests. The dining room leads directly off the kitchen and has a large oak dining table and chairs and oak sideboard. The dining room also boasts a wood-burning stove for use in the winter. The walls are hung with a collection of Provencal prints. Both the kitchen and dining room are provided with SONOs digital music speakers. From the dining room, a comfortable and light [triple aspect] 'conservatory'/ sitting room is reached, which has stunning views over the old town.
Third Floor Living Room: A large beamed, living room is located on the third-floor. The room is double aspect with twin windows overlooking the garden and pool, with superb uninterrupted views of the mountains behind the village. Separate double french doors provide access to an elevated terrace with views of, and gated access [via steps] to, the garden and pool. The living room's terrace contains a teak table and chairs. An electrically operated awning can also be deployed to provide shade to this terrace area.
The living room is furnished with a modern large sofa suite, capable of seating 10 people. The living room provides a digital TV system, with Amazon Fire Stick media streaming, Orange TV and a Blu-ray DVD player. An extensive supply of DVDs are contained in 2 large teak bookcases, which also house a wide range of books and games. A pair of SONOs (S1) digital music system speakers are also available in the lounge.
Bedrooms: At the Ground level are two cool 'summer' bedrooms. The main double bedroom suite is large, with 'lounge' seating area, fireplace and french windows to the front of the house. A further window on the side elevation boasts beautiful views over the old town to the chateau. Leading off the main bedroom is a large family bathroom and further bedroom (2 single beds & cot) suitable for children. Please note; that the second bedroom is only accessible via the main ground floor suite.
On the second floor, there is one double, one twin and one further (small) double bedroom. These bedrooms are served by a bathroom with a bath and shower.
On the fourth floor is one large double bedroom suite, with a dressing and seating area. And a further bedroom comprising 2 singles beds. This floor is also served by a further bathroom. All bedrooms contain fitted wardrobes, cupboards, bed side lights and each has superb views over the old town and/or panoramic countryside views.
Please note that bed and bath linen is added to the basic rental sum for the number of guests identified in the booking confirmation.
A large basement utility room provides a washing machine, tumble dryer and ironing facilities. Access is also provided to the attached single garage. A further basement pool room houses lounger cushions, parasols, and a small selection of pool toys.
Exceptional Provençal Bastide with private pool and garden in medieval town is located in Seillans. Exceptional Provençal Bastide with private pool and garden in medieval town provides accommodation, featuring TV, Security/Safety, Internet, among other amenities. This Villa features TV, Security/Safety, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Exceptional Provençal Bastide with private pool and garden in medieval town has 7 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Seillans has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Seillans, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Toilet paper
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Towels provided
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3 bathrooms
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Hair dryer
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Soap
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Bathtub or shower
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Bed sheets provided
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7 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Dining room
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Fireplace
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Living room
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Wood stove
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Coffee/tea maker
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Dishwasher
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Electric kettle
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Microwave
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Blender
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Stovetop
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Onsite parking options include a garage
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Cobblestone flooring in public areas
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10 stairs to reach property
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Tile flooring in public areas
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Smooth flooring in public areas
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Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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No elevators
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Smoke-free property
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Hiking nearby
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Horse riding nearby
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Mountain biking nearby
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Power boating nearby
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Cycling nearby
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Swimming nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Ecotours nearby
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Foosball table
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Stereo
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Games
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Books
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Smart TV with cable/satellite service
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Video library
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Table tennis
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DVD player
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Recycling
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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Unit size: 4306 sq ft (400 sq m)
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English
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Near a hospital
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Near a health or beauty spa
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In a rural location
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In a village
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Children's books
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Children's dinnerware
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Highchair
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Children's games
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Playground
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Travel crib
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Pool toys
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Housekeeping (on request)
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Change of towels (on request)
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Iron/ironing board
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Phone
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Change of bedsheets (on request)
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Balcony
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Barbecue grill
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Outdoor furniture
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Deadbolt lock
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip)
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Fire extinguisher
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Outdoor pool
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Private pool
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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
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