Ancient Village House with Exceptional South facing Terrace

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61614.6 sq ft

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La Garde-Freinet, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

Port of Grimaud
‪16 min drive‬
Port of Saint Tropez
‪23 min drive‬
St. Tropez Harbor
‪24 min drive‬
Saint-Tropez (LTT-La Mole)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

La Garde Freinet village is located 16 klms from the Mediterranean coast in the "Maures" mountain range in Provence, just north of Saint Tropez, between Nice and Marseille. It provides its vistors with all the amenities required for a wonderful holiday and boasts two butchers, two bakers, two well-stocked convenience stores, two hairdressers, a bank with an ATM, a public swimming pool, a post office, newsagent, tobacconist, pharmacist, dentist and doctor. Market days are Wednesday and Sunday. As well as the opportunity to enjoy the Provencal lifestyle a visitor can enjoy many marked trails providing exceptional mountain views, world class golf courses as well as the delights of such well-known resorts as St Tropez, Ste Maxime and Port Grimaud, with their world famous yacht marinas, fine beaches and top restaurants. There are many wineries in the area worth visiting and many local wines worth sampling.

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Paul Tasker

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Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Garde-Freinet

Located in La Garde-Freinet, this cottage is in the mountains. Port of Grimaud and St. Tropez Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pampelonne Beach. Azur Park and Aqualand Sainte-Maxime are also worth visiting. Windsurfing, rafting and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

La Garde-Freinet, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

Port of Grimaud - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
Port of Saint Tropez - 23 min drive - 21.2 km
St. Tropez Harbor - 24 min drive - 21.2 km
Pampelonne Beach - 30 min drive - 25.0 km
Sainte-Maxime Beach - 37 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

Le Luc - Le Cannet Station - 23 min drive
Toulon (TLN-Toulon - Hyeres) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Petite Fontaine - ‬2 min walk
‪La Tarte Tropézienne A Micka - ‬12 min drive
‪Le Clem's - ‬11 min drive
‪Café de France - ‬11 min drive
‪Le Carnotzet - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ancient Village House with Exceptional South facing Terrace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ancient Village House with Exceptional South facing Terrace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ancient Village House with Exceptional South facing Terrace?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ancient Village House with Exceptional South facing Terrace located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Conservatoire du Patrimoine du Freinet and within 6 miles (10 km) of Chapelle Notre Dame de Miremer and L'Eglise St Michel. Château de Grimaud and Château Saint-Maur are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julian C.

18 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Porsche Paradise

A group of friends attending Porsche Paradise stayed in this wonderful property. Well-appointed, clean and very quiet house. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark Pearson

12 Aug 2023

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Summer break

Perfect location above the busy south coast which we also loved. Cooler with a wonderful sun terrace. The apartment had everything you could want. We would love to return - thanks Paul

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

2 Aug 2022

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Good location and no problems make for a relaxing stay.

We like the location in the village with an easy walk to all shops, restaurants and market. The rooms are all a good size and there's a fine sunny terrace. Everything is supplied and works well in the house which makes for a relaxing holiday.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mags K., Dublin

13 Jul 2022

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Wonderful house in the village

This is a great house smack innthe village

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy F.

24 Sept 2019

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Magical

A gorgeous stay in La Garde Freinet. The house is charming and up a beautiful tiny side street. The town is peaceful but with everything you could wish for. We loved our stay, many thanks.

10/10 Excellent

John S.

17 Apr 2019

Perfect for a relaxing break in LGF

We've had many holidays in this village, usually in July and August, and wanted to to experience it in the Spring. La Chouannerie was ideal for us. It's within the village so an easy walk to buy the bread, find a cafe or restaurant, or just to stroll around. And it's in a quiet street away from the traffic and noise. It has large well-furnished rooms and is generally very comfortable. We used the double bedroom upstairs while the children and grand-children had the double and twin rooms downstairs with their own bathroom. The kitchen/dining room has plenty of space and all the appliances worked well. We used the large dining tale for most of our meals and had breakfast and lunch on the terrace when the sun shone. I'm sure in the summer you will eat all meals on the terrace. In April the evenings were chilly but the heating worked well and the lounge is fine for 6 of us to watch DVD's, Netflix etc. La Garde Freinet is ideal if you want to take in the beaches and hot-spots of the Cote d'Azure and then escape the crowds to experience the fresh air and peace of the mountains just 30 mins drive from the coast. It also has plenty of restaurants, bars, cafes and shops should you wish just to relax. I would recommend La Chouannerie at any time of the year.

Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

20 Aug 2018

Very comfortable and very chic

This is a very charming home in a truly wonderful location and with a fantastic terrace. I would thoroughly recommend it

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

27 Sept 2017

Iconic and Idyllic

We loved the ambiance of this home and its location to the town centre. You can sit on the terrace for hours and it feels like you are watching from inside a painting. The BBQ and fridge make this an ideal spot for family and friends to gather and enjoy the village lifestyle. The rest of the house is extremely comfortable and every room has direct access to its own bathroom. This is superb accommodation that provides a perfect location to explore the many delights of the region. I recommend this house and village to anyone wanting to experience the French lfestyle. Vive la France

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

20 Aug 2017

Amazing terrace and fabulous location

A truly beautiful home and an iconic French village

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

8 Nov 2016

Still superb!

Seven delightful days in October 2015 (see an earlier review) prompted Louise and I to return, for 12 days, in October 2016. We once again had a wonderful time, quietly enjoying the house and its setting. The merits of the house were as before... a perfect base for spending time in this corner of France. We easily slipped back into our routines of the previous year, a delightful mix of quiet and totally relaxed domesticity (reading, cooking, eating, drinking, snoozing, sunning ourselves, talking...) with hiking and other outings. Just the two of us, we again mostly occupied the upper two floors. However, with thoughts that we might be able to return next year with Louise's parents and perhaps other family, we were able to understand the potential offered by the ground floor: two cosy bedrooms with their own bathroom, with direct access to the street or upstairs to the living, dining and kitchen facilities on the second floor. It seems to us that this, together with the third floor bedroom etc. provides for an ideal combination of togetherness and privacy. Our appreciation of the village was also further enhanced. As the owners describe, it is extremely well equipped in terms of stores and services, including two grocers (the Proxi with a wonderful selection of cheeses and other delights), two butchers, two patisseries, two hairdressers (Louise swears by Pascale for cutting her hair...) and a twice weekly market. And then there's: the drug store; a bank with ATM; a specialist outlet selling honey, jams, mustards and the like; a newsagent that carries UK papers and the NY Times; an interesting and very reasonably priced women's clothing store; and an amazingly well-stocked bookstore... mostly French volumes, but also a very good selection of English ones. La Garde Freinet also has a mix of restaurants and cafes, none outstanding, although we enjoyed morning coffee (albeit having to request a double shot; we like it strong!) and the associated socializing at the Cafe du Soleil. (For really good food, head down the road to Grimaud and Les Santons with its Michelin star.) Related to that, by the way, the 'operating instructions' for the house warrant special praise. Yes, reassuring information re the WiFi, kitchen appliances, BBQ and the like, but also well-considered advice about the region... restaurants, beaches, golf courses, wineries, sightseeing, etc.. So another wonderful stay. As mentioned above, we're already pondering next year...

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

10 Feb 2016

Lovely house in the heart of the village

The house is spacious and very comfortable. It was clean, well equipped and well maintained. Perfect for our family of 4. Having stayed in few different places in La Garde Freinet, this house is definitely the best we've found.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2015

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

5 Feb 2016

Superb

We only had a week here in October but now, the following February, we are still reminiscing over glasses of wine. This is a superbly comfortable and well-equipped house in a wonderful location. Just the two of us, we made limited use of the ground floor and its bedrooms and bathroom. But the kitchen (with direct access into a cosy laneway) and living room, one floor up, allowed us to cook, eat and read in a very relaxed environment. Above that, an extremely comfortable bed and bedroom, an adjacent bathroom, and access to a spacious south-facing balcony where we sunbathed, read, drank coffee, tea and wine, and looked out at the hills and over LGF. The house is set in the middle of LGF, a tangle of narrow and almost traffic-free lanes, a quiet neighbourhood despite being only 100M from the main, pedestrianized, shopping street. There's a good mix of restaurants, bars and stores, the last including a bookshop which carries a range of English-language papers and magazines. And at the end of the street is the excellent village market, two days a week. LGF has escaped the levels of tourism focus found in the nearby towns and villages of the coast... few if any coaches, souvenir shops, motels, etc... it still seems very much a French community, with the associated charms and quirks. It is well located to visit Saint-Tropez and the coast (including some great beaches), but our excursions were mostly long hikes from the house, through great scenery including views of the coast. Then home to dinner, perhaps a little too much (excellent local) wine and calvados, and then upstairs for another great night's sleep. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Rebekka S.

20 Aug 2024

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Romantische und ursprüngliche Auszeit

Wir verbrachten eine entspannte und wunderschöne Auszeit im schönen La Garde-Freinet und haben uns sehr wohl im großen Haus gefühlt. Paul war stets hilfsbereit und für uns da. Viel Sonne, das Meer in der Nähe, Ruhe und jeden Tag ein Croissant genießen. einfach wunderbar!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann G.

4 Aug 2024

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Beautiful experience of Provencal village life in a gorgeous home

The house was wonderful. Its layout was perfect for two teens and parents with both having spaces. The decor was gorgeous and the location just divine. The village is so vibrant and friendly and there was so much to do in the area. We.loved the local pool and haunts to thé boulangerie in the morning. All in all a fabulous experience and great place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz M.

5 Sept 2023

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Incredible villa and gorgeous village

We loved everything about our stay in this gorgeous villa. It was extremely well equipped and so very comfortable. Paul was very responsive and wonderful to communicate with. We miss it already and hope to be back one day. Such a special place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mark S.

24 May 2023

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Back Again

Brilliant location, comfortable house.

Stayed 39 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA and JACK C., Anapolis, MD, USA

22 Oct 2022

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Wonderful holiday destination

Wonderful location in a lovely village. Close proximity to both the coast and the mountains. We enjoyed walking to dinner, shops and the little market. House was comfortable and kitchen well equipped.

Stayed 32 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louise F.

29 Jul 2022

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Beautiful old house in a gorgeous village

Highly recommend this beautiful old house in a very historical village!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathrine P.

28 Jul 2022

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Wonderful town house

Nice location in authentic French village, only half an hour away from the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Samir M.

9 Aug 2021

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Très bon séjour

Le séjour était agréable, la maison pleine de charmes ayant bien ce cachet des maisons de Provence. Par contre attention aux escaliers si vous avez des enfants petits. La maison est spacieuse et est très bien équipées, avec une très belle terrasse. Pour les moins , je dirai que la Garde Freinet, est une petite ville plutôt qu'un village, l'avantage c'est qu'il y a toutes les commodités, commerce, pharmacie, restaurants, etc..., autre point un peu négatif à noter c'est qu'il il n'y a pas de parking privé, les rues sont très étroites et parfois c'est difficile de trouver de la place, mais c'est aussi ce qui fait le charme de l'endroit. On est à une vingtaine de kilomètre de Saint-tropez, Sainte-Maxime et donc des plages. Possibilités également de faire de sympathique randonnées.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Sophie B.

4 Aug 2021

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einfach traumhaft

Wir haben eine wunderbare Woche in La Garde-Freinet verbracht. Man fährt nur eine halbe Stunde in schöne Badebuchten und wenn man nach Hause kommt, kann man auf der Dachterrasse entspannen. Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet und das Dorf bietet alles, was man braucht. Sehr schöne Ferien!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Klaus B.

28 Jul 2021

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Good time

High score!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert S.

18 Jul 2021

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Riktigt bra

Här kommer vi att hyra igen

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Laure B.

16 May 2021

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Très agréable séjour

Nous avons passé un très bon week-end dans cette maison. Emplacement très calme, maison décorée avec soin, jolie terrasse sur le toit!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

laurence k.

13 Jan 2021

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Une maison de famille accueillante

Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine chez Paul La maison est chaleureuse très bien située au centre du village La décoration est de bon goût Paul est très réactif il a su intervenir rapidement face à nos demandes Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

About the host

Hosted by Paul Tasker

We live in England with our three (almost) adult children. My wife and I both work, but are intent on spending most of our holidays in France, where we can enjoy sun, food and wine. We bought our new home in 2011 and plan to many spend happy family holidays there.

Why they chose this property

We love La Garde Freinet because it is an iconic French village only 30 mins drive from beautiful beaches, great golf courses and chic restaurants. The area is fantastic for walking and enjoying the countryside. There really is something for everyone here. The area is easily accessible with Nice only an hour and a quarter's drive away.

We are both Australian and miss the sun filled days of our youth. La Garde Freinet offers this and so much more.

What makes this property unique

The house is over 300 years old and is only a stroll from the centre of the village. The south facing sun terrace is exceptional and the remaining rooms are full of character with many charming features.

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English, French

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