Bergerie des Chênes - A characterful old bergerie with pool
Farmhouse with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Garden, Swimming Pool
This character old "bergerie" (shepherds house) with pool, is set in a perfectly tranquil location near to the XII century village of Carros, high in the hills to the west of Nice. It has fantastic panoramic views to the mountains and the sea. It is steeped in history and has been tastefully furnished with wonderful antiques and artefacts.
It comprises of a spacious living room, a well-equipped dining kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bath/shower rooms, a galleried landing, a large terrace, a swimming pool, beautifully landscaped gardens and parking for several cars.
There is also an option to rent any one of the 4 gites at this same location (please see “Gîtes des Chênes” ref FC16945).
The bergerie would be perfect for a small family, or group of friends.
Living room: A grand room, it has high ceilings, a fireplace (for winter), lots of lovely antique furnishings and artefacts, and an impressive staircase leading to a galleried landing upstairs. There is a TV (French), a HI-FI and a DVD player can be made available upon request.
Dining room: is within the kitchen for six people, and additionally you can dine outside on the terrace!
Kitchen: is a beautiful old farmhouse type kitchen with a double height ceiling and lots of old artefacts like copper pans hanging on the walls. It is very well equipped and has an oven, hob, microwave and dishwasher. There is a secondary staircase leading up to the master bedroom.
Utility room: has a fridge, a freezer, a washing machine, an iron and ironing board.
Bedrooms: there are 2 bedrooms at this lovely property. There is one twin/double bedroom on the ground floor with double doors opening out onto the terrace. There is also a huge master bedroom upstairs, with a king sized bed, and lovely antique furnishings.
Bathrooms: there is a shower room close to the ground floor bedroom and a bathroom upstairs adjacent to the master bedroom.
Other rooms: there is a large galleried landing upstairs, which makes an ideal office or second living room. There are 2 mattresses within storage cupboards, which pull out into this area for additional sleeping.
Outside: the beautiful gardens are private to this house, with sloping terraces, oak and olive trees and a gurgling brook, you can sit and enjoy the peaceful views over the Var River valley. There are various pieces of garden furniture all around including a table and chairs on the large terrace, directly outside the front of the house. There is parking for several cars. There is a swimming pool of 12 x 6 metres, plus a children’s pool of 3.6 x 2metres. This is shared with the 4 studio apartments at this location.
Facilities for this holiday farmhouse in Carros, Cote d'Azur/Provence
Property
Type:
Farmhouse
Nearest Airport:
Nice - Cote d'Azur - 21 kms
Nearest Port:
Nice - 25 kms
Location Type:
Fishing Nearby, Golfing, Horse Riding, Near the sea, Quiet, Riverside, Rural/Village, Watersports
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided, Internet Access. The Bergerie does not have internet access inside, but the owners welcome you to use their Wi-Fi signal in a corner outside their house!
Dining:
Seating for 6.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Table Tennis.
Outside:
Communal Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Pets Allowed.
Local activities in and around Carros, Cote d'Azur/Provence
“Bergerie des Chênes” is situated very close to the X11 Century, cliff top village of Carros, with its little pedestrian streets, immaculately kept houses, gift shop and restaurant. From here, you’ll get sweeping views down the Var River valley to the sea.
There are further shops, restaurants, boulangeries and a supermarket in the town of Gattieres, approximately 5km away.
Other surrounding towns to visit are Vence (15km), St Paul de Vence (20km), Nice (25km), and Cannes (38km).
There are local markets held in Nice, Vence and over the Italian border in Ventimillia.
There are many sporting activities in the area – golf, tennis, sailing, river bathing, kayaking, climbing, and fishing to name just a few.
With its close proximity to the surrounding, hilly countryside, this makes the apartment an ideal base for those who enjoy the outdoors, walking and cycling. The region is also well served by ski-stations in the winter, some of which can be reached within an hours drive.
Other attractions in the region are the Carnival of Nice, The Cannes Film Festival, The Monaco Grand Prix, the International Jazz Festival of Nice, The Classical Sailing Boats race of Cannes & Antibes, the summer open-air Opera Festival of Gattieres and Marineland in Antibes.
The bergerie is also within easy reach of Nice International Airport and all that the Cote d’Azur has to offer.
By Car – Carros Village can be easily accessed from the A8 Auto route. By Air – Nice airport is approximately 21 kilometres away.
Rental rates for this farmhouse
Price Per Week
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Euro
UK Pound
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Low Season Rate From:
€1050.00
£833.33
$1350.00
High Season Rate From:
€1769.00
£1403.97
$2274.43
Rental Notes: Baby facilities: there is a baby cot and a high chair available upon request. Winter heating: is included in the rental cost. Gas, electric, & water: are all included in the rental cost. End-of-stay cleaning: there is a charge of 90 Euros payable directly to the owners. Bed & bathroom linen: is included in the rental for the number of people you have booked. Taxe de Sejour: in France, it is necessary to pay a “Taxe de Séjour” at the end of your stay. On this property it is 0.65 euros per person, per day. Damage deposit: The owner requests a damage deposit of 400 Euros/week on arrival. This will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages. Long weekend stays: are possible at this property upon request. Pets: are permitted at this property upon request.
This unit is situated in or next to other properties
should you wish to holiday with a larger group.
The additional units are:
Gîtes des Chênes (Sleeps 2) - Large studio apt with pool and panoramic views
Bergerie des Chênes (Sleeps 6) - A characterful old bergerie with pool
Guestbook
"All we expected and more. The property, more roomy than expected, was well supported by accessible, amenable and responsive, but non intrusive, owners.
" - Mrs T. from Ontario, Oct 07.
"As I told the owners, the pictures used on the website don't do the Bergerie justice: it is much more beautiful, roomy and picturesque. (How satisfied were you with the property ?) Very Satisfied " - Mr D. from London, June 08.
Availability of Bergerie des Chênes
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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