Delightful Holiday Rental Villa in Le Lavandou, Var, Provence, France

Delightful Holiday Rental Villa in Le Lavandou, Var, Provence, France

Le Lavandou is an extremely attractive old fishing village with a large international marina and exceptionally beautiful beaches all within a few kilometres. It is a favourite resort of the French and is situated within driving distance of St Tropez, Port Grimaud, Nice, Cannes, Monaco, Marseille and many interesting inland cities and villages. In the area, there are many activities available including watersports, safe swimming and boating facilities available and many beach bars.

The villa is attractive, modern, exceptionally well-equipped and has a secluded well-lit patio surrounded by oleanders. It has very high ceilings which helps to ensure it remains cool. It is in an area of outstanding safe and sandy beaches. Lifeguards are on most beaches during the main season. It comprises one double and one twin-bedded room, large lounge with two exceptionally comfortable double bed-settees and a travel cot.

The Villa is cleaned by guests themselves but there is ample modern equipment available. The Villa is on one level and all floors are tiled.

All normal facilities for a carefree family holiday plus air conditioning in lounge and main bedroom, washing machine, efficient heating system, full satellite TV/video/DVD, CD player, various videos, DVDs and books, microwave, large fridge/freezer, electric BBQ, drinks fridge, patio furniture, sunloungers and fully-equipped for eight (linen by arrangement). Fans in bedrooms. The bathroom is half tiled with bath, shower over and separate tiled toilet.

It is in an unspoilt harbour town opposite beautiful islands. Excellent shopping facilities are available. There is use of the Domaine swimming pool during main season (June to end of September) and an exceptionally good on-site restaurant producing varied inexpensive meals. Once discovered people return again and again. Bookings Saturday to Saturday in main season, but any days out of this period. Le Lavandou is half way between the airports of Nice and Marseille serviced by many airlines, and there is a local airport (about 20 kms) at Toulon/Hyeres serviced by Ryanair from Stansted and TGV train to Toulon. Also within reasonable reach is the small airport at Avignon. Car hire available from all airports.

Nearby is the ancient hill village of Bormes les Mimosas 'Village Fleuri de France' which has exceptional views over the harbours of Le Lavandou, Port de Bormes and Les Iles D'Or which are three islands immediately opposite Le Lavndou one of which (Port Cros) is a nature reserve and well worth a visit by the ferry boat which travels from Le Lavandou. During the main season it is possible to visit St Tropez by ferry boat. Le Lavandou has an exceptional market selling varied products throughout the year.