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La Bastide du Rocher
Welcome to
La Bastide du Rocher
A recently restored traditional village house with a swimming pool, with stunning views over the Provençal town of Cotignac and the Var countryside.
Contact
Your contact: Ruth Teale
Telephone: +33-(0)4 94 04 63 51 or +33 6 85 21 19 93
Fax: +33(0)494046351
Email: Click here to contact La Bastide du Rocher
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About the Property
The entrance to the house
The entrance to the house
La Bastide du Rocher was built from local stone in the traditional Provençal style as a village home at the beginning of the last century. The three-storey house was recently restored and extended, and accommodates six guests in three bedrooms, in a spacious and traditional atmosphere.

The house stands in its own grounds, surrounded by a garden spread over four terraces: there's plenty of lawn space, rose bushes, an olive grove, a dining terrace, and, of course, the 10x4 metre swimming pool. The terraces give spectacular views over the village of Cotignac and the surrounding countryside, towards the Massif des Maures in the distance.

The dining room
The dining room
The inside of the La Bastide du Rocher is comfortably furnished and traditionally decorated, with many original features, such as exposed wooden beams in the ceilings. The fitted kitchen is fully equipped, and includes a dishwasher.

The dining room has a large table for eight in front of a traditional wood-burning stove. The living room is a comfortable place to relax, with sofas, a fireplace, a satellite TV, and a music centre, with windows that overlook the village and the countryside beyond.

The view from the East terrace
The view from the East terrace
From the living room, French windows connect to a terrace shaded by a linden tree, which leads to the rest of the garden.

There are three bedrooms. The master bedroom is on the top floor, with a double bed, a dressing room, and an ensuite bathroom. On the middle floor, a bedroom with a double bed and a bedroom with a pair of single beds share a bathroom.

Special features: • Pool on the property
• Bilingual assistance available on site
• Maid, Cook and Driver can be arranged on request
Swimming pool: 10 x 4 metre outdoor pool, with a depth of 1.6 metres.
Location

Region

Provence-Côte d'Azur

Village

Cotignac

Setting

Village

Nearest large town

Brignoles (25 km W)

Other towns nearby

Draguignan (50 km E)
Aix-en Provence (50 km W)
Toulon (50 km S)

Département

Var (83)

La Bastide du Rocher|Rental information
Accommodates: 6 guests
Bedrooms: Three bedrooms: two with double beds, and one with two single beds.
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Features
  • Stereo
  • Bath
  • Linen available
  • Towels available
  • Kitchen
  • Central Heating
  • Shower
  • Dishwasher
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Fireplace
  • Non-Smoking
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes Dryer
Rental rates

The rates shown below are for renting this accommodation for one week.
Rent is to be paid to the owner in Euros. For your reference, you may display the rates in the currency of your choice.

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Currency conversions are an approximate guide and are subject to change.
Time of year Cost per week
January 1, 2010 until April 30, 2010 1,650
April 30, 2010 until May 31, 2010 1,100
May 31, 2010 until June 30, 2010 1,650
June 30, 2010 until August 31, 2010 2,350
August 31, 2010 until September 30, 2010 1,650
September 30, 2010 until December 31, 2010 1,000
Rental conditions: A deposit of 35% of the rental is required on booking the property, and full payment is due six weeks before arrival. A security bond of €350 is required with the full payment. Rent includes everything, except in the winter months, when electricity is charged extra. Linen and towels are included.
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Contact: For further information or to make an inquiry, please contact Ruth Teale at La Bastide du Rocher.
About the Area
The view from La Bastide du Rocher over the rooftops of Cotignac
The view from La Bastide du Rocher over the rooftops of Cotignac
It's just a five minute walk into the village of Cotignac, which has a good range of shops and services. There are several restaurants and bars, grocery shops, a bank, tennis courts, and a bouledrome.

Cotignac has an excellent market every Tuesday, with plenty of the wonderful local produce on sale. The countryside is magnificent, with mile upon mile of fire tracks through the hills which are ideal for walking and mountain biking.

A shop in Cotignac
A shop in Cotignac
There are medieval villages to explore, and wine domaines which welcome visitors to taste their product. In the summer months there are numerous markets selling antiques, crafts, and local produce in the village, as well as musicians in the evenings.

A path leads up the face of the cliff behind the village, where one can see rooms built into the rock, which were the original homes of the locals many centuries ago.

About the Region
Gorge du Verdon
Gorge du Verdon
It's an easy drive to the spectacular scenery of the Gorge du Verdon, a great canyon cut by the Verdon river; and to Lac St Croix, where there are lots of water sports available. An hour's drive will take you to the Mediterranean coast, the glamourous cities of Nice and St Tropez, Marseille, famous for its 18th century port area and its excellent seafood restaurants, and to the fascinating historical city of Aix-en-Provence, founded by the Romans as a spa town and an important cultural and political centre during the middle ages.

The surrounding countryside has many things to discover, including medieval villages, which were often built on remote hillsides for security, and a great many vineyards, which welcome visitors for wine-tasting sessions. The hills have excellent tracks for mountain biking or hiking. Mountain bikes can be hired locally, and horse riding and kayaking are also available.

Photo Album
The pool, as seen from the terrace
The pool, as seen from the terrace
The swimming pool
The swimming pool
The East terrace under the linden tree
The East terrace under the linden tree
The West terrace
The West terrace
The dining room
The dining room
The living room
The living room
The master bedroom
The master bedroom
The second double bedroom
The second double bedroom
The kitchen
The kitchen
One of the bathrooms
One of the bathrooms
The hallway
The hallway
The entrance to the garden
The entrance to the garden
The basin
The basin
The village of Cotignac
The village of Cotignac