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La Garde Freinet. Luxury family villa with private pool. Sleeps 12

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La Bastide de Prenn, pool, garden and house
Front Entrance
Garden and Pool
Shaded Pool House
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12350 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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La Garde-Freinet, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur
  • Port of Grimaud
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Sainte-Maxime Beach
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • St. Tropez Harbor
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Saint-Tropez (LTT-La Mole)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

La Garde Freinet. Luxury family villa with private pool. Sleeps 12

La Bastide de Prenn is a large well equipped family house set in the hills just below the charming hamlet of La Mourre, 10 minutes drive from La Garde Freinet and half an hour from the glitz and glamour and beaches of St. Tropez. It is in an extremely private position with superb and unspoilt views over the valley. Please note that you approach it by a long unmade up drive which is not particularly suited to very low slung cars as there are rain diverter humps. Our tenants always comment on the tranquillity of the surroundings and of our huge lavender bed awash with butterflies, bees, hummingbird moths etc. to keep you entranced for hours.
On the ground floor it has a large living room to include a separate seating area for the television. There is a new fully equipped kitchen with fridge, 2 ovens, gas hob and microwave. A large utility room off this has a further 2 large fridges and a freezer, food storage facilities, washing machine and dryer. The kitchen leads onto a dining room with a table that seats 12. Off the dining room is a Double bedroom with super king size bed and ensuite bathroom with bath and separate walk-in shower. There is a separate w.c. in the hall.
Downstairs is the main sleeping area which is cool in the summer, with doors leading out onto the garden. There are 2 ensuite double bedrooms - one with a walk-in shower and the other with a bath inclusive of shower. There is a further twin bedroom with ensuite walk-in shower and 2 further twin bedrooms that share a family bathroom with bath inclusive of shower. A baby cot and high chair are available.
The front Terrace with its beautiful views over the valley is an ideal location for an evening cocktail and is fitted out with comfortable sofa and chairs. The large rear shaded terrace with built in bar-b-que has an outside dining table that seats 12. A table tennis table and Table Football are provided.
The 12 acre large garden with flowering shrubs leads to a private pool 12m x 6m. The swimming pool is fitted with a pool alarm. There is a tiled poolhouse with sofas and table to provide shade and comfort. Pool Loungers and Sun Umbrellas are provided.The garden, terraces and pool are protected from the winds of the Mistral.
Our rentals begin and end on a Friday although this can sometimes be negotiated if there is not a rental already booked after your dates. Linen is included within the rental price together with 8 hours of cleaning upon your departure. Linen includes bedlinen, bath towels and beach/swimming towels.

In 2015 we undertook extensive renovations including rewiring, new kitchen, 2 new renovated bathrooms, floor tiling throughout.

Heating: The house has central heating on the ground floor and electric radiators in the bedrooms on the lower ground floor.

Property manager

Lynn Royce

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed within the house or bedrooms
No bookings accepted for single groups under the age of 25

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

La Garde-Freinet

Located in La Garde-Freinet, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Aqualand Sainte-Maxime, or check out an event or a game at Skyspirit Parachutisme. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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La Garde-Freinet, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • Conservatoire du Patrimoine du Freinet - 8 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Port of Grimaud - 24 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Sainte-Maxime Beach - 27 min drive - 16.5 km
  • St. Tropez Harbor - 33 min drive - 27.8 km
  • Port of Saint Tropez - 33 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Vidauban Station - 19 min drive
  • Toulon (TLN-Toulon - Hyeres) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Petite Fontaine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Tarte Tropézienne A Micka - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Carnotzet - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Tomate Bleue - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Le Temps des Copains - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does La Garde Freinet. Luxury family villa with private pool. Sleeps 12 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is La Garde Freinet. Luxury family villa with private pool. Sleeps 12 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at La Garde Freinet. Luxury family villa with private pool. Sleeps 12?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at La Garde Freinet. Luxury family villa with private pool. Sleeps 12?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is La Garde Freinet. Luxury family villa with private pool. Sleeps 12 located?

This family-friendly La Garde-Freinet villa is located by the sea, 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Conservatoire du Patrimoine du Freinet, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lac des Escarcets Trailhead D1 and Chapelle Notre Dame de Miremer. Aqualand Sainte-Maxime and Plage De Centre Ville are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

tracey n.

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

Nicholl family holiday

Wonderful family holiday, excellent rural location. Local villages lovely and cater for everything. Villa is beautiful plenty of space for all, the pool was fabulous, weather glorious, couldn’t ask for more.. thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zuleika G.

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

Peaceful stay in a charming house with amazing view

For the last 10 years we come to this part of South of France for August. We love the area. This house is such a wonderful find- hidden away with wonderful Forrest views. (The same area where David Hockneys pool painting were painted.) It isn’t the easiest drive to get to - definitely need a 4x4 or something that can off road to get to this house. But it is so worth it. A wonderful swimming pool, amazing views, a fantastic well equipped kitchen. We came at the hottest time of year - to our delight the main bedroom has air con! The downstair bedrooms have fans. The whole house is charming.I definitely would recommend especially with a glass of Rosè and to watch the butterflies with that view…..
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanja N.

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

Traumhaftes Schlösschen für Naturliebhaber

Ein großes Haus mit Bädern den jeweiligen Zimmern angegliedert, sodass man auch mit mehreren Freunden/ verschiedenen Familien seinen abgeschlossenen Bereich hat. 5 Zimmer befinden sich im EG. Ein Zimmer mit Bad im Obergeschoss. Das Haus verfügt über eine sehr gut ausgestattete Küche, drei Kühlschränke und einen Gefrierschrank- es kann also gut auf Vorrat eingekauft werden, da der Weg etwas weiter ist. Es gibt zwei Terrassen- eine davon überdacht mit einem großen Tisch an dem wir alle Mahlzeiten gemeinsam (12 Personen) eingenommen haben. Für Kleinkinder ist alles vorhanden (Bett, Hochstuhl). Das Anwesend liegt mitten in einem Waldgebiet. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind über enge Passstrassen in 15min mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Der Pool ist ein Traum, mit einer angrenzenden Pergola. Für Kinder gab es ein Sprungbrett- für die Erwachsenen genug Platz und Bahnen zu schwimmen. Es gibt dort viele Tiere zu bestaunen. Unter anderem hat uns eine Schildkröte besucht. Eine Vielzahl von Schmetterlingen flatterte am Pool um uns herum. Es war eine sehr schöne Zeit und die Eigentümer/ Hausverwalter haben auf Fragen unsererseits sehr schnell reagiert.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sven L.

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

Charmante woning voor een onvergetelijke vakantie

Nette en aangename woning voor een leuke vakantie. Heel rustig gelegen. Laat u niet afschrikken door de weg er naartoe, die ben je snel vergeten éénmaal aangekomen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Céline R.

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

Séjour à la Bastide

Nous avons passé un agréable séjour. La maison, la piscine et les extérieurs sont vraiment géniaux. L’endroit est très tranquille et isolé. Un repos au top Merci à Peter et Marga et à Lynn
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Antoine P.

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

Stage velo

Superbe maison, nous avons passé un excellent séjour. La maison est très bien équipée et l environnement super
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil G.

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

Holiday for party of 10

This truly is a home from home with everything you could ever need. The property is absolutely stunning and has fantastic views. The pool is a short distance from the house and has a covered area providing shade. A fantastic time was had and we will be back. Thank you Lynn.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Atkinson family from Tunbridge Wells together with extended family from Germany

The property is in an ideal location, close enough to the beaches but concealed in woodland in perfect solitude. The facilities in the house, in particular the kitchen and bedrooms/bathrooms, were very good and the swimming pool and adjacent arbour, sited a little away from the house, was a wonderful location to cool off on hot days.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karin B., Wedemark, Germany

Alles, was das Herz begehrt. Ideal für Familien, Freunde.

Schöne Einzellage in sehr ruhiger, bewaldeter Gegend. Sehr gut und geschmackvoll ausgestattes Landaus. Vor allem ist auch die Küche großzügig ausgestattet und groß genug, um mit mehreren Personen zu kochen. Zwei wunderbare Terrassen. Eine überdacht, mit langem Tisch zum Essen, eine Chill-Terrasse, um abends gemütlich beisammen zu sitzen. Der Pool ist groß und schön, Kinder können vom Sprungbett springen, was unsere reichlich getan haben. Sehr schöne Gartenanlage mit Lavendelduft. Die Fahrt zum Meer oder zu größeren Supermärkten dauert etwas, aber die Landschaft ist toll. Das Städtchen La Garde Freinet ist in 10 Minuten erreichbar und ist ein sehr netter, nicht zu touristischer Ort mit Einkaufsmöglichkeiten, Retsaurants und Cafés. Wir, 3 Familien mit 5 Jungs im Alter von 13 und 16 Jahren, waren sehr zufrieden.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Relaxing family break

we travelled as a family of 12 with an age range between 1 and 79. The level of communication was fantastic and Lynn tried to help with all of our requests. The house was perfect and I just do t know where to begin. 1 bedroom with bathroom on the same level as the kitchen and living room perfect for my 79 year old grandmother. It had a wonderful walk in shower. All stairs had a baby gate fitted -perfect for the little people. You are greeted with a wonderful basket of goodies including wine (always a bonus). But I think the icing on the cake is being able to sit out on one of the terraces at night staring up at the sky. The lack of light pollution allows for the most amazing views of the Milky Way plus mars and Saturn. Being August the temperature was on the hot side. However due to the breeze it never felt too hot. The bedroom are lovely and cool (no need for air-con). The only problem we faced were the horse flies near the pool. However we did find that if we wore hats they stayed away. The area is great. Visits to local markets, the aquapark, a choice of lovely beaches and a boat ride to st tropez all within driving distance (20mins). We would love to return to this property and hope we can in the future. Thankyou for providing a wonderful base for a fantastic family holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna B.

A truly fabulous property

We had the most fabulous holiday at this beautiful property. We were 2 families of 5 and had masses of room, the joy of so many bathrooms having previously rented properties that were slightly lacking in this department! Aside from the stunning setting and fabulous pool it was the attention to detail that really made the difference from other properties we have rented previously. The kitchen was so well equipped and led straight out onto the BBQ and eating terrace, we didn't even have to bring swimming towels. We will definitely be back next year, it is by far the best property we have holidayed in over the last 15 years.

About the host

Hosted by Lynn Royce

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When we returned from working in the Far East in 2001, we knew we had to have a base with guaranteed sunshine to keep our spirits up. We fell in love with the Bastide de Prenn the moment we saw it BUT it did need work and we feel we have renovated it lovingly over the years to make it the special place it is today. Our children have been coming here with us all this time and now grown up they still join us when we are here at every available opportunity. We love the peace, tranquillity, silence of the valley but then you have the opportunity to pop into La Garde Freinet for a lovely coffee, aperitif or dinner with a great selection of restaurants to choose from ....and then there is always further afield...St. Tropez, Grimaud, St. Maxime. Plan de la Tour....

Why they chose this property

When we bought and renovated the house we had 4 small children and wanted to make it as safe and child friendly as possible. Although they are grown now they come every year with their own small children so we are still very conscious that safety for children is important and therefore we have stair gates, lockable terrace gates that prevents them from wandering off and a pool alarm.

What makes this property unique

We just love this house - it makes us relax the moment we walk in the door.

Languages:

English, French