Price and availability information are viewable on: http://www.privateholidays.co.uk/cavalaire/availability.html
The apartment is located on the new Provencal style residential development Domaine des Lavandiers built in 2002 by MGM, one of the most prestigious developers in France. The Domaine has a large open central grass area with two swimming pools .
Please note that the Domaine is quiet and residential, and occupants are expected to respect the peace of others. This means that it is ideal for families with children who want quiet in the evenings so that the children can sleep. The apartment is not suitable for parties or stereos on the terrace. Occupants are kindly requested not to smoke inside the apartment, but smoking on the terrace is no problem.
WiFi Internet access is provided free of charge (bring your own laptop) and there is a telephone which takes incoming calls, which can me made cheaply from UK avoiding high mobile roaming charges. You can buy a prepay card for your out-going calls, or use VoIP on your laptop, or use your mobile.
The apartment is 10 minutes walk from the port, town centre and the main beaches that extend round the bay of Gigaro, but is only 5 minutes walk from a small secluded beach . There is also a well-stocked Champion supermarket about 3 minutes away so you do not need to use your car locally. Cavalaire enjoys a microclimate that gives high levels of sunshine because it is protected from the north by the Maures hills. There are regular boat services in season to St Tropez and the Iles d'Or (Levant, Porquerolles, Port Cros).
Accommodation
The apartment of 60m2 (indoors) is on the second floor (third of four levels) facing outwards from the development. There are two lifts close to the apartment. The apartment has an open south west facing terrace of 15m2 that is not overlooked by nearby apartments or other buildings. There are views towards the Maures hills from the terrace. The terrace has a table and six chairs with cushions, three sun loungers and two parasols.
There is a good sized lounge with dining area and kitchen at one end. The lounge opens onto the terrace. There is a comfortable sofa-bed that could to used to sleep additional people increasing the capacity to 8-persons. There is a colour TV with combined radio and a DVD/CD/MP3 player. Several games are provided including chess, Monopoly and a jigsaw puzzle.
The dining area has a circular table (120cm diameter) with six wrought iron chairs. They have slightly rounded backs and were chosen because they are especially comfortable. The tablecloth and chair cushions are in typical Provencal colours.
The kitchen area has light limed-oak faced units with traces of blue. There is a four burner electric ceramic hob, a traditional fan oven and a separate microwave oven. There is a coffee maker, large fridge, a separate smaller freezer and a dish washer. There is a separate storage unit for plates, cutlery, food etc. There are plates, cutlery etc for up to 12 people.
The master bedroom has a large double bed (200*160cm) and fitted cupboards. It is en-suite with a shower and its own separate WC.
The second bedroom has two extra long single beds (200*90cm), fitted cupboards and bedside tables. Its patio doors open onto the terrace.
The third bedroom has two full size (190*90cm) pine bunk beds, fitted cupboards and a bedside table. Bunk beds were chosen to give floor space for children to play. The bunk beds, however, can be used for adults as they are full sized. For long stays, the beds could be placed side by side on the floor.
All the beds have high quality mattresses for maximum comfort.
The bathroom is fully tiled in white with a blue decoration. The bath has a fitted shower with a glass shower screen. There is a washing machine in a cupboard under the handbasin units.
There is a separate WC by the front door with its own handbasin.
All the walls are finished in the traditional Provencal bare white plaster and there are several attractive pictures on the walls.
The lounge and all bedrooms have electric wall radiators.
Guests are kindly requested not to smoke inside the apartment.
There is an individual spacious lock-up garage in the basement so you can keep your car and cycles safely.
A floor plan can be seen by clicking here - Floor Plan (jpg file)
Additional photographs are available on
Towels and bed linen
Towels and bed linen can be arranged ready for you in the apartment by the local cleaners. The charge is 10 Euros per bed (single or double) and 5 Euros per large towel and 2 Euros per small towel. Charges are for one or two weeks. The mattresses and pillows are covered with cotton "protectors" and plasticised protectors are available for the bunk beds if you have smaller children.
Families with smaller children
We aim to make the apartment as convenient as possible for families with smaller children and we supply a cot, a buggy/stroller, a high chair, and plates and beakers for children.
The apartment is very suitable for 3-generation families as the master bedroom is en-suite and not adjacent to the living room and other bedrooms. The domaine is spacious and the swimming pools are fully fenced off for safety. There is a good children's playground about 10 minutes walk away near the centre of the town. The main supermarket is only 3 minutes walk away and so you will not need to use a car every day. We would welcome any suggestions for other ways to help families with smaller children.
Bikes, tennis and beach equipment
We supply two adult size mountain bikes, one ladies "shopping" bike and two small children's bikes with stabilisers. There are locks for the adult bikes. We also supply beach mats, a beach parasol and two small beach chairs and a set of boules. Tenants are fully responsible for checking the bikes before use and for repairing any punctures, use is exclusively at your own risk. The bikes are all nearly new and of "supermarket" quality - ie adequate for casual local use but if you are a serious cyclist you wll want to bring your own. Please bring your own cycle helmets.
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The domaine has one tennis court that can be booked. We provide two cheap tennis rackets but please bring your own tennis balls. The rules of the domaine request proper tennis clothing and shoes to be worn on the court.
All the items descvribed here are supplied on a "best efforts" basis, ie we cannot guarantee their availablity - if they are lost or damaged we may not be able to replace them immediately but we will do so when we can, alternatively we would ask you to contact us and replace them yourselves and we would refund you.
Activities
Cavalaire is within 25 minutes of the famous seaside towns of St Tropez, St Maxime, Port Grimaud and le Lavandou. The ancient hilltop towns of Gassin, Ramatuelle are 10 minutes away.
There are famous botanical gardens 10 minutes away at le Raydol.
There are many different beaches within easy reach, the nearest is just 5 minutes walk from the apartment.
Cycles can be hired in the town and an old railway line has been converted into a cycle track that follows the coast to le Lavandou. There is also excellent cycling and walking on the Maures hills behind Cavalaire with wonderful views.
Cavalaire has a busy pleasure port with regular boats to St Tropez and the Iles d'Or. Sailing and small motor boats can also be hired.
There is golf course near St Maxime. Tennis is available free on the Domaine.
There is a well equipped playground for children near the centre of the town.
Recommendations
"We had an amazing time. We both think Cavalaire is one of the most precious places, we enjoyed many pain au chocolate and the park was fabulous, not to mention the beach, the apartment and the pastries. It was formidable! Mrs TM (USA) Sept 2006
"Thank you am just back and have had a lovely time....My friend was very impressed and hopes to book up for next year! Ms GB (UK) July 2006
"Had a super time" Mrs NF (UK) July 2006
"We had a wonderful time - your apartment is lovely and so convenient for everywhere" Mrs & Mrs JB (UK) July 2006
"As usual we had a super time" Mrs JG (UK) June 2006
"We had a super time and loved
the apartment and thought it was so very nice that you left all
the beach things for us to use and the tennis raquets which being
very English we played in the hot sunshine!!"
Mrs RW (UK), June 2005
"We had a lovely time in Cavalaire.
The weather was beautiful. The condo had everything we needed
and it was perfectly situated."
Mrs DP (Canada), June 2005
"Holiday was marvellous really
enjoyed Cavalaire and facilities were great"
Mr JB (UK) May 2005
"Nous sommes revenus de Cavalaire
enchantés, de l'appartement et de la ville. Tout c'est
très bien passé, merci pour votre accueil."
Mr JD (France) May 2005
"We had a splendid week. No rain
to speak of, and 4 days with bright blue skies……….B
also wants to let you know that she LOVED the apartment. Everything
was designed very well for a family renting for a week. Thanks
so much."
Mr PF April 2005
"We had a wonderful time in your
apartment in Cavalaire. It turned out to be perfect for us…..If
you ever need a rave review, let me know."
Prof CT (USA) December 2004
"We were delighted with the Cavalaire
apartment. As a matter of fact we liked it so much that we copied
the keys and will use it often when it appears from the internet
that it is otherwise vacant. Just kidding! We would be glad to
be contacted as an enthusiastic reference for any one who needs
more information."
Mr RD (USA) October 2004
"Thanks so much for allowing
us to stay at your apartment; it was everything we wanted (and
more!)."
Mr RH (UK) June 2004
"Your apartment was much better than expected! The
quality and condition of the appliances, furniture, lights, and
decor were much better than typically found in rental apartments.
Your conscientious care was evident in all things - right down
to the dishwasher, comfortable beds, and cushions on the deck
furniture. The private balcony was a particular treat - it is
quite large and receives sun almost all day starting at 10 am!
The layout is particularly smart - efficiently using every inch
of space but still quite comfortable. It feels much larger than
the square footage described. Everyone was delighted with the
ample parking, nice atmosphere, quiet neighborhood, and yet only
a 5 to 10 minute walk to all stores/conveniences. We had a wonderful
time and would definitely stay again."
- Mrs AF (Germany) April 2004
Access by Air:
Nice 2hrs (Easyjet from Gatwick, Luton, Liverpool, BA from Heathrow
and Gatwick, BMi)
Marseille 1½hrs (Easyjet)
Access by Train:
Eurostar/TGV from London down to Toulon (via connections)
Bus services to Cavalaire
A regular bus service between Toulon/Hyeres and St Tropez runs past Domaine des Lavandiers. You can change busses at La Foux (near Port Grimaud) to reach Frejus. There is a rail connection to Nice from Frejus as well as fast busses to the airport. Information is on:
Thus you can fly to France and avoid hiring a car if you wish.
Prices for 2007
Prices range from 570 Euros per week in winter to 1600 Euros per week in peak summer. The prices are given on :http://www.privateholidays.co.uk/cavalaire/availability.html
There is a 10% discount for bookings of two consecutive weeks and 15% for three weeks.
Prices are fixed in Euros but payment may be made in Euros or Sterling at approximately the current tourist exchange rate. 20% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm a booking.There is also a refundable 400 Euro deposit required against breakages and a cleaning charge of 50 Euros. There is a "taxe de sejour" of approximately 0.8 Euros per person per night payable from mid April to end September for all persons aged 13 and over. Full payment including deposit is required 6 weeks before your stay.
We are willing to negotiate lower prices for longer stays especially in the winter months. Please call us to discuss. Water and electricity usage are included in the rates.
Price and availability information are viewable on: http://www.privateholidays.co.uk/cavalaire/availability.html
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