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Beautiful old stone villa with private pool & spectacular view, very peaceful

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Fireplace, books
Outdoor dining
Pool
Fireplace, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7150 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful old stone villa with private pool & spectacular view, very peaceful

Le Rayol is a carefully renovated (early 2000s) natural stone villa standing in 15 acres of terraced olive-groves, maritime pine trees and grass. Additional renovations are planned for spring 2025. The house faces south-east and the house-front and terraced patio (for 'al fresco' meals!) are covered. Here you will find peace and quiet, summer breezes, carrying the scent of lavender, thyme, rosemary and pine, and a 'forever' view to die for.
In the white washed clear and simple decor of the house you will also find some family antiques. The windows have wooden shutters on the inside and out. There is a 11x5 m outdoor private swimming-pool and a breathtaking open view over the hills towards the sea. Easy winter-living: you will find central heating and a fire place for the cooler months of the year. The house also adjusts well for 2 people. There are no immediate neighbours. Shaded parking. Outdoor furniture provided. Please note that the last 800 metres or so of road to the property is not tarred and its condition varies depending on the weather. After many weeks of heavy rain (very rare during the main season) one has to drive carefully to avoid small rock protrusions. No need for 4x4 vehicles. WiFi internet is available from mid-May to end of September.

Property manager

Sebastian

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Soundproofing
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1615 sq ft (150 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Add € 30 per stay per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 0560191966040

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful old Stone Villa Spectacular View Very Peaceful
Beautiful old Stone Spectacular View Very Peaceful Seillans
Beautiful old Stone Spectacular View Very Peaceful
Beautiful old Stone Villa Spectacular View Very Peaceful
Beautiful old Stone Spectacular View Very Peaceful Seillans
Beautiful old Stone Villa Spectacular View Very Peaceful
Beautiful old Stone Spectacular View Very Peaceful Seillans
Beautiful old Stone Spectacular View Very Peaceful

About the neighborhood

Map
Seillans, Provence-Alpes-Côte-DAzur

What's nearby

  • Terre Blanche Golf Course - 25 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Lac de Saint-Cassien - 27 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Pennafort Gorges Waterfall - 29 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Esterel Massif - 40 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Fréjus Beach - 63 min drive - 46.9 km

Getting around

  • Ranguin Station - 41 min drive
  • Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Gloire de Mon Père - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪La Strega - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪La Vigne Vincent - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Domaine de Fayence Resort & Spa - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪La Campana - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful old stone villa with private pool & spectacular view, very peaceful have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Beautiful old stone villa with private pool & spectacular view, very peaceful pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful old stone villa with private pool & spectacular view, very peaceful?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful old stone villa with private pool & spectacular view, very peaceful?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful old stone villa with private pool & spectacular view, very peaceful located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is within 12 mi (20 km) of Terre Blanche Golf Course, Lac de Saint-Cassien, and Chapelle Saint Michel. Chapelle Saint-Barthélémy is 11 mi (17.8 km) away.

Beautiful old stone villa with private pool & spectacular view, very peaceful Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 52 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lianne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
tranquil and soothing stay in comfortable authentic house
The characteristic, comfortable, old house is located in the remains of an olive grove surrounded by woodland. The view is calming, the pool refreshing. Nice walks from the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

serge c.

Liked: Cleanliness
De chouettes vacances
Nous voulions une jolie maison qui donne l'impression d'être coupés du monde pour passer de chouettes vacances. Nous l'avons trouvée. En pleine nature, ce mas rustique nous a séduit au point de le louer pour la 2ème année consécutive. Il a du cachet, les chambres sont agréables, il est propre et bien tenu. La vue est imprenable et la piscine est top. Et Sebastian ,le propriétaire ,est à l'écoute et très réactif. Profitez!!

10/10 Excellent

Leo H.

A wonderful house in a beautiful place
A wonderful house in a beautiful place; sitting amongst olive terraces, with a fine vista looking east over wooded Provencal hills with no other house or road in sight. Also, it’s set in a clearing in the woods at the end of a very long drive so is very quiet and completely private, but not isolated, the hilltop village of Seillans is a 15 minute drive away and has a really excellent restaurant on its cobbled square. The house itself is comfortable, well equipped, elegant and the owner is pleasant and helpful. It is special, and we couldn’t have been happier there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Iain M.

A Gem
This our second visit to this villa, which is unprecedented for us. If you like rural and quiet, but the luxury of a well appointed house and wonderful pool with lovely views, then this is it. The only disturbance you will get will be the very discrete pool cleaner once per week, the drifting gliders and the occasional sound of various friendly wildlife. You can walk into Seillans (typical hill top town), which takes about 40 minutes, so you are not completely cut off from civilisation. There is a Michelin star restaurant there, which is very good (and not too expensive). The walk is through the ancient trees that surround the villa for miles and is well worth doing. You are in easy reach of Monte Carlo, Antibes, Nice etc and you have all the amenities that you would need within a relatively short drive. The 'road' to the villa is a hoot, so best leave the Lamborghini at home.... the little Peugeot that we had coped admirably. Importantly Sebastian is the perfect owner and gentleman - always responds to emails and is extremely helpful. We will be going back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Wonderfully secluded and private villa yet 15 minutes from civilisation
Spent 2 beautiful weeks enjoying the peace and quiet of this lovely villa. Fantastic pool and views and no sounds other than birds and crickets. The villa is spacious and well furnished with all the facilities we needed including wi-fi for the children Seillans has 3 very good restaurants, a small supermarket, bars, boulangerie and a pizza take-away. Slightly further afield Fayence and Bargemon offer more restaurants, bars and facilities and very easy to get everything you could possibly need. Plenty of sights to visit on days out and we would thoroughly recommend the villa and the area for a memorable French holiday. The owner was extremely helpful and easy to deal with and everything went very smoothly.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

michael h.

Excellent and comfortable house in superb natural surrounding, absolute calm.
The traditional house is well equipped, including WiFi, and even when the weather is bad, staying inside is quite pleasant. The owner has an interesting collection of German, English en French books in his library. The attractive terraced terrain with its old stone walls (restanques) and beautiful olive trees is surrounded by a forest with paths for walking in every direction. One small caveat: the long and winding gravel road to the house is not suitable for cars having a clearance less than 10cm. With absolute 100% privacy and a splendid view this is a great place for those who want to really relax. The nearby village of Seillans is friendly and attractive with 2 good restaurants and a modest supermarket. The communications with the owner as well as with the housekeeper went very well and provided all information required.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Baptiste L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super séjour
Très chouette endroit, reculé et au calme! Région magnifique avec énormément de chose à faire per à voir…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Helmut W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charmante, ruhig und traumhaft gelegene Steinvilla in der Provence
Le Rayol ist traumhaft und sehr ruhig gelegen. Wer Ruhe sucht, der wird sie genau dort finden. Die jeweilige An- und Abfahrt erfordert auf den letzten ca. 2-3 Kilometern bei Gegenverkehr und auf den letzten 800 m unbefestigter Wegfläche gute Nerven, ist jedoch machbar. Ein tiefer gelegter Sportwagen ist auf der unbefestigten Wegefläche wohl nicht das hierfür besonders geeignete Verkehrsmittel, Allradantrieb ist nicht erforderlich. Das alte und gut ausgestattete Steinhaus hat seinen eigenen Charme. Der Blick, insbesondere in Poolnähe ist toll. Wir, ein Pärchen, haben Mitte bis Ende September 2023 auf Le Rayol sehr angenehme Zeit verbracht. Lohnend ist ein Besuch im nahe gelegenen Seillans, dort kann auch im Chez Hugo eine gute Alltagsküche bei zugewandter Bedienung genießen. Neben vielen anderen Orten, wie Fayence, insbesondere an Markttagen, ist in der Nähe das authentische Bergdorf Mons besonders hervorzuheben. Weiter weg lohnt u.a. das Örtchen Cotignac am Markttag (Dienstag) und dort in der Nähe die Cascade von Sillans.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-François R., Essonne

Liked: Cleanliness
Le calme absolu
Perdue au milieu des bois, cette superbe propriété est un havre de quiétude.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Constantin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Urlaub zwischen Wildschweinen und Rehen
Hier gibt es französische Bäuerlicher Idylle. Abgeschieden vom Jetset leben. Wer absolute Ruhe und einen Ort zum Abschalten sucht, ist hier genau richtig. Der Außenbereich mit Pool ist großzügig angelegt und die Örtlichkeit ist so abgelegen, dass man keine Bedenken haben muss, unter Beobachtung zu stehen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr gut
Hat alles perfekt geklappt. Genossen einen tollen Urlaub! Das Haus eignet sich perfekt für Ruhesuchende und Naturliebhaber.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Padraig O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply perfect!
My wife and I and our 4 kids, (6, 11, 15 and 17yo) spent a week in July at this beautiful house. We found the house to exceed our expectations. We've stayed in many summer houses throughout the years and we rate this house as undoubtably one of the absolute best. The location on the hill side surrounded by the trees gives the feeling of total isolation. The 10m pool was very clean and perfect for cooling down in and for the kids to splash around in for hours each day. The kitchen was well equipped and relatively cool. The house is furnished with quite a lot of antique pieces but we were mostly only inside to sleep or make food. All bedrooms have an adjacent bathroom which was extremely convenient considering how many people we are in our family. We ate out a couple of times in Seillans, both were excellent experiences. Cannes is about 60 minute drive and worth a visit. There's a small supermarket in Seillans for essentials but a larger one in Fayance (13 min drive). We felt very welcomed by Sebastian, the property owner and was immediately responsive by email when necessary. We highly recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roman K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfektes Hideaway
Weit weg von allem Stress, kein Strassenlärm, keine Hochspannungsmasten, keine Windräder. Nichts was die Idylle stört.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Haus in Alleinlage
Wir haben eine sehr schöne Woche im Haus in Südfrankreich verbracht. Es gibt insgesamt 4 Schlafzimmer (eines davon auf der Galerie) mit je einem eigenen Bad mit Dusche und WC, das war sehr praktisch. Das Grundstück ist in Alleinlage mit Pool, man sieht keine Nachbarn, sehr ruhig, wunderbar. Anfahrt von Seillans circa 20min über zum Teil Schotterstraße, daher etwas weitere Wege überall hin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippe C., BOUVIGNIES, FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe maison dans les bois
Très belle demeure isolée que l'on atteint au bout d'une route non revêtue. Au grand calme, vielles pierres, mobilier ancien, très bonne literie... Des pièces joliment décorées, sur plusieurs niveaux. Annonce conforme avec la réalité. Très bon accueil d'Amel et très bon contact avec le propriétaire. Nous n'avons vons pas utilisé la piscine car nous sommes venus fin octobre. Nous recommandons cette location.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Valentina N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Havre de paix
Très belle maison nichée dans les collines, calme et confortable. Un havre de paix avec une vue incroyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

bernard p.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellente semaine
Magnifique mas, tranquille, perdu dans les bois. jolis espaces, jolis meubles, bel équipement. Très agréable séjour .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

CAMILLE J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cadre idyllique
Super séjour dans une région magnifique. Calme absolu propice à la farniente. Il fait bon vivre dans cette maison. Nous reviendrons !

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöner Ort
Hat man den abenteuerlichen Weg zur Liegenschaft geschafft, erwarten einen ein tolles Haus, ein grossen Pool und eine fantastische Landschaft mit grandioser Aussicht. Der Weg an die Küste der Côte d’Azur ist etwas aufwändig, aber wer nicht unbedingt ans Meer will, ist in le Rayole gut aufgehoben. Wir haben die Abgeschiedenheit genossen.

10/10 Excellent

VERONIQUE L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison au calme, perdue dans la nature et décorée avec beaucoup de goût. Excellent séjour !
Très bon séjour dans cette très jolie maison décorée avec soin et entourée d'arbres
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unglaublich toll!
Das Anwesen und das Haus sind außerordentlich charmant und einladend. Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Der Kontakt zum Vermieter und zur Hausdame war sehr angenehm und freundlich. Wir können es uneingeschränkt empfehlen!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mooie locatie volledige privacy
Wij verbleven in dit huis met ons gezin met 3 kinderen en hebben genoten. Het zwembad is 10 meter lang. Het huis ligt midden in een bos waar je via een hobbelige weg van 1 km naar toe gaat maar dan kom je dus bij het huis met volledige privacy. Prijs kwaliteit is prima.

10/10 Excellent

Jan-Peter S.

Ein Paradies in der Provence
Zwei Wochen (Ende August / Anfang September 2018) haben wir Eltern mit 3 Kindern eine wunderbare Zeit in diesem phantastischen Anwesen verbracht. Das Haus ist sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet, der Standard ist hoch und es bietet einen entsprechenden Komfort. Ob im Haus oder zwischen Freisitz, Poolbereich und unter Olivenbäumen findet jeder seinen Platz zum Lesen, Chillen, Relaxen oder auch arbeiten (wenn es sich nicht vermeiden lässt - die Anbindung an die moderne Kommunikation funktioniert sehr gut). Die Abgeschiedenheit - man hört wirklich kein Zivilisationsgeräusch - und die phantastische Aussicht machen die Lage sehr attraktiv und garantieren nachhaltige Erholung. Ganztägig ist auf Grund der Plateaulage bei entsprechendem Wetter Sonne garantiert und man sollte sich viel Zeit für den Blick in die Weite erlauben, es ist hochgradig entspannend. Auf Grund der Lage kann man aber nicht erwarten, dass die Versorgungswege kurz sind, wobei wir diese für Frankreich als normal beizeichnen würden. Viele Ausflüge zu interessanten Plätze in und rund um Nizza, Cannes, Antibes, Frejus, etc. sind in angemessener Zeit möglich, das Meer und schöne Strände sind in ca. 45 min. erreichbar Wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und können uns vorstellen, wiederzukommen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018