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Lou Capitani |
Le Castellet, Provence-Cote d`Azur, France |
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A perfect holiday villa with its own pool, Lou Capitani is a secluded 300 year-old Provençal 'mas' set in 2.5 acres on a hill in the midst of pines, olive trees and vineyards, with stupendous views south and west over unspoilt Bandol wine country and the Mediterranean. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Village / Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity |
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Bedrooms:
| 4 |
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Guests:
| 8 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Lou Capitani is located in one of the most secluded and rural parts of Provence. The wine produced in the area is highly prized which helps to preserve the natural but cared-for counrtyside and avoid the large-scale development of villas and secondary residences. The Bandol, Appelation d'Origine Controlée (AOC) produced in the vast valley below and around Lou Capitani, red, rosé and white is quite unique. Much of this is due to the efforts of producers to establish the Mourvèdre cépage (vine) which gives these wines their singular rich flavour, bouquet and a very long life. The producers: Domaines Ott, Tempier, Galantin, Castillon, Chateau Ste Anne, Pey Neuf, etc. all welcome dégustations. The area provides wonderful opportunities for hill, coastal and cross-country walks, as well as beaches and creeks: the famous Calanques between Cassis and Marseille, and the remarkable Ste Baume range where St Mary Magdalen is supposed to have died. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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A rural hillside terraced vine and olive-growing area in the Provence of Marcel Pagnol, Van Gogh and Cézanne. Morning shade and stunning sunsets over the vineyards. A pool to dream of. Not all villas in Provence can boast this sort of surroundings! |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| The nearest airport is Toulon/Hyères (35 minutes) served by several low-cost airlines. Marseille/Marignane is at least 1 hour away and Nice is nearly 2 hous away. A50 motorway, exit 11 La Cadière d'Azur. |
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Nearest airports:
| Toulon/Hyères 30 km |
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Nearest train station:
| Toulon or Bandol 22 km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Toulon |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Bandol |
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Car Hire:
| Essential |
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Nearest restaurant:
| La Grange, Le Bausset |
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Nearest beach:
| St Cyr les Leques |
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Nearest shop:
| Champion, Le Beausset |
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Nearest market:
| Le Beausset, Friday till 12 noon and Sunday |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Louis Marcelin-Rice |
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Contact Phone No. |
0039 3398249126 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 30km / Climbing / Cycling / Flying / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Tennis / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The house has three floors, each with double or twin bedroom, a bath or shower room and direct access to the outside. In addition, on the top floor there is a children's room with two single beds. The linen provided includes bathroom towels but no pool or beach towels. The living - dining room is on the middle floor with a large fireplace at one end and a large window at the other, overlooking the valley and neighbouring hill villages of Le Castellet and La Cadière d'Azur. There is adequate seating for up to 10 people around the dining table, though ideal numbers are 6 or 8.
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Exterior Facilities |
Garden / Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Unlike many villas in Provence, this is a much loved family house since the mid '60s, it was recently renovated, with a 10x5 m. pool and a mediterranean dry garden of scented plants. In the summer (until the end of October, or even later, when the pool is covered) life at Lou Capitani is focused on the patio, just outside the kitchen and living-dining room, which has a large teak table, a parasol and chairs for at least 10. In addition to a modern portable barbeque, there is also wood-fired pizza oven in the patio. Provence has a high wild-fire risk in the summer, especially when there is wind. Utmost care should be taken when cooking outside!
Indeed, winds like the Mistral or Tramontane can blow up suddenly. Windows and shutters must be safely secured at all times and parasols must be closed at night or when leaving the house.
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Conditions of
Rental |
Prices are based on full occupancy, please enquire about possible discounts when renting for fewer than 6 people. Rent is payable in full 8 weeks prior to arrival. A deposit of EUR 850 (per week booked) is payable upon reservation to secure the booking; the balance is payable no later than 8 weeks before arrival. Apart from the household linen, the price also includes cleaning after departure. The above amounts are not refundable on cancellation unless a replacement booking is secured.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly
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What visitors have said about Lou Capitani |
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We are back home and full of sweet memories of Lou Capitani. We were very sorry that we had to leave after just one week. What a great place and a lovely house! We hope we may come back many times in the future. We are really in love with the house, the grounds and the views. For Saskia it was the best place since years as there is always a little wind blowing. She wants to live there.... So thanks that we could stay in Lou Capitani and we hope to come back soon, if we may!
Nico Mussert, Netherlands, Jul 2009 
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Thank you for a fabulous holiday! Louis, we so enjoyed our holiday... we thought the 'Mas' was beautiful...so full of character and homely with a very peaceful feel about it. We enjoyed meals on the terrace, boules on the driveway, and also badminton (we brought our own rackets). Our favourite beach was Port D'Alon. I am trying to keep the memory of the smell of pine, and rosemary mixed with the heat. The farmer next door kindly introduced himself and Alexandra was very helpful. It was all we hoped it would be and more, so a big thank you and have a good summer.
Jane Hill, UK, Jul 2009
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We had a great time, you have a beautiful house in a wonderful location and the weather was magnificent throughout.
Max Taylor, UK, Jun 2009
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Having staggered back to a cold rainy London I feel compelled to write to thank you for letting us use Lou Capitani for 2 weeks. The setting is idyllic and the weather was perfect. It is a very relaxing place to unwind.
Thank you again, Iain, London
Iain Miller, London, Jan 2008
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I just wanted to write you a short note to say how much we enjoyed our stay at Lou Capitani. What a great place! The whole family had a wonderful time and Alex was very helpful both with finding a babysitter and rescuing us when we locked ourselves out!
Sarah Percival, UK, Aug 2008
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I just wanted to let you know that we had a wonderful stay in Lou Capitani. The house is very comfortable and cozy with its very personal decoration. We felt at home right away. We really appreciated that the kitchen was so well equipped since we all like to cook. The surroundings are obviously stunning and we enjoyed the garden with its flowers and herbs. We did our best to keep the geraniums alive. The location of the house with its closeness to the sea is really outstanding. We went on many nice excursions to old towns, wineries and small villages along the coast.
Thank you so much for letting us stay in your beautiful house.
Special thanks to Alexandra, who with such short notice managed to have a new TV installed (many among us are great soccer fans) and to your nice neighbors who stopped by to greet us and make sure we were ok.
Anna-Karin Lundegard, Sweden, Jul 2010
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