L'Aire de battage

Profit from May to September from this house built on the edge of a chestnut forest near the village of La Garde Freinet.  Set amongst the trees with view over the « Massif des Maures » mountain range and, in the distance, the sea. L’Aire de Battage is a paradise for lovers of the French region of Provence.

Situated on a 1.2 ha property, this 7 room house for up to 8 people allows you to gather all your family within a calm and authentic setting.  It’s location, far from the hustle and bustle of the tourists, is an ideal base from which to explore the interior of the Var region and the Tropézienne coast (15 km away) or simply to relax around the swimming pool.

           Booking and rates 2008                                                             Contact : Agnès +33 1 70 16 13 88     info@airedebattage.eu

Equipment:

·        Colour Television and DVD player

·        Multifunction pyrolitic oven

·        Induction cook top

·        Microwave (baby bottle compatible)

·        Refrigerator

·        Washing machine ; Dishwasher

Baby bed and high chair

Description:

·        Grounds 1.2 ha

·        Living/dining room

·        4 double rooms and 1 single room

·        2 bathrooms

·        Fully equipped kitchen

·        Swimming pool (12.5m x 5.5m) that over respects current safety requirements

·        Pool house with bar and toilet

 

 

Tourisme :

 

The layout and decoration of the house respects the charm and traditions of Provence and proposes a comfort according to your expectations (see description and equipment).  The house is thoroughly cleaned between each rental and a cleaner is available for hire on a more frequent basis if required.

Large families also have the opportunity to rent a nearby house; enabling up to 15 to holiday together in comfort.

In front of the Miremer Hill, l'Aire de Battage is situated between Grimaud and la Garde Freinet: 43°17'39''N & 6°28'34''E

 

The Threshing floor, which gave the name to the house, was used by the peasants of the village to beat wheat from the surrounding terraces The current dining room, at left, was the original cottage used to store tools and supplies.  The remainder of the house was built in stages (from 1960 to 1970) in the traditional way: local stones, terracotta floor tiles and roman style roof tiles.