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Bastide Oleander
Lorgues,
Var
Self-catering
+44 (0)7845 657457
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£328 - £528
per night
£3250 - £4500
per week
Laze in the pool, nibble olives from the market, gaze over Provence. Inside, English meets classic French. Fabulous for families
5 bedrooms
Sleeps 10
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 04 Dec 24 - 04 Dec 24
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£328 - £528 per night
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The Experience
Set up the barbecue, take dinner under the pergola and absorb the panorama; it swoops south to the Massif des Maures and ends in the Mediterranean. This spacious, secluded, 18th-century house, its thick walls oblivious to summer’s heat, stands in eight acres at the top of a long track.
There’s masses of space to spread out in two sitting rooms, two terraces, and a summer kitchen so it couldn’t be better for families and those wishing to escape the hubbub. You’ll find peaceful walks among the terraced olives and pines.
Enjoy the hinterland of the Var: the market comes on Tuesdays to medieval Lorgues (5km). Take a coffee in the town’s dappled shade; stop off for wines at Château Les Crostes. And if you fancy a day on the beaches, head off for the Riviera; lovely St Maxime and Fréjus are less than an hour away.
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We think you'll love
- The discovery, at the end of your journey, of a hilltop paradise with views
- The pool: by the house and heated to a constant 26°
- The luck of finding a place that's perfect for all generations
You should know
- The arrival track is a bit uneven and long
- Not for teens in search of bright lights and bars
- The house sleeps ten but the maximum number of adults allowed is eight
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £328
- Weekly price
- from £3250
- Damage deposit
- £1000
- 1 House for 10
- From £3285 bedrooms
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Information
Booking information
- Check in
- 4pm-7pm
- Check out
- 10am
- Other details
- Pets by arrangement.
- Closed
- Closed for winter.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
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Reviews
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Bastide Oleander is a complete gem. The house is beautiful - extremely well equipped, very comfortable beds and with the most spectacular views! The pool is fantastic and all the shady sitting areas were so comfortable and much needed in the Provencal sunshine. It was the perfect set We adored the location, with no close neighbours and the feeling of getting away from it all, but with the beautiful Lorgues a short drive away and so much to do in the area. As Sawday's owner ourselves, we thoroughly recommend Bastide Oleander. Thank you!
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Thank you Trikia for a most super stay at Bastide Oleander, our stay was awesome in every way. I much appreciated your prompt response to any questions I had. The house is quite a special place. The location is wonderfully quiet and remote, it suited us perfectly. It was a special family reunion which worked wonderfully. The kitchen is extremely well equipped. The outside space works for the long leisurely meals. The pool is great for the necessary cool downs. I would highly recommend a local restaurant Chez Bruno for your introduction to truffles. Many Thanks once again, Jane
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Bastide Oleander is beautiful - impeccably kept and so well equipped. Probably one of the most comfortable holiday houses we have ever stayed in. Trikia was so helpful before we arrived and during our stay - no query was too much trouble! We had a wonderful fortnight and enjoyed exploring the Var/Haute Provence - we just wished we could have gone slightly later to see the amazing lavender fields which were only just coming into bloom whilst we were there.
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We have such fond memories of our two weeks at Bastide Oleander last year. What a fabulous property which is tastefully furnished throughout and is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need. Every bedroom is delightful, comfortable and with a beautiful view. The pool is wonderful and the outside terrace and barbecue is perfect for dining with ample shade. Thanks to Trikia and Crispin again for providing us with a perfect venue and setting for our holiday with family and friends.
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From the moment we booked, communication with Trikia was superb. She was so friendly and super helpful when our stay had to be rearranged multiple times due to COVID. Bastide Oleander is a beautiful property in a stunning location and we had a fantastic stay with family members spanning three generations. The house is beautifully decorated, extremely well equipped and the pool area and outside kitchen are amazing. There’s plenty to do in the area if you can drag yourself away from the house. Thank you Trikia & Crispin for a wonderful stay. We will certainly be back! Sandie
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We have just returned from an idyllic two weeks in this beautiful house. Situated in quiet countryside surrounded by olive trees and vineyards this is the perfect location for a luxurious relaxing holiday. The house is Provençal in style with many beautiful features. The indoor area is spacious but the outdoor area is fantastic with plenty of space to relax in or out of the shade. Super base to explore the wonderful countryside or coast. Plenty of wonderful restaurants and vineyards to visit within easy driving distance. Best of all is the amazing view which rather makes you just stay put.
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Thank you Trikia and Crispin for a wonderful stay at Bastide Oleander. This place is so idyllic, relax in beautiful surroundings with all you need inside and out. The kitchen has everything you could need and more. Such great attention to detail is really appreciated. The kids were wonderfully catered for with an abundance of games. We found a tortoise on the path by the house! You hardly want to leave for a day trip but we did spend a day at Saint Maxine beach and had amazing ice creams! We also perused the gorgeous shops and cafes in the pretty village of Cotignac.
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This wonderful holiday home has it all! Long views over the Provençal hills south towards St Tropez, well thought out & spacious accommodation, a lived in character and a situation that inspires you to relax! Great facilities including a good sized pool, rooms that just seem “right”, summer kitchen with barbecue and inviting sitting out areas including a pergola with full sized dining table. We have travelled extensively and stayed in many places but none so complete and relaxing as Bastide Oléander. So much so that we keep coming back year after year!
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It has got to be very, very good for you to want to go back - it is and we did. We were captivated by Trikia and Crispin's wonderful, welcoming and supremely beautiful Bastide in 2016. This time was even better. We instantly relaxed and had a sun drenched fortnight with family and friends and the dog. Rolando and Marlene looked after us so well. Highlight excursion this time was Tourtour - best views ever! We'll be back. Thank you so much.
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We have just returned from the most glorious 2 week family holiday with our families coming from all over Europe, aged from 4 - 80, Bastide Oleander was the perfect house for all of us to relax, sleep, eat, drink and and enjoy the Provençale way of life. Trikia and Crispin were the perfect hosts and you could not ask for a better equipped home, everything has truly been thought of. We filled the house but there is a space for everyone whether swimming, reading quietly or having a raucous laugh round the table! It will be very difficult for us not to return....à la prochaine! :)
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Bastide Oléander is perfection. The setting is stunning. The house is wonderful, equipped with everything one needs for relaxation and family enjoyment.
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Our family had a wonderful week at Bastide Oleander in June. Excellent accommodation, beautiful setting and great service from Trikia and Crispin. The house was spacious, well equipped and beautifully furnished throughout. It was the perfect setting for our family holiday and we will be sure to return!
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We have recently stayed at Bastide Oleander as a family group of ten. The whole holiday was superb and the house is beautifully furnished and every detail has been thought of. The bedrooms are comfortable, the linen is excellent and the house is immaculately clean and well maintained. The pool is perfect and was checked and cleaned during our stay too. The setting is dramatic and the nearby town of Lorgues is fascinating and the Tuesday market is a must. It is like staying in the home of a friend who has provided everything one could possibly wish for.
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We have just enjoyed a wonderful two-week stay at Bastide Oleander. The house is beautifully appointed, well maintained and afforded excellent space for two couples. Five bedrooms, four bathrooms together with solid floors and walls meant we all enjoyed comfort, privacy and sleep. We spent most of our time enjoying the gorgeous pool and eating outside. The hilltop position afforded wonderful views, 180 degree skies and a lovely breeze that was welcome in the heat of July. We enjoyed the Lorgue market, excellent local restaurants and trips to pretty villages. Trikia and Crispin are lovely too.
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Bastide Oleander lives up to expectations. It is well appointed and has gorgeous white cotton bedlinen in every room. We joked frequently about the well kitted kitchen. We thought we had found them out on a couple of occasions, "what, no ice cream scoop, what, no rolling pin?!" but everything we needed was there if we just looked. The view from the house and garden is just breathtaking and we and our guests rarely wanted to do anything other than relax, eat, drink, dip in the pool and soak up the view. Be prepared for the long rubbly drive to the house: but worth it for the view and seclusion.
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We had a wonderful and very memorable holiday at Bastide Oleander, and are already looking at dates to go back next year! The house is beautiful, the pool and outdoor areas are brilliant and three generations were very comfortably housed in the pretty bedrooms and well equipped kitchen and bathrooms. The surrounding area is beautiful, the coast is an easy drive, there are lovely markets to visit almost every day, special restaurants, and lots to do should you desire to leave the pool, which we hardly did! Really a brilliant holiday, we have no criticisms at all.
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Bastide Oleander is a beautiful house in a lovely location. The house is superbly well equipped, absolutely everything we needed was to hand. The outside areas and the pool are first rate and the location is quiet and secluded. This part of France is beautiful and we particularly liked the Gorge du Verdon and the pretty villages and towns all within a 50km radius of the house. Our party of eight adults were very comfortable in the property which is beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean and well maintained. We would definitely recommend it.
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Bastide Oleander is a spacious, magical villa seemingly without neighbours in a marvellous setting with spectacular views. We (8 of us) never ate indoors even once! A first rate pool. It is rare to find such a special holiday rental with quality fixtures and fittings - usually I can't wait to get back to my own bed, not on this holiday. We were lucky enough to meet Triskia and Crispin who were so warm and welcoming - providing personal suggestions from restaurants to shopping! We would recommend this villa and hope we can return as we have such special memories of our family holiday.
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Bastide Oleander is stunning. If the property has not featured in the pages of an Interiors magazine already then it really ought to! The beautiful french- style decor and attention to detail is outstanding. The setting is charming and our children enjoyed the swimming pool on a daily basis. The most special place we have ever stayed.
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Location
The neighbourhood
High in the Haut-Var, the house lies midway between St Antonin du Var and the charming market town of Lorgues. Discover Michelin stars at Bruno; order aperitifs at Le Grillon on the Cours de la République. One of the closest and best vineyards to visit is at Château de Berne, a 15-minute drive. Equally close is Thoronet Abbey, one of the three Cistercian marvels of Provence. Sporty types can ride, hire bikes or kayak down the river Argens, just ten minutes away.
Local points of interest from Crispin & Trikia Holworthy
- You’re 5 km from Lorgues with its picturesque streets, squares, fountains & shops. You’ll find many restaurants & cafés offering delicious Provençal cuisine. There’s fine dining at Château de Berne & the famous Bruno... a truffle inspired restaurant
- Provence is famous for its produce, so you'll love Lorgues’ bustling Tuesday market. You can buy baskets, clothes, pottery & much, much more. Sample local produce & choose from an array of delicious food to take home & eat under the shade of the pergola
- The Var region is full of pretty villages to explore. Well worth visiting is picturesque Cotignac, Salernes famous for its potteries, hilltop Tourtour known as ‘the village in the sky' & Entrecasteaux with its stunning Château ... to name just a few
- The sandy beaches around Sainte Maxime & Frejus are the nearest & only 45 minutes away. Have lunch in one of the beach restaurants and relax on sunbeds. Or from Sainte Maxime take the ferry across the bay to Saint Tropez & mingle with the rich & famous
- North in 50 minutes the unspoilt turquoise Lac St Croix with villages, beaches for swimming & picnicking is a must to visit. Hire a pedalo, kayak or electric boat & venture up the stunning, breathtaking Gorges du Verdon at the end of the lake.
- Lorgues is in the middle of the famous wine making region of Côtes de Provence. Nearby there are many vineyards to visit for tasting & buying the excellent wines ... including Château Les Crostes & the renowned Château de Berne both just 15 minutes away
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Introducing
Crispin & Trikia Holworthy
Crispin and Trikia welcome you and are as friendly as their bouncy dog. Genuinely caring about the welfare of their guests, they pay great attention to detail, from the dapper decor to the big welcome pack, beautifully presented in a wicker basket.
We had the most wonderful 2 weeks at Bastide Oleander; three generations enjoying this beautiful house in glorious hot sunny weather. Trikia and Crispin could not have been more helpful, responding quickly to any and all questions we had. The pool and terraces provided long hours of enjoyment. The views are stunning. We loved our late evening meals on the terrace in perfect temperatures. We thoroughly recommend the busy, buzzy atmosphere in Lorgues in the early evening for a pre-dinner drink and some people watching