Le Mas de Ravanassier is a stone-built Villa, set in landscaped gardens, with a tennis court and a pool, overlooking the Bay of St Tropez, just 14 kms away. Ravanassier is beautifully light and modern throughout and particularly well equipped for families, including a pool house with its own plasma TV and table tennis area.
Le Mas De Ravanassier
La colle du Turc, Grimaud - near St Tropez
Overview
Sleeps: 10
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
3 Double bedrooms
1 Double OR twin with ensuite bathroom
1 Bedroom with 3 single beds with ensuite bathroom
Rent per week
£4300 to £8732 per week depending on the season. Saturday to Saturday.
Key features
10 acres of gardens and grounds
10 x 4.75m pool
Tennis court
Pool House with TV room
Air conditioning in all the bedrooms
Spectacular views to the Bay of St Tropez
Testimonials
The House and Accommodation
The Sitting Room
The sitting Room on the ground floor, with sofas and armchairs, a large wood-burning fireplace, stereo CD/radio system and a selection of CDs. Three pairs of French doors open onto the east-facing main terrace with wonderful views to the Bay of St Tropez and beyond.
The Kitchen
The kitchen is modern and well equipped with 2 electric opens and a separate hob, a microwave, large drudge freezer / ice maker, dishwasher etc.
The Dining Room
The dining room has a table seating 10 and French doors to the main terrace where there is a shaded area with a lunching / dining table seating 10 and a second table with bench seats which is ideal for children.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Bedroom 1
On the ground floor, with a double bed and fitted cupboards. French windows lead to the main terrace, whilst a window on a second side overlooks the olive grove to the south. A large, en-suite (Bathroom 1) has a bath, a bidet and a W.C. There’s a safe in this Bedroom.
Bedroom 3
Also on the ground floor and is ideal for children. It has 3 single beds, fitted cupboards and French doors leading onto the terrace. It has an en-suite bathroom with a bath, a bidet and a WC.
Bedroom 4
On the upper floor & known as the tower bedroom. It has a double bed which can be spit into two singles. It has windows on two sides which provide panoramic views to the north, east and south. Its ensuite has a shower and a WC.
Bedroom 5
On the upper floor, the larger king-size bed, fitted cupboards and two pairs of french windows opening onto the main terrace. An en suite bathroom has a bath , a walk-in shower, 2 wash basins, a bidet and a WC.
NB: all bedrooms have air conditioning
Garden and Grounds
This substantial Provençal Villa is secluded from its neighbours and set in four hectares (nearly 10 acres) of garden, olive groves and woods. There are magnificent views in several directions, including Port Grimaud, the Bay of St Tropez and its glittering harbour.
The Villa’s dominant position allows for maximum hours of sunshine and provides spectacular sunrises over the Mediterranean and sunsets over the Maure hills. The garden is landscaped with cypresses, cork oaks, palms, mimosas and eucalyptus.
Also close to the swimming pool is a ‘boules’ pitch, whilst terraces descend to the tennis court which has been resurfaced to the highest standards, with a practice wall at one end.
Swimming Pool
Stone steps lead from the Villa’s main terrace to the heated, filtered swimming pool which measures 10 metres in length and 4.75m in width, with a depth of 2.3m at the deep end and 1.3m at the shallow end and which is accessed via wide, tiled steps. It has an electrically-operated, child-proof cover which should be closed at night to retain the heat and to prevent possible accidents. There is an excellent range of poolside furniture including sun beds and sun umbrellas.
Location
Le Mas de Ravanassier stands on the summit of the Colle du Turc in the hills which provide a backdrop to the glittering Côte d’Azur. The villa is set in a private estate and overlooks the medieval village of Grimaud and its castle, about 2.5 kms to the east. Grimaud has adequate shopping and some good -to- excellent restaurants.
Just 7 kms from the villa, Port Grimaud is a modern take on Venice, with pretty houses and restaurants lining canals and squares, and attractive beaches. The glamorous harbour town of St Tropez is 14 kms, with its famous beaches 2 or 3 kms further round the Bay. Traffic into St Tropez in high season can make journeys slow unless setting out in the early-ish morning or the late afternoon/evening. This said, there’s a regular ferry service between Port Grimaud, St Tropez and Ste Maxime with crossings taking just 10-15 minutes.
Additional terraces
Adjacent to the swimming pool is an air-conditioned pool house, which has been rebuilt and refurbished. It has a shower and a WC, as well as a plasma TV with Freeview, plus a DVD player – an ideal den for children and teenagers! There’s also a table tennis table alongside the pool house, a second poolside shower and a charcoal-fired portable barbecue.
How to get there
Airports
1½ hours south west of Nice airport
About the same distance north east of Toulon (Hyères) airport.
Things to see and do nearby
Local Villages
There are many pretty villages which are well worth a visit – Grimaud and Port Grimaud, Plan-de-la-Tour, Gassin, Ramatuelle, Bormes-les-Mimosas and Collobrières, to name but some.
Vineyards
A number of local vineyards encourage visits as well as tastings and purchases. There is also an excellently priced wine co-operative on the road between Grimaud and Ste Maxime.
Tennis
There is a tennis club in Grimaud where lessons can be arranged.
Golf
There are several good 18-hole golf courses in the vicinity, the majority of which are listed in the Information Folder. The nearest are Beauvallon and Ste Maxime, whilst St. Endréol, Barbaroux, Château de Toulane and Valcros are outstanding.
Beaches
The best beaches are probably Pampelonne (with its ‘Club 55’), Gigaro and Cavalaire (all south of St. Tropez) and boats can be hired at Ste Maxime to take passengers direct to these beaches.
Boat Trips
There are boat trips to the Isles d’Hyères, Porquerolles being the largest of these islands.
Riding Stables
A livery stable on the road between Grimaud and Cogolin offers riding lessons as well as trekking in the surrounding hills.
Walking & Cycling
There are some marvelous walks and mountain-bike trails in the vicinity. Bicycles can be hired in Cogolin.
Water Sports
Port Grimaud offers children-friendly sailing, water-skiing and wind-surfing lessons.
Go-Karting
There’s a go-karting circuit between Grimaud and Port Grimaud.
Additional Information
Arrival welcome and departure: Tenants should arrive between 4 pm and 6 pm on the commencement day, and should leave before 10 am on the agreed day of departure. They will be met on arrival at the villa by the House Manager.
Housebook: The Information Folder also provides the details of when and where the local markets take place, arguably the best being in St Tropez. The Folder includes maps, brochures and information on supermarkets, shops selling local specialities, restaurants and local highlights. The Tourist Offices in Grimaud, Port Grimaud, St Tropez and Cogolin also have lots of useful information.
Additional entertainment: A chest of drawers in the sitting room contains numerous board games. There is a bridge table and a selection of English-language books.
Optional / additional services available: As long as sufficient notice is given, a part-time cook can probably also be provided. His/her wage will be the tenants’ responsibility and will be ascertained prior to the commencement of the tenancy.
Utilities: In the laundry room there is a washing machine and spin dryer.
Air conditioning and heating: There is air conditioning in all bedrooms. There are electric radiators in all the principal rooms.
Children: There is a cot (with bedding), a high chair, plastic plates and bowls for babies, a car seat and 2 booster car seats.
Car Parking: There is ample parking space in front of the Villa.
Rents
2024
| Period (2024) | Weekly rate |
| Saturday 23rd March – Saturday 25th May | £4,300 per week |
| Saturday 25th May – Saturday 6th July | £7400 per week |
| Saturday 6th July – Saturday 7th September | £7,400 |
| Saturday 7th September – Saturday 28th September | £5,650 |
| Saturday 28th September – Saturday 2nd November | £4,300 |
Terms and Conditions
The Booking Process: A deposit of 25% of the rent will be payable to Anglo French Properties Ltd on signing the Rental Agreement, with the 75% balance to be paid 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the tenancy.
Security Deposit: A Booking and Security Deposit of £500 will also be payable to Anglo French Properties Ltd on signing the Rental Agreement. This will secure the booking and will cover (a) the cost of telephone calls made on the landline during the tenancy, (b) the cost of replacing/making good any losses, breakages and/or damages incurred during the rental, and (c) any exceptional cleaning work which may be required at the end of the tenancy. It will be refunded (less any deductions as outlined above) within 4 weeks of the conclusion of the tenancy. Tenants should advise Anglo French Properties Ltd at the end of each rental of any breakages, losses and/or damages. This is in lieu of an inventory. The housekeeper will also check and advise of any damage/loss.
Minimum stay: Unless otherwise agreed, all rentals will be for a minimum of one week and will begin and end on a Saturday.
Arrival Time & Departure times: Tenants should arrive between 4 pm and 6 pm on the commencement day, and should leave before 10 am on the agreed day of departure. They will be met on arrival at the villa by the House Manager.
Number of People: Unless otherwise agreed, there should not be more than 10 people staying in the property at any one time.
Security: The owners’ insurance policy requires that all doors are locked, and that all windows and shutters are closed when tenants are away from the property.
Energy costs are included: The energy costs are included in the rental price.
Heating costs are included: The heating costs are included in the rental price.
Linen and towels: Linen and towels, and the cleaning of the linen and towels are included in the rental price. These will be changed on a weekly basis.
Smoking: No smoking allowed inside the property. Caution should be taken when smoking outside during the summer months as the risk of fire can be extremely high.
Internet access: yes, included in the rental price.
Optional / additional services available: any additional services, if available, (eg extra cleaning or cooking) will be agreed in advance at a pre-agreed rate per hour. These costs will be the sole responsibility of the tenant.