Luxury villa near Saint Tropez, Swimming Pool, Big Garden Super sea view, 220m2

The villa itself was stunning with gorgeous views and a private location - a perfect getaway from a busy London. The town of Cavalaire is 2.5km down a fairly steep hill however and a shuttle bus that runs 2/3 of the way up the hill stops running at 6pm (leaving town). There is a later bus (finishes running at 11pm), but it only goes 1/3 of the way up the hill. Not a problem if you have a dedicated driver, but if you have a party of adults and want to spend the evening in town, it is a trek up the hill at the end of the day. We did find a couple of taxi numbers at the end of our stay but didn't try any out but did leave the flyers in the villa for following guests.

The beds were a little hard and creaked loudly, and could do with extra pillows for ideal UK comfort - more than one pillow per person for me at least! :) There were no beach/pool towels provided, only bathroom ones, just for awareness. There is no air conditioning in the fourth bedroom (twin) but it is north facing so a bit cooler than the rest of the house. Air conditioning in the remainder of the villa worked brilliantly.

The kitchen was well equipped and a nice welcome bottle of wine and water greeted us on arrival. Cavalaire was a busy beach town with plenty of restaurants to choose from for an evening meal For more Provencal type feel, Cogolin was beautiful and a definite recommend for a visit.

We had a great stay for our two week visit, with 2 adults and 4 teenagers. Thank you Werner for your quick replies to my various questions, and for providing such a lovely villa and location.

This villa is a true gem, sited high above the lively town of Cavalaire sur Mer, with its long sandy beach, restaurants, shops and ridiculously good weekly market; it is a calm, peaceful retreat. Set in its own large, fully fenced grounds it is a marvellous place to unwind and relax amongst the oaks and flowering shrubs but also a great location to explore the dramatic coastline from rugged Rayol to sophisticated St Tropez and the many castellated hill towns inland. The villa is not overlooked and is completely private, the grounds are tended by a very discreet gardener based in the town, so very handy if any problems occur. We were welcomed by the villa’s charming owner, who is also the architect responsible for the design and refit of this ancient Mas. He has done a fine job, the interiors being stylish, modern and also practical and comfortable. The description is accurate if a little modest, the wide and active views are truly stupendous, with sun on the whole plot during our stay in June, from dawn until 6pm. It has all the equipment one could need, the bed we used was comfortable and a generous size and the wifi good throughout the house. Make sure you hire a boat or at least take a trip out to the golden Iles, we especially enjoyed hikes in the oak and chestnut wooded Maures, beside the beautiful calanques, beaches and pine forests along the coast at Gigaro. We had a wonderful stay at Le Mas du Rigaud, felt very much at home and look forward to our next visit.

We (2 plus one small dog) spent two wonderful weeks at Mas du Rigaud in Sept/Oct 2018. The owner was exceptionally kind and helpful and we really got the impression that he genuinely wants every guest to feel at home. He immediately responded to every single email and WhatsApp, inquired after our wellbeing during our stay and promptly retransferred the deposit. Upon arrival the fridge was thoughtfully stocked with complimentary beverages and all beds were made up. The house was spotless, even the throw pillows and blankets were freshly laundered. The house is beautifully situated, completely private and peaceful - the "garden" is more like a park, really. In the case of Mas Du Rigaud, reality exceeds the high expectations you involuntarily have from the photos provided. That is due to the fact that everything doesn`t only look spectacular, but it really works as well (electric gates and fences, water pressure, washing machine, dryer, dishwasher, barbecue, frequently serviced very clean and silent pool with pool alarm for small children, etc.). Do keep the kitchen tidy in order to keep the ant population at bay, and maybe bring fly screens for bedroom and bathroom windows (there are some mosquitos, moths etc. and we were glad we brought some). The house is fully equipped to spend a comfortable and relaxing vacation. Cavalaire is not especially beautiful, however it is close (5mn. drive) and provides excellent supermarkets/ shops and there is a market every Wednesday. Fresh fish can be bought almost every day at the port. There are numerous restaurants and bars as well. The walk into town is easy and for the most part along quiet roads - back up the hill is not quite that easy, but manageable. 100 per cent. recommended for a peaceful, relaxing and memorable vacation. Thank you, Werner, for having us!

(+) Nous avons apprecie:

Grandes pieces de vie

Cuisine équipée

Coin piscine avec table et chaises longues a disposition

Grand jardin arboré

Mise a disposition d'un lit parapluie

(-) Un peu moins bien:

Les murs des chambres manquent d'insonorisation

Passage de porte vers les chambres sont assez etroit

La présence de cactus dans le jardin le long des chemins peut etre dangereux surtout avec des enfants.

Nous avons du laver la plupart des verres a notre arrivée

Aucune idee pourquoi il y a un muret sur le chemin de l'entrée il faut donc faire attention a ne pas abimer la voiture en passant.

J'ai rarement assisté à un tel niveau de prestations ! Le prix demandé est plus que correct au regard de ce qui est proposé: la maison est magnifiquement rénovée, chaque chambre (4) a sa propre salle de bain + tv ce qui fait qu'on ne se marche jamais dessus, la vue est à couper le souffle et le calme qui règne dans l'immense propriété de 18'000 m^2 est hallucinant.

Werner est au petit soin et très réactif ! Ne manque qu'un terrain de pétanque :) A recommander les yeux fermés, impossible d'être déçu ! Merci pour tout !