Ychou Luxury Villa - Facilities

Accommodation
Housekeeping
Shopping
Swimming pool
Gardens
Wireless internet and telephone
Cable TV
Airport access
Local interest

Accommodation

Ideal for beach lovers, this beautiful traditional Provence style villa is just a few steps away from the golden beach and clear waters of the Esterel shoreline in the relaxed village of Le Rayol-Canadel, set against the dramatic ridge of the Massif des Maures.

The garden offers direct access to a wonderful sandy beach, whilst the property has been designed to offer the most privacy and comfort for an enjoyable vacation. The villa features 4 double bedrooms, 1 triple bedroom, and three bathrooms, conveniently located in two adjacent buildings. The living area is made of a large living/dining room, an open plan kitchen, and a spacious covered outdoor dining area perfect for al fresco entertaining while enjoying the wonderful panoramic views. The décor inside is simple with plenty of traditional touches, including the authentic French-style kitchen. Outside, the gardens offer several shaded areas for resting or entertaining – the ideal place to return to after a day on the beach.

Housekeeping

Maddy has kept the villa in good order for the past 15 years and she will have your accommodation in impeccable condition for your arrival. At an extra cost we can arrange for her housekeeping services, twice a week if you so desire.

Shopping

A five minute walk up the winding road will get you back to the small commercial center straddling the main road, or if you’d rather take your car there is a convenient parking area. Commerce includes a grocery and cheese store (Alimentation), butcher, two boulangerie-patisserie, hair dresser, a bigger Casino grocery store and a pharmacy. Adding to its identity as a real village is a post office, a tabac-librairie, a small clothing store carrying all summer essentials, a cash machine and an excellent bar-restaurant.
Every Friday morning from April to September, the open Provence market offers all the local produces and fresh fish as well as Provence handycraft.

Le Lavandou at 12km to the West, or Cavalaire 7km to the East offer extensive stores, supermarkets, and all the conveniences of larger towns.

Swimming pool

Our small swimming pool (10m by 4m) provides a fresh alternative to the beach. It is surrounded by sun drenched terraces and shaded areas. There is an alarm security system, and the pool is cleaned once a week.

Gardens

An automatic dripping system and the regular care of our gardener keep our gardens in great shape all summer long.

Wireless internet and telephone

Wired and wireless internet is available. Free local telephone calls only.

Cable TV

Free cable is available via Canal+/Canal satellite. It features a few English speaking channels like Msnbc and CNN.

Airport access

Villa Ychou is conveniently located a mere 35 km (40 min drive) from the Airport of Toulon-Hyeres which has several daily connections to Paris, London and other European connections. Alternatively Nice is only at a 90 minute drive via Le Muy, and Nice Airport offers other daily European and transatlantic connections. Both airports offer rental car services. Finally at 12km from le Rayol, La Mole airport can accommodate small private aircrafts.

Local interest

All what Provence has to offer: snorkeling, diving, sailing, swimming, beaches, sports, local cuisine, bird watching, hiking, wine tasting, relaxation, shopping, open market hopping, nightlife, music and film festivals, art, galleries, museums, topless beaches, people and mega yacht watching…