Review from local family: Our accommodation was perfect: the caravans are dotted around low hillsides, ours was a pleasant 5 minute walk up from the main facilities past a lake. Great place, weather and local wine. Thoroughly recommended!
We drove to the campsite for a family holiday in the recent Easter break. 5 of us in need of a relaxing time in an area we wanted to explore. We were not disappointed. The campsite was easy to find and the staff welcoming and friendly at all times. A nice mix of nationalities and ages.
We used the shop and bakery and the pools and tennis courts. The shop is well – stocked and the croissants well -worth getting up early for. We didnʼt eat at the restaurant and bar but they looked inviting and had a good, varied menu on offer at a reasonable price. Neither did we use the fitness room or the childrensʼ play areas as we were too busy resting, but there is a programme of activities organised daily for both children and adults.
We enjoyed both the inside, heated pool and jacuzzi as well as the outside pools.
The water was clean and the facilities never crowded. Highlights were when the outside water slides were opened and the Nutella panninis on sale at the pool bar. It is a relaxing place just to lie out on the sunbeds and take in the views if you donʼt fancy the splash and water jets.
There is plenty to do for all ages and level of swimmers; even the challenge of swimming against the rapids for some. I felt the children were safe and always well -supervised by staff.
Our accommodation was perfect: the caravans are dotted around low hillsides, ours was a pleasant 5 minute walk up from the main facilities past a lake. We had a good level of privacy and ate out on the terrace which is not overlooked. At all times the site was quiet and peaceful and the grounds well-maintained . There is a very pleasant walk around the perimeter fence with great views over the surrounding countryside.
For the children, there is also a small farm and the possibility of pony rides.
The caravan itself is spacious and well -equipped; really a home from home, complete with a good sized bath!
There is plenty of comfortable sitting and eating space and the kitchen is well-fitted with all the necessary utensils. The beds were so comfortable that we all slept in; only to be woken by birdsong or on occasions, we had to wake the children with “piped” music in each room.!
The bathroom was big enough to dance in and it was a surprise to find a bath and extra toilet, great for bigger families.
Outside there was an extra fridge and shower which I should imagine would be an asset in the hot,summer months.
All in all, the right place to go to unwind, with or without children.
On site, we did swimming, tennis and mini-golf and recharged our batteries.
In the local area we explored Frejus, which is a 10 -minute drive, and has a waterfront area as well as an interesting old town with markets and pottery. We spent an evening in St. Tropez, just looking and dreaming and further along the coast we visited Cannes, Nice and drove into Monaco and Italy. None too far away. We lost count of the Ferraris and luxury yachts!
Great place, weather and local wine. Thoroughly recommended!
DETAILS/CONTACT INFORMATION
Holiday Home Rental – near Roquebrune sur Argen, France
Any queries, or to book, email Sue on sue.hy@fsmail.net (01323) 460700 / 07870138849
INFORMATION
This is situated in Provence, Var/Cote D’Azur, approx 10 minute drive from the southern coast of France.
It is near to the port of Frejus, situated between Cannes and St Tropez on the southern coast of France known as the French Riviera. It is just over an hour’s drive to the Italian border.
- Large (37’ x 12’) two bedroom static caravan, one double and one twin bedroom, plus bed settee in lounge. There’s a large bath/shower room with toilet, plus second separate toilet (See floor plan).
- Has reversible air conditioning (so this can also act as heating), just installed. Additional electric fire in lounge. CD Player. Wi-fi available (pay approx 15 euro per wk online once there to campsite).
- Emplacement 521 is a 5 minute walk from the campsites central pool/fitness/shop area. It has a large enclosed patio area with furniture, surrounded by tall hedges with large awning, very private. There is an additional outside sink, fridge and shower.
- Outdoor swimming complex has just been further extended, not yet showing on website/brochure. Campsite brochure can be downloaded by clicking on link on bottom right hand corner of website home page. Page 19 of brochure details when the various on-site facilities (indoor/outdoor pools, fitness area/sauna/steam bath/jacuzzi, tennis courts, on-site supermarket, restaurant/pub) are open throughout the campsite season, which runs from 1st March, til 15th November 2014 (some facilities are not open in low season – check brochure for details).
AVAILABILITY
Availability (as of April 2014):
5th til 20th May 2014
1st June til 29th June 2014
2nd Sept til 25th Oct 2014
2nd Nov til 14th Nov 2014
We can be flexible with arrival/departure days (to allow cheaper flights to be booked!).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Nearest airport is Nice (just under an hours’ drive) where can pick up car hire. Easyjet and Norwegian Air (amongst others) both operate flights from Gatwick to Nice. Car hire can very easily be booked alongside flights (Easyjet). However, there are a number of car hire companies operating at Nice airport, so it’s advisable to shop around online for the best price.
- Alternatively, the campsite is an approximate 11 hour drive from Calais (Eurotunnel).
- There is a mix of nationalities on the campsite, but the reception staff all speak good English. The You Tube video on the website shows the campsite during peak season (July/Aug). Out of peak season it is far quieter.
RENTAL RATES
This would be a private rental arrangement. The campsite only rent the van out for us during peak season (July/Aug) not off peak. The private rental rates are as follows:
During March, April, Oct or Nov 2014
£250 per week/£450 per fortnight/£850 for 4 weeks
(plus gas [replace if it runs out], and linen hire if required)
During May, June and Sept 2014
£300 per week/£550 per fortnight/£1000 for 4 weeks
(plus gas [replace if it runs out], and linen hire if required)
