Maison Bersia (BER.83)

Maison Bersia  is a 1-bedroomed cottage,sleeping 2, on the outskirts of the small town of Barjols (Var), some 45km W of Draguignan, and 75km N of Toulon (Michelin map: 528). VFB is delighted to have featured this property since 1981. Saturday arrival.

An intimate, immaculately-presented pavillon at one end of the owners' cultivated garden and adjacent to their son's house, set in an area of light residential development within walking distance of a vibrant French village and miles of open countryside and unspoilt wooded hills. A paved area (10m wide) separates it from the owners’ house and it has its own enclosed little lawned garden with hedging, flower borders and a small terrace, where one can sit and relax in the welcome shade of a mulberry tree. The owners themselves are enthusiastic anglophiles and live in a house to the back of BER.83; their parents live in front of the rented property. The compact property is simply yet immaculately-presented and well-maintained by the very friendly retired owners, and is ideal for a couple. Barjols is a lively little provincial town set amidst some of the most attractive scenery of the Var department. Open countryside, miles and miles of unspoilt wooded hills, is only a few minutes walk away while the beautiful Lac de Ste-Croix with its water sports, trout fishing and swimming, and the magnificent Gorges of the Verdon are an easy drive away. Access to the coast at St Raphael and the Camargue to the west is also facilitated by the proximity of the A8 motorway some 20km miles away.

Accommodation: All on ground floor: porch/lounge area, kitchen/dining room, 1 double-bedded room, shower room, wc.

Activities: Village swimming-pool (July – Aug – 500m), fishing (in river Fauvery), and tennis courts in Barjols. Water sports and swimming at the Lac de Ste-Croix (50km) and in Esparron-du-Verdon (30km). Golf in Nans-le-Pins (30km).

Services: All shops and services in Barjols. Market in Barjols on Saturdays, Cotignac on Tuesdays, Brignoles (22km) on Saturdays and Salernes (20km) on Sundays

Location
On the outskirts of the small town of Barjols (Var) - 2300 inhabitants – some 45km W of Draguignan, and 75km N of Toulon. Michelin map: 528.
 
Activities
Village swimming-pool (July – Aug – 500m), fishing (in river Fauvery), and tennis courts in Barjols. Water sports and swimming at the Lac de Ste-Croix (50km) and in Esparron-du-Verdon (30km). Golf in Nans-le-Pins (30km).
 
Services
All shops and services in Barjols. Market in Barjols on Saturdays, Cotignac on Tuesdays, Brignoles (22km) on Saturdays and Salernes (20km) on Sundays.
 
Description
An intimate, immaculately-presented pavillon at one end of the owners' cultivated garden and adjacent to their son's house, set in an area of light residential development within walking distance of a vibrant French village and miles of open countryside and unspoilt wooded hills. A paved area (10m wide) separates it from the owners’ house and it has its own enclosed little lawned garden with hedging, flower borders and a small terrace, where one can sit and relax in the welcome shade of a mulberry tree. The owners themselves are enthusiastic anglophiles and live in a house to the back of BER.83; their parents live in front of the rented property. The compact property is simply yet immaculately-presented and well-maintained by the very friendly retired owners, and is ideal for a couple. Barjols is a lively little provincial town set amidst some of the most attractive scenery of the Var department. Open countryside, miles and miles of unspoilt wooded hills, is only a few minutes walk away while the beautiful Lac de Ste-Croix with its water sports, trout fishing and swimming, and the magnificent Gorges of the Verdon are an easy drive away. Access to the coast at St Raphael and the Camargue to the west is also facilitated by the proximity of the A8 motorway some 20km miles away. Featured by VFB since 1981.
 
Accommodation
All on ground floor. Entry into porch up 2 steps.

·     Covered porch/sitting area (4m x 1m50). Tiled floor. Crêpi walls. Panelled ceiling. Entrance into:
·     Kitchen/dining room (4m x 2m50 – up 1 step) with gas cooker (3 rings and oven), fridge. Tiled floor.
·     Bedroom (4m x 2m20) – one step up from kitchen – with double bed (1m40). Tiled floor.
·     Shower room. Tiled floor. Separated from bedroom by low doorway.
·     Separate wc (off shower room – low doorway).

Gas for cooking included – Electricity included (1 mobile radiator) – Bed linen included, household linen not available.
 
Breakage Deposit: 100€   Sleeps: 2 MAXIMUM

Note: No barbecues permitted.

Comments
“This has been one of our happiest holidays – our first with VFB and our first in Provence. The Bersias have all been so kind and hospitable to us and we cannot thank them enough for helping to make our time here such a special one. We liked Barjols itself very much and found the people very friendly.” “Having read the comments in this book shortly after arrival, we thought M et Mme Bersia could not be that good – they are and better “What a delightful cottage. Extremely clean and comfortable.” “The town of Barjols is full of interest and we thoroughly enjoyed visiting the boulangerie each day for fresh bread.” "We had such a fab time - will definitely be back one day!" "We came to Barjols to experience village life in France - and what a wonderful place to do just that. The ambience of the village itself is fantastic." "The gîte garden is a very relaxing place and a real suntrap."


Accurate as of June 2009