Just a few footsteps away from the idyllic Anse of Renecros beach, this property is ideally located off a quiet residential avenue, yet in walking distance of restaurants, shops and all the outdoor living that this traditional rustic town of Provence has to offer.
The apartment is situated that you can wander down the steps to the beach to have your early morning swim within 2 minutes from the Villa and return to have your breakfast on the terrace.... an outdoor shower is available to wash off the remnants of the sand ... can't you just see yourself there ?
The entrance porch opens onto a spacious hallway from which all 8 rooms are accessed. The property comprises of the first floor of a large independent 1920's Villa, with 10 ft ceilings, original shuttered windows, and south facing terrace with sea views. Villa la Ponote is a very unique property, decorated to a very high standard but with all modern conveniences, It has a separate fully equipped fitted kitchen, a large spacious living room which opens onto separate dining room ( seating 4 persons comfortably ) which in turn opens onto the terrace. There are 2 spacious bedrooms, one a master bedroom , with king size bed , this bedroom also opens onto the terrace . The second bedroom has 2 single beds with a great view over the garden. There is separate toilet and bathroom with glass shower cubicle. The apartment is really well equipped with very convenient storage facilities in all the rooms. The terrace can accommodate comfortably 4 people dining and has a French day bed for relaxing in the sun. The terrace enjoys morning sunshine and is south facing , there is an overhead canopy which can be unrolled for shade. Downstairs in the courtyard is an outdoor shower which is very convenient for a refreshing shower and rinsing the sand from the beach.
The apartment is generously stocked with travel books on the area , and a diverse range of reading material . It also has DVDs, cable TV, MP3 player docking system and a number of board games which can be enjoyed in between simply relaxing and soaking up the glorious sunshine that is guaranteed for much of the year in Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur.
Bandol is a working Provençale town with a daily market in the square, providing fresh fruit, meats , fish, breads, flowers and a weekly market on the port, with a huge range of stalls from everything from furniture , clothes, pottery and food, every Tuesday.
http://www.bandol.eu/le-marche-de-bandol-et-les-marches-alentours.html

Bandol Var /Provence: is just a few miles away from the spectacular coastline of the Cote D'Azur, Bandol has easy access to a number of exquisite beaches and water sports which can be enjoyed in-between simply relaxing and soaking up the glorious sunshine.Bandol will give you the chance to surround yourself with the style and panache of places like Nice, Cannes and St Tropez further along the Cote D'Azur and balance it with the atmosphere of rustic peace that is more commonly felt in the traditional rural towns and villages of the Var region of Provence - therefore giving you a truly comprehensive experience of the sheer cultural diversity that exists in this unique and fascinating corner of the south of France. Bandol is the perfect base from where the family can be sure to find something to appeal to their sense of adventure, whether it's spending the day sailing, fishing or wind-surfing at the coast or heading inland to investigate the mountains, olive groves, vineyards and medieval villages.
LEISURE ACTIVITIES
GOLF
For those interested in golf there is Golf de Fregate an 18 hole course designed by Ronald Fream, it is considered one of the finest courses in Europe with 15 breathtaking holes overlooking the Mediterranean Sea! The Fregate golf course opened in 1992 and is considered an artistic masterpiece, the course is famous for its terraced tees (five at each hole).
Open all year, the Golf Dolce Frégate Provence offers two approved courses, the
Frégate (18H, 6,209m, Par 72), the Frégalon (9H approved, 2,400m, Par 29) and has 50 driving range slots, 2 putting greens and 50 cars
The golf club is open throughout the year i.e. winter (October to March) from 8am to 6pm and summer (April to September) from 7am to 7pm. There is also a pro-shop, clubhouse with restaurant, lockers and caddy-master. Booking 48 hours in advance during July and August. Golf Dolce de Frégate: Route de Bandol 83270 St Cyr sur Mer.
http://en.dolcefregate-golf-provence.com/
TENNIS
Tennis Club de Bandol & Sailing Club: Located on a spectacular piece of coastline, just 10 minutes walk from the property/ beach at Renecros. This club is open to the public and runs tennis camps for juniors from 5yrs up. It provides individual coaching lesson on request .It also enjoys an outdoor activity area of table tennis, boules and playground for the under 10's. It has 8 tennis courts and one 1 practise wall.
http://tennis-bandol.fr/
SAILING
Also within walking distance of the property is SNB Bandol is a wonderful Sailing club which offers courses all summer long for children, teenagers, adults.
http://www.sn-bandol.com/