Riviera Estate for 12-18 Guests. A Tranquil Hideaway, 35 minutes from the Cote d'Azur - Riviera
Sleeps 17 to 18
Owner's Name :
Villa Center
Telephone 1 :
Freephone 0800 011 2428
Despite just 35 minutes drive from Nice International airport, this property could be a million miles from anywhere. Overlooking the Valley of the Wolf, peace and tranquility come as standard. Nearby are numerous medieval villages, where Provencal life has ticked by for centuries unchanged. And yet the French Riviera, from Cannes to Monaco, and even across the border into Italy, are easily explored from here. The estate is dedicated to making your holiday as memorable as possible. From the largest, most comfortable beds draped in the softest Egyptian cotton, to super-powerful showers and large antique roll-top baths, we started with getting the very basics right and then applied the same attention to detail to everything else. With all the comforts of home, including a warm and friendly atmosphere and outside of the summer months it is run as a luxurious guesthouse with a restaurant and bar. It is much larger than many villas catering for a similar number of guests. Self catering option: Bedrooms: 2 have spacious mezzanine levels reached by spiral staircase, overlooking their own lounge, complete with chaise longue and amazing views shared by all the rooms. 4 double beds can be separated into twin beds making a total of 18 people capacity Bathrooms: All en-suite 6 with bath and shower, 3 of which have renovated antique roll-top baths. 3 are shower rooms with lots of space. All have bundles of hot water supplied at high pressure, no matter how many taps are running. Kitchen: The large, stainless steel kitchen is an absolute joy to use if you love cooking. There are 7 gas hobs, 2 big ovens (1 electric/1 gas), an enormous fridge, chest freezer and every utensil, pot, pan and kitchen gadget you could want. Washing machine plus a clothes line outside. Living Rooms: Large, comfortable, furnished with huge leather sofas, antiques and a library of fiction. The dining room has a long table that seats 18 easily with a panoramic views. Notes on accommodation There are 3 important benefits of being situated at the foot of the mountains behind the Cote d'Azur. Firstly the dreaded mosquitos don't live here, secondly the nights are cooler than the coast and let you sleep like a baby, and thirdly, if you don't want to join the throng of the French Riviera your holiday can be as peaceful as you desire. We have an energy efficient swimming pool heat pump, but the cooler nights mean the pool cover is essential not to waste the energy from this indulgent luxury. By the way, don't think the cooler nights mean you need the central heating - it's only a winter requirement along with the two big open fires (one inglenook).
Accessibility The living space (lounge, dining room, kitchen and balcony) is only 2 steps up from 2 of the en suite rooms so it is surprisingly good for those with mobility difficulties. There is also a fairly flat track running through the middle of our land.
Outside The large balcony outside the dining room overlooks the estate and has steps down to a 125 sq.m. wooden deck. This has the same fantastic panorama, a long solid table running its length and a top quality stainless steel gas barbecue. It's a great outdoor dining area and is probably where you'll spend most evenings (it's softly lit). A path from this terrace leads to the swimming pool deck. Fenced and with a child-proof gate, the pool conforms to the latest EU regulations. The 11m x 4.5m pool is surrounded by a stylish deck, offers plenty of shade beneath large parasols and has a lounger or a reclining chair for each of the 18 guests. The 16 acres of garden includes a long stretch of the trout-rich River Loup, a praire that in the spring and early summer is abundant with wild flowers and butterflies, a hillside woodland of Oak and access to two marked public footpaths that lead you through the countryside to the nearby villages of Greolieres and Cipieres and a fine lunch.
Coast/Beach Half an hour's drive south and you come to the Cote d'Azur at Cagnes sur Mer and Villeneuve Loubet, both offering sandy stretches of coast. An extra 15 minutes drive west and you're at the pretty port of Antibes with a stunning harbour of super-yachts and a medieval village of narrow streets. 15 minutes in the other direction and you're on the Promenade des Anglais in Nice - a pebbly beach, but stunning waters and great lunch opportunities before an afternoon spent shopping. Greolieres, complete with baker, mini-market, 3 restaurants, a bar and tabac is 4 kms. Cipieres is about the same distance - it's a lovely walk to a lovely lunch. Gourdon is a little further - about a 10 minute drive, but you're rewarded by a perched village, complete with chateau, museum and many shops, plus a panorama of the coast from Nice to Cannes. It's a very special view you'll never tire of. Vence is 30 mins drive, as is Grasse, perfume capital of the World
Spring (per week)
March : Euros
April : 3995
May : 5100
Summer (per week)
June : 5100
July : 5950
August : 6300
Autumn (per week)
September : 5100
October : 3995
November : 3995
Winter (per week)
December : 3995-6100
January : -
February : -
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in euros. Discounts are available for rentals longer than 2 weeks - please call or email with your requirements.
Availability and rental prices are subject to the owners confirmation. ( FR2450 )
Changeover day
Changeover day is normally Saturday, but outside of the high season we can sometimes be flexible - please contact us with your requirements.
The rental prices shown are for up to 18 guests . Reductions are available if your party is 12 or less or 16 or less.
EXTRA STAFF SERVICES
Don't want to shop, cook and wash-up on holiday? Then take advantage of our CHEF SERVICE, where you can enjoy set-meals tailored to your requirements. Please call for a quote on your specific needs.
Additional cleaning services are available on request. Weekend and short stays possible on request.
