Villa Vanille
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Overview
With mountain and sea views from the enchanting gardens and swimming pool, Villa Vanille offers elegance and style in splendid surroundings near the delightful market town of Vence.
The spacious living area is bright and inviting with light coming through from the French windows leading to a large terrace. It has been beautifully furnished in a classic style yet features modern touches such as cable TV, a sound system as well as Wi-Fi throughout. The delightful kitchen is beautifully equipped with thoughtful extras such as an ice-maker and Nespresso machine whilst the pretty dining area is a lovely spot for an evening meal en famille under the wood beams and chandeliers.
Each of the three air-conditioned bedrooms is en suite and features homely touches and quality essentials chosen by the attentive owners. The twin bedroom has French windows opening up to the covered terrace with glorious views whilst upstairs the master bedroom is sure to impress with its super king-size bed, luxurious bathroom and own study area.
The immaculately maintained terraced gardens are a pure joy, full of summer roses, fruit trees and a vegetable garden where you can help yourself to tomatoes, courgettes and whatever else may be growing that year. There’s a covered terrace surrounding the villa where you can relax by the sweet-scented jasmine and be mesmerised by the mountain views or dine al-fresco under the plane trees in the delightful pergola. Enjoy long summer days by the pristine swimming pool where you can gaze at views as far as the Mediterranean.
The charming and historic market town of Vence is just a five-minute drive away with its lovely restaurants and cafes, art galleries and the beautiful Chapelle du Rosarie, designed by Matisse. Art-lovers will also adore the famous village of St Paul de Vence, 7km away, with its Fondation Maeght museum or head to the perched and picturesque village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup, just a ten-minute drive away.
The coast beckons within half an hour with the beaches of Cagnes-sur-Mer and Villeneuve-Loubet so near or head to Antibes, Cannes or Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat for idyllic coastlines and fine places to visit. The grand city of Nice is another perfect day out or you could even venture as far as Monaco and beyond past the Italian border.
Alternatively, explore the countryside and swim from the rocks or admire the waterfalls near Gourdon, taste fantastic Rosé wines in local vineyards or admire fields of lavender across this part of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Villa Vanille is undoubtedly a fine villa with many elegant and beautiful touches in this wonderful part of southern France.
What you should know…
- Air-conditioning is featured in the bedrooms only
- The beautiful gardens are terraced in parts
Property Features
Villa Interiors (220m2)
Ground Floor
- Open-plan living room with sofas, TV and library
- Dining room
- Kitchen, well-equipped including dishwasher, fridge-freezer with ice-maker, gas hobs, electric oven, toaster, filter coffee maker and Nespresso machine
- Guest WC
- Twin bedroom with en suite bathroom and doors opening up to the terrace
- Double bedroom with en suite bathroom
First Floor
- Master bedroom with super king-size bed and en suite bathroom with bath and walk-in shower
- Study area with fitted wardrobes
Basement
- Laundry room and storage
- Wi-Fi printer
Outside Grounds (1750m2)
- Swimming pool (5mx10m) with spa-jets, safety alarm and self-cleaning system. During the summer months this is a salt-water pool
- Pergola (25m2) with table and chairs
- Large covered terrace (90m2) with table and chairs
- Gas BBQ
- Terraced garden (including fruit trees and vegetable garden)
- Parking
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning (bedrooms only)
- Floor heating
- Cable and internet TV (inc. French and UK channels)
- Netflix
- Wi-Fi printer
- Radio
- Sound system
- Books
- Children’s toys
- Washing machine and dryer
- Ironing facilities
Location
About the surrounding area of Villa VanilleSet in the beautiful interior of the French Riviera, Villa Vanille is just 25km from Nice in the Alpes Maritimes department of southern France, only 12km from the Côte d'Azur coastline.
It’s just a five-minute drive to the famous town of Vence (2.5km) with its historic charm, daily markets, art galleries and wonderful restaurants and cafes, especially around the atmospheric Place Clemenceau. Be sure to visit the beautiful Chapelle du Rosarie (also known as the Chapelle Matisse), designed and built by Henri Matisse.
Just slightly further south is the idyllic village of St Paul de Vence (7km) with its famous Fondation Maeght museum and lots of charming shops, cafes and restaurants including the well-known La Colombe D’Or. The village hosts delightful fruit and vegetable markets and is a very pleasant place to spend a day. Tourrettes-sur-Loup (6km) is another incredibly stunning perched village with many charming craft studios and shops plus a weekly market.
Cagnes-sur-Mer (11km) has a picturesque old town featuring Renoir’s house, Les Collettes, now a lovely museum. There’s also the popular Polygone Riviera shopping centre and the Hippodrome, a horse racing track. Above all, families can enjoy the 2.5km stretch of coastline backed by a promenade with plenty of places to eat plus some good watersports on offer.
There are also beaches further towards Saint Laurent or Villeneuve-Loubet or explore the coastline around Antibes, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Cannes or as far as Théoule-sur-Mer, all great places to visit in their own right! There are also boat trips leaving from various ports in the French Riviera such as Golfe-Juan or Cannes to Saint-Tropez, Monaco and Sainte-Marguerite Island.
The lovely city of Nice (25km) is also a perfect day trip or continue along the coast as far as Monaco (46km) and across the Italian border to Ventimiglia (65km) in around ninety minutes by car.
There are some amazing hikes and walking routes across this region, including marked trails between Vence and St Paul de Vence as well as towards the Malvan valley. Golf courses, horse-riding, cycling, fishing and canoeing are also activities available nearby.
Nature lovers are in the perfect location to appreciate the rugged hinterland near Gourdon (26km) where you can enjoy amazing views of the Côte d'Azur. Swim from the rocks in the Gorges du Loup and admire the amazing waterfalls nearby. Caussols (36km) is another magical place to visit inland.
| Local Amenities | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Airport |
Nice
(17km) |
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| Nearest Train Station |
Gare de Cagnes sur Mer
(13km) |
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| Nearest Village |
Vence
(2.5km) |
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| Nearest Restaurant |
Vence
(2.5km) |
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| Nearest Supermarket |
Casino
(2km) |
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| Nearest Town/City |
Cagnes-sur-Mer/Nice
(11km/25km) |
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| Nearest Beach |
Cagnes-sur-Mer
(12km) |
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| Nearest Golf |
Golf De La Vanade
(15km) |
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Region
The Provençal way of life is one that’s deeply tempting for anyone who’s been feeling the need to get away from it all. This is a place where the Mediterranean weather turns fields of corn and lavender into picture-perfect backdrops, where you can sip your locally bought wine and enjoy the landscapes before heading out and tackling them head-on with a range of great activities for families, groups of friends and adventurous foodies. Better yet, our range of villas in Provence and chateaux and holiday homes in the Côte d’Azur make the perfect base to explore this enchanting region!
Kids
Best Suited For: All AgesIf your kids are lovers of art then you couldn’t be in a better location with the little art galleries and Matisse’s Chapelle du Rosarie in nearby Vence and the famous Fondation Maeght museum in St-Paul-de-Vence.
More active guests will love the walking trails across this region, cycling as well as horse-riding. Not to mention a great choice of watersports in Cagnes-sur-Mer and Villeneuve-Loubet, your nearest beaches.
Other great beaches to visit include the coastline around Antibes and Cannes and you can also take boat trips to Saint-Tropez or beautiful islands. Antibes is also a great spot for other activities such as go-karting, theme parks and water parks.
You are also near the Gorges du Loup where you can swim from the rocks and admire the cascading waterfalls.
Baby and Toddler Equipment
- Cot(s)
- High Chair(s)
Kids Activities Close-by
- <1hr to Airport
- Tennis Nearby
- Cycling
- Horse Riding
- Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
- Tourist Towns & Villages
- Historical Sites
Onsite Facilities
- Child-Safe Pool
- Indoor Games
- Toys
Services Available
- Maid Service Available
Extras
Oliver's Extras
- Maid Service Available
- Welcome Pack Included
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- Babysitting / childcare services
Extras included at this property:
- Welcome Pack including basic food, household supplies and an excellent bottle of Rosé wine
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
- Extra cleaning
- Additional weekly towels/linen
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
Oliver's Travels Chef Service: A Gourmet Dining Experience
Make hosting a memorable dinner party at your villa an absolute breeze with our superb Chef Service. Our chefs will take care of everything for you from start to finish so you can just sit back and enjoy the gastronomic experience. They will bring all the necessary ingredients, cook and serve the food and even clean up afterwards. To find out more visit www.oliverstravels.com/chefs
| Security deposit | £1250 paid via bank transfer to the owner before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 5.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
Terms & Conditions
These terms and conditions may be amended from time to time.
| Security deposit | £1250 paid via bank transfer to the owner before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. |
| Arrival time | 5.00 p.m. |
| Departure time | 10.00 a.m. |
| Energy costs included? | Yes. |
| Heating costs included? | Yes, floor heating included. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Air-conditioning is featured in the bedrooms only. |
| Linen & towels included? | Yes, changed mid-stay for bookings of two weeks. |
| Pool towels included? | Yes. |
| End of stay cleaning included? | No, a fee of £220.00 is payable before arrival by bank transfer (to be paid alongside the security deposit). Please note guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit |
| Changeover day | Saturday in July and August (otherwise flexible). |
| Minimum stay | 7 nights. |
| Pets welcome? | Pets are not allowed. |
| Smoking Allowed? | Outside only. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Weddings, stag/hen parties and other special events are not permitted. |
| Other Ts and Cs | Cots and highchairs are available on request. |
Rental Rates
Please note that these prices/rates are a guide only and may not be correct at the current date. For an accurate quote, please enquire.
Reviews
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Beautiful house with a view!
Fantastic house with the most amazing view, fully equipped with everything you need. Swimming pool perfect for our 8 & 9 year old kids, surrounded with a beautiful garden. Very clean and high standard inside - we loved especially the fantastic kitchen. Wifi worked extremely well and it was lovely to cool down in air-conditioned bedrooms. The owner of the house was very friendly, helpful and service minded! We will definitely come back.
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Wonderful family villa with everything you could need (5/5)
Very impressed with the property, its location, how well its laid out/set up for guests, and above all, the owners who were extremely helpful & very friendly - striking just the right balance.
Communications were timely, full of information, well in advance of our travelling with almost immediate responsiveness.
A few minutes drive outside of Vence (a lovely market town with all you need), the villa has a lovely balance of peace and quiet but easy accessibility.
Excellent views over a massive span of the Cote D'Azur were a lovely start and end to each day, and the layout of the house, pool area, terraces, and BBQ meant a property which was excellent for a young family wanting to spend as much time together as possible.
Air-conditioned bedrooms, excellent bathrooms, a very well appointed and laid out kitchen/dining area extending into the terrace and a lovely large lounge of particular note.
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