Villa Opio

Villa Opio lies in the gorgeous Provence countryside, nestled between sloping hills and luscious olive groves, only a short drive from the pretty village of Callian and only 40km from Cannes and the French Riviera.

Sleeping a total of 14 guests (including the cottage), Villa Opio has been lovingly restored and updated, blending rustic charm with modern luxuries to create the perfect stay. On the villa's ground floor, you will find a fully equipped kitchen diner, with a breakfast bar and island. The ground floor is linked together by terracotta tiles. Modern and naturally lit with skylights, the kitchen is the heart of the villa. The wooden dining table sits next to the island, surrounded by fourteen matching chairs. Wicker baskets hang above the table, and paintings on the walls add a bright pop of colour to the room. From the dining table, a double door leads you onto a shaded patio with cushioned chairs.

Villa Opio is filled with snug and cosy corners. On a winter night, settle into one of the armchairs facing the traditional stone fireplace. A piano sits in one corner next to a brightly lit lounge framed by impressive round windows. A comfortable corner couch with a soft pillow sits in the centre of the room with an old Chinese boat drum repurposed as a coffee table. Going back to the kitchen, photo frames and lamps frame the sides of the room, making the villa feel even more homely. Large doors lead out to the patio and heated swimming pool.

Stepping outside, and you’ll find sun loungers surrounding a long, heated pool in the centre of the patio. Vines drape the villa’s walls, providing an elegant and yet natural backdrop as you relax outdoors, soaking up the sun. Make the most of your summer evenings, having fun preparing pizzas in the villa’s pizza oven, or firing up a cracking barbecue as a family. Fully equipped, the outdoor kitchen boasts a wine fridge next to a round dining table, seating ten guests.  A pergola shelters a comfortable outdoor lounge, with egg chairs ready to sink into!

There is plenty on offer at Villa Opio to keep you entertained. When you’re not taking a dip in the pool or lounging about on a sun bed, enjoy a game of table tennis or table football as a family. Set up your in-villa tournaments and crown the victor at the end of your holiday! A trampoline and football net are also on hand to add to the family fun. A boules pitch by the fig trees provides another fun way to spend a sunny afternoon!

You’ll also find your own private landscaped gardens, abundant with luscious flower beds and sublime olive trees. Enjoy soaking up the greenery as bees buzz peacefully amongst the nature. What’s more; if you want a peaceful spot to read your favourite book, a vintage gipsy caravan is tucked in amongst the trees.

The main villa itself (8 guests) offers four bedrooms, spread out over the ground floor and first floor/tower, which you can access via the spiral staircase. Each bedroom is light and spacious, with homely details dotted around the ground floor. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, with an en-suite bathroom (including a standalone bath and shower) plus a Juliet balcony for you to enjoy your morning coffee. The second bedroom has a queen-size bed, ensuite bath and shower with access to a large terrace. The final two bedrooms are twin rooms. Both have bathrooms, and one has a private terrace.

On the same grounds as Villa Opio, you will find a small cottage (Opio Cottage) with two bedrooms and it's own lounge, sleeping a further six guests. In total, a maximum of 14 guests can stay at this simply divine hideaway in the heart of the Provence countryside!