Villa Soleil Region: French Riviera (Cote D'Azur) Sleeps: 6-10 Overview Villa Soleil is a spacious, private villa recently built in the typical Provençale style and taking advantage of its position near the medieval town of Vence. The villa sits on 1000 square metres of terraced grounds filled with bright lawns and pine, olive and palm trees in a hilly and quiet residential area just three minutes drive from Vence and only 15 minutes from the wonderful beaches of Cagnes Sur Mer, Antibes and the Mediterranean coast. It is beautifully finished using quality materials and in a soothing contemporary style full of space and light. The bathrooms are in lovely natural stone and the villa s large dining terrace has a beautiful pergola for shade. Villa Soleil is the perfect holiday villa offering stylish comfort and an envious location for exploring this very desirable part of the South of France. Facilities Private Pool Child-Safe Pool Heated Pool Ideal for Kids Ideal for Teens Internet Air-Con Pets Welcome Walk to Village <1hr to Airport BBQ Ground Floor Bed & Bath Cable TV Heating Cot(s) High Chair(s) Fenced Grounds Watersports Canoeing/Kayaking Walking/Hiking Paths Wine Tasting Golf Nearby Cycling Horse Riding Stalking/Hunting Fishing Outstanding Landscapes Outdoor Pursuit & Activities Tourist Towns & Villages Historical Sites Page 1
Interior & Grounds Villa Interior Ground Floor - Entrance hall - Open plan kitchen/living/dining room comprising of: 1) Living area with sofas, wood burning stove and a large flat screen TV. The room is wonderfully light, with views to the sweeping terrace and garden and on to Vence. Access to terrace. 2) Large kitchen area complete with American style fridge, freezer, oven, hob, kettle, toaster, filter coffee maker, microwave, dishwasher 3) Dining area with table and chairs for 10 guests - Master Bedroom with king size bed (160x200cm) with en-suite shower and dressing room with sink. Separate WC. Views to swimming pool - Laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer - Guest WC First Floor - Bedroom 2 - double bed (140x190cm) - views towards Vence - Bedroom 3 - double bed (140x190cm) - views towards Vence - Bedroom 4 - double bed (140x190cm) - views towards Vence - Bedroom 5 - twin beds (90x190cm each) - views of wooded hills - Bathroom with bath, separate shower and wash hand basin - Separate WC Outside Grounds - Private heated swimming pool (size: 9x4.5x1.55m)) with Roman steps, security fence and alarm system - South facing mature garden with plants, trees (Olive and Palm) and a stone fountain feature - Terrace with large table table (10 seats) and blinds for shade - Second terrace area with outdoor furniture. Ideal for 'aperifits' - Summer kitchen with gas BBQ - Plenty of sun loungers Facilities - Wi-Fi - Underfloor heating - Air-conditioning in all bedrooms Page 2
- Flat-screen TV with UK channels - Gas BBQ - Garden furniture - Deckchairs - Parking Page 3
Location & Local Information Vence is a charming medieval town with wonderful street markets, a varied selection of shops and cafes especially in the busy Place Clemenceau and many art galleries. This area has always been popular with artists such as Picasso and Matisse and today there are many museums paying homage to their work such as Matisse's chapel which the artist designed and decorated in the late 1940's. In Summer, the town hosts the sensational music festival 'Nuits du Sud'. St Paul de Vence is home to the Meghet Modern Art Museum and offers plenty of shops and restaurants including the world famous 'Colombe d'or'. A country market takes place every Wednesday morning on Place de Gaulle, whereas on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays there is a fruit, vegetables and flowers market at the entrance to the village. Tourrettes-sur-loup, a picturesque perched medieval village often known as Village des Violettes, located 6km from the property, is highly recommended. It is an authentic hidden treasure surrounded by rolling hills, from Puy-the- Tourrettes up until Col-de-Vence. Allow yourself to be transported back in time while strolling down its narrow streets, admiring the beautiful architecture and exploring the many local craft shops. Don't miss the 'Fetes des Violettes in March as well as the festivals of St. Arnoux and St.Madeleine which are celebrated in July with a fireworks display and a ball (14th July). Moreover, the 'Festival de la Musique' takes place over July and August! Golf courses, tennis courts, hiking (e.g trail GR51, the 'Balcony of the Cote d'azur'), fishing, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, water-skiing, horse-riding are all close at hand. The attractive old town of Cagnes-sur-mer (10km) is also well worth a visit, especially because of Renoir's house, Les Collettes, which is now a museum with several of his paintings and works by his friends. All the best of the Cote D'Azur and its stunning beaches is within easy reach, with Antibes, Cagnes-sur-mer, Cannes and Nice being all exciting day-trip options! There are even daily Ferrys to Saint Tropez and the Lerin islands departing from Cannes. The famous perfume town of Grasse is also close by, so a visit to the Fragonard perfume museum and factory is essential as is the lovely Friday market in Valbonne (30mins). A 40-minutes drive will take you to Monaco and in just one hour you will be in Italy. Cross the border and explore Ventimiglia's unique Friday market. Villa Soleil is just perfect as it combines beautiful countryside and beaches, Page 4
history and nature, art and gastronomy. Page 5
Terms & Conditions - Security deposit: 1000 paid to the owner on arrival in cash. - Arrival time: 4.00 p.m. - Departure time: 10.00 a.m. - Energy costs included?: Yes. - Heating costs included?: Yes. - Pool heating charge?: The swimming pool is heated free of charge between 15 April to 30 September. During the other months, the pool is open but not heated. - Linen & towels included?: Yes, including pool towels. - Changeover day: Saturday. - Minimum stay: 7 nights. - Smoking Allowed?: Yes. - Pets welcome?: Yes, subject to prior agreement with the owner and charged at an extra 100 per dog per week. - Other Ts and Cs: Weddings, Stag/Hen parties and celebrations are not allowed. - Tax: Tourist tax of 1,50 per adult per night, to be paid locally on arrival. Page 6