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Villa La Belle Colline, exceptionally situated among the Mimosa hills, high above Mandelieu, within striking distance of Cannes, is a a magnificent and luxurious property, offering privacy, absolute calm and stunning panoramic views of 270° over the Mediterranean, the Esterel and the Alps up to Italy.
With 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, a living space of ca 350 m2, recently renovated in a light and spacious style, with a private heated pool and a large enlightened tropical garden, 3500 m2, the villa accommodates 10 guests and is ideal for a Mediterranean holiday or a business stay. Beautiful reception hall giving way into a spacious salon with French windows opening onto dining terraces, pool area and Mediterranean views, in the evening enchanted by the illuminated garden and pool and the sparkling lights of the cities of Cannes and Nice. Caretakers, in separate apartment, tending to the garden and pool, maid and cooking service, electric gate, alarm, flat satellite TV, DVD, CD, Internet broadband access ADSL, WiFi , fax, safe. The perfect holiday location for families and groups of friends wishing a relaxing and luxury escape in a delightful setting, close to pretty hilltop villages and spectacular scenery as well as to the glamorous life in Cannes.
Pool View
View from Living Room
Villa Belle Colline
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The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Alpes-Maritimes region
This exceptional, famous region offers a truly relaxing atmosphere with a combination of the stunning beauty of the Provencal landscape, e.g. the famous Corniche de l'Esterel along the Côte d'Azur, the blue Provencal mountains far away, the interesting Roman history and the luxurious life of the French Riviera. There is everything from local with atmosphere to elegant with Michelin stars.
The unique possibility of both exploring the attractions of the coastline, with the glamorous cities of Cannes, Nice, Monte Carlo, Menton, Antibes, St Tropez and many pretty seaside resorts, as well as enjoying the lovely countryside life of Provence, with vineyards in Var like the Château de Berne, Château S:te Roseline and medieval, scenic “villages perchés” like Auribeau, Montaroux, Tourettes and Fayence, each with its own history, artists, restaurants, shops and weekly markets, makes this region ideal for families or groups of friends who wish to have a wide variety of choices. Villa Belle Colline is perfectly situated as you will enjoy the special feeling of being in a peaceful paradise and yet in the middle of everything.
The Mediterranean climate is one of best in the world. The Côte d’Azur has more than 300 days of sunshine and provides an ideal temperature for vacations all year round. The average temperature in high season is over + 27/28C.
Cannes / Mandelieu La Napoule area
Cannes The exclusive and beautiful city of Cannes with its abundance of luxurious boutiques, excellent restaurants, and nightlife offers a great selection of attractions. Most visited is La Croisette, the famous seaside promenade, with chic boutiques jewellery shops, and gourmet restaurants. A shopper's paradise is also the Rue d'Antibes in the town centre with an overflow of shops, art galleries and cafés. Try a seafood lunch in the old port at one of the restaurants overlooking the yachts or enjoy a dinner in the picturesque old town. A variety of cultural events attract visitors all year round, such as the famous International Film Festival in May. A popular attraction in the summer is of course the golden sandy beach in Cannes. There are miles of beaches along the coast from Cannes to Mandelieu-La Napoule to Théoule offering a wide range of watersports; sailing, rowing, waterskiing, scuba diving, wind surfing, kayak, sea-fishing, parascending, canoeing, boat rentals. Cannes is 16 km away from the villa.
Mandelieu-La Napoule Mandelieu-La Napoule is well known for its wide variety of water sports and leisure activities. Yachting, water skiing, skin diving can be easily practiced. You can also go fishing, have a trip at sea and visit the islands of Lerins from the port without forgetting, of course, to enjoy the pleasures of the beach. In Mandelieu you will find all facilities, supermarket, shops, bars, cafés, bakeries, butchers, weekly markets with local producers selling their own products, happily giving their best advice to prepare the best 'coq au vin'. In the very pretty La Napoule there are local shops like bakery, butcher's, grocery store etc. Lovely small restaurants in the village and great seafood restaurants in the port where you can try the Provencal specialities, aïoli, bouillabaisse, enjoy grilled lobster or daurade, or visit the relais gourmand, l'Oasis, two stars in the Red guide (Michelin), for a romantic night dining under the stars. The Chateau de La Napoule, an old fortress, originally built in 1387 at the seafront, with magnificent gardens and art collections, receives in July and August the “Nuits du Château”, a festival of drama, music and ballets, that is, with the Mimosa Festival at the beginning of the year, the highlight of the year. Mandelieu-La Napoule, 10 mins drive.
Tanneron In the heart of the mimosa mountains on the heights above Mandelieu-La Napoule, is the picturesque charming little village of Tanneron, 5 mins’ drive, with bakery, local shops, a medieval chapel on the top of the hill with a fabulous view and great restaurants e.g. the Auberge de Champfagou, an old 'bastide d'olivier', with excellent food. Here you can enjoy a long delicious lunch the French way, with rosé, on the shadowed terrace in the summer or a great dinner inside at night in the beautiful 'bastide'.
The amazing surroundings with the massif of Tanneron and the Esterel close by might also invite to unforgettable Mediterranean hiking. Excursions on foot, horseback or mountain bike will take you along a lot of paths to the very heart of the mimosa mountains. In February to March the hills in Tanneron and Mandelieu are all covered with mimosa in full flower and at the Auberge in Tanneron you will be served mimosa cocktails and mimosa ice cream during the mimosa festival in February. Local producers welcome visitors all year round to their mimosa hothouses and can offer other products from the Tanneron region.
Golf Two excellent golf courses also nearby, 15 min by car, the Golf Old Course Mandelieu with outstanding scenery and impeccable greens and fairways. The Riviera Golf Club situated between the sea and the foothills of the Esterel range with 18 holes, encircle 4 lakes in a superb natural environment of umbrella pines and mimosa.
Skiing The ski stations of Auron, Valberg and Isola 2000 are about 1H 55 min away. The slopes are usually open from about mid December to mid March. Artificial snow-making machines. Good restaurants in the slopes. Excellent to go just for the day and return for dinner in the evening.
How to get there
Fly to Nice - Villa Belle Colline is just 35 minutes by car from the airport. Cheap flights available from Easyjet.co.uk to Nice airport. Car hire available from www.avis.fr
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Aéroport de Nice Côte d'Azur: 38 km
Railway:
Gare La Napoule: 12 km
Ferry:
Cannes: 16 km
Activities near Cannes
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property, Private outdoor pool (heated), Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Fax, Safe, Satellite TV
Sofabeds (2), Single beds (6), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 12, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Kitchen in Provencal style, with sliding glass doors all round to enjoy the sea and mountain views. Direct access to the pool terrace. Fully equipped with gas and electric stoves, griddle, espresso, wine fridge.
A spacious salon and dining area with two lounge suites and large French windows opening on to the pool terrace and the Mediterranean views.
On the ground level, there are 2 bedrooms, one with en suite shower room, king- size bed, (poss. 2 single beds)and direct access to the pool. One adjacent double bedroom
Master bedroom, 1st level, with en suite bathroom, king-size (poss. 2 single beds) bed and open sun terrace with outstanding sea views
On the garden level there is large a separate apartment accessed by an internal staircase, with an American kitchen, a dining area, a study area a large living/entertainment, satellite wall TV, CD, DVD, Fax.
There are further 2 bedrooms on the garden level, one double room with shower room and a separate WC room and the other one with a doble bed (poss. 2 single beds) and en suite bathroom. All with seaview and direct access to the garden and the pool area. A separate laundry room with washing machine, ironing facilities and a tumble dryer. The apartment can also be accessed from the outside. This makes the villa ideal for a either a big family/party, two families, a family with guests or a three generation family.
For your security: alarm system - electronic entrance gates - guardians - safe - pool alarm.
Further details outdoors: Beautiful entrance area with large lawns, bougainvillea and space for 4-5 cars. Large terraced tropical garden, 3500m2, with palm, olive, eucalyptus and lemon trees, flowered and well maintained and scenting of rosemary, thyme and lavender. In the middle of the garden there is a large sun terrace with extensive sea views. The terrace is furnished with dining table and chairs for ten people, 8 sun loungers. Barbecue. The magnificent curved shaped pool with overflow is 10m x 5 m, depth, 1.30 m - 2.60 m. Can be heated and enlightened. Outside shower. At night, you will enjoy the illuminated garden and pool and the magnificent views of the sparkling lights of the cities of Cannes and Nice. Relaxing in the sun on the pool terrace enjoying the view or taking a walk in the garden, among orange, figs and apricot trees, maybe pick your own garlic, the first thing you will notice is the infinite feeling of revival.
Conditions
Please note, minimum two weeks' rentals July - August Changeover day: June - September, Saturday to Saturday, Other times, by arrangements Arrival time p.m. H 16:00 Departure time a.m. H 10:00
30% of rental fee is required when signing the rental agreement to confirm the booking The balance, 70 % of rental fee, due eight weeks before your stay. Refundable breakages deposit of 5000 euros by bank transfer, required 14 days before arrival, to be refunded within 28 days of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
Rental rates
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6700£ 5,403
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4800£ 3,871
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4900£ 3,952
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5600£ 4,516
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Rental Rates, Festivals and Events, prices in euros per week: 23 Dec 2008 - 2 Jan 2009 Christmas & New Years, 5900 euros/week -Available 7 - 14 March 2009 MIPIM 5350 euros - Available 28 March - 4 April 2009 MIPTV 5350 euros - Available 13 - 24 May 2009 5600 euros, Cannes Film Festival (min 2 weeks) - Available
Prices include: Towels and linen Maid service 4 hrs a week, Final cleaning, Water & gas Garden and pool service
Prices do not include: electricity, telephone, heating
Extra cleaning, maidservices and cooking is available on request.
Payment by bank transfer is preferred
Guestbook
"We are all incredibly surprised by this place, - it IS truly formidable, beautiful, incredibly inspiring, unique, unforgettable, delightful, relaxing, enjoyable and not least TOTALLY unique!!! We will never forget this. Thanks to you owners for this stay!" Business team, Denmark and Sweden
"We have had a lovely time. Your house is a house of love. There have been many joyous moments shared here throughout the years and we benefited from it as we felt the love in these sunshinefilled rooms. Thankyou for sharing with us." Family from England
We have spent three lovely weeks at this fabulous property. We are now leaving and it is not without a sad feeling. Everything has worked out very well in the house and we have had a vacation we will never forget. A thousand thanks from us; we would very much like to come back." Family from Norway".
"Spectacular view! Perfect weather! Wonderful home! We had a GREAT TIME during our two weeks in Cannes. Looking forward to the return trip". Executive MBA team, Omaha, USA.
"Wonderful house, wonderful view. Fantastic weeks holiday. It’s hard to leave."/"Great house lovely pool and views. Have had an amazing week" "Brilliant house, beautiful view, cool pool, amazing view of a thunderstorm, fantastic week," Members of a family from England
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