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Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 0.5 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Not suitable for children under 5 Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Set on the outskirts of Grasse, this provencal villa with green shutters is set in a large garden full of lavender and olive trees and has a large swimming pool. There are sea views and panoramic views to the Old Town. It is 25 minutes from Nice airport and 20 minutes for swimming in the sea at Cannes. The house is painted white, inside and out ,it is full of light. There is free wifi internet access in all the house.There are large private terraces for sunbathing around the pool, and there are sun loungers and parasols to relax by the pool. The three double bedrooms are decorated in blue and white. With high ceilings, they have original wooden floors, large double beds and electric fans. Heating for the winter.
The double reception has a working fireplace and a comfortable dining room seating 8. There is a separate TV/family room with Sky satellite TV, with all the English and foreign sports channels and films. There is a DVD and Video library,DVD, Free Fast Internet Broadband, WIFI and a library. The bathrooms are modern with good showers. The well-fitted kitchen has all the modern appliances you might need. The laundry room has a washer and a separate dryer, ironing board and iron. Grasse has everything for the Romantic getaway, for a quiet holiday in the hills and also for a fun break for all the family. The foothills of the Alps have great go-karting, golf and tennis, there are stunning walks above the house and the sandy beaches are only 25 minutes away by car or by train. The local markets and the local restaurants are a short walk away.
The swimming pool with loungers and parasols
A view of the house as seen through the olive trees
The Master bedroom with an en suite bathroom
The Cosy TV room with direct access to the swimming pool
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The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Alpes-Maritimes region
Grasse is in the South of France, famous for its beaches and sea food. Cannes, Juan les Pins and St Tropez are nearby. You can walk in the mountains and on the long sandy beaches which are only 25 minutes away by car or by train. Grasse is a pretty Medieval town set on a hill, 20 minutes from the beaches. Grasse faces South, so we have constant sunshine, even in the winter. You can eat out of doors in January and February on mild days. Summer months are hot with warm evenings. Grasse has world reknown Perfume Factories such as Fragonard and Galimard and Sweet Factories such as Florian. Lavender fields and olive presses are nearby as are the beautiful Cote de Provence vineyards .
Grasse / Riviera area
Grasse has five challenging golf clubs within 20 minutes, with easy access, no membership required. Clay tennis courts at reasonable rates are a 5 minute drive away. The Sandy beaches in Cannes and Juan Les Pins are nearby. Grasse is close to the jazz festival in Nice in July, pop concerts in August, Midem , The Cannes Film Festival and many other events taking place in Monte Carlo. Monaco is 50 minutes, for the Monaco Grand Prix. Saint Tropez is 1 hour away and Antibes, Sophia Antipolis and Valbonne are all close by. The weekly markets are held in different villages and provide you with delicious Provencal soaps, lavender, honey, truffles, baskets and olive oil. The Restaurant Bastide St. Antoine in Grasse, is well worth a visit, for its delicious gourmet , 2 starred Michelin , provencal dishes.
Grasse centre is an easy ten minute walk from the house, where fresh bread, good butchers and delicatessens can be found. There is a cinema with English films. Grasse has many lovely small restaurants for those who do not want to cook while on holiday. Grasse is an all year round lively town, very much lived in, with lots of festivals including the Jasmine Festival in July. For hikers there are wonderful walks in the Gorges du Loup and the Gorges de Verdun. The Italian border is 1 hour away by car, 2 hours by direct train from Grasse. The truffle fairs take place in January and February.
How to get there
Our house is a 5-minute drive from Grasse town centre. Grasse itself is a large town and can be reached by the A8 Motorway from Nice and Cannes. Nice in the South of France is our nearest Airport.
Once in Nice you can hire a car and drive to the house in 35 minutes. Or you can take a train, bus or taxi to Grasse. There are taxis at all termini. British Airways, Easy Jet, BMI, Air France all have regular flights to Nice, from all major cities.
Avis, ADA, Hertz, Budget all have car rentals at Nice Airport. A car is very useful here as there is so much to see! The flights from London to Nice take about 1 1/2 hours. The airport is not large, so you are out of the airport quickly. Then you drive to the house in about 1/2 an hour.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Nice: 25 km
Railway:
Grasse and Cannes: 1 km
Ferry:
Nice: 25 km
Activities near Grasse
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break City breaks Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Private outdoor pool (heated), Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Sofabeds (1), Double beds (3), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Towels provided, please check with the owner regarding linen.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: There are 3 spacious double bedrooms, decorated mostly in white with blue touches, 2 large bathrooms with good showers and a fully-equipped eat-in kitchen.
The two separate reception rooms, have High Speed Internet Broadband, SKY televison with the full sport package and movies, a DVD and Video and comfy sofa and chairs. There is a good selection of English language Videos and DVD's and a library.
The bright white, light rooms are very warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Large boiler provides masses of hot water. All the house has modern wiring and plumbing.
Because of the high ceilings and large windows in all the rooms, there is always a spacious light feeling about the house. Every window has a beautiful view, to the sea, the pool or the gardens.
Further details outdoors: The large private garden, within an olive grove, with fig trees, acacias and palms lead to the front oak door. The garden is laid to lawn, rosemary and lavander. The large and deep pool has a wide very private, sunbathing area, it is a sun trap all year long, A hammock is strung up between two old olives for siestas. There is ample parking (rare in South of France). There is also outdoor garden lighting for balmy summer outdoor eating. The pool can also be lit for evening swimming. Lots of Jasmine and scented flowers in the garden, Grasse is the perfume capital of the world! The new barbecue makes for delicious outdoor cooking in the summer.
Further details
Swimming pool can be heated at an extra charge .
Cleaning lady comes at the end of the stay but can help out on other days by arrangement.
Golf, Tennis, mountain Biking, and water sports, go-carting, and fishing are available nearby, please ask the owner for details. Grasse town is so near to the house that you can stroll up at any time and go to the nice restaurants, markets, hairdressers and shops.
The new Grasse-Cannes train link costs about 4 euros each way and runs every half hour. This same train will take you to Nice, Monaco and Italy.
The local bus network is a bargain at 1 euro for any distance. That is to and from Cannes, Nice airport, Nice,and Monaco.
You do not have to drive a car to enjoy our property, as the local transport is cheap and relaible. Good taxis are also available.
Conditions
Refundable deposit for breakages required £550. Not suitable for children under 7 or elderly, as the house is on many levels.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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end June,July, August
28 Jun 08
30 Aug 08
1875£ 1,875
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September weekly rate
6 Sep 08
14 Sep 08
1850£ 1,850
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Late Sept. 2008 rate
14 Sep 08
1 Oct 08
1850£ 1,850
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Oct-Nov.-Dec weekly rate
1 Oct 08
20 Dec 08
1850£ 1,850
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December x'mas rate
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
1850£ 1,850
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Jan. Feb. March 2009
3 Jan 09
1 Apr 09
1550£ 1,550
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April,May, Mid June 2009
1 Apr 09
21 Jun 09
1900£ 1,900
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end June to end August
21 Jun 09
29 Aug 09
2400£ 2,400
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29 Aug.- mid Sept.2009
29 Aug 09
13 Sep 09
1850£ 1,850
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Late Sept.2009
13 Sep 09
27 Sep 09
1750£ 1,750
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Oct. .Nov. Dec. 2009
27 Sep 09
20 Dec 09
1750£ 1,750
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December X'mas rate 2009
20 Dec 09
3 Jan 10
1850£ 1,850
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Jan, Feb. March 2010
3 Jan 10
1 Apr 10
1550£ 1,550
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Half term UK, add £100 per week.
The weekly rental for Monaco Grand Prix and Cannes Film Festival in May is £2500. The winter rental for stays of more than 2 weeks is £1700 per week.
The villa is available for long rentals all year round at a very interesting rate, please check availiability and cost with owner.
Easter 2008, please note the rate is £1750 per week.
AUGUST- 2 weeks bookings special discount.
The pool can be heated to your requirements. Special low rates in October, November and December.
Guestbook
"House fantastic and very comfortable. Weather much better than we ever hoped! A beautiful 2 weeks- just what we had looked forward to."
"....By the end of the week we felt that it was our home ..."
"The house is just as was described- only better! Grasse had so many small restaurants, we hardly ever cooked. We didn't want to leave !"
"The pool was a magnet for our two daughters, who spent most of the 2 weeks swimming, diving, jumping and submerging the rest of us in the deep waters."
Availability notes
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Contact details for home 5164
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Name:
Mrs Maria Roberts
Tel:
+33 (0)633 975745
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Advertiser joined: 1 Feb 2005 This property added: 1 Feb 2005
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