Grasse holiday villa rental, Riviera with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, balcony/terrace, internet access, telephone, rural

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Belle Maison (villa)

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. Gas heating throughout 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.

Activities near Grasse

Facilities

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, WiFi throuhout. There is full international TV with SKY televison with the full sports package and films. There is a DVD with complimentary DVD library and Video and Video library. The TV room has comfy sofa and chairs. There is a good selection of English books in the library.

The bright white, light rooms are very warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

The 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 and 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.

5 Golf courses of different levels near by,for beginners to pros,indoor and outdoor 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

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Oct. .Nov. Dec. 2009	27 Sep 09	20 Dec 09	1750£ 1,750	0-	0-	1 Week
December X'mas rate 2009	20 Dec 09	3 Jan 10	1850£ 1,850	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan, Feb. March 2010	3 Jan 10	1 Apr 10	1550£ 1,550	0-	0-	1 Week
April to August	1 Apr 10	1 Sep 10	2000£ 2,000	0-	0-	1 Week
September	1 Sep 10	1 Oct 10	1750£ 1,750	0-	0-	1 Week
October-December	1 Oct 10	23 Dec 10	1650£ 1,650	0-	0-	1 Week
23 Dec. 2nd January	23 Dec 10	3 Jan 11	1800£ 1,800	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan. Feb. March 2011	3 Jan 11	1 Apr 11	1600£ 1,600	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser'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 £1600 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 for Belle Maison

"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

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Name:	Mrs Maria Roberts
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