Le Petit Nid

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House |1 bedroom |Sleeps 4

Ste Agnes in Menton

from £79 / night

£550–£735 / week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover Saturday

5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car not necessary, no pets allowed

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About the home

The house is at least 500 years old. Built on four levels with a landing and window on each floor, looking out onto the mountains and sea. There is one double bedroom on the top floor, a good size lounge with a large sofa bed that sleeps two. On the second floor a bathroom and kitchen. The house is furnished to a high standard and is beamed all the way through with tiled floors and rugs. The house is double glazed throughout. The village has 3 restaurants all with fantastic terraces overlooking the sea and mountains. There is horse riding through the Alpes within walking distance of the house. There is a village bus 3 times a day that stops outside the supermarket Intermarche which is just before reaching Menton. When using the appliances in the house and if you bring your own it is advisable NOT to have all appliances on at once as this will cause certain areas to blow a fuse. Thank you for your consideration.


GUESTBOOK COMMENTS

We found Le Petit Nid a really pretty place to stay' Mari Mcgee from Glasgow.
'We thought Le Petit Nid a charming place to stay and the locals very friendly.' David and Diana from Berkshire.
'My partner and I travelled from NZ to stay at Le Petit Nid. We loved everything about the house, the village and the people.'.
'We felt privileged to stay in this beautiful home. The village is gorgeous and the people very friendly. We thoroughly recommend a stay here.' Lydia from Birmingham
' My girl friends and I did our european tour and spent some time at Le Petit Nid in Ste Agnes. We thought the house adorable. The village gorgeous and the people really friendly. Thoroughly recommend a stay here.' Adrianne and friends from San Francisco. U.S.A
'My family and I finally arrived at Le Petit Nid in Ste Agnes. We found the experience wonderful. We made the most of all three lovely restauants and used the general store every day. We spent quite a lot of time on the many beaches in Menton. My children enjoyed the many excursions which we did using public transport. We felt that the public transport in this part of France is so good and reliable that we didn't need to hire a car. We shall definitely come back to Ste Agnes. Michele and family from London.
I came to stay at Le Petit Nid for a 2 months whilst working in Monaco. I found the place very special and the people very friendly - highly recommended. Nick from Devon.

This area is wonderful for walking across the Alpes. It is a very healthy and relaxing place and also very close to Menton, with all its beaches, cafes, restaurants and shops. There is also a local railway station and a regular bus service to Monaco, Beausoleil, Nice, Antibe etc. Trains from Menton go to Italy for the weekly market at Ventimiglia and also to Bordighera and San Remo.

An ideal romantic hideaway.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The house is typical of its kind found in a medieval village, built on four levels to make the most of the views. We have furnished the property to a good standard. Througout the house there are beams and tiled floors. Each landing has plenty of space to store and hang clothes during your stay. The kitchen is small but funtional with a dining table and four chairs in a provencal style (lavender blue). There is a hob and a micro- oven in the kichen plus fridge with freezer box plus all the utensils you may need. The shower room which is on the same floor has a WC, basin and shower unit. There is heating throughout the house. Water and heating included in the price.

Further details outdoors:
There are two parking areas outside the village – north and south side please use the south car park as it is nearer the house down the cobbled street as oppose to up hill from the north car park. There is no garden – very rare in Ste Agnes but you are surrounded by the Alpes which offers wonderful walks, cascades and lovely views! The medieval garden of Ste Agnes which is by the castle ruins offers privacy and calm amid beautiful surroundings.You can sit here for hours if you wish and on a clear day you can see the island of Corsica. From Ste Agnes one can walk the 4 kms down to Menton by foot path. The village is very safe as no cars or motor bikes are allowed inside the village. There is horse riding available for all ages in the village. For those who prefer a more easy going pace this area is a ramblers paradise - wonderful for picnics and a very romantic place to stay. The people of the village are very friendly and always willing to help.

Further details

The rental runs from Saturday afternoon (arrive after 1 o'clock but before 9 to collect key) to the following Saturday morning (leave by 10:30). Not suitable for children under five years old. Please make sure that the shutters when open are secured to the wall in case of storms. The key must be returned to Mauricette on departure. Short breaks only available during the Monaco Grand Prix.
Thank you.

Conditions

A deposit of 25% is payable at time of booking and the balance is to be paid 8 weeks before departure. A 300euros security retainer is required. This is given to Mauricette on arrival. She looks after my home and will greet you on arrival and give you the house key. The security retainer is simply a precautionary measure to ensure that the house and everything in it is left undamaged and clean. The retainer will be returned in full after inspection. The house is in the hands of Mauricette who lives in the village. Please return the key to Mauricette on departure. She will also make sure that the house is clean and tidy on arrival.. Her fee is included as part of the rental costs. Any additional washing,ironing or cleaning is paid directly to Mauricette. All bank transfer charges are the responsibility of the person renting the property. People from the UK will be asked to pay by cheque. Thank you.

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Main street Ste Agnes. Le Petit Nid is down the main street on the right, coloured pink.

 

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View of the sea from the medieval garden. It's worth the climb just to see the wonderful views.

 

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large double bedroom. This room is large and airy with two windows over looking sea and mountains.

 

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Picturesque village of Ste Agnes.

The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Alpes-Maritimes region

From Cannes to Nice going through Antibes and Menton all the way to the Italian border this area provides the best of both worlds. The beauty and quiet of the beaches allows you to relax and unwind, yet you are close enough to the glizt and glamour of Monaco to access the shops and casinos.

Right in the north of the departement are the Alps with their snowy peaks and their sunny ski resorts, some within an hour's drive from the sea. This moutainous area , offers fabulous skiing in the winter months. You can take a train from Menton to Ventimiglia, change trains at Ventimiglia and continue on to Limone, Piemonte for some fabulous skiing. It cost 5 euros on the train - well worth the tour even if you don't want to ski. The scenary is out of this world!

The Menton / Ste Agnes area

Ste Agnes would attract people that enjoy a healthy environment. It is perched 700 meters up with breathtaking views. It is ideally placed. You can walk down the hill to Menton on foot (around 4kms away), or take the village bus (12km) to swim and sunbathe on the beaches! Menton is the main shopping town with daily markets. The under cover market in the old part of Menton is very good and close to some very good restaurants and cafes over looking the old harbour. From Menton there is easy access by public transport to Italy or Monaco, Antibe and Nice. There are also boat trips to Corsica in the summer. In the winter time as well as skiing in the Mercontour or Italy Menton offers a wonderful Christmas display of lights all through the various avenues. The Christmas decorations are really beautiful and the Christmas markets offer plenty of gastronomical delights to choose from. From the second week of February through to the first week of March there is in Menton the famous Lemon Festival, which is wonderful and attracts people from all over the world. This yearly event is well worth a visit.

From Ste Agnes there is a bus three times a day to Menton so a car is not really necessary. Ste Agnes is a pedestrianised medieval village set in the Alpes with views of the sea and mountains. It was awarded the rosette for being one of the prettiest villages in France.Ste Agnes has three restaurants, a creperie, three souvenir shops selling pottery cards and clothing, an art gallery and a grocery shop which is open six days a week.

Two seconds away from the house is a restaurant with a lovely terrace overlooking the mountains and the sea.Skiing available at Col du Turini which is 1 hour away.

Other activities nearby include paragliding sailing and diving In Menton. Also in Menton there are supervised clubs for children on the beaches which will keep them amused for hours and in the village there is horse riding trips through the alpes for all ages. Or if you prefer a more languid pass time walking through the alpes and bringing a picnics is lovely and you might just see the goat herder and his flock of goats. There are also plenty of natural source in the alpes providing beautiful mountain water to drink! There are plenty of seasonal fetes and festivals from March to October in the village.

How to get there

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Fly to Nice via Delta Airlines that depart from JFK. From England fly on Easyjet form Luton, BMI baby from Birmingham and British Airways and Air France from Heathrow.

There is a daily ferry service through the season to and from Corsica via Menton and Nice.

Once in Nice there is the number 110 bus that leaves every 20 minutes from the bus depot to Menton. The bus depot is just outside Nice airport. Buy a return ticket (it’s cheaper) from the kiosk which can be found to the right outside the airport.

Once in Menton either take the village bus sign posted Ste Agnes or take a taxi to the village. Alternatively you can hire a car from the main outlets at Nice airport.

You can also reach Nice by train and in the summer season there is a train right into Menton.

Activities near Menton

Reviews

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21 Apr 2013

“Hidden gem...” It was our first holiday with our 6month old son and we wanted somewhere that offer peace and tranquility and boy did we find it. Menton was breathtaking..up in the mountains over looking the South Of France...nothing part from a wonderful friendly resturant and welcoming locals.We decided the only way to make this holiday even more perfect was to purchase some local fine wine accompanied by some local produce from the market...heaven. The house is perfectly authentic..with a sprinkerly of Bohemian living..with everything you would need for a comfortable stay....but the main point is why would you want to stay indoors when there is so must to discover. The holiday was topped offf with the most wonderful owner..whom was a pleasure to meet and we look forward to going back super soon.

21 Sep 2012

“chicken soup for the soul” Having always thought of the Cote d'Azur as a terribly touristy and over priced area, I was pleasantly surprised to find that there are still places where you can truly get away from it all and enjoy the magnificent scenery. The village itself has a few lovely shops, not any more expensive than Menton, in fact, I found the grocery store cheaper. There are events and concerts taking place in the summer months in St Agnes and other surrounding villages, so you are not in a cultural desert. The best restaurant is diagonally across the lane of the house with views over to the Mediterranean. The air is clean and the local water pure and drinkable. Many people have retired to St Agnes for health reasons. I went there to be on my own, to meditate, to relax and to feel part of the Universe again - something we lose sight of in urban environment. There are plenty of magnificent walks. That part of France is steeped in history. For those interested in WW2, one of the Maginot Line fortifications is in St Agnes, although it by no means interferes with the tranquillity of the place. Even a beach holiday is possible. There are bus connections to Menton and the trip only takes 15 minutes. You can return to the cooler conditions of St Agnes in the evening. There is a lot of climbing up and down in the village itself and also in the house. In fact, this sort of excercise is good for one's heart. The house itself is more or less in the centre. The bedroom on the 3rd floor is the largest. The living room below has also lovely views. Having been on my own I hardly used it, but is was a comfortable room. The kitchen and the bathroom are on the bottom of the rented area. All the necessities are in the kitchen and they are easy to operate. My only reservation would be that if you have elderly people in your company, constant climbing up and down in the house may be a bit trying. I had a truly magnificent holiday. Mrs Floyd took great care in sending me as much information as possible about the surroundings, bus and train timetables etc. She was a very thoughtful hostess who truly wants people to enjoy their stay in her beloved house.

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	1 Jun 13	1 Oct 13	635£ 635	-	-	1 Week
low season	1 Oct 13	31 Oct 13	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
Lemon Festival/Easter	15 Feb 14	26 Apr 14	635£ 635	-	-	1 Week

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	1 Jun 13	28 Sep 13	735£ 735	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

The property must be left in a clean and tidy state by each occupant as no cleaning costs have been added, however, if the property is found to be left dirty or untidy or damaged in any way a deduction will be made from the retainer. Any additional cleaning required will also be deducted from the retainer. Sheets, pillow cases and towels are not provided although can be obtained for a small fee from Mauricette. The retainer of 300euros is given to Mauricette in cash on arrival and returned after the house has been inspected. Please do not remove anything from the house. Payment is made by cheque from the UK or by bank transfer from abroad. Prices are £595 per week in the high season for 2 people and £700 per week for 3 to 4 people. Thank you.

Rental payment made in GBP by cheque to the owners home address, or by bank transfer if the person renting the property lives outside the UK. Bank charges are the sole responsibility of the person renting the property. For those wishing to stay for a month please contact me for special rates. Thank you.

Bank charges are to be incurred by holidaymakers when making transfers.

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You are contacting Suzette Floyed Landline 44 01327 860354 Mobile 44 07950 035641 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2012. This house has received 2 reviews from previous guests.

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