La Villa Riambelle
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About the home
Designed by a leading architect, building works completed in May 2009, La Villa Riambelle is dressed with hand-cut basalt stones recuperated from an ancient colonial home. The villa is a show case of modern architecture allied to traditional materials.The furniture is all of prime teak wood and the structure is in balao, two of the noblest of woods.
La Villa Riambelle, is situated in Riambel-Souillac 30 minutes from the airport and in the extreme south of Mauritius. This part of the country with its wilder coastline is still very natural and preserved.Though situated in the proximity of these hotels and tourist attractions La Villa Riambelle is away from mass tourism and the associated infrastructure.
The villa will interest those in quest of an authentic Mauritius and in search of a true contact with the friendly people of the island.The 2,500 square meters of the property with its secular tropical trees lead directly to a magnificient beach of granular golden coral sand and which extends for kilometres.With only one neighbouring villa La Villa Riambelle offers total intimacy.
The 300 square meters of living space, the refinement of the furniture, the 30 square meter kitchen with its professional stainless steel equipment and the carefully selected staff guaranty the excellence of the residence. The watchman sees to the security.The secured swimming pool with salt treatment, completes the comfort of the villa and adds to the pleasure of swimming in the lagoon. The bowls yard awaits those interested in the game.
In La Villa Riambelle one wakes up to the song of birds, spends the day with the whisper of the wind in the casuarina trees, watches the shooting stars at night and goes to sleep with the rumble of the sea on the reefs.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 12, 5 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Riambel, 1m |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 7.5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Private outdoor pool (heated), Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property, Sea view |
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| General: | Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 5 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms of which 4 en suites and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (6), Double beds (3), Cots (2), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (heated), Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
- Ground floor:
Bedroom No. 1… 1m80 bed.
En-suite bathroom, twin wash-basins, separate toilet.
Private terrace on the garden.
Folding security grills
Bedroom No 2… 1 m 80 bed.
En-suite bathroom, single wash-basin, toilet, bathtub.
Secured cabinet for lap-tops & cameras etc. Safe in secured cabinet.
Room leads to the swimming pool terrace, louver shutters for intimacy.
Visitors Toilet… Toilet, wash-basin.
Kitchen… American fridge, professional 90 cms. stainless steel stove, 5 gas burners, dishwasher, twin under-counter sinks, high performance air extractor, exhaustive electric appliances, complete professional cooking utensils & knives in stainless steel. Plates & glasses for 24. White granite working table top. Breakfast table, stools & chairs.
Kitchen Yard… Adjoining kitchen, working table, twin sinks.
Main Lounge… Twin couches, two arm-chairs, L.C.D flat screen T.V linked to the satellites, Lounge table and sideboard. Paintings by local artists. Louver security shutters.
Swimming Pool Lounge & Terrace… Covered terrace, arm-chairs, relax chairs.
Electric roller security shutter .
Dining-room… Table & chairs for 8, louver security shutters.
- First floor:
Bedroom No. 3 ( Master Bedroom )… 1m80 bed.
En-suite bathroom with separate bath-tub & shower, twin wash-basins, toilet.
The bedroom leads to its private terrace under the trees.
Junior Suite… Small lounge with couch / bed & L.C.D T.V linked to the satellite.
The lounge communicates with the bedroom with 3 single beds ( One opens up into a fourth ). Baby bed.
The bathroom with shower, toilet & 1 wash-basin is common to both the lounge & bedroom.
- House personnel
Care-Taker...present every day, Sundays & Public holidays included. Looks after the swimming pool, the garden, and the maintenance. Runs small errands for bread, newspapers, vegetables and occasional groceries. Resides 200 metres from the villa and available for emergency assistance at night.
Cook... Will prepare breakfast & lunch Monday to Saturday. Attendance 9 am - 2 pm. Attendance on Sundays & Public Holidays optional at extra cost to be pre-agreed on reservation. Spoken languages English & French.
House Maid... Attendance 8.30 am to1.30 pm.Monday to Saturday. Attendance on Sundays & Public Holidays optional at extra cost to be agreed on reservation.Spoken languages English & French.
Linen Maid... For laundry / ironing, will assist house-maid. Same working hours. Spoken language French.
Baby Sitting... Optional by house-maid. Cost 3 euros per hour payable directly to the maid.
Security......The services of the personnel are included. As a token of your appreciation a discretionary gratuity to them would be welcomed on departure.
Further details outdoors:
- Swimming pool
3m50 x 7 m, depth 0.5 m x 1m45. Secured within its garden, salt treatment. Shower, pool chairs. Barbecue table with benches for 8. Stainless steel barbecue with rotating grills.
- The beach and the lagoon
The garden opens directly onto a splendid beach that extends for kilometres. The golden granular coral sand is very pleasant to walk on. In spite of the public access 150 metres from the villa the beach is just about deserted on week days. On Public Holidays and Sundays the animation is generally pleasant, occasional Sega music and dancing.
The Lagoon is shallow and bathing is excellent. A mild current offers a superb massage feeling. The water is consequently renewed constantly and of a purity unequalled in the island.
Further details
Minimum 5 days rental in Low Season, 7 days in High Season and 12 days in Peak Season
Conditions
20% on reservation. Balance one month before arrival. Both by bank transfer.
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Share videoThe Mauritius South Coast region
The South is the least developed part of MAURITIUS and it is the most authentic. Driving along the south coast offers the possibility to alternate between sea and hill views. The vegetation is the richest and contains many indigenous trees and plants.
Along the South coast a few shallow lagoons are to be found and there are many beautiful public beaches with easy access. In some parts of the South the open sea comes straight to rocky cliffs. The WEEPING ROCK is a major attraction where the Indian Ocean waves break thunderously on the cliff.
SOUILLAC is the most important village of the South and is spread along the coastal road. It offers the visitor some remaining historical buildings and sites and in is the home to the ROCHESTER FALLS. There are a number of 4 and 5 star hotels in BEL OMBRE and a world famous golf course at the CHÂTEAU DE BEL OMBRE.
The Riambel area
To be discovered from La Villa RIAMBELLE in a radius of 15-20 kilometres and often less:-
The Tea Route, Gris-Gris, The Weeping Rock, The Rochester Falls, The Black River National Park, The Seven Coloured Earths of Chamarel, The Rhum Factory of Chamarel, The Naval Museum of Mahebourg, The Valley of Ferney, Aigrettes Island, Blue-Bay Marine Park, The Nature Reserve of Valriche and its Quad Trails, The Domaine De Chazal in Chamouny with its exciting zip lines, The Domain of 7 Valleys and La Vanille Réserve des Mascareignes.
Typical inexpensive restaurants within 2 kilometres: - Creole meals for 4-5 Euros and fresh lobsters for 20 Euros CHEZ ROSY in GRIS-GRIS, in PORT-SOUILLAC a charming restaurant LE BATELAGE in an historical Sugar Ware-house on edge of the River SOUILLAC, bordering a stream THE ROCHESTER at the start of the road leading to the Rochester Falls.
Gourmet Restaurant:- LE CHÂTEAU DE BEL OMBRE 12 kilometres away.
Romantic Restaurant: - enjoy vanilla chicken in one of the last remaining colonial homes SAINT-AUBIN, stroll in the magnificent gardens, visit the artisanal rhum factory. Six kilometres away.....Unforgettable...!!
Diving: - 12 kilometres away diving centres at the neighbouring Hotels TAMASSA, MOVENPICK and HERITAGE.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Plaisance: 20 km |
Villa RIAMBELLE, is situated in RIAMBEL-SOUILLAC 30 minutes from the airport and in the extreme south of MAURITIUS. This part of the country with its wilder coastline is still very natural and preserved.
The villa is 4 kilometers from the SHANTI ANANDA SPA ( 5-star hotel-spa) , 8 kilometers from the SOFITEL under construction, 12 kilometres from the 4 prestigious hotels of BEL OMBRE. Also 12 kilometers away BEL OMBRE CASTLE with its renowned restaurant and its 18-hole Golf Course which rates among the best on the island.
Further, 25 kilometres away the MORNE BRABANT peninsula with its numerous hotels, the five-star 18-hole golf course PARADISE and the world renowned ONE-EYE Kite-Surf spot.
Activities near Riambel
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
City breaks
Cycling holidays
Guestbook for La Villa Riambelle
Rene Towa from Southampton09.09.2011 16:09Villa: Riambelle.
" What an unforgettable experience .A truly hidden paradise that needs to be explored by anybody wishing to go to Mauritius.
All the staff was extremely helpful and attention to detail is not lacking at all.
Forget any five start hotel, this Villa will give you more than you would expect.
Perfect location for a peaceful retreat while accessible to all areas in the South of the Island.
A car is a requirement which Mr Francis Masson can arrange at very reasonable cost.
The villa is in perfect location to visit St Aubin and La Vanille crocodile where you can ride on giant tortoise. The villa is very well equipped, and furnished beautifully to high standards.
Nowshad the caretaker is always available to help in any way.
Take a drive down the west coast road to Le Morne or up the hills to Chamarel both only about 40 min drive away and well worth it.
Alternatively, Blue Bay is only 40 min away for an unforgettable experience.
Will use again .
Riambelle: Hundermarks, South Africa05.09.2011 14:09Villa: Riambelle.
" Riambelle exceeded our expectations - a great location away from the heavier tourist traffic of the west coast and the north, well positioned to visit beautfiul La Morne in the South West and Blue Bay in the South East. The staff were all excellent, but special mention must go to Nowsad - what a genuinely warm and helpful man! Our recommendation would be to hire a car and drive around the island - a much richer experience than staying in a hotel! Finally, Francis was a superb host and went out of his way to make sure we had an enjoyable stay. "
Garrick 08.06.2011 06:06 Villa: Riambelle
" My new bride and I spent a total of 15 nights in the villas of Mr. Masson, 12 of which were at Villa Riambelle and 3 of which were at Farniente all of which were most enjoyable and sadly....far too short!
Villa Riambelle is HUGE but homely enough for just the 2 of us and certainly spacious enough for a large group. Everything one needs is there and the staff are most efficient and most unobtrusive. Of our choosing, we asked for only local cuisine to be served and wow what a treat every meal turned out to be! The cook was phenomenal - she even went as far as to buy the ingredients she needed to prepare our meals - from vegetables and herbs to fish and lobster! Nausad, the groundskeeper and his wife Fahsia are absolute gems! They are a large reason our stay at Riambelle was as special as it was. Their warmth and kindness are a tribute to the people of Mauritius. Villa Riambelle is largely untouched by the tourist industry and as such, it's your personal little piece of Mauritius and having spent time in just about every corner of Mauritius, Riambelle would be the choice destination every time! Hire a car and take the time to drive along the coast to Le Morne and from Baie Du Cap to Chamarel - probably the best drive we have ever taken. Really, we cannot say enough good things about Villa Riambelle!
Farniente is in an excellent location - close to the hustle and bustle of Grand Baie, but not so close that one forgets one's on holiday. If you are in the area, we HIGHLY recommend the catamaran cruise day trip to Flat Island operated by Hotel 20 Degrees South!
Finally, Mr. Masson... Francis is character of note and from the time I first made contact with him via e-mail, he put me at absolute ease about the arrangements. His interest and concern that we have the perfect honeymoon was everything I needed - the kind of attention one may not get if staying at a hotel or booking through an agent. Francis kindly shifted our booking after our honeymoon was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances and this he did for us at no extra cost. He met us at the airport on arrival with a warm smile and a beautiful bunch of flowers for my wife. From that point on, I was at complete ease that we were in the best of hands. Francis kept contact with us throughout our stay to make sure we had everything we wanted and took the time to share a local beverage or two with us and regaled us with entertaining stories of his adventures and his plans.
In short - You need not worry about a thing! Stay at any of these beautiful Mauritius villas and you will have the time of your life!! "
The Hamiltons04.05.2011 05:05Villa: Riambelle.
" We spent 5 wonderful days at Villa Riambelle over Easter. The villa is really beautiful, particularly the gardens which are shady and very well kept. The hammocks were a favourite spot, as was the pool terrace which was just wonderful to have our morning coffee overlooking the gardens and watching the numerous tropical birds who visit the garden. The children really enjoyed the boules lane too. The villa is well located for visits to St Aubin and La Vanille crocodile and giant tortoise park - both well worth a visit. The villa is very well equipped, and furnished beautifully. The staff do a good job, in particular Nowshad the caretaker, and his wife (with her fabulous pickles!) and his wonderful dog Ergos, who looked after us so well. Monsieur Masson welcomed us personally and was extremely helpful in planning our stay; he is a real character and it was wonderful to meet him. I hope we will meet again soon! "
Nikolay Vaganov27.10.2010 13:10Villa: Riambelle.
" Very modern and in the same time very cosy villa. Built with style and sophistication, it creates an atmosphere of relaxation and comfort. Very well thought through floor plan provides great level of privacy to every bedroom while at the same time easy access to the communal areas like reception, dining room or kitchen. The staff is very professional and very friendly. And so is the owner of the villa who is deeply involved to secure his guests receive high level of service and comfort. Beach is only few steps away from the villa and is not very busy most of the time as there are no big hotels or anything like this in the area. Very quiet and relaxing place. Can suit both a quiet family holiday and an exciting break with a company of friends. "
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| High Season | 16 Jan 12 | 1 Jun 12 | € 1750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Jun 12 | 1 Jul 12 | € 1400 | - | - | 5 Nights |
| High Season | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 1750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | € 1400 | - | - | 5 Nights |
| High Season | 1 Oct 12 | 15 Dec 12 | € 1820 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Prices for group size 12 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| High Season | 16 Jan 12 | 1 Jun 12 | € 3850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Jun 12 | 1 Jul 12 | € 2800 | - | - | 5 Nights |
| High Season | 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 3850 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | € 2800 | - | - | 5 Nights |
| High Season | 1 Oct 12 | 15 Dec 12 | € 4235 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We charge additional fees per additional person or child 4 years or over.
- Low Season 25 Euros
- High Season 35 Euros
- Peak Season 45 Euros
For children less than 4 years a discretionary sum shall be charged.
Option for heated swimming pool 15 additional Euros per day.
Payment 20% on reservation, balance one month before arrival by bank transfer.
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