Villa Lavande, Vence
About the home
This charming holiday villa is located in a quiet neighbourhood to the west of Vence town centre, and is approximately 30 minute walk from the town and all of its amenities.
Villa Lavande is tastefully furnished, with a large living/dining room, well-equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a lovely sunny terrace bordered by lavender, extensive lawned gardens and private parking.
This is a lovely place in which to base yourselves to relax, enjoy the old town of Vence, go walking or cycling in the hills or explore the many attractions of the Cote d’Azur.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Cagnes-sur-Mer, 10km |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 2.5km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player, Sea view |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, Wi-fi available |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Cots (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 3 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
This charming old villa comprises of entrance hall, opening into a spacious dining room with table and chairs, a tastefully furnished living room with fireplace, television, video and DVD and French doors opening out onto a dining-terrace with table and 6 chairs.
There is a small, but very well equipped kitchen with oven, gas hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. There is also a washing machine within a downstairs cloakroom.
From the dining room there is a good-sized double bedroom with wardrobes and other antique furniture, and this bedroom has an elegant en-suite shower room with marble fittings and a WC.
From the living room there is an L-shaped bedroom/study, which has a single sofa bed (the owner is able to add an additional temporary bed for small children). The downstairs cloakroom, with WC and hand basin, serves this bedroom.
Independent from the main house, there is a twin bedroom accessed via a staircase outside the front door. This room is ideal for those who want to have separate sleeping quarters e.g. teenagers, grandparents, or au pair. This bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with shower over a bath, toilet and hand basin, and it also has views towards the sea.
There are 2 baby-cots and a high chair available at this villa.
Further details outdoors:
Outside, there are beautiful lawned gardens of approximately 1,100 square metres, bordered by lavender and Mediterranean plants and trees. The gardens are private, very peaceful and enclosed for children to play in. There is also a pretty wooden garden house with table and chairs. Please note: the owners do not permit barbecues in the garden here, as they consider them to be too much of a fire risk.
There is a garage and parking for 2 cars.
Further details
Internet connection is available here for your laptop via Wi-Fi and ADSL.
End-of-stay cleaning: has been priced separately, so if you are staying for more than 1 week you are not paying in duplicate. It is 50 Euros and is paid directly to the owner.
Bed & bathroom linen: has been priced separately here to give you the option to take your own (or in case the number of people in your party is less than the number of places). If you wish to hire these, they are available for 20 Euros per single bed and 30 Euros per double, paid directly to the owner.
Winter heating is at an additional cost (please ask for details).
In France, it is necessary to pay a “Taxe de Séjour” at the end of your stay. On this property it is 0.70 Euros per day, per person over 12 years of age.
The owner requests a damage deposit of 200Euros on arrival and this will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.
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The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Alpes-Maritimes region


Sightseeing is endless; The nearest places of interest are the old town of Vence; the Matisse chapel in Vence; the art galleries of St Paul de Vence; the pretty village of Tourettes-sur-Loup; the perched village of Gourdon; the town and perfumeries of Grasse; the city and “Promenade des Anglais” of Nice; the port of Nice; the beaches and old town of Antibes; the “Croisette” and town of Cannes; the village and glass makers of Biot; the marine park at Marineland near Antibes.
Other entertainment includes exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside and views, cinema, wine tasting, the many art galleries, watching the French ‘joie de vivre’ and boules in the square.
The St Paul de Vence / Vence area
Vence is an artist’s town and along with its equally well-known neighbouring town of Saint Paul de Vence, is situated amidst the beautiful hilly scenery to the west of Nice.
It has drawn artists both well known and amateur, and a special attraction is “Matisse’s Chapel”, just a short walking distance from the beautiful old-town. Another is the “Chagall painting” in the Cathedral.
There is a wide range of shops, restaurants, boulangeries and markets in the town centre of Vence and Villa Lavande is situated approximately 2.5 km away. It is possible to walk from the villa to the town, which takes approx 30 minutes via a shortcut (please note: this route is unlit and uphill on the return). There is also a 3-screen cinema in the town.
The Mediterranean towns of Nice, Antibes and Cannes are all close by where you can enjoy a day on the beach, or visit the ports.
Tennis, golf, equitation, and water sports are all nearby, as well as a local outdoor swimming pool from May - Sept.
With its close proximity to the surrounding hilly countryside, the villa is an ideal base for those who enjoy the outdoors, walking and cycling. The region is also well served by ski-stations in the winter, some of which can be reached within an hours drive.
The villa is within easy reach of Nice International Airport and all that the Cote d’Azur has to offer.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Nice - Cote d'Azur: 15 km |
| Railway: | Cagnes-sur-Mer: 10 km |
| Ferry: | Nice: 20 km |
By Car – Vence lies in the hills to the west of Nice and can be easily accessed from the N7
By Air – Nice-Cote d’Azur is the nearest international airport, approximately 15 kilometres away. There is a regular bus service from the airport to Vence town centre.
By Train – Eurostar runs from London to Paris city centres and then the high speed TGV service runs from Paris to Nice.
Full directions will be sent to you once you have made a booking.
Activities near St Paul de Vence
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Good nightlife
Reviews
![]() 05 Sep 2011 |
The owner was very accommodating, helpful and friendly and gave us a lovely welcome. The property was perfect for our needs and the location ideal. It was comfortable with all the facilities we needed and tremendous views across the hills to the sea. At night the lights shone from the surrounding properties like stars caught in the trees - and the view from upstairs was like being in an aeroplane descending to Nice airport with magical lights below. It was easy to get to the local sights and see the cote d'azur from coast to gorge by car. All in all it was a charming villa and a very relaxing stay. |
Guestbook for Villa Lavande, Vence
Very quiet, very nice owner, would be good to have fans in the bedrooms and a hair dryer (How satisfied were you with the property ?) Satisfied - Mrs O. from Poland, Aug 11.
A very lovely villa in a great area - perfect for all our needs.(How satisfied were you with the property ?) Very Satisfied - Ms W. from London, Aug 11.
Excellent. Paul Rhodes was most helpful in answering our queries and ensured the smooth booking of our holiday. Thank you! (How satisfied were you with the property ?) Very Satisfied - Mrs L. from Devon, July 11.
Wonderfully generous and helpful hosts with attention to detail. Easily the best villa we ever stayed in. Fabulous. The walking distance from Villa Lavande into Vence is 30-40 minutes, a car is therefore necessary. From Vence onwards public transport is excellent. (How satisfied were you with the property ?) Very Satisfied - Mrs M. from Warwickshire, Sept 10.
Beautifully decorated and very well maintained. Everything we could have needed was provided, and it was all of a high quality. The children were very well catered for. Would definitely return to this property. (How satisfied were you with the property ?) Very Satisfied - Mrs A. from London, May 2010.
Villa Lavande was superb, and so was the owner who was very service minded and nice! (How satisfied were you with the property ?) Very Satisfied. We would like to use you again! - Mrs H. from Norway, May 09.
A lovely property in a very quiet setting with great views down to the Med. House was well equipped and comfortable - Mr B. from Hants, Mar 08.
What a beautiful place to stay for our first visit to Provence! We have loved our time at your comfortable and beautifully decorated house – whatever we needed during the week it was there! We loved the experience of exploring the area (starting with the garden for the children!) and the house made for the perfect base – Mr. M from Dublin, Apr 07.
We’ve enjoyed staying here for two weeks, mainly with fine sunny weather. The house is very comfortable and has absolutely everything possible required. It’s a strong possibility that we would return to this area and indeed would very much like to stay here again. Vence has everything you need and has been particularly relaxing. Thank you very much – Mr P. from Stirling, Mar 07.
A beautiful house and a beautiful part of France, we have had a superb stay here, best wishes Mrs B. from Edinburgh, Oct 06
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| 1 Nov 11 | 17 Dec 11 | € 775 | - | - | Flexible | |
| 17 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | € 1113 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Jan 12 | 1 May 12 | € 775 | - | - | Flexible | |
| 1 May 12 | 1 Jun 12 | € 938 | - | - | Flexible | |
| 1 Jun 12 | 1 Jul 12 | € 1188 | - | - | Flexible | |
| 1 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 1438 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 1 Oct 12 | € 1188 | - | - | Flexible | |
| 1 Oct 12 | 1 Nov 12 | € 938 | - | - | Flexible | |
| 1 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | € 775 | - | - | Flexible | |
| 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | € 938 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
PLEASE NOTE: PRICES ARE ORIGINALLY QUOTED IN EUROS; CONVERSION TO OTHER CURRENCIES WILL BE AN APPROXIMATE GUIDE ONLY.
Easter Holidays in April 2012 - please enquire
Early booking special - book before 23rd February for any 2 week stay during 2012 and get 10% off!
Availability
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Availability notes:
Please note: the arrival/departure day is flexible during the low seasons, however we can only accept bookings from a Saturday to Saturday during the popular period July and August, otherwise it breaks the weekly cycle. There is however more flexibility if there's last minute availability.
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 5 years listed You are contacting Paul Rhodes Joie De Vivre Holidays (Cote D'Azur) (property manager)
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