The Old Savonnerie 1
About the home
This beautiful two-bedroom apartment is located near to the 13th century "portail Levis" area of the historic town of Vence. The villa is set in the middle of a large and quiet Mediterranean garden - approximately 3600 square metres on different levels with palm trees, cypresses, bougainvillea, mimosa and roses.
The heart of the house was built in the middle of the 19th century. All rooms are light and airy, some fitted out in typical Provencal style with French doors and shutters.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Cagnes-sur-Mer |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 100m |
| 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 |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, Staffed Property |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 2 en suites |
| Furniture: | Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
This lovely, two bedroom, two-bathroom apartment has been tastefully furnished and benefits from its own garden terrace, kept cool and shaded in summer by a vine-covered pergola and terrace above.
It has a fully equipped kitchen area, combined with a bright, homely dining/living room. Kitchen facilities include an oven, 4-flame gas hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and coffee machine.
The master bedroom is a good size, with king-size bed, an en-suite shower room and fitted wardrobes.
The other bedroom has a double bed and super views over the hills beyond. It also has an en-suite shower room with fitted wardrobes.
Communal washing machine facilities are available.
Further details outdoors:
For the summertime there is a communal, fully equipped outside-kitchen with a barbecue. Deck chairs and sun umbrellas can also be used in the garden. All apartments have on site parking (one car per apartment), central heating, and fully equipped kitchens.
Further details
Baby facilities: baby cot and high chair are available upon request
Bed & bathroom linen: has been priced separately 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 from the owner for 20 Euros per person, per change, paid direct.
End-of-stay cleaning: has been priced separately, so that if you are staying for more than 1 week you are not paying in duplicate. It is 60 Euros and paid directly to the owner.
Taxe de Séjour: in France, it’s usually necessary to pay this at the end of your stay. For this property it is 0.70 Euros per person (over 13 years), per night and is payable directly to the owner.
Gas, electric & water: all included in the rental cost.
Winter heating: included in the rental cost
Internet: connection available here for your laptop
The owner may request a damage deposit of 150 Euros on arrival. This will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.
Change over day: normally a Saturday
Pets: permitted here upon request - please ask for details
Smoking is not permitted in this apartment, however outside on the terrace is.
Previous guests comments and feedback are available on our own website – please ask for details.
Conditions
There are several other individually decorated apartments in this charming old villa so if you are going as a group, ask us for details and availability of the other apartments.
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Enquire nowThe Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Alpes-Maritimes region
The Mediterranean beaches of Nice, Antibes and Cannes are close by. Tennis, golf and other sports facilities are nearby, as well as a local outdoor swimming pool from May - Sept. With its close proximity to the hilly countryside, this makes the apartment an ideal base for those who enjoy the outdoors, walking and cycling.
Within easy reach of Nice, its international airport and all that the Cote d’Azur has to offer.
The 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 west of Nice.
It has drawn artists both well known and amateur, and a special attraction is Matisse’s Chapel, a short walking distance from the old town. Another is the Chagall painting in the Cathedral.
There is a wide range of shops, restaurants and markets in the historical old part of the town, and the apartment is situated adjacent.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Nice - Cote d'Azur: 15 km |
| Railway: | Cagnes-sur-Mer |
| 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 Vence
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
| Weekday | Weekend | |||||
| 3 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | € 675 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | € 975 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 5 Jan 13 | 9 Feb 13 | € 688 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 9 Feb 13 | 23 Mar 13 | € 763 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 23 Mar 13 | 6 Apr 13 | € 975 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 6 Apr 13 | 11 May 13 | € 925 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 11 May 13 | 25 May 13 | € 975 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 25 May 13 | 15 Jun 13 | € 925 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 15 Jun 13 | 29 Jun 13 | € 975 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Jun 13 | 31 Aug 13 | € 1075 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Aug 13 | 21 Sep 13 | € 975 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 21 Sep 13 | 12 Oct 13 | € 925 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 12 Oct 13 | 2 Nov 13 | € 763 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Nov 13 | 21 Dec 13 | € 688 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 21 Dec 13 | 4 Jan 14 | € 975 | - | - | 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.
Discount available for stays of 2 weeks or more - please enquire.
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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 April to October inclusive, 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: | 6 years listed You are contacting Paul Rhodes Joie de Vivre Holidays (Cote d'Azur) (property manager)
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