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Luxury villa/apart.Private heated pool. 3 mins. to village. 20mins Nice/beach.

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury villa/apart.Private heated pool. 3 mins. to village. 20mins Nice/beach.

Look no more! The villa is not only beautiful but it is an exception to the norm. The whole apartment has been completely renovated recently, offering bright freshly painted rooms, full of light and provencal colour.
We can offer you not only excellent comfort, security and privacy, but can share our lovely gardens and terraces which are covered with ancient, gnarled olive trees, mediterranean flowers and orange and lemon trees. Personally, you would have access to a beautiful private garden with fabulous views.
In the winter months you can access a sparkling heated pool under a blue sky. It is heated between 1 April and 1st June and between 20th September and the end of October. Temperatures are so good in this part of France all year round that you can dine out at midday under a warm sun with light clothing.
Walk to the village and share in the life of the French residents. Take a frothy coffee with a warm croissant and buy your delicious baguette along with everyone else.
We look forward to welcoming you into our little bit of paradise which has been ours for 22 years since leaving the cold, damp weather in England.
To summarise:

* The apartment is in fact, half of the villa and there are no other units for rental on the property. It is completely private.
* Spacious architect designed apartment of 100m2 facing south and all rooms on one level
* it is the east wing of the stone built villa facing south.
* private balconies face south, overlooking the Var Valley and its winding river, to the sea
* air conditioned main bedroom with top quality new mattresses and bedding. Colonial fans elsewhere.
All principal rooms air conditioned.
French windows open onto a private balcony overlooking the hills, river and the sea beyond.
* Luxury Egyptian cotton linen and towels including pool towels. Fluffy bathrobes and free toiletries. All baby linen included, plus cot and high chair
* full library of books for all tastes. Games.
* free Wifi with router so that you can still use your internet around the pool.
* satelite TV with English and French programs on flat plasma screen. BBC 1 and 2, ITV, sports included. Apple Box for films and more choices of programmes. (Bring your Apple card and password to access extra programmes).
* High, spacious, beamed sitting room offering cool rooms in the summer heat, with ancient glazed terracotta tiled floors and colonial ceiling fans. Reversible air conditioning/heating wall unit. Comfortable seating. Large french windows to private balcony with armchairs and table, overlooking the whole of the valley 250m below. A romantic setting in the evening to share a cool cocktail. Side window overlooking the ancient, sprawling olive tree and private terrace with your own lemon tree! Comfortable seating, with round dining table and chairs, separate from the open plan kitchen.
* original paintings by resident artist
* fully equipped American kitchen with every facility such a microwave, large fridge freezer, oven, electric hob, kettle, blender, coffee machine, iron, toaster, baby bottle warmer, music, CD base.
Door leading to a beautiful private terrace with BBQ, table and chairs and bougainvillea climbing the surrounding walls. Stunning views of the lights of Nice below. Floodlit lighting under the ancient olive trees.
* private terraces with olive and lemon trees are accessible from either the kitchen, sitting room, or main bedroom. Pick your own seasonal fruit.
* Private BBQ on apartment's terrace or principle BBQ and pizza oven adjacent to the pool. Large sun umbrellas and outdoor furniture, both on the private terrace and also adjacent to the heated pool 8x5 metres, and 2.5m deep at one end and 1.50m at shallow end. Summer kitchen with long table and chairs, set into the natural rocks.
Spotlighting under all the trees, around the pool and even in the pool for midnight bathing creating a romantic atmosphere.
(Please note- the pool is not heated in the summer months of June, July and August. The hot summer sun does all the work!)
Lots of sun loungers and shade under the olive trees. Large bar, fridge and BBQ with chimney. Bar stools.
* complete serenity- very private gardens, not overlooked.
* bougainvillea, jasmine, fig, lemon, cherry, orange, and olive trees; terraces covered with dry stone walls and flowers. You can pick your own fruit in season.
* privacy and security with electric gates to secure parking within the grounds.
The apartment is on a lower level than the principal entrance to the villa, as the land is terraced, but with only 11 natural stone steps for easy access to your private terrace and entrance to the apartment. There is a secure handrail to help you.
* designed for the discerning traveller seeking more than simply a holiday home.
it was created for peace and comfort; a place of serenity to relax and savour the beauty of its surroundings to escape the frantic pace on the seafront in the summer months.
Also, you are central for all touring either in the mountains or on the coastline. That is why we chose to live here. All major towns on the Cote d’Azur are nearby offering many choices of great restaurants, and not all are hugely expensive, especially in the surrounding villages nestling in the Alpes. We can advise you. For art lovers, you are spoilt for choice. Many of the most famous artists such as Renoir, Matisse, Chagall, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Cezanne, spent time here in our part of France. You will see their work everywhere and recognise the scenes they painted. Also, renowned walking trails cross through Gattieres such as the GR51. Cyclists would love the routes frequented by many French clubs. The famous Iron Man even passes by our doorstep! Also the Tour de France. The scenery is really spectacular.
* Children, babies, young or old will find everything here at Le Contadour. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing all this with you.
ADDRESS OF THE PROPERTY: 651 ROUTE DE ST LAURENT DU VAR, 06510 GATTIERES, COTE D'AZUR, ALPES MARITIMES

Property manager

Liz

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rug in room
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,076 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We provide toys and a child's pool for them

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxury Villa/apart.private Village 20mins Nice/vence Villa
Luxury Villa/apart.private Village 20mins Nice/vence Villa
Luxury Villa/apart.private Village 20mins Nice/vence Gattières
Luxury Villa/apart.private Village 20mins Nice/vence Villa
Luxury Villa/apart.private Village 20mins Nice/vence Gattières

About the area

Map
Gattières, Provence-Alpes-Côte-DAzur

What's nearby

  • Allianz Riviera - 13 min drive
  • Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence - 20 min drive
  • Promenade des Anglais - 20 min drive
  • Hôtel Negresco - 22 min drive
  • Place Massena - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Colomars La Manda Station - 7 min drive
  • Eco-Parc Tram Station - 13 min drive
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Table des Baous - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Sainte Barbe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mini Thai - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Resto - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury villa/apart.Private heated pool. 3 mins. to village. 20mins Nice/beach. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxury villa/apart.Private heated pool. 3 mins. to village. 20mins Nice/beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury villa/apart.Private heated pool. 3 mins. to village. 20mins Nice/beach. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury villa/apart.Private heated pool. 3 mins. to village. 20mins Nice/beach. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury villa/apart.Private heated pool. 3 mins. to village. 20mins Nice/beach. located?

This family-friendly Gattieres villa is located by the sea, steps from Regional Natural Park of the French Alps and within 9 mi (15 km) of National Sport Museum and Base Nautique Beach. CAP 3000 Shopping Center and The Rosary Chapel are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Luxury villa/apart.Private heated pool. 3 mins. to village. 20mins Nice/beach. Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A real gem!
This is a gem of an apartment and we feel very lucky to have found it. Liz and Quentin are wonderful hosts, they gave us a warm welcome and made our stay extremely comfortable. The amenities are excellent, the apartment had everything we needed for a wonderful stay, the heated pool was a huge hit with our children and having use of the garden terrace and bbq was a real bonus. The area has magnificent scenery and the views from the apartment are really impressive. Gatierres is very pretty and only a short walk away. The location meant we could easily explore a number of beautiful and interesting places including Nice, Vence, Tourrettes, Antibes, Cannes and Monaco. I would defintely recommend to anyone. A huge thank you to Liz and Quentin for your hospitality, it was lovely to meet you both xx
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and restful oasis
We had a lovely 2 weeks at Liz and Quentin’s gorgeous place. They are the ultimate hosts making sure we had everything we needed including recommendations for places to visit and great restaurants. Whatever the plan was for the day we always ended up back at the pool lounging peacefully under the olive tree. We ate breakfast every morning on the balcony overlooking the valley and sometimes we stayed in evenings and cooked as all of the kitchen utensils and bbqs provided. We can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, fabulous hosts
A lovely week, exploring city, villages and lounging by the pool. Exceptional hosts with lots of tips for getting around and generous hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimbeaux

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb hospitality!
Lix and Quintin are the consummate hosts. Le Contadour is a wonderful place to stay for a trip to the French Riviera. It's inland from the coast in Gattières, providing good access to the lovely hill villages nearby.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo H., Berkhamsted

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Haven
Amazing welcome here - we loved our stay at this property. Very relaxing, cosy, clean home. Gorgeous pool and fabulous view. Slept so well in comfortable beds and honestly didn’t want to leave. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
June trip
We had a lovely time staying in Liz and Quentin’s property. The location was brilliant with beautiful views down the valley and a wonderful pool to relax in. They were great at giving us recommendations locally of where to eat and we enjoyed drinks with them one evening, getting to enjoy the views of their property. Very generous hosts. Just what we were looking for and we’d love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property and amazing hosts.
We loved staying in Liz and Quentins apartment. It was very comfortable and cosy with incredible views. The pool and barbeque area were perfect. The location is ideal for exploring the core d'azur. Our hosts are very welcoming, friendly and a real pleasure to meet and spend some time with. One of out best holidays ever and we will definitely visit again, we cant speak more highly of the property or of the hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Camille W., Big Sur

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon in Heaven
Liz and Quentin fabulous hosts. The property was absolutely gorgeous and exceeded all our expectations. They helped make our honeymoon special, offering excellent advice, always available and were lovely people. They made us a special dinner once they knew we had gotten married, and we all became fast friends in a very short time. We will go back again and we only wish we could more convey how wonderful they are as hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely star with warm and friendly hosts
We had a fantastic week in and around Gattieres, staying in this beautiful apartment. Liz and Quentin are the kindest and friendliest people you could have as hosts. Around if you need help or advice, but otherwise leaving us to enjoy their beautiful property. The apartment is very quiet and has views from the balcony down to the sea in the far distance. It is really convenient for visiting places such as Monaco, Antibes, Vence, St Paul de Vence and Nice, but is also perfect for relaxing around the lovely pool area. The aircon in the living area and the large bedroom are excellent and the kitchen is short of nothing. A great stay and if we are ever in the area again we will definitely choose this apartment again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Damir J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place to relax away from the crowds
Liz and Quintin were delightful hosts and have a fabulous home. We travelled as 4 adults and a 7 month old baby and we had everything we needed in the house, including high chair for baby and a well equipped kitchen for food prep. We spent hours relaxing by the pool, which was the perfect relief from the hot temperatures in the middle of the day. The evenings were extremely relaxing drinking wine and cooking on the charcoal grill on our private terrace. The bakery in Gattieres has delicious croissants, pastries and baguettes for your daily fix. The short drive to Vence and St Paul was particularly lovely, and the beaches and restaurants of Nice were a 20 min drive away. Thanks again Quintin and Liz for the great company and sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hosts, great location and very high quality villa
Stayed for 1 week End July, as a family of 3 with a 13yo daughter. Villa is very well decorated with high quality soft furnishings and furnished with all the equipment and appliances you could need. The villa is well maintained and is well cared for and it shows. The pool is a good size and plenty of space to lounge around and catch the sun or sit in the shade. Liz and Quentin (the owners) are the nicest and most helpful hosts you could ask for, completely welcoming and friendly, helpful and very knowledable of the area and can assist with tips and advice to improve your stay. They will both make sure your stay is going well and are happy to either be part of your holiday or leave you to do your own thing with just enough help to get the most from your time, its a great balance. The villa is set in its own grounds and not overlooked so you have privacy, but also have great views over the valley to Nice. The gardens and grounds are well maintained. The rural setting is good to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but you are only 20mins from the city itself by car. The local village has a supermarket, fine bakers, grocers and a butchers which are good for supplies and fresh products daily. There are lots of other villages to explore by car. All in all a great place to stay in a great location with great hosts. I would really recommend this villa, we all had such a great time and were sorry to leave at the end of our holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Vladimr Prokop

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place, wonderfull stay, we enjoyed it.
Our stay was wonderfull, we had a nice view from the terrace, comfortable house, nice garden and swimming pool area. Not far to the seaside, to Nice, to the small mediaeval towns. Liz and Quentin were very friendly and helpful. Our stay was really relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic holiday.
Fantastic and very friendly hosts, gorgeous location and garden/pool. Couldn’t fault anything. Perfect as a base for visiting lots of places on he coast and in the mountains. Easy to drive to from the airport, would defiantly recommend . Thanks for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon A.

Lovely pool and apartment - with charming hosts
Had a lovely stay in Nice/Gattieres. A splendid apartment adjoining the hosts' villa. A wonderful heated pool and everything we needed for our 3.5 yr old and 8 month old. Thanks Liz and Quentin
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julie S., Haslemere

Amazing Location
This is a lovely property with the most amazing views and perfectly situated for visiting some of the best places in the South of France, 20 minutes to Vence with it's pretty streets and romantic history, a wonderful choice of restaurants and more stunning views. Also only 20 minutes to the coast with an assortment of towns and beaches. Gattieres itself is a delightful village, it provides everything you need for self catering, the supermarket sells an excellent assortment of fresh food, good wine, plus all sorts of extras, from swimming goggles to sewing kits. There is a lovely boulangerie and two very nice restaurants. Liz and Quentin are very hospitable, we spent a wonderful evening by the pool, drinking their wine and getting some very good tips on where to go and what to see, the pool area is really lovely, with a very impressive BBQ and more stunning views. Our favourite area was the private terrace directly outside the property, with it's wonderful old olive tree, borgainvillea and pretty tubs, this made the perfect place for late breakfasts of fresh pastries from the village and coffee. In the evenings we watched the sunset with local wine and lit candles, enjoying the warm nights while eating the fresh local produce.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

jane b.

Beautiful quiet location.
Great place to stay. Beautifully appointed. Lovely pool area. Stunning scenery
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Loved our spontaneous Getaway at Liz & Quentin‘s beautiful house
We spontaneously decided to spend 1 week in Southern France - and the first contact with our hosts was so friendly and great, as was our welcome and stay! We loved the apartment, equipped with everything you could want - with the amazing view and the stunning garden. Liz and Quentin were such welcoming and great hosts - we can only recommend to stay with them, if you’re in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

A wonderful visit
A beautiful property and a cozy place from which to explore the area. We enjoyed our month spent here but the best feature was Liz and Quentin. The house was complete with all amenities but the friendly attentiveness of our hosts made the trip memorable. Thank you Liz and Quentin. We truly enjoyed being with you and hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Nikki W.

Private location with a beautiful pool!
Amazing pool and 100% tanning potential. private location but with really close acces to amazing boulangerie and supermarket! Very welcoming hosts that made us feel very well looked after. From help to translation, pronounciation and recommendations for places to visit. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sandra J.

Glorious Holiday!
Warm welcome by Liz and Quentin when we arrived with a tour round the property which is lovely. The villa has everything you need and more with beautiful views down the Var towards Nice. The pool and outside spaces are gorgeous especially the lemon and olive trees! Liz and Quentin were very discreet but there if you needed them and we enjoyed a couple of evenings at the pool bar with them! This was the perfect place to chill out, swim, read and have a G&T with a piece of freshly picked lemon - heaven! We explored the coast and the mountains - all fabulous!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Beverley C.

Perfect in Every Way
My husband and I had a wonderful holiday in this beautiful villa, we were there for a week from 29th Oct and enjoyed warm and sunny weather all week. We chose the villa from Owners Direct website, all the information provided is exactly what you have. Our first few days were spent relaxing around the pool or on our private balcony with fantastic views and we used all the facilities in Gattieres which is only a 10 minute walk. We then explored the area, visiting some lovely places and had a fabulous day in Nice before returning home with heavy hearts and now missing everything there and struggling with the drop in temperature 20c to 6c! Liz and Quentin are perfect hosts, there to help you if needed with lots of good tips on where to visit and eat, providing all they can to give you your perfect holiday without intruding on your privacy. If you are looking to book in this beautiful area then do not hesitate to book Le Contadour, you will not be disappointed. We have enjoyed many villa holidays in Europe and would not hesitate to return to Le Contadour.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

Excellent location, great property, fantastic hosts!
It's very difficult to write this review without repeating everything that's already been said but here goes! Location - Gattieres is a very nice village within a 10 minute walk of the property. It has everything you need including a supermarket and boulangerie. There's also a nice restaurant called Le Manon. It's a great base for sightseeing with the likes of Nice on your doorstep or other little French villages such as Carros where's there's a great restaurant called Creperie du Moment. Property - faultless! As soon as we walked in we knew we'd chosen well. Spotlessly clean with everything you could possibly need provided, including a generous supply of towels. The outside space is second to none. There are plenty of places to sit and read (or doze!) from the loungers around the glorious (spotlessly clean) pool to your own balcony looking out over the river Var and down to Nice airport. Truly a view we never tired of looking out on. Hosts - Liz and Quentin. Made us feel very welcome from the minute we arrived which is a great way to start your stay. It was great having them around to help or answers questions but they are very good at making sure you have your privacy. We certainly wouldn't hesitate in recommending this property! The only downside was we were only there for a week, a mistake we certainly won't be making next time if we are luckily enough to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Great position and friendly hosts
The property is located I the hills above nice - about 30 min drive to the old town. Gattieres is a lovely little village with supermarket and bakery , plus a couple of nice restaurants. The host were lovely and nothing was too much hassle . The pool is fantastic and it is easy to loose yourself amongst the olive and citrus trees! I would definitely reccomend.

10/10 Excellent

Judy and Steven c.

A tranquil sun kissed oasis within easy reach of the Cote d'Azure
"Will you pick me a lemon from the tree?" asked my wife as she prepared the salad for the barbecue we were about to have on our sun soaked terrace overlooking the Var valley. A smile lit up my face. I had never been asked to do that before. You do not get an opportunity to pluck lemons in cloudy Manchester. And yet here in Gattieres, a two hour flight away, we had a terrace with a lemon tree and a magnificent olive tree. On the Webber charcoal barbecue we cooked tender steaks from the local supermarket, a short walk away. We have always loved France, and here at Liz's attractive villa, it was at its magnificent best. The house boasts a wonderful warm pool surrounded by sun loungers, and umbrellas. The accommodation is very comfortable with everything you need to prepare a meal.If you want to lounge in the sun for a week a two, you could stay for the entire time in the property, but we love to explore. And what a region to explore. The bustling port city of Nice with its beautiful Belle Epoque buildings, museums, and galleries is a short distance away as are the coastal resorts of Antibes and Theole sur Mer with their sandy beaches and lovely warm Mediterranean swimming. The Grande Corniche and the beautiful village of Eze offered views right along the coast from across the border in Italy to St Tropez. On a really clear day I am told you can see Corsica nearly 100 miles away.We ventured across the border to the grand Italian coastal resort of San Remo. We were lucky to stay in Gattieres when the village hosted its annual opera festival with a wonderful production of the Barber of Seville. Held in the open air at the top of the village by the church, the entertainment was outstanding with faultless singing, accompanied by a wonderful orchestra. At the interval you could grab a glass of champagne and a slice of pizza. The village celebrated Bastille day the previous night with dancing in the village square to a disco.We danced a little and drank a lot of pichets of rose. What a night. Liz and Quentin, who live in the adjoining house were magnificent hosts - unobtrusive, but there when needed. Vive les Murphys, Vive La France

10/10 Excellent

Carolin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wundervoller Rückzugsort trotz Nähe zu allen Annehmlichkeiten
Wir haben eine wundervolle Woche mit unseren Kindern (6 und 8 Jahre) verbracht. Nizza, Cannes, Antibes, Vence, Monaco und Supermarkt, usw. sind gut mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Der Pool bietet nach Ausflügen eine gute Abkühlung und der Grill bzw. die Terrassen laden zum gemütlichen Ausklang des Tages ein. Parkplatz, Waschmaschine, Spülmaschine sind vorhanden. Die Gastgeber sind wahnsinnig herzlich und zu jederzeit diskret. Wir freuen uns jetzt schon auf ein Wiedersehen! sind sehr herzlich und gleichzeitig diskret.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024