Large, renovated bastide in the South of France, near Valbonne

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6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 14450 sq m

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Grasse, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

Grasse Cathedral
‪8 min drive‬
Museum and Parfumerie Fragonard
‪8 min drive‬
International Perfume Museum
‪8 min drive‬
Valbonne (SXD-Sophia Antipolis)
‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

An authentic 18th Century stone Bastide, south facing and set in 3 acres of grounds amongst olive trees with private heated swimming pool and stunning views across the countryside towards the sea (the Bay of Cannes).

The property measures 450 sq m (4850 sq ft) and has 6 spacious and well appointed bedrooms, all with their own bathrooms and air-conditioning. The summer kitchen opens out on to an outdoor terrace overlooking the pool with sea views. The living room, dining room, guest toilet and laundry/utility room are located on the ground floor along with a fully fitted spacious Mark Wilkinson (winter) kitchen with oak spiral staircase leading up to the TV room (also can be used as a playroom). The living room and dining rooms open out on to a typically Provencal courtyard providing plenty of space for outdoor entertaining and including a petanque court.

2 minutes from local shops - bakers, butchers, fruit and vegetable market, small supermarket.

5 minutes from Valbonne and 10 minutes from Mougins and Grasse town centres

20 minutes from the coast - beaches in Cap d’Antibes, Juan les Pins and Cannes.

30 minutes from Nice airport …. with easy access to Cannes, Antibes, Nice and Monaco.

Activities: There are several golf courses and tennis clubs nearby; it is a popular area for cycling; and there is plenty of hiking a short drive away. There is also a selection of fitness centres/gyms nearby.

In the heart of the Cote d’Azur, it was the home of a venerable Italian racing car driver; then it was completely restored by a well-known British travel journalist and author; and now it is enjoyed by an international family.

The house is ideal for 2-3 families, or up to 6 couples. It provides plenty of space for guests to spread out. It can be also used for weddings* or private parties/corporate events. There is parking space for several cars.

6 bedrooms, sleeps up to 14 (plus baby) - All bedrooms are generously sized, air conditioned, each with a dedicated bathroom:

Bedroom 1 - Master suite: 1 Super King Bed, with large ensuite bathroom: bath, shower and a separate toilet.
Bedroom 2 - 1 Extra Large Double Bed, with ensuite bathroom.
Bedroom 3 - 1 Double Bed, (+ additional single bed for child) with ensuite shower room.
Bedroom 4 - 1 Double Bed, with ensuite bathroom.
Bedroom 5 - 1 Double Bed, (plus cot for baby) with ensuite shower room.
Bedroom 6 - 2 Single Beds, with dedicated bathroom.

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Heated Pool **

Monitored security alarm system including cctv, external and internal radars and electric gates.

Large gas Weber BBQ

Activities nearby: Golf, Tennis, Cycling, Hiking, Horse Riding, Sailing.

Suitable for: children, weddings/private parties (up to 60 guests)

* NB WEDDING/PARTY SUPPLEMENT EUR 10,000 Separate wedding information available on request.

Parking: plenty of parking space.

Table tennis & petanque court.

Extras provided: a travel cot and a high chair are also available.

Entertainment:
Wifi
Sonos music system
UK freeview TV
Netflix

** Pool heated on request at extra cost EUR 400 per week.

Location: Rural, private.

Languages

English, French

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: weddings

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outside

* NB WEDDING/PARTY SUPPLEMENT EUR 10,000 Separate wedding information available on request.

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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

Parties and events (including weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Grasse

Located in Le Plan-de-Grasse, a neighbourhood in Grasse, this holiday home is in a rural area. Promenade de la Croisette and CAP 3000 Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Juan-les-Pins Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Out of Africa and Museum Fragonard - Jean-Honoré Fragonard Collection. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.

Grasse, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

Sophia Antipolis - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Grasse Cathedral - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
Museum and Parfumerie Fragonard - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
International Perfume Museum - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
Cannes Harbour - 17 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

Mouans-Sartoux Station - 5 min drive
Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Le Comptoir 233 - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
‪le Paddock - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪My Beers Grasse - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Large, renovated bastide in the South of France, near Valbonne have a pool?

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

Is Large, renovated bastide in the South of France, near Valbonne pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large, renovated bastide in the South of France, near Valbonne?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large, renovated bastide in the South of France, near Valbonne?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large, renovated bastide in the South of France, near Valbonne located?

This family-friendly Grasse holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Grande Bastide Golf Club, Out of Africa and Sophia Antipolis. Museum Fragonard - Jean-Honoré Fragonard Collection and Museum and Parfumerie Fragonard are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

David S.

10 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

young family trip

The home was incredible and just what we needed for our group of adults and young kids. The home itself is beautiful and spacious and the pool and yard offered us all many hours of fun. I could have stayed on the property our entire stay but was cajoled into day trips the to the many sites and beaches on the cotes d'azur which are very easy to reach from Nick's place in Grasse (Nice, Cannes, Antibes, Cap Ferrat etc.). Nick was extremely easy to communicate with and helpful with recommendations. It was a fantastic stay - I highly recommend it.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Herbert M., Sumter SC

3 October 2023

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International family trip

Property absolutely fantastic, Nick was available and very responsive. Located close to markets, shopping, golfing, restaurants and the bakery. Easy drive to Cannes, Valboone, Nice and the airport.

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman P.

15 July 2023

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Geburtstagsparty

Ein sehr schönes gepflegtes Haus mit allen guten Dingen ausgestattet die man mit einer grossen Gruppe zum Leben oder aucj Feiern braucht. Pool, Klimaanlage in jedem Zimmer und je Schlafzimmer ein Badezimmer. Somit mehr als ausreichend Platz. ☺️ Super Parkplatzmöglichkeit um auch mit mehreren Autos anzureisen. Die Nähe zum Flughafen ist super ebenso die Entfernung zum nächsten Beach-Club und den grösseren Städten wie Cannes oder Nizza.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bettina Z.

28 August 2022

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Simply Great

Dear Nick and Marc, we had a wonderful week in this great house. It was a perfect vacation for our large family, old and young. The beautiful pool, the wonderful place to eat and grill, the lovingly decorated house, everything was ideal and fit perfectly for us as a large group. Thank you that all our questions were always answered quickly and we got great tips for the surrounding area. We would love to come back next year. All the best! Bettina and Oliver with family

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Klio M., Mercer Island, WA

1 August 2022

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Perfect Stay

The property is just stunning and the house is in A+++ condition. The wi-fi is speedy (much to the happiness of the college aged kids with us). All bathrooms and the kitchens have been updated and are well stocked. We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back. Thanks Nick for your hospitality.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

12 July 2022

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Wonderful villa in great location

We had our adult children and grandchildren 4-10 years old for a family trip to France It was a wonderful villa with lots of privacy for each family Great outdoor space with the pool and barbecue and huge yard… It was 5 stars

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

20 June 2022

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Fabulous family holiday

Thank you so much Nick for the most wonderful holiday. We had 3 generations of the family all staying for my Mum's 70th birthday celebrations and the villa was absolutely perfect in every way. Such an attractive building, with all the charm you'd expect from a French farmhouse on the outside and tastefully decorated inside. The spacious garden/pool area was perfect for our active family - including swimming, table tennis and petanque - with a delightful terrace for lunch or evening drinks in the sunshine. Excellent location for exploring the local traditional villages such as Valbonne but also easy access to many beautiful beaches on the coast. Nick answered all our questions promptly and Lucy was extremely helpful upon arrival and during our stay. We would all love to come back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

patricia f., Laguna Hills, CA

21 April 2022

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Your beautiful home was the highlight of our trip!

Dear Nick, Your beautiful home was the highlight of our trip to France! From the moment the gates opened and we drove up the curving driveway, we were captivated. The blend of the charming old with the comfort and convenience of the new was just perfect. The grounds were breathtaking and so spacious we felt like we were living in a park. The pool and outdoor space begged to be used and enjoyed, and we did. Our family of 14 all had luxurious bedrooms and beds, each with its own modern bathroom. The chefs you suggested added to the convenience and luxury of the entire experience. The only improvement that could have been made was if we had stayed much longer. We have enjoyed a number of well recommended and very comfortable homes in different parts of the world, but our stay at your villa was the most memorable of them all. We thank you again and certainly hope to return one day soon. Warmly, Pat Franks and family

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie D.

17 July 2021

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Un lieu magique pour célébrer d’heureux événement

Nous avons fait une soirée de mariage dans ce lieu magnifique. Authentique, bien entretenu, bourré de charme et avec des hôtes attentionnés et à l’écoute! N’hésitez pas à réserver, vous passerez un moment merveilleux!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

peter L.

28 May 2019

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Perfect French feel

Lovely house with all the ammeneties one could ask for. We stayed a week and used the beautiful garden for a grillparty. Everything was great, and Nick was super helpfull.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

11 October 2018

Ideal Getaway in the Cote d'Azur

We were 6 old college friends in our fifties looking for a place to reconnect over good food and wine but still get some good hiking in to earn it! We all wanted our own en suite rooms and this property was the perfect solution. It was immaculately clean and had everything you could possibly want in a luxury rental. The owner was very helpful and provided us with great recommendations for our daily hikes (Gourdon, Courmes, La Brague, Courmettes...). While we did go out to Valbonne for a meal we mostly ate at the house where we all took turns to prepare meals (a lot of barbecuing..!). We thoroughly enjoyed sitting on the terrace every evening enjoying the view and each other's company and all agreed that this place had really made our mini-reunion extra special.

10/10 Excellent

Simon R.

8 August 2018

Fabulous!

We rented this house in the first week of August 2018. We were 9 in all, Mom and Dad oldies, 2 young couples, a singleton of 25 and two grandchildren of 2 and 4 years old. The house was large and spacious and very well appointed with superb kitchen appliances. The decoration too was of far better quality and taste than we had expected- it's more a family home than a mere rental. What we all loved about the house, apart from the fabulous pool area around which we all gathered at different times of the day, was the fact that each of the 6 bedrooms was large and airy, had its own beautiful bathroom with views, and was completely separate from everyone else allowing everyone to have more than enough privacy and space to relax away from the hullaballoo of a family holiday. Every second night we used a cook- Isabelle Calon- who was recommended to us by the property manager Emma. She and her assistant Celine Richer spoilt us with dinners served on the outside terrace overlooking the pool or in the garden in front of the house. The garden is large and well kept, the pool superb, the location quiet and not overlooked. The house is also situated very conveniently not far from a choice of supermarkets and stores and within short driving distance of the coast. We absolutely loved our stay and are planning to go back one day if we can.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David R.

9 August 2017

Just perfect...!

I booked this wonderful house for two weeks in July to have a family holiday to celebrate my wife's birthday. Everything about this house, its position, facilities, decor and the service from the housekeeper was outstanding, we have never stayed in a holiday home before where every last detail has been thought about. Its position to Valbonne and Mougins is just perfect, both villages have fabulous restaurants and cafes to eat in if you can tear yourself away from this stunning property. We had a relaxing time, in a perfect place and my whole family agreed it was one of the best holidays ever..!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

2 March 2017

Beautiful Home...

We stayed at this beautiful Provencale home for the first 2 weeks of July 2016. 2 couples with 4 kids and 2 grandparents. Beautifully furnished but practical with TV/playroom on first floor. Big bedrooms, all with own bathrooms. Amazing outdoor space with all day sunshine - shade under olive trees and terrace awning/courtyard tree. Lovely pool with shallow end and outdoor loo/shower. Very private garden - not overlooked at all. Local villages (Valbonne, Mougins, Mouans Sartoux) are only 5 mins away and beaches (Antibes/Cannes) 20 mins-but we stayed at the villa most of the time as it was so peaceful. Lovely sunsets, drinking rosé, waiting for BBQ, playing boules - perfect!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian E.

28 February 2017

Absolutely perfect! Exceeded expectations!

We stayed here for two weeks for the Cannes Film Festival and loved everything about this home. Immaculately maintained. Beautiful large en suite bedrooms with sweeping views over the countryside to the Bay of Cannes. We hosted a large private party on the outdoor patio and lawn with the help of the manager who is lovely. The heated pool is great for downtime. Just 25 minutes to La Croisette and 5 mins to Valbonne and Mougins for local restaurants. Coming from Los Angeles we experienced a true taste of Provence!

About the host

Your host

Iam English and my wife is from Bermuda. Having lived in London for 25 years, and our teenage daughters have moved to boarding school in the UK, my wife and I have opted for life in the South of France. We have thrown ourselves into an alternative lifestyle - organising yoga and hiking retreats; hosting weddings and holidays; and have bought Hotel les Armoiries, a small boutique hotel in neighbouring Valbonne.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this house at first site. It is quintessentially "provencal". The house had been immaculately renovated to an extremely high standard when we bought it, with top quality finishes throughout. Guests and friends alike all comment on the amazing atmosphere of the property, particularly lunching or dining in the courtyard, under the plane tree. We have hosted several parties ourselves - in addition to various functions and weddings for other guests. Our reviews highlight the fact that this is our home - and is decorated as such. It is not "just another rental property"!

What makes this property unique

The house has immense character and charm, yet has been fully modernised throughout. In addition, it has a large flat lawn - perfect for weddings, functions, or just kids' games; a beautiful courtyard, catering for lunch/dinners for up to 80 guests; a large terrace for drinks/dancing; an olive grove, with 60 olive trees (we produce 150-200 litres of olive oil); and entertainment including a 15m heated pool, pétanque pitch, table tennis etc. The popular villages of both Valbonne and Mougins are within 10 mins by car - and beaches of Cap d'Antibes, Juan les Pins and Cannes are only 20 mins away.

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