Description
In an enviable position just outside St-Paul-de-Vence, L’Ancien Monastère is a handsome domaine offering a superb standard of accommodation for a large group in the very heart of the magnificent Côte d'Azur.
The set-up of this spacious villa and charming cottage is perfect for an extended family holiday or perhaps a reunion of friends with a range of bedrooms and apartments as well as a superb large living room with a roaring fireplace, central kitchen and wonderful outdoor space to gather together to share special moments.
L’Ancien Monastère has the ambience of a traditional Provençal home yet it was built in the late 20th century cleverly using materials from an old monastery to add character and charm, such as the impressive wood beamed ceilings and reclaimed stone flooring in the living space. Throughout you will find high quality furnishings and bold original art-work, making it a superb place to spend time in great comfort. Each of the villa’s bedrooms and the cottage have pretty terraces where you can find a moments peace in the vast and beautiful grounds.
Enjoy views of the Mediterranean from many of the rooms in the main villa or step outside and be mesmerised by the mountain and sea landscapes around you. Play a game of boules or wander down the enchanting terraced gardens to discover the tennis courts which can be lit up in the evening. The heated swimming pool is surrounded by landscaped lawns where you can lounge in the summer sun and the al-fresco dining terrace with its outdoor kitchen, open fire and bar is an idyllic spot for balmy nights dining by candlelight.
The concierge service is second to none and the owners are willing to
assist with anything their guests may need from wine and champagne in the fridge on arrival, private chefs and restaurant bookings to tennis coaching, sailing lessons and golf reservations. They would also be delighted to assist with tickets for the Cannes Film Festival and arrangements for the Monaco Grand Prix, even arranging helicopter transfers if required.
One of the French Riviera’s most famous villages, St-Paul-de-Vence, is just minutes away with its picturesque cobbled lanes filled with art galleries, cafes and restaurants as well as the well-loved Fondation Maeght, a museum of modern art. Discover Matisse’s incredible chapel in Vence, just a ten-minute drive away or head a few minutes south to the atmospheric market in the old town of Cagnes-sur-Mer.
The marvellous coastline of the Côte d'Azur is within a short drive with great beaches around Cagnes-sur-Mer, Villeneuve-Loubet as well as Antibes and beyond. Nice and Cannes are also magical places to visit so close or head to some of the French Riviera’s idyllic inland villages and towns such as Biot, Opio and Grasse.
L’Ancien Monastère is the perfect oasis from which to discover this incredible region of Côte d'Azur beaches, classic hilltop villages, endless activities and extraordinary landscapes. /n Security deposit /n €3000 paid via wire transfer to the owner one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. /n Security deposit /n /n Arrival time /n 4.00 p.m. /n Departure time /n 10.00 a.m. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes. /n Linen & towels included? /n Yes. Linen and towels are changed mid-stay if staying 2 weeks. /n Pets welcome? /n On request only and with prior agreement with the owner. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Air-conditioning is featured in four bedrooms (two in the main villa, two in the cottage) as well as in the living areas of each apartment – please see the Features for more details. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Small weddings are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges. Stag/hen parties and other special events are not permitted. /n Other Ts and Cs /n There is also space for an extra 6 people (making 24 guests in total) using the sofa-beds in three of the apartments – supplements apply so please enquire. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Guests will be required to sign a copy of the owner's rental terms before the arrival.
/n Changeover day /n Flexible in September. Saturday during all other periods. /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes and mid-stay clean is included if staying 2 weeks. Please note, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Smoking Allowed? /n Outside only. /n Minimum stay /n 3 nights in September. 7 nights during all other periods. /n Heating costs included? /n Yes. /n Pool heating charge? /n Pool heating is included from approximately April to end-October. The pool is heated as required to reach a temperature of 25C.
Pool heating is on request approximately November to end-March and payable locally (€300 per week).
Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. /n Tax /n French Visitors Tax payable locally (typically costs approximately between €1-€10 per adult per night- please enquire if exact amount is required).
/n Pool towels included? /n Yes. Towels are changed mid-stay if staying 2 weeks.
