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Our villa is in an exclusive, private domain of 65 hectares (162 acres) overlooking the sea.
Residents (including our guests) have access to the 2 excellent tennis courts, a large park/playing field, extensive green spaces & a private beach.
The domain is very quiet, even in the middle of summer.
The villa itself is a splendid example of 19th century Victorian architecture and one of the most beautifully preserved Victorian villas in Hyeres.
It is listed in the Ministry of Culture’s “Inventory of Cultural Heritage” and can be found on the websites of the Ministry of Culture, Monuments of France and Gardens in France.
The private ground floor of our villa property has its own entrance, separate garden, and exclusive use of the large pool and surrounding garden, summer kitchen, etc. Our guests have a key to the tennis courts and to the private beach.
We have extensive green spaces on two sides of our property : it is a very special and rare environment.
The private beach is an easy 10-15 minutes walk downhill. It takes a bit longer to walk home but not much. This private beach offers you the possibility of swimming in the Mediterranean in the middle of summer with nobody, or only a handful of people, next to you.
You will find:
* 2 spacious bedrooms (1 large dble bed + 2 twin beds), each with original architectural features which have been restored and each beautifully decorated
* an elegant living/dining room beautifully decorated with Provençale furniture, an extensive library, TV, web wireless access, and, again, original architectural features (including the marble fireplace)
* a modern, fully tiled shower room
* separate wc & second basin
* very well equipped small kitchen with top quality electrical appliances: Siemens dish washer, Siemens stainless steel oven & hob , Siemens fridge/freezer, Siemens washing machine
* all small equipment necessary for cooking(micro wave, electric mixer/blender, coffee machine, toaster, kettle, good quality pans etc)
* excellent cutlery, glasses, china, table cloths etc
* 2nd summer kitchen under the pine trees by the pool with BBQ, dining table & chairs
* private pool 12x5m for your exclusive use, well away from the villa with 4 sun beds & mattresses, parasols, further seating.
* all linen and towels are provided.
There are many regular weekly markets held in the local area. These are colourful, fun and full of bargains.
The area is rich in cafés and restaurants. We leave a Michelin guide for your use.
The Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur / Var region
Hyères is one of the loveliest towns on the Côte d’Azur, with long palm-lined streets of elegant Victorian villas. Coastal day trips from Hyères include the local islands (frequent ferry crossings), St Tropez, Cannes, Nice and Monte Carlo. Easily accessible inland are Cotignac, Lorgues, Tourtour and the other hill villages of the Haut Var.
To the north west, Aix en Provence is an easy drive (about an hour) and, combined with a visit to Avignon, makes a perfect day’s outing.
Hyeres area
The coast line here is renowned for its crystal clear water and long, sandy beaches. Three islands off the coast provide memorable day trips and sailing is easily arranged.
The centre of Hyères is a medieval market place with colourful shops and stalls selling all Provençale specialities and above the town is the famous castle “Ste Claire” where concerts and other open air events are held throughout the summer months.
Two of the 28 gardens and parks featured in “The most beautiful gardens of Provence” (ed: La Maison Rustique) are at Hyères and a further 14 are within only an hour's drive by car.
How to get here
*TGV (fast train) direct to Hyères.
*Fly to Nice, Marseille or Toulon airport (BA, BMI, Ryanair & Easyjet flights), then hire a car (Car hire available from www. Premiercarhire. Co. Uk);
*drive from Calais;
*take car train from Calais, Paris or Lille to Avignon or Aix en Provence, then drive. Eurostar/TGV to Avignon
Sports:
*Tennis (a 2 minute walk from the villa)
*Watersports: wind surfing at the local beach (walk)
*Cycling path along the coast (bicycle hire in town)
*Waterpark
*Horse Riding (10 min drive)
*Golf within 30 mins drive
*Fishing (walk)
Great for:
*Beach,
*pool,
*sightseeing,
*restaurants,
*gardens,
*ornithology (300+ species on the salt beds here),
*cooking (market produce).
*A winter sun break
Guestbook
“As we reflected over the many good things of this year, our stay at your Victorian villa certainly topped the list. We loved your property! It was a truly magical place, so peaceful and cheerful and quiet. ”
Brenda, New Orleans
“We have just arrived home and we all want to say a very big thank you. We had a wonderful time and all feel that we have never had a holiday where we have relaxed so quickly. Your villa and its surroundings are close to majestic”
Tony, London. |
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