Villa Zen - Four Bedroom Villa, Sleeps 8

Villas which evoke such a feeling of calm, aesthetic harmony, beauty and sheer perfection are rare – Villa Zen is one of those villas.

It sits on a hillside amidst pretty landscaped gardens overlooking woodland, with views up to the ancient village of Châteauneuf de Grasse, and just below its sister villa, Villa Jolie. Each villa has been designed to feel quite private and independent from the other, and larger parties benefit from the possibility of booking both villas together and sharing the whole estate (Villas Jolie and Zen).

The magic is everywhere you look, whether indoors or outdoors - high quality furnishings, meticulous attention to detail, soothing colour schemes, original artwork…everything has received complete care and attention. The spaces are vast and light and offer plenty of creature comforts like air-conditioning, en-suite bathrooms, high quality equipment, a TV den, a wood-fired pizza oven and a built-in barbecue. The gardens are filled with lavender, rosemary, olive trees and fruit trees and even a vegetable garden, providing a stunning frame for the sleek swimming pool with jet stream for serious swimmers.

If you can drag yourself away from all the comfort and beauty, everything here is at your doorstep. The village is a short walk away via country lanes. Markets are held in Valbonne and Mouans Sartoux only minutes away, Antibes (with its Aquapark) and Cannes are only 18-22km away, the pretty artists village of Saint Paul de Vence is an easy 30-minute drive and Nice is just 35km away.

Villa Zen is the perfect blend of both natural and man-made beauty with all the best that the French Riviera has to offer.

Features:

Villa Interior

Ground Floor

- Open-plan fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar, oven, hobs, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine and toaster. Sliding doors opening up onto a covered dining terrace.
- Open-plan living area with comfortable sofas and a large wall-mounted plasma screen TV.
- Open-plan dining area with large dining table for 8 guests
- Bedroom 1: king-sized double bed (1.8m) with air conditioning, double door leading onto the gardens and en-suite bathroom with shower, bath, basin and WC.
- Separate TV room with large sofa and plasma screen TV
- Guest WC and cloakroom
- Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board

First Floor

- Master Bedroom: double bed (1.6m) with air conditioning and en-suite bathroom with shower, basin and WC. The bedroom has access to a private balcony with steps leading down to the lawns and pool area
- Bedroom 2: king-sized double bed (or two twin beds) with air conditioning and shared bathroom
- Bedroom 3: double bed (1.6m) with air conditioning and shared bathroom
- Family bathroom with shower, basin and WC

Lower Ground Floor

- Cosy TV room with TV, DVD player and sofa bed

Outside Grounds

- Private rectangular-shaped salt-water swimming pool (size: 8x4m / depth: 15cm-1.4m) with jet stream, safety electric cover, roman steps for easy access and optional heating.
- Poolside reclining sun loungers and parasols
- Poolside terrace
- Boules pitch
- Built-in barbecue and built-in pizza oven
- Covered dining area
- Private parking for 6 cars
- Lawned gardens
- Children's play area

Facilities

- Super-Fast Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Underfloor heating
- SONOS Music System
- Sat TV with International/English channels
- Netflix
- Hairdryer in each bathroom
- Electronic gates
- Electronic pool cover
- Private parking (note: the driveway is shared with Villa Jolie house)
- IPTV and DVD player
- Board games
- Badminton
- Pool inflatables
- Washing machine
- Tumble dryer
- Iron and ironing board

Location:

The hilltop village of Châteauneuf de Grasse is a delightful setting surrounded by many quaint French towns and villages. Throughout the summer months there are many festivities and celebrations taking place including open air cinema screenings, the circus, antique fairs and vintage car rallys, which are all highly recommended and certainly worth exploring.

The neighbouring town of Valbonne boasts a charming market square with narrow streets and boutique shops, perfect for an evening stroll before enjoying the delicious Provençal gastronomy from one of the many restaurants on offer. Visit the local markets offering plenty of fresh and delicious produce, head to Valbonne early on a Friday morning for a coffee and croissant before purchasing lunch from the stallholders or visit Mouans Sartoux on Thursday, Friday or Saturday for more wonderful fruits, vegetables, meats and other delicacies. The famous perfume town of Grasse is also right on your doorstep, so a visit to the Fragonard perfume museum and factory is essential.

The Cote d’Azur possesses endless beaches with many water-sporting activities, water parks and attractions to be enjoyed. The chic town of Cannes with the port bustling with super yachts and the famous Promenade de la Croisette are certainly one of many towns to visit. Similarly, the old towns of Antibes and Nice both possess endless winding streets with market stalls, local delicacies and hand crafted artworks providing hours of exploration for all the family.

Terms & Conditions:

Security deposit?
€2000 paid to the owner by bank transfer two weeks before arrival and refunded 14 days after departure, subject to inspection.

Arrival time?
4.00 p.m.

Departure time?
10.00 a.m.

Energy costs included?
Yes.

Linen & towels included?
Bed linen, pool & bath towels included.

Pets welcome?
Not allowed.

Other Ts and Cs?
Weddings, stag/hen parties and any special events are on request only and subject to prior arrangement with the owner and additional charges.

Changeover day?
Saturday in July & August. Flexible during all other periods.

End of stay cleaning included?
Yes. For stays longer than 1 week a 3hr clean on the Friday is offered. Extra cleaning or ironing 20€/hr paid directly to the cleaner. 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.



Smoking Allowed?
Outside only.

Minimum stay?
7 nights. All other durations on request.

Heating costs included?
Yes.

Pool heating charge?
Available on request for an additional €200 per week, paid to the owner via bank transfer two weeks before arrival.
Smoking - not allowed