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Paradise in Provence- A Quiet Retreat (3BR) with Pool, Terrace, Barbecue, Garden
| Sleeps | 9 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Space | 2,000 sq. ft. |
| Property type | villa |
| Minimum Stay | 7 nights |
Overview
Ground Level of House and Guest House, 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Baths (Sleeps 8).
The property is located approximately 7 minutes to Tourrettes-sur-Loup, a charming medieval village that sits between the sea (about 14 kilometres away) and the Alpes Maritime. Take a look at the property in summer using the video link on this page.
The ground level of the villa (the upper level is unoccupied during rentals) and guest cottage has 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths. There is a full kitchen as well as a small kitchenette in the separate guest cottage. The property is south facing with a beautiful 13 meter swimming pool, gets sun throughout the day, and is still bright in the long summer evenings. This is a very comfortable campus for friends and family. The stone wall terraced garden has olive, orange, lemon, mandarin, apricot, cherry, and fig trees. Imagine eating on the outdoor terrace in the evening in the midst of the many rosemary and lavender bushes that dot the property. There are also many places to get away to read or just sit and relax.
Long summer evenings with a southern exposure, a beautiful swimming pool, and plenty of room on the property to wander.
The views are spectacular! There is even a petanque court shaded by two mulberry trees. This is a house that has become a favorite destination for many friends and family and there have been many repeat visitors.
About Kevin Power
I grew up in New York City and have worked in many places including the Caribbean, Washington, DC, Monaco, London, and Paris. My professional field is telecom/IT. My business life is hectic with lots of travel but I get back to this house to rejuvenate as often as I can.
Kevin Power purchased this villa in 1999
Why Kevin Power chose France
I lived and worked in Monaco for 3 years and bought this house as a second home before moving to London. It is approximately 7 minutes to Tourrettes-sur-Loup, a charming medieval village that sits between the sea (about 14 kilometres away) and the Alpes Maritime. It is known as the 'City of Violets' because it is a center for the cultivation of that flower which is used in perfumes manufactured in nearby Grasse.
Appreciated by film producers since 1925, Tourrettes became a meeting place for musicians, painters, writers and poets. Artisan weavers also settled there and today more than thirty workshops and galleries are located in the town.
What makes this villa unique
You are 30 minutes from Nice airport, and the same amount of time if you want to go to the beaches of Nice or Cannes.
The hills here are lovely, quiet, and peaceful especially during the summer rush. Market day in the central town square of Tourrettes is every Wednesday where you can buy locally produced cheeses, meats, and other tasty items as well as high quality fabrics.
If you do want to leave the property, there is plenty to see. Cannes, Mougins, and Nice are each about 30 minutes drive and offer many attractions including restaurants, museums, and cinema. Monaco is about 1 hour away so you can go for the day and return to the property to relax with an evening swim.
Italy can become a day trip as the northern Italian border is easily reachable within 1 hour!
Culturally, this is a very sophisticated location and you have access to the Foundation Maeght (15 minutes), one of the premier art museums in Europe. Also, there is a Matisse museum in Nice and the Matisse Chapel in Vence (15 minutes), Picasso museum in Antibes, and the home of Renoir in Cagnes-sur-Mer. Golf is available in Opio (20 minutes) and tennis right in the town.
During the summer months there are many music festivals throughout the French Riviera, including Jazz a Juan in Juan Les Pins and the Monte Carlo Summer Music Festival.
In the winter you can go skiing for the day at Auron or Isola 2000 and be back in the evening for dinner.
Amenities
Tourrettes-sur-Loup Villa Accommodation and Amenities
- villa
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Optional
- 2000 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 9
- children welcome ...
- pets not allowed
- non smoking only
- Mountain
- Mountain View ...
- River
- Rural
- Town
- Village
- Away From It All
- Family
- Tourist Attractions
- Alarm Clock
- Broadband Access
- Carport
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Area
- Local Activities Guide
- Parking
- Parking Off Street
- Towels Provided
- Vacuum System
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet
- 4 Ring Stove
- Blender
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Grill
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Mini Refrigerator
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining ...
- Dining Area
- seating for 8 people
- 3 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
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Full 1 -
toilet
,
tub
,
shower
Full 2 - toilet , shower
Full 3 - toilet , shower
Half 1 - toilet
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9
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Bedroom 1 -
1 king
Bedroom 2 - 1 double
Bedroom 3 - 1 double
Extra Mattresses - 3 twin/ single , Single Day beds
- 3 of the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms with toilet and shower. The other beds are steps away from the toilet. Ideally this accommodates 3 couples and 3 children or 3 singles sleeping on day beds.
- Books ...
- CD Player
- DVD Player ...
- Music Library ...
- Piano
- Radio
- Stereo ...
- Television ...
- Toys ...
- VCR
- Video Library ...
- Barbecue
- Deck / Patio ...
- Fully Fenced Property
- Golf ...
- Lawn / Garden ...
- Outdoor Entertainment Area
- Outdoor Grill
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Tennis ...
- Terrace
- 6 garden chairs
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- In Ground Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Private Pool ...
- churches
- cinemas
- forests
- museums
- restaurants
- antiquing
- boating
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
- medical services
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- rafting
- rock climbing
- skiing
- snorkeling
- snorkeling/diving
- swimming
- tennis
Reviews
Wonderful!
4.9/5 -
(16 traveler reviews)
Mesmerizing French Countryside
My girlfriend and I had an absolutely wonderful stay at Paradise in Provence. The house and estate made us feel at home in the hear of Provence. The home is extremely well-kept, exuding with French charm! We really enjoyed day trips to varying towns in the nearby area in addition to lazy days by the pool. We 100% recommend this home- it had everything we could have wanted. The property even comes with tons of information about neighboring towns and places to see!
A Perfect Summer Idyll
A wonderful summer holiday property. The pool is a great size and focus for the outdoor living we were able to enjoy for 2 whole weeks.
Most food was cooked on the BBQ and all meals were eaten outside!
This is an obviously well loved, well used home and holiday house. So, it is well equipped for living and holidaying -good cooking equipment, great library and things like CD's, outdoor furniture and a Petanque set.
The garden was a big attraction -there's a regular gardener, so it is cared for and watered. We loved the bed of plentiful herbs for cooking and the productive orchard supplying fruit for jam and poaching. The shady petanque court under the stunning mulberries was a delight for some drinks' time fun!
I was a bit worried the house would be too small and too hot!
But the bedrooms are in the coolest parts and there are good spaces for the day beds. There were 7 of us - for 6, it is perfect, but the extra beds will work well for families.
We loved our time at the house.
The only draw back is the roads -particularly the laneway in from the main road. It is narrow and steep and with an unfamiliar, manual hire car -a little testing when meeting oncoming traffic!
But then -this helps keep the area a special, peaceful corner of the Cote d'Azur!
One special discovery was a farm at the bottom of the hill by the river, selling local produce on Sat mornings and Wed afternoons.
Our favourite local restaurant was Auberge des Gorges du Loup.
Heavenly escape a la francaise
We can't say enough about this perfect place! For a 9-day escape from our crazy lives, this villa, and the gorgeous towns and villages around it, provided just the right mix of truly wonderful cultural sites that enabled us to bask in French art and history, and a stunning place to just sit in the sun, grill up a meal and enjoy local wine and cheese as the sun set over the mountains. The owner is a true gentleman, and the local caretakers attentive and friendly. It's an amazing place for a couple to get away, a family to reconnect or two families to spend quality time together, with a separate little guesthouse included! - AL
Villa La Combe au Loup -- Exceptional
We spent a superb two weeks at Villa La Combe au Loup in July 2013. It is exceptionally nice for a close family or group who enjoy cooking, eating, conversing and swimming together in beautifully maintained, spacious and private grounds that capture the spirit and beauty of Provence and the Côte d’Azur. The covered terrace with grill for outdoor cooking was the focal point of all our meals and gatherings, and a great place to bring guests. The house has excellent access to wonderful places like Tourrettes sur Loup, St. Paul de Vence and other ”villages perchés” of the Alpes Maritimes. Easy access also to the beaches and towns and cities along the coast. Good shopping in nearby markets and small shops and in supermarkets in Vence. Wireless Internet made it very easy to work and stay in touch while enjoying a comfortable and well-equipped home in one of the most pleasant regions in France. The owner and local manager are delightful people – just attentive enough and easy-going. Our family of six adults and an infant had a terrific time here and it would be our first choice for a relaxing return visit to the South of France.
A Fabulous Stay in the Cote d'Azur
We had the most fabulous stay in this lovely home near the little village of Tourettes sur loup. Lovely grounds, swimming pool, outdoor dining, privacy. The village is charming and the locals very friendly.
You couldn't ask for a better base to explore this amazing area in the Cote d'Azur. We explored numerous charming villages, as well as the more well known, Monte Carlo, Cannes and Nice.
At the end of a busy day, coming back to this lovely home was pure comfort!
We would definitely stay here again.
ODE TO VILLA LA COMBE AU LOUP
The color and bustle of a small medieval French village on marketplace morning—fresh fish and flowers, art and antiques, the artists’ town of Tourettes sur Loup quickly became our favorite.
Perched among flowering fruit trees with the scent of clear fresh mountain air, looking out to sea… All of this was ours at Villa “La Combe au Loup”
As we gathered at this beautiful villa after the end of a day of visiting magnificent art museums and seaside restaurants, it was always the best part of the day.
Villa La Combe au Loup, what a perfect place to spend a birthday or in the case of our visiting friends—a honeymoon! Each time we return is a special occasion.
Bonnie and Arlie
Washington, DC
Map
The town is located between Grasse and St. Paul de Vence.
Other Activities: Museums (Nice, Vence, Antibes) and art galleries (St. Paul de Vence). Beaches of Nice and Cannes are within driving distance.
Golf: Opio-Valbonne Golf Club
Chateau de la Begude, Route de Roquefort-les-Pins
06650 Opio
Tel : +33 (0)4 93 12 00 08 Fax : +33 (0)4 93 12 26 00
Ski: Isola 2000
Office de Tourisme de Isola 2000
Immeuble Le Pélevos 06420 Isola 2000
Tél. +33(0)4 93 23 15 15 - Fax. +33(0)4 93 23 14 25
Photos
Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $298.9 |
Advance payment of 50% to reserve rental; if reservation occurs 30 days or less before beginning of rental, 100% of rental fee is required. 250 Euros per week for cleaning, bed linens, bath towels, pool towels, and support during the rental period.
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