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Beautiful Hillside Villa with 2 bedroom studio and stunning pool deck

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A pool area with lounge chairs and a canopy, surrounded by trees and a building with a tiled roof.
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A pool area with a view of distant mountains, surrounded by greenery and a covered seating area.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a pool in the background.
Covered terrace for al fresco dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Heated pool
    Swim in comfort year-round in the heated pool, a rare find in this location.
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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Tourtour, Var

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Hillside Villa with 2 bedroom studio and stunning pool deck

Stunning, tranquil, family-friendly holiday villa, with flexible accommodation totalling 10 beds, split between 4 bedroom main house and 2 bedroom spacious, separate studio annexe. 10m x 5m heated (and lit) swimming pool surrounded by a stunning Millboard pool deck with grandstand views. Located in a quiet lane in the scenic Haut Var with unspoilt views of Tourtour and across the valley below. Belle Ecosse is furnished to an exceptional standard and is ideal for 1 family or 2 families sharing. 15 min walk or 3 min drive to cafes and restaurants of Tourtour. 30 mins to the beautiful Lac St Croix and the Gorges of Verdon region. Less than 1 hour to the beaches of the Cote D'Azur including St Tropez. You can reach Tourtour by car or fly to Nice (75 mins to Tourtour), Marseille (100 mins) or take the TGV to Aix en Provence (90 mins).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Kids must be over 3 and able to swim on their own
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Events

No events allowed
Strict no party rule as residential area
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Extra guests cannot be invited to stay from outside the named family or people the rental has been agreed with
Pool cover must be closed and securely clipped shut every evening for safety and to maintain water temp overnight
Boar fence must be clipped shut every night to stop animals entering the property

Important information

You need to know

Property # 822993
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Strict no party rule as residential area
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Tourtour

Located in Tourtour, this villa is in the mountains. Terra Rossa Museum and Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions of Provence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Château Thuerry and Domaine de Valcolombe. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Tourtour, Var

Getting around

  • Vidauban Station - 42 min drive
  • Saint-Tropez (LTT-La Mole) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chez Ta Mere - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lou Baraulo - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Grand Café du Cours - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Villa Calypso - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Bohéme - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Hillside Villa with 2 bedroom studio and stunning pool deck have a pool?

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

Is Beautiful Hillside Villa with 2 bedroom studio and stunning pool deck pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Beautiful Hillside Villa with 2 bedroom studio and stunning pool deck?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Hillside Villa with 2 bedroom studio and stunning pool deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Hillside Villa with 2 bedroom studio and stunning pool deck?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Hillside Villa with 2 bedroom studio and stunning pool deck located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Domaine Saint Jean de Villecroze, Domines des Rabelles and Domaine de Valcolombe. Château Thuerry and Terra Rossa Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

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

Memorable stay

Beautiful property situated in a picturesque Provençal town in Var. Gordon is a conscientious and helpful host and his team of Bella and staff were very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
Thanks Patrick and we're so happy that you had such an enjoyable stay and also enjoyed Tourtour and the local area. I'll be sure to pass on your comments to Bella, many thanks for mentioning that as that will mean a lot to him :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas H.

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

Great locations. Breathtaking view

House fully corresponds to description. Perfect to relax with many sitting areas around the house Gordon is quick to answer any question (although the guidebook provides all information needed) Views are amazing. Secluded but still close to Tourtour. Many areas to visit around. We had a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
Hi Nicolas that's great news that you had such a lovely stay at Belle Ecosse! Many thanks for feeding back and very much hope to see you again soon :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Tranquil Tourtour

Our second visit to Belle Ecosse worked just as well as the first, it's a lovely house with wonderful views. Relaxing by the pool does not get much better than this.
Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
thanks Richard for such a positive review! Was great to have you and the family back again and so pleased you enjoyed it so much :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susanne J.

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

Spectacular views

Belle Ecosse is a beautiful villa with the most spectacular views from virtually every window. The house offers flexible accommodation for extended family, and the pool area makes it hard to leave to explore the surrounding villages. We loved our week here!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2023
Thanks very much Susanne and so pleased that you and the family had such a lovely time at Belle Ecosse! was a pleasure hosting you and hope to see you again in the future :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

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

Beautiful Provençal Villa

Our family of two adults and three children had a wonderful time at the villa for a two week break away from reality. The property and the surrounding area are out of a story book! Gordon was incredibly responsive and we appreciate all of his help and guidance very much. We had a perfect holiday of rest and relaxation!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2024
Thank you so much Peter! We're so pleased that you and the family had such a lovely time in Tourtour. Was an absolute pleasure to have you as guests and we really hope you will come back again for another holiday in the future! See you soon...
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ian l.

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

Fabulous

Rented property for a week whilst attending a wedding in Tourtour. Ages from 27 to 83 and everyone agreed what a fabulous villa in a fantastic location. Could not recommend more highly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2024
Thanks Ian, was a pleasure to have you and your family stay for your special occasion! We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Belle Ecosse so much and hope you'll come back again sometime soon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline A.

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

Gorgeous Belle Écosse

We had a wonderful two week stay at the house. It is in the most stunning position with heavenly views. Everything came up to our expectations. The house was clean and spacious and beautifully furnished and the pretty garden and pool were fabulous. The walk to the hilltop town of Tourtour was hot work but well worth it! We had a great holiday and would love to return.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2022
Thanks so much Caroline and so delighted that you and the family had such a lovely stay at Belle Ecosse! Would love to have you guys back for a future visit at any time :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

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

Belle Provence

We spent 3 very relaxing weeks in June at Belle Ecosse. The views from the extensive outside areas and the pool are simply fabulous. It is a lovely house for outside living with a very open plan feel. The house is spacious and very equipped, we couldn't think of anything the house lacked. On hot nights the air conditioning was very welcome. Perfect for a qiet family holiday. Gordon and Claire are very obliging hosts.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul, 2022
Thanks so much Richard, so pleased that you and the family had such a lovely holiday at Belle Ecosse! Thanks also to you guys for being such positive guests. Hope to welcome you back again at some stage. Gordon
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10/10 Excellent

Manon W.

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

Perfect and amazing holiday with a breath-taking view

Our stay in „Belle Ecosse“ was simply perfect. The house is wonderfully furnished and well equipped. The view is mesmerizing and the pool perfectly refreshing. The kids and the adults had so much fun and we enjoyed every minute. The house is located near the small but very beautiful village Tourtour which allowed us to have some nice dinners out while enjoying the solitude of the house at the same time. The host is very helpful and responsive when having any questions. All in all, we were sad that we had to leave the most wonderful „Belle Ecosse“ and we are surely going back.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2022
Thank you so much Manon!! It was an absolute pleasure to host you guys and so pleased that you had such a fantastic time! Would be absolutely delighted to have you back any time you fancy another holiday in Provence. Thanks again, Gordon
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

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

Perfection in Provence!

Belle Ecosse is a beautiful property in a stunning location. We never tired of those gorgeous views. The house, pool and garden were perfect for us (a family of 2 adults and 3 teens). The villa is very well equipped, clean, beautifully furnished and everyone had their own space. The local area has lots to offer; We spent time in Tourtour village (morning pastries and coffee in the village square was a lovely way to start the day) and also did excursions to Lac St Croix, St Tropez, Gorges du Verdon and vineyards. Days spent by the pool were similarly wonderful. Gordon and Claire were helpful, friendly and hugely accommodating hosts. We were so sad to leave!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2023
Thanks so much Emma and so pleased you and your family had such a lovely stay! Also great that you managed to explore the local area and do some lovely trips. Would be delighted to host you all again in the future :-)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic villa,clean, roomy with beautiful views.

What a gem. Fantastic villa, with superb views of rolling mountains and hills on the horizon. Just the place to relax and chill out, and if you have a car ( which is advisable) plenty of places to visit. A beautiful lake to the north for swimming and boats for hire, and the Mediterranean to the south. All within an hours drive. The village of Toutour is a 20 min uphill walk. We walked up every day to buy the freshly made baguettes and croissants for breakfast, what luxury ! The village has a village square, plenty of lovely restaurants, an open air market, and again fabulous views. The kitchen is well equipped. There is a boules court and lovely sitting areas by the pool, also a terrace, where you can sip your evening cocktails, and enjoy the views. Also a good table for eating al fresco. Astrid, who looks after the villa, was there to welcome us, a very capable and professional lady ( and speaks perfect English) so we had no worries. I would certainly recommend this villa and needless to say we have booked again for 2014, for another perfect holiday !
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2020
Many thanks for your review. We're so pleased that you loved Belle Ecosse as well as the surrounding area. We agree that it's so lovely to be living in a tranquil hillside village with the beautiful lakes nearby, but also to be able to get to the buzzing Cote D'Azur within an hour for a day on the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander H.

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

Traumhαfter Sommerurlaub in Belle Ecosse

Wir haben im August einen wunderschönen Aufenthalt in Belle Ecosse genossen. Das großzügige Anwesen bietet jede Menge Rückzugsmöglichkeiten und verfügt über eine hervorragende Ausstattung, insbesondere die Küche lässt keine Wünsche offen. Besonders hervorzuheben ist auch die Außenanlage: den schönen Pool haben wir intensiv genutzt, das große Grundstück ermöglicht sportliche Aktivitäten und verfügt sogar über einen eigenen Boule-Platz. Zudem gibt es überall Sitzgelegenheiten, wo man mit einem guten Glas Wein den traumhaften Blick in die umliegenden Berge und Wälder genießen kann. Insgesamt ist das Anwesen sowohl innen als auch außen sehr ordentlich, sauber und gepflegt. Der kleine Ort Tourtour liegt oberhalb von Belle Ecosse und ist gut mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Man kann auch zu Fuß gehen, muss allerdings einen steilen Anstieg in Kauf nehmen. In Tourtour selbst gibt es zahlreiche Restaurants, verschiedene Märkte und kleine Geschäfte. Sehr sehenswert ist auch der Gorge de Verdon mit dem angrenzenden See. Alles in allem ist Belle Ecosse eine tolle Urlaubsdestination für alle, die einen entspannten Urlaub in wunderschöner Umgebung mit hohem Komfort genießen wollen.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2024
Danke schön Alex! Was a pleasure having you and the family and so pleased you enjoyed so much
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cédric B.

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

Magnifique vue

Excellent séjour dans cette maison trés confortable avec magnifique panorama à 180 degrés. L'hôte est très agréable, disponible et réactif pour répondre à nos demandes. Lieu parfait pour se reposer et se détendre au son des cigales.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept, 2023
merci beaucoup Cedric, c'était mon plaisir!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael g.

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

Wunderbares Anwesen in traumhafter Umgebung

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt von der ersten bis zur letzten Sekunde genossen. Das Haus ist wunderbar und die Lage traumhaft. Der Ausblick schlicht atemberaubend. Alles war sauber und der Austausch mit Gordon war äusserst freundlich und zuvorkommend. Wir könnnen einen Aufenthalt allen von Herzen empfehlen und kommen auf alle Fälle wieder. Darauf freuen wir uns bereits jetzt!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct, 2022
Thank you so much Michael for your kind review and for being such excellent guests! We'd absolutely love to have you back anytime you guys would like to come :-)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Sophie B.

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

Dream week in Tourtour

We've spend an amazing week in Gordon's beautiful house in Tourtour. Everything was perfect. The house is very well equiped, with a very nice decoration and a amazing view! Gordon's is very kind and has made all his best to make our hollidays perfect! We will definitly come back. The region is full of wonders, one week is not enouht !!! Thanks again a million Gordon for your hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Belle Ecosse

After many many hours trawling the internet we came across Belle Ecosse - to say the least we are fussy and this house was as good if not better than the photos (which is not always true). Why go away and settle for anything less than you are used to at home. Beautifully kept, spotless and perfect décor. It ticked all the boxes. A car is required if you don't fancy a steep uphill walk into Tour Tour. The area has the most fabulous scenery. Restaurants were not as good as we experienced last time we were in Tour Tour but you don't need to go out to eat when you have such a wonderful house and facilities. Thank you Gordon and Claire for sharing your wonderful home in Tour Tour
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Belle Ecosse Review

Belle Ecosse offers well presented accommodation that has been thoughtfully furnished throughout. The interior to the main house is bright, clean and functional. There is a separate annex that has been cleverly converted into 2 bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom. There is plenty of outside space where you can relax under the shade of the canopy or cool down by the pool and enjoy the amazing views across the valley. The property is situated just below the beautiful village of TourTour being about a 5 mins drive away which has a good selection of restaurants and a small traditional french bar. We had a wonderful time and can't wait to return.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr, 2020
Many thanks for your review, we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Belle Ecosse and made full use of the wonderful annex as well as enjoying your stay in the main house and relaxing in the gardens!

About the host

Hosted by Gordon McAlpine

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We're a British family with 2 girls and Cookie the dog who live most of the year in beautiful Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England

Why they chose this property

We've always loved this beautiful part of Provence and got married over here in 2005 in a neighbouring village. We realised our dream when we bought this stunning holiday house in Tourtour and have spent many happy times together with friends and family at Villa Belle Ecosse. We absolutely love this house and only rent at certain times of the year to families who we feel will treat it like their own home. Everyone who stays here loves Belle Ecosse and we have many repeat visitors.

What makes this property unique

The views from Belle Ecosse are simply incredible as you can see both the village above and the panoramic hillsides below, and can walk to the village for a glass of rose in the sunshine. The house is beautifully furnished and the annexe allows families to flexibly split their group for accommodation between the main house and the annexe. The pool deck has been recently updated to a Millboard deck which is practical and looks great and is furnished with rattan sunbeds! The pool also has a new heater which efficiently keeps the water at a comfortable swimming temperature. The house has several terraces for outside dining and a boules court at the end of the garden with stunning 360 degree views.

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