Loup Gorge Villa

This large private villa sits within gated, private grounds with 180º views of the mountains, valley and medieval villages of Le Bar-sur-Loup and Gourdon. Up to 9 guests can be accommodated in 3 double bedrooms and a children's den. Outside there is a heated swimming pool with diving board, a boules track and table tennis.

The villa is set in the valley overlooking the Loup Gorge and the medieval towns of Bar-sur-Loup and Gourdon with spectacular views of the valley and surrounding hills. The area is extremely peaceful and private, just 9km from the artisan village of Tourrettes-sur-Loup, where there are numerous restaurants, galleries, local shops and central squares. Pont du Loup, which has a tabac, Auberge and restaurant, is within a short distance.

This large private villa sits in gated, private grounds with 180º views of the mountains, valley and medieval villages of Le Bar-sur-Loup and Gourdon. There are 3 double bedrooms and a den (sleeping up to 3 children).

The light and airy villa is rustic Provencal style built of local stone with all bedrooms leading to either a private terrace or balcony. The villa is furnished with antiques.

Entering the main door, you come into a small hall area and through to a very large, light and airy living room. A large feature fireplace provides a focal point and the room opens onto south and south west facing terraces overlooking the garden, pool and the valley. Equipped with TV, DVD, Hi-Fi and telephone.

To the right of the hall is a separate dining room and a kitchen, both of which open on to terraces. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, large fridge freezer, oven, hob and microwave. The summer kitchen with barbecue leads off from the internal kitchen and there is a large outdoor barbecue and dining area with outside teak furniture.The utility room with washing machine leads off the kitchen. There is also one double bedroom on this level with an extra single bed and French doors on to the south facing terrace.

A staircase leads from the living room to two double bedrooms. Both bedrooms have French doors leading onto separate and private terraces, giving direct access to the outside area and pool. Separating them is a very large, luxury bathroom.

Another short staircase leads to the master bedroom, which has its own luxury bathroom. The master bedroom and bathroom lead on to the private first floor balcony, that overlooks the pool and gardens with spectacular views over the Gorge.

The grounds are both delightful and private. The garden of over an acre has many shaded areas and is full of shrubs, palms, orange, grapefruit and olive trees. There is also a boules court and table tennis table. The large 13x5m heated swimming pool has its own tiled area and diving board. It is alarmed for the safety of children. There are sun beds and sets of garden furniture for dining outisde and around the pool. There is parking for 2 cars in the garage and ample further parking by the entrance.

*Please note, locations shown on the maps are approximations only

Travelling to the villa is easy - we are just 20 mintues from the A8 motorway and Nice airport. There are plenty of great local restaurants, bars and shops.

14 km from the coast, between Nice and Cannes, Tourrettes sur Loup is a beautiful medieval village perched on a narrow spur of land extending from very rocky hills, with the gorge of a small stream deep below one high wall of buildings. Tourrettes was a fortified village, where the arched passages remain through the houses in the vieux village. Appreciated by film producers from 1925, Tourrettes became a meeting place for musicians, painters, writers and poets, and saw a creation revival in the fifties. Artisan weavers settled there and, in their impetus, attracted other disciplines of quality. Today, more than thirty workshops and galleries make it a place of high standing for arts and crafts on the French Riviera.

Activities around the area include: tennis, hiking, paragliding, canyoning and horse riding. Close to the town, the Gorges du Loup are one among the curiosities of the Côte d’Azur.

Catering is available at the villa by local catering companies (traiteurs) - typically this will cost from 30 euros per person for a 4-course meal. Alternatively it may be possible to hire a cook from the local village/town who can do any cooking that you wish during your stay – they are also usually happy to buy the food and clear up afterwards. Costs are typically between about 15 euros per hour.  Maid service is usually available for between 10 and 15 euros per hour.

- Capacity: The property comfortably sleeps 6 adults and 3 children or teenagers.
- Security deposit: €1000. This is paid on arrival and will be refunded in full after departure subject to damage inspection.
- Linen & towels: All linen and bath towels are included in the rental price.
- Energy costs: Included in the rental price.
- End of stay cleaning: Included. Please leave the property in the state that you found it.
- Arrival time: 4pm onwards.
- Departure time: 10am.
- Pets: Please enquire.
- Smoking: No smoking in the property.
- It is recommended that all guests take out insurance to cover against potential cancellation and any accidental damage caused during your stay at the property.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at your lovely villa. It has a friendly atmosphere and we enjoyed the privacy it afforded and its easy access to the most exciting of French areas. The local bars and restaurants were of course, delicious."

Anonymous

Dear Heather, we had a really wonderful time at the villa - total chill out. We were so impressed with the area, that I think we may be looking for a villa to buy ourselves - so if you hear of any (similar to your own) we would be grateful if you could let us know!

Anonymous

We enjoyed our stay very much. We have stayed in a number of similar properties in the past, but we all agreed that yours was our favourite.

Colin Smith

Thank you. We all had such a great time at the villa and thought the surrounding villages were beautiful. As for the view from Gourdon..., well just breath taking! Thank you again for a wonderful holiday.

Claudine