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Luxury villa/apart.Private heated pool. 3 mins. to village. 20mins Nice/beach.

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A fantastic place to relax. A large heated pool measuring 65-70 m3.
An arial view of Le Contadour.
Welcome to our little paradise
Pool
Pool surrounded by flowers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Gattières, Provence-Alpes-Côte-DAzur
  • Allianz Riviera
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Promenade des Anglais
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place Massena
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Cagnes-sur-Mer (XCG)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury villa/apart.Private heated pool. 3 mins. to village. 20mins Nice/beach.

Look no more! The villa is not only beautiful but it is an exceptionnel to the norm. The whole apartment has been completely renovated recently, offering bright freshly painted rooms, full of light and provencal colour.
We can offer you not only excellent comfort, security and privacy, but can share our lovely gardens and terraces which are covered with ancient, gnarled olive trees, mediterranean flowers and orange and lemon trees. Personally, you would have access to a beautiful private garden with fabulous views.
In the winter months you can access a sparkling heated pool under a blue sky. It is heated between 1 April and 1st June and between 20th September and the end of October. Temperatures are so good in this part of France all year round that you can dine out at midday under a warm sun with light clothing.
🤩😍 AS A SPECIAL BUNUS FOR GUESTS WHO STAY WITH US FOR TWO WEEKS, WE ARE OFFERING A SPECIAL EVENING AND A SUPER MOROCCAN DINNER AROUND A FLOODLIT POOL WITH MUSIC AND WINE.
We look forward to welcoming you into our little bit of paradise which has been ours for 24 years since leaving the cold, damp weather in England.
To summarise:

* The apartment is in fact, half of the villa and there are no other units for rental on the property. It is completely private.
* Spacious architect designed apartment of 100m2 facing south and all rooms on one level
* it is the east wing of the stone built villa facing south.
* private balconies face south, overlooking the Var Valley and its winding river, to the sea
* air conditioned main bedroom with top quality new mattresses and bedding. Colonial fans elsewhere.
All principal rooms are air conditioned.
French windows open onto a private balcony overlooking the hills, river and the sea beyond.
* Luxury Egyptian cotton linen and towels including pool towels. Fluffy bathrobes and free toiletries. All baby by by linen included, plus cot and high chair
* full library of books for all tastes. Games.
* free Wifi with router so that you can still use your internet around the pool.
* satelite TV with English and French programs on flat plasma screen. BBC 1 and 2, ITV, sports included. Apple Box for films and more choices of programmes. (Bring your Apple card and password to access extra programmes).
* High, spacious, beamed sitting room offering cool rooms in the summer heat, with ancient glazed terracotta tiled floors and colonial ceiling fans. Reversible air conditioning/heating wall unit. Comfortable seating. Large french windows to private balcony with armchairs and table, overlooking the whole of the valley 250m below. A romantic setting in the evening to share a cool cocktail. Side window overlooking the ancient, sprawling olive tree and private terrace with your own lemon tree! Comfortable seating, with round dining table and chairs, separate from the open plan kitchen.
* original paintings by resident artist
* fully equipped American kitchen with every facility such a microwave, large fridge freezer, oven, electric hob, kettle, blender, coffee machine, iron, toaster, baby bottle warmer, music, CD base.
Door leading to a beautiful private terrace with BBQ, table and chairs and bougainvillea climbing the surrounding walls. Stunning views of the lights of Nice below. Floodlit lighting under the ancient olive trees.
* private terraces with olive and lemon trees are accessible from either the kitchen, sitting room, or main bedroom. Pick your own seasonal fruit.
* Private BBQ on apartment's terrace or principle BBQ and pizza oven adjacent to the pool. Large sun umbrellas and outdoor furniture, both on the private terrace and also adjacent to the heated pool 8x5 metres, and 2.5m deep at one end and 1.50m at shallow end. Summer kitchen with long table and chairs, set into the natural rocks.
Spotlighting under all the trees, around the pool and even in the pool for midnight bathing creating a romantic atmosphere.
(Please note- the pool is not heated in the summer months of June, July and August. The hot summer sun does all the work!)
Lots of sun loungers and shade under the olive trees. Large bar, fridge and BBQ with chimney. Bar stools.
* complete serenity- very private gardens, not overlooked.
* bougainvillea, jasmine, fig, lemon,orange, and olive trees; terraces covered with dry stone walls and flowers. You can pick your own fruit in season.
* privacy and security with electric gates to secure parking within the grounds.
The apartment is on a lower level than the principal entrance to the villa, as the land is terraced, but with only 11 natural stone steps for easy access to your private terrace and entrance to the apartment. There is a secure handrail to help you.
* designed for the discerning traveller seeking more than simply a holiday home.
it was created for peace and comfort; a place of serenity to relax and savour the beauty of its surroundings to escape the frantic pace on the seafront in the summer months.
Also, you are central for all touring either in the mountains or on the coastline. That is why we chose to live here. All major towns on the Cote d’Azur are nearby offering many choices of great restaurants, and not all are hugely expensive, especially in the surrounding villages nestling in the Alpes. We can advise you. For art lovers, you are spoilt for choice. Many of the most famous artists such as Renoir, Matisse, Chagall, Picasso, Van Gogh, and Cezanne, spent time here in our part of France. You will see their work everywhere and recognise the scenes they painted. Also, renowned walking trails cross through Gattieres such as the GR51. Cyclists would love the routes frequented by many French clubs. The famous Iron Man even passes by our doorstep! Also the Tour de France. The scenery is really spectacular.
* Children, babies, young or old will find everything here at Le Contadour. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing all this with you.
ADDRESS OF THE PROPERTY: 651 ROUTE DE ST LAURENT DU VAR, 06510 GATTIERES, COTE D'AZUR, ALPES MARITIMES

Property manager

Liz
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Languages

English, French, Italian

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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We provide toys and a child's pool for them
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

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Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gattieres

Located in Gattieres, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Promenade des Anglais and CAP 3000 Shopping Center, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Port of Nice. Travelling with kids? Consider Jean Bouin Sport Palace and Antibes Land. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gattières, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • Allianz Riviera - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence - 20 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Promenade des Anglais - 20 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Hôtel Negresco - 22 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Place Massena - 23 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Colomars La Manda Station - 7 min drive
  • Eco-Parc Tram Station - 13 min drive
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Table des Baous - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Le Sainte Barbe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mini Thai - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Resto - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury villa/apart.Private heated pool. 3 mins. to village. 20mins Nice/beach. have a pool?

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

Is Luxury villa/apart.Private heated pool. 3 mins. to village. 20mins Nice/beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury villa/apart.Private heated pool. 3 mins. to village. 20mins Nice/beach. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury villa/apart.Private heated pool. 3 mins. to village. 20mins Nice/beach. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury villa/apart.Private heated pool. 3 mins. to village. 20mins Nice/beach. located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Baou de Saint Jeannet, Base Nautique Beach and Cocody Beach. CAP 3000 Shopping Center and The Rosary Chapel are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Damir J.

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Perfect place to relax away from the crowds
Liz and Quintin were delightful hosts and have a fabulous home. We travelled as 4 adults and a 7 month old baby and we had everything we needed in the house, including high chair for baby and a well equipped kitchen for food prep. We spent hours relaxing by the pool, which was the perfect relief from the hot temperatures in the middle of the day. The evenings were extremely relaxing drinking wine and cooking on the charcoal grill on our private terrace. The bakery in Gattieres has delicious croissants, pastries and baguettes for your daily fix. The short drive to Vence and St Paul was particularly lovely, and the beaches and restaurants of Nice were a 20 min drive away. Thanks again Quintin and Liz for the great company and sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thilo J.

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Unglaubliche Aussicht, tolle Außensitzplätze, netter Empfang
Sehr schön: Außensitzplätze, der (tiefe) Pool, der Blick über das Var-Tal bis zum Meer. Das Vermieter-Paar ist aufmerksam ohne aufdringlich zu sein und sehr nett! Innen ist es eingerichtet mit Bildern, Büchern und Deko - eine professionelle, aber keine sterile Ferienwohnung. Das Kinderzimmer ist eine kleinere Kammer mit einem Fensterchen, das als einziges ein Fliegengitter hat. Eines der Kinderbetten ist etwas kürzer (170 oder 180cm). Dusche, Bad und Betten sind komfortabel, viel Platz in Schränken und Kommoden. Draußen gibt es eine sehr gute Ausstattung mit Liegen, Grills, Sitzplätzen an alten Bäumen auf verschiedenen Ebenen. Die Küche ist ein Schwachpunkt, etwas ungepflegt und minderwertig ausgestattet. Es ist eine ruhige Gegend, aber draußen hört man aus dem Tal ein stetes Rauschen vom Verkehr und bisweilen hört man Musik o.ä. aus Häusern an den Berghängen. Im Ort (650 m) gibt es einen erstklassigen Bäcker (das Baguette!), einen Supermarkt und weitere Geschäfte. Für uns war die Lage (oder vielleicht die ganze Cote d'Azur) allerdings nicht gut wegen der zeitraubenden Fahrerei zu Küstenorten und Dörfern. Eine Fahrt zwischen dem Haus und der Altstadt von Nizza dauert nach unserer Erfahrung eine knappe Stunde oder länger. Wir sind auch mal das P+R-Parkhaus der Bahnlinie 1 angefahren (Parcazur Henri Sappia). Das ging nicht schneller, hat aber die Nerven sehr geschont. Das ist der Haken an der ansonsten tollen Ferienwohnung!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

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A real gem!
This is a gem of an apartment and we feel very lucky to have found it. Liz and Quentin are wonderful hosts, they gave us a warm welcome and made our stay extremely comfortable. The amenities are excellent, the apartment had everything we needed for a wonderful stay, the heated pool was a huge hit with our children and having use of the garden terrace and bbq was a real bonus. The area has magnificent scenery and the views from the apartment are really impressive. Gatierres is very pretty and only a short walk away. The location meant we could easily explore a number of beautiful and interesting places including Nice, Vence, Tourrettes, Antibes, Cannes and Monaco. I would defintely recommend to anyone. A huge thank you to Liz and Quentin for your hospitality, it was lovely to meet you both xx
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolin J.

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Wundervoller Rückzugsort trotz Nähe zu allen Annehmlichkeiten
Wir haben eine wundervolle Woche mit unseren Kindern (6 und 8 Jahre) verbracht. Nizza, Cannes, Antibes, Vence, Monaco und Supermarkt, usw. sind gut mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Der Pool bietet nach Ausflügen eine gute Abkühlung und der Grill bzw. die Terrassen laden zum gemütlichen Ausklang des Tages ein. Parkplatz, Waschmaschine, Spülmaschine sind vorhanden. Die Gastgeber sind wahnsinnig herzlich und zu jederzeit diskret. Wir freuen uns jetzt schon auf ein Wiedersehen! sind sehr herzlich und gleichzeitig diskret.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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Beautiful and restful oasis
We had a lovely 2 weeks at Liz and Quentin’s gorgeous place. They are the ultimate hosts making sure we had everything we needed including recommendations for places to visit and great restaurants. Whatever the plan was for the day we always ended up back at the pool lounging peacefully under the olive tree. We ate breakfast every morning on the balcony overlooking the valley and sometimes we stayed in evenings and cooked as all of the kitchen utensils and bbqs provided. We can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

André B.

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Excellent stay
The location is perfect. The charming little town is in close walking distance. It has a little supermarket, a bakery, a restaurant and a take away pizza-place. The pool is great, the view is great and the hosts are both discreet, warm and welcoming. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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Beautiful location, fabulous hosts
A lovely week, exploring city, villages and lounging by the pool. Exceptional hosts with lots of tips for getting around and generous hospitality.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimbeaux

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Superb hospitality!
Lix and Quintin are the consummate hosts. Le Contadour is a wonderful place to stay for a trip to the French Riviera. It's inland from the coast in Gattières, providing good access to the lovely hill villages nearby.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mirjam S.

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Geweldige tijd
Lieve Liz en Quinten, Dank jullie voor de zeer vriendelijke ontvangst ook al waren we 3 uur te vroeg. Jullie huis is prachtig en werkelijk alles is aanwezig dus als gast ontbreekt het je aan niets. Tijdens onze laatste borrel vroeg je ons of wij nog iets willen toevoegen aan de inventaris maar we zouden het echt niet weten want echt alles is aanwezig. Jullie gastvrijheid is enorm en jullie vriendelijkheid en interesse in de gasten is hartverwarmend. We hebben genoten van onze gezellige borrels op jullie terras en de vele verhalen die ons de hele wereld overnamen. De omgeving was bekend bij ons echter de Côte d’Azur beneemt ons iedere keer weer de adem. Monaco, Menton, Ventimiglia, San Remo, Antibes, Juan les Pins, Nice, St. Paul en Vence liggen allen binnen bereik en zijn makkelijk te bereiken met de auto. Er is zo veel te zien dat je je als toerist hier niet hoeft te vervelen. Als we toch een kleine tip mogen geven dan zouden wij adviseren om een lamp op het balkon te maken zodat je buiten kunt zitten en bijvoorbeeld een spelletje kunt doen. Wij hebben het zij-terras eigenlijk niet gebruikt want we vonden het uitzicht vanaf het balkon zo prachtig. Dank jullie voor de heerlijke weken in Le Contadour. Heel veel succes met de verhuur van jullie kleine stukje paradijs op aarde. Lieve groeten Frank en Mirjam Stephanus
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo H., Berkhamsted

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Relaxing Haven
Amazing welcome here - we loved our stay at this property. Very relaxing, cosy, clean home. Gorgeous pool and fabulous view. Slept so well in comfortable beds and honestly didn’t want to leave. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joke P., Laarne, België

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Amazing stay!
Fantastisch. Een adembenemend uitzicht vanaf dat je opstaat tot wanneer het donker is en de lichtjes van Nice allemaal branden. Het huis heeft alles wat je nodig hebt. De attentie van de gastheren en de gastheren zelf geven je een hartverwarmend welkom bij aankomst! Quinten en Liz zijn beiden super vriendelijk en heel behulpzaam. Ze geven je een warm thuis gevoel! Ideale basis tussen Nice en Monaco, dus genoeg te bezoeken voor jong en oud. Als het ons lukt, komen wij graag terug volgend jaar!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa F.

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June trip
We had a lovely time staying in Liz and Quentin’s property. The location was brilliant with beautiful views down the valley and a wonderful pool to relax in. They were great at giving us recommendations locally of where to eat and we enjoyed drinks with them one evening, getting to enjoy the views of their property. Very generous hosts. Just what we were looking for and we’d love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erno P.

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Fijn verblijf net buiten Nice
Vakantiewoning is prachtig gelegen, net buiten de drukte van Nice. De kinderen, en wij zelf ook, hebben ons prima vermaakt in de omgeving maar zeker ook an de rust van het zwembad. Aan faciliteiten geen gebrek en de vriendelijke eigenaren Quinten en Liz mogen zeker ook niet onvermeld blijven. Zeker een aanrader!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ferry v.

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Delightfull
Liz and Quentin are delightfull and warm people. The location is perfect with a stunning view!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anja B.

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a place to return to
great place great view, wonderfull hosts

10/10 Excellent

nathalie b.

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Un petit coin de paradis
Merci beaucoup à Liz et à Quentin pour leur accueil si chaleureux. Nous avons passé une merveilleuse semaine au calme dans cet endroit enchanteur et propice à de nombreuses balades. La piscine est très agréable. Nous reviendrons avec plaisir.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

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Lovely property and amazing hosts.
We loved staying in Liz and Quentins apartment. It was very comfortable and cosy with incredible views. The pool and barbeque area were perfect. The location is ideal for exploring the core d'azur. Our hosts are very welcoming, friendly and a real pleasure to meet and spend some time with. One of out best holidays ever and we will definitely visit again, we cant speak more highly of the property or of the hosts.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Camille W.

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Honeymoon in Heaven
Liz and Quentin fabulous hosts. The property was absolutely gorgeous and exceeded all our expectations. They helped make our honeymoon special, offering excellent advice, always available and were lovely people. They made us a special dinner once they knew we had gotten married, and we all became fast friends in a very short time. We will go back again and we only wish we could more convey how wonderful they are as hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lambert B.

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eind augustus top
Het ontvangst en de communicatie was voortreffelijk. De locatie is prachtig. De winkels, bakker en slager op loop afstand 15 min als ook een kleine supermarkt. en goede pizzeria—het huis is voor 4 personen zeer geschikt. diverse terrasjes op verschillende niveaus en mooi en schoon zwembad. met badhandoeken op de strandbedden. Het huis is netjes en voorzien van alle zaken die je mag verwachten. incl airco. Er zat nog een verassing in de koelkast en vers fruit op tafel bij aankomst. Wij zouden wel weer naar dezelfde locatie willen. de eigenaar geeft je het gevoel van prive terwijl evt hulp dichtbij is.

10/10 Excellent

Jo T.

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Lovely star with warm and friendly hosts
We had a fantastic week in and around Gattieres, staying in this beautiful apartment. Liz and Quentin are the kindest and friendliest people you could have as hosts. Around if you need help or advice, but otherwise leaving us to enjoy their beautiful property. The apartment is very quiet and has views from the balcony down to the sea in the far distance. It is really convenient for visiting places such as Monaco, Antibes, Vence, St Paul de Vence and Nice, but is also perfect for relaxing around the lovely pool area. The aircon in the living area and the large bedroom are excellent and the kitchen is short of nothing. A great stay and if we are ever in the area again we will definitely choose this apartment again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Céline M.

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Petit coin de paradis ...
Très bel endroit et emplacement idéal comme point de départ de beaucoup de balades. Merci à Liz et Quentin pour leur accueil très chaleureux et leur gentillesse.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew E.

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Wonderful hosts, great location and very high quality villa
Stayed for 1 week End July, as a family of 3 with a 13yo daughter. Villa is very well decorated with high quality soft furnishings and furnished with all the equipment and appliances you could need. The villa is well maintained and is well cared for and it shows. The pool is a good size and plenty of space to lounge around and catch the sun or sit in the shade. Liz and Quentin (the owners) are the nicest and most helpful hosts you could ask for, completely welcoming and friendly, helpful and very knowledable of the area and can assist with tips and advice to improve your stay. They will both make sure your stay is going well and are happy to either be part of your holiday or leave you to do your own thing with just enough help to get the most from your time, its a great balance. The villa is set in its own grounds and not overlooked so you have privacy, but also have great views over the valley to Nice. The gardens and grounds are well maintained. The rural setting is good to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city, but you are only 20mins from the city itself by car. The local village has a supermarket, fine bakers, grocers and a butchers which are good for supplies and fresh products daily. There are lots of other villages to explore by car. All in all a great place to stay in a great location with great hosts. I would really recommend this villa, we all had such a great time and were sorry to leave at the end of our holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Vladimr Prokop

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Very nice place, wonderfull stay, we enjoyed it.
Our stay was wonderfull, we had a nice view from the terrace, comfortable house, nice garden and swimming pool area. Not far to the seaside, to Nice, to the small mediaeval towns. Liz and Quentin were very friendly and helpful. Our stay was really relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Angela F.

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Fantastic holiday.
Fantastic and very friendly hosts, gorgeous location and garden/pool. Couldn’t fault anything. Perfect as a base for visiting lots of places on he coast and in the mountains. Easy to drive to from the airport, would defiantly recommend . Thanks for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daphné R.

Excellent séjour
Un énorme merci à Liz et Quentin pour ce petit coin de paradis, pour toutes leurs attentions et leur accueil, tout aussi chaleureux que discret. Nous sommes restés une semaine mi- avril et avons été ravis de pouvoir profiter de la piscine, des terrasses et des extérieurs: les enfants ont aussi adoré! La maison est décorée avec soin et ne manque de rien. A l'occasion, nous reviendrons sans hésiter. Daphné
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Liz

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Hello, I am Liz and my husband is Quentin. We are both now retired, I trained in art, and was an air hostess, where I met my husband whilst in India. My husband who is Irish, was a ship's-captain on long-haul and fast ferries and worked on passenger ships with the B.I. Company in India. We have one son, who lives near Paris. He has a French wife, and one son.
I was born in the midlands of England, so discovering this wonderful villa was pure magic. The climate is really exceptional and we can now live a full life with many days of sunshine.
We love this corner of the world and enjoy sharing its beauty with our visitors. We have made lots of wonderful friends who return year after year.
Come and enjoy the gorgeous healthy Mediterranean diet with fresh local produce in all the markets . Savour the delicious homemade food created by generations of grandmothers. You will find tiny restaurants nestling in the mountainside where you can try gorgeous dishes such as wild boar with ravioli, or local cheeses or charcuterie. It is so much better than what you will find in all the touristy areas on the coast. Being adjacent to Italy there is a strong Italian influence in its menus and culture.

If you like skiing you can drive into the Haut Alpes and within no time you can be skiing down the local slopes. Interesting mountain resorts await you. You can also hire the equipment.
Those of you who enjoy water sports are spoilt for choice. You can hire a sailing boat or canoe locally. We enjoyed our own sailing boat for years and spent many weeks exploring the coast of both the Cote d’Azur and Liguria. A day out on the water is fascinating and you can escape the summer crowds. The islands nearby are beautiful and worth a visit. All can be done in a day and directly from Le Contadour. We would be happy to give you recommendations.
So until then. Check us out here in Gattieres.

Why they chose this property

We chose to live in France, and fell madly in love with this lovely villa at first sight! It is unique in that it is very private, surrounded by beautiful terraces with olive, lemon, and orange trees and yet it is on the doorstep of Nice and all the major attractions of the Riviera. It is centrally located for all major towns, motorway and airport. The National Park of the Pre Alpes begins only a kilometre away.
We love being able to walk into the village and share a coffee and croissant with our new French friends.
Here, at Le Contadour, we are so spoiled to live under the gorgeous blue Mediterranean skies. We have never regretted our move. You, too, can share a part of it.

What makes this property unique

The Contadour (haunt of artists and writers) has hosted guests worldwide for over 18 years and who return frequently. It is perfectly located just 20 mins. drive from Nice, Vence, and the many famous beaches and tourist spots on the Riviera.
Highly rated as 5* it maintains its peace and serenity in an area of outstanding natural beauty; perched 300 m above the Var Valley and the foothills of the Alpes.
If you can tear yourself away from the beauty of this villa, then visit the famous resorts of Nice, Monaco, Cannes and St Tropez- all a short drive away, or escape to the mountains and visit the ancient perched villages where time stands still.
Locally, you can visit a Roman vineyard and sample the delicious wines of the area. Take a walk into the hills for spectacular views. Share the life of a French resident. Participate in village life by joining in a game of boules or sipping a gorgeous coffee with a steaming croissant, while watching the locals greeting one another.
The famous institutions such as the Fondation Maecht and the Matisse Chapel are close by with wonderful exhibitions of art and sculpture.
Shop for fresh fruits and vegetables in local markets. Taste the huge varieties of cheese from the mountains.
Even in the short winter months, Gattieres is sheltered from the frost and snow and you can sit out most days to enjoy lunch on your terrace. We get 300 days of sunshine a year.
Within the grounds of Le Contadour, you will be able to benefit from an exotic, heated pool, surrounded by mediterranean plants and trees. You no longer need wait until the crowds arrive on the Riviera to appreciate the calm surroundings and the beauty of the area. Here at Le Contadour, you are central for everything; the airport being only a 20 minute drive away, and the motorway only 10 minutes drive.
You can enjoy all the benefits of life on the Cote d'Azur here at Le Contadour and for those who seek a hideaway different from the masses whether young or old, it is right here.

Languages:

English, French, Italian

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