This characterful property is located on terraced grounds up on the hills above the magnificent St Cassien Lake (3km). The real and undeniable attraction here is the outstanding views. The superb panorama over the lake and surrounding hills can be enjoyed from a number of locations including the private terraces of two of the bedrooms, the pool area as well as the main covered terrace which is the perfect setting for relaxing or dining al fresco by the pool.
Villa du Lac from Select Villas is also an ideal location for those seeking a more active holiday with activities such as walking, windsurfing, boating and many other water sports available on and around the lake.
For your enjoyment there are a number of sunbathing spots around the pool or on the terraces but there is also a terrace at the back of the house allowing you to cool off when it gets too hot. The terraced grounds are made up of pine and oak trees and the covered summer kitchen leading to the pool is a sheer delight!
Villa du Lac from Select Villas is ideal for visiting local villages and beaches of the Cote d’Azur. The motorway is just 20 minutes’ drive away – making Nice very accessible (60 minutes) as well as the seaside resorts of Frejus-Saint-Raphael (35 minutes), Cannes (45 minutes) and Antibes (55 minutes).
Accommodation
Living area |
Living room with sofas, armchairs, satellite TV (some English channels), DVD player, fireplace (not in use) and fan. French doors lead to furnished terrace with views of the lake. Separate spacious dining room with table and chairs. French doors lead to balcony with views of the lake. Open tread stairs to first floor (care must be taken with young children). (First floor not accessible with locked door at the top of the stairs). |
Kitchen |
Kitchen with dishwasher, oven, microwave, five gas hobs and one electric, fridge/freezer, kettle and coffee machine. Washing machine in garage. |
Bedroom(s) |
Air conditioning in all bedrooms. Ground floor Bedroom 1: Master double bedroom with four poster King size bed (180cm), French doors leading to terrace with lake views and en suite bathroom. Bedroom 2: Twin bedroom with fan and French doors leading to terrace with lake views. Lower ground level Bedroom 3: External access from the pool area. Double bedroom with Queen size bed (160cm) opening onto a small covered terrace and swimming pool and en suite shower room. As it is built against the rock this bedroom keeps cool in summer. |
Bathroom(s) |
Ground floor: En suite to Bedroom 1 with bath and wc. Bathroom with bath. Separate wc. Lower ground level: En suite to bedroom 3 shower room with wc. Two hair dryers. |
Exterior |
Large enclosed and terraced grounds with varied Mediterranean vegetation. Three furnished terraces, two at the front of the property and one to the rear which is cooler in summer. Changing room with shower and wc located near the pool. Summer kitchen with covered dining area, fridge, outdoor furniture, built-in barbecue (coal) and pizza oven. Six sun loungers. Table tennis table. Ample parking within the grounds. |
Pool |
Pool 12 x 5m, depth 0.6m-2.5m. Security system: Alarm. Steps. |
Changeover day |
Saturday. Check-in between 4-8pm. Check-out before 10am. Late arrivals can be arranged but must be requested at least a month in advance. |
Included in the rent |
Bed linen and towels (including pool towels). Water and electricity. |
Other charges |
Obligatory charges payable on arrival Refundable security deposit: 400€ (cash). Refunded on departure once an inventory has been made. |
Other information |
Cot (including linen) and high chair available. Please request at time of booking. Cleaning included but the property must be left clean (kitchen, dishes done and put away, bins emptied and all linen put together in a pile). Failing that a charge may apply. Pets allowed but please ask for confirmation. No smoking in the property. |
Location
Nearest beach |
29 km |
Nearest airport(s) |
Nice 1 hour (48km), Marseille 1 hour 45 minutes (166km). |
Shops |
Bakery, butcher and other shops, restaurants and bars in Montauroux or Grasse, both 5km. Supermarket 7km. Pizza take away 900m. |
Places to visit nearby |
Markets Sunday: Montauroux (5km) and Saint Paul en Foret (18km). Monday and Saturday: Saint Cézaire sur Siagne (12km). Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: Fayence (14km). Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Tourettes (15km). St Cassien Lake (3km)A superb lake ideal for water sports lovers including windsurfing, boating, fishing, swimming, pedalo hire and lots more activities on site. There are numerous walking trails around the lake as well as picnic sites, cafes and horse riding in the Leisure Park. Fayence (14km)One of numerous perched villages in the area with superb countryside views. Fayence is a charming village which managed to keep its medieval origins. Surrounding the village, you will find vineyards, fields of lavender and olive groves, deep gorges and rocky outcrops along the way. In the village itself there are lots of shops, restaurants and bars and also for the more active the Fayence Gliding Centre, considered by many to be one of the best in Europe.Seillans (19km)A few kilometres from Fayence is the typically Provencal village of Seillans with narrow paved streets, arched passageways, small squares with ancient fountains, a castle and viewpoints of vineyards and olive groves. The painter Max Ernst spent the last few years of his life in Seillans and his work can be found at the Tanning-Ernst Collection.Cannes (35km)One of the unmissable jewels of the Cote d’Azur with sandy beaches and large Croisette promenade, chic boutiques, classy restaurants, bars, shops and numerous festivals throughout the year, including of course the Cannes Film Festival held in May.Antibes (38km)Lovely old town with narrow winding streets, a great selection of restaurants, cafes, piano bars, private clubs, theatres and for art lovers the Picasso museum. Neighbouring Juan les Pins is a very attractive coastal resort with gorgeous beaches, exciting nightlife with trendy night clubs, casino and also night shopping! Frejus, Saint Raphael (31km)Frejus is an ancient military port and Roman city with a rich historical and architectural heritage. You will find some superb Roman remains including a Roman theatre still used for various summer events and one of the largest amphitheaters from Gallic times. NEARBY ACTIVITIESCaves: Les Grottes de St Cézaire sur Siagne (11km). The caves are located 40m underground and offer a great spectacle of spectacular stalactites, majestic drapery, star shaped concretions, glowing jellyfish formations as well as a mini concert played on musical stalactites. |
Reviews
“We had a fabulous time at Villa du Lac from Select Villas. The villa is well presented, clean with great facilities. The key handover was smooth and the lady who showed us around was excellent. In terms of location, this is probably the best villa we have ever stayed at; the views are spectacular and we leave with lots of very happy memories of evenings by the pool, watching the sun set over the Var hills. My only hesitation about recommending this place is that it might make it more difficult for us to book this very special villa again! What a great place.”
Alan O 24/7/21
