Guests say
Guests consistently praise Le Mas De Saint Paul for its charm, spaciousness, and excellent amenities, including a pool, tennis court, and BBQ. The property's tranquil location and privacy are appreciated, as is the helpfulness of the House Manager, Flavio. It's well-suited for large groups and families, offering a variety of activities and comfort.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score for this category.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity and proximity to local attractions such as St. Paul de Vence and the Maeght Foundation. Guests appreciate the private, secluded feel and the convenience of nearby hillside villages and coastal beaches.
Reviewers find the villa very comfortable, with well-equipped and furnished spaces, renovated bathrooms and kitchens, and a layout that suits large groups. The presence of a wood fireplace adds to the cosy atmosphere during cooler evenings.
Facilities like the pool, tennis court, and BBQ are frequently mentioned and heavily utilised by guests. However, there was a mention of the pool being colder than expected, which suggests a minor issue with the heating system.
Guests mention thoughtful touches such as helpful tips, tennis rackets, and beach towels provided by the owners. The property manager's warm welcome with garden produce and wine is noted, although such gifts are not guaranteed for all stays.
About this property
It’s hard to know where to begin talking about everything that Le Mas de Saint Paul has to offer...
This spacious and comfortable family home set in a quiet, leafy area in Saint Paul comprises a main home and a charming independent cottage and is just made for memorable holidays in one of France’s most desirable locations.
Sitting beside a forest and on 5000 square metres of grounds filled with fruit trees, palm trees and flowers, Le Mas de Saint Paul feels more like a private estate than a villa.
The magical old town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence is close by, as well as the famous Fondation Maeght Museuem. After a visit of the museum, stop for lunch in the restaurant next door, then make your way back to your villa for an afternoon of tennis, boules, swimming in the pool or lazing about on one of the terraces.
Choosing what to do in the evening will not be easy. There are several famous Michelin star restaurants just a 5-minute drive away.
However, staying at the villa will also be just as tempting, as it offers a well-equipped kitchen, a large gas barbecue perfect for cooking for several people and plenty of outdoor terraces and space for dining and mingling with friends and family.
Even the tennis court and swimming pool are lit for most of the evening and the charming boules court has seating and a coffee table.
As Le Mas de Saint Paul is a real family home, the owners have thought of almost everything, including providing tennis and boules equipment, hairdryers, an English house manual and even a local English-speaking contact to come and check on the villa when required. The concierge service is perfect for organising extra services as well as unique and memorable outings and guests have loved this service.
There is also heating and fireplaces for cosy winter getaways and with Nice only a 25-minute drive away, everything is perfect for holidays at any time of the year.
The property sits in a beautiful 5,000 m2 garden in a quiet leafy area, only 5 minutes drive from the gorgeous village of St Paul de Vence.
There are several Michelin star restaurants within a short drive: La Colombe d'Or and Alain Lorca (both in Saint Paul de Vence), Hotel Cap du Eden Roc (in Cap d'Antibes), to name just a few.
The world renowned Fondation Maeght Museum is only a 5-minute drive away and next to the museum is a small restaurant with a bakery (open in the summer months) where you can buy your morning baguette.
All major destinations in Provence-Cote d'Azur such as Cannes, Antibes Nice, Grasse, Mougin and a lot more are all within an easy driving distance.
Accommodation
Main House (350 m2)
Ground Floor
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Living and dining areas
- 2 Highchairs (in the dining room)
- Double bedroom with double bed
- Small double bedroom (suitable for guests with reduced mobility)
- Bathroom with two sinks, WC and shower
- Separate WC
First Floor
- Master bedroom with large king-size bed and ensuite bathroom with shower and WC
- Double bedroom with double bed
- Double bedroom with twin beds with remote controlled elevation (beds are 90x200cm each, can also be made into a double 180x200cm)
- Bathroom with two sinks, bath tub and shower
- Separate WC
- Double bedroom with double bed and sofa-bed (suitable for one or two small children). Ensuite bathroom with shower and WC
- 2 Cots with adjustable feature, suitable for a new born to children aged 4
- An additional small fold-up bed (sleeping one child only) can be moved to one of the rooms
Independent Guest House (50 m2)
- Living room with double sofa bed
- Fully equipped kitchenette
- 1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and WC
Perfect for a child minder, maid or even other members of the holiday group, it is located approx. 50m from the main house near the tennis courts and start of the garden).
Outside Grounds
- 5000 m2 land
- Garden with palm trees
- Heated swimming pool with child lock gate (size: 4x6 m / depth: 0.75 - 1.8 m) - lit from 8 to 11 pm
- Covered terrace with table and chairs
- Professional size tennis court
- Boules pitch
Facilities
- Wi-Fi (main house only)
- Air conditioning & Heating
- Internet TV including UK Sky Channels (main house only)
- French TV (guest house)
- 4 tennis rackets and a ball set
- Boules balls
- Brand new high quality large gas BBQ
- Nespresso machine (in the main house)
- Hairdryers in every bathroom
- 2 wood burning fireplaces (firewood provided)
- Outdoors seating with cushions & coffee table
- Outdoor dining facilities
- 6 sun loungers
- Table tennis
Reviews (20)
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Sivagnanam S.
Le Mas de Saint Paul is a beautiful house with plenty of space for large families. We visited Eze, Nice, Antibes and took a very good tour in a mini moke of the Cote D’Azur. We had an electric car and we were able to charge it at the Tesla charging points outside the large shopping mall Polygone Riviera. Ate at Le Tilleul twice. It is a lovely restaurant especially at night. We made use of the tennis court and the table tennis table. The swimming pool was lovely too with a shallow end for the children aged 8, 6 and 3 but it was a huge disappointment to us that the water was very cold and we were only able to use it on two days out of seven. We informed Flavio of this and he said that because it had rained the water temperature must be 26 degrees and that he would raise it to 29 degrees on Wednesday but by Friday the water had not heated up at all and we left on Saturday.
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Sivagnanam
Le Mas De Saint Paul is a beautiful house with plenty of space for large families. We visited Eze, Nice, Antibes and took a very good tour in a mini moke of the Cote D'Azur. We had an electric car and we were able to charge it at the Tesla charging points outside the large shopping mall Polygone Riviera. Ate at Le Tilleul twice. It is a lovely restaurant especially at night. We made use of the tennis court and the the table tennis table. The swimming pool was lovely too with a shallow end for the children aged 8, 6 and 3 but it was a huge disappointment to us that the water was very cold and we were only able to use it 2 days out of 7. We informed the owner of this and he said that because it had rained the water temperature must be 26 degrees and that he would raise it to 29 degrees on Wednesday but by Friday the water had not heated up at all and we left on Saturday.
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Ewan
My wife, children, grandson and I have just returned from an exceptionally enjoyable week staying at Le Mas de St Paul. I am sure I do not have to tell you what a wonderful property it is - from the spacious rooms, beautiful swimming pool, to the outside areas and tennis court. It was perfect for our first family holiday together post COVID. Even though some of us had to work, any fears about poor internet or air conditioining were immediately dismissed. Many compliments for ensuring that everything was well organised and running smoothly. We are home now, somewhat sad but with extremely happy memories. So much so, we very much hope will will be able to come back again before too long.