Guests say
Guests consistently praise Bastide Des Remparts for its unique charm, stunning grounds, and comfortable accommodations. The villa's location offers tranquility with easy access to local attractions, and the various outdoor spots are highly appreciated for relaxation. The property's historic setting, combined with modern amenities, provides an exceptional experience, making it a highly recommended stay for families and groups seeking a memorable holiday in Provence.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide an accurate score for this category.
The villa's location is frequently highlighted as ideal, offering a peaceful retreat just outside the seaside bustle, with beautiful views and proximity to local towns and amenities. Its accessibility to nearby attractions like Antibes, Monaco, and Nice adds to its appeal.
Reviewers find the villa large and comfortable, with elegant decor and various outdoor spots to enjoy. The presence of air conditioning and the appreciation for the homely yet stylish environment suggest a high level of comfort.
The villa is well-equipped with facilities that cater to relaxation and entertainment, including a superb pool, outdoor dining areas, and a pool house. The historical fort and garden provide additional unique experiences, and the availability of a house manager is noted positively.
While guests express gratitude for the hospitality and services provided by the owners and staff, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category. It should be noted that while such gestures may occur, they are not guaranteed.
About this property
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Set in a private and lush family estate featuring the guests' villa and a 13th-century fortress next to it, Bastide des Remparts is a unique and historical home in a privileged position on the French Riviera with wonderful views over the ancient trees stretching down towards the sea and just half an hour from Nice (and only 15min from Nice airport).
A lush and peaceful paradise, the family 8.5 hectare estate is one of the Côte d’Azur’s oldest and most beautiful properties, surrounded by captivating landscapes and glorious gardens were you can get lost for hours discovering it's hundreds of palm trees, ancient olive trees and colourful flowers.
The bastide dates back to 1836 and enjoys a spectacular hilltop location where you can look out towards the Mediterranean as far as Cap d’Antibes and Cap Ferrat. Inside you will find an elegant home which has been beautifully refurbished to provide seven delightful bedrooms, decorated and furnished with refined taste and character throughout. Downstairs the living and dining rooms have French doors opening up to Provençal gardens and there are wonderful spaces to relax outside including a truly remarkable al-fresco dining area where you can feast with family and friends in the shade of a 250-year old oak tree.
Follow the path through the gardens down to the inviting, large swimming pool where you can cool off from the warm summer sun or laze on the poolside terrace and pool house with mesmerising views of the surrounding gardens and sea.
Guests will be welcomed with a complimentary case of Crus Classés wine. You may also arrange a private tour of the estate's 13th century fortress and gardens whilst special drink receptions or dinners can be set up on the ramparts for a memorable event. You have full access to the château’s gardens and the ramparts, which is just a 1-minute walk from the villa.
The estate is part of a charming hilltop village, Villeneuve Loubet, where you will find flower filled lanes, restaurants, a bakery and a butcher as well as a Provençal market twice a week. From the estate’s gate you can follow a 3km path down the hill through the woods to reach the beaches of Villeneuve Loubet and a seaside resort with family-friendly activities, restaurants, watersports and a marina.
Set between Cannes and Nice, the entire Côte d’Azur can be reached such as the seaside towns of nearby Cagnes-sur-Mer and Antibes as well as hillside villages including artistic St Paul de Vence and Grasse, known for its perfume heritage and fields of lavender amongst olive groves and vineyards. Heading further towards the rugged interiors will bring you the Gorges du Loup where you can swim from the rocks or head to Gourdon for spectacular views of the French Riviera.
Bastide des Remparts is set in 8.5 hectares of enclosed parkland and grounds featuring a 13th century medieval fortress/château, private tours are available on request. Guests have access to the ramparts, the château gardens as well as the estate’s grounds featuring palm trees, old olives and oak trees as well as flower beds and pretty walking paths.
The estate is in the hilltop village of Villeneuve Loubet, with steep, Provençal lanes filled with flowers and a beautiful 19th century church. Enjoy dining in an authentic restaurant, pick up delicacies in the bakery, butchers or grocery store and there is a lovely market on a Wednesday and Saturday morning, as well as a Brocante (antiques and flea market) closer to the coast on some Sundays.
From the edge of the estate there is a 3km walking path through the forests and down the hill to take you to the beaches and family-friendly activities of Villeneuve Loubet seaside resort. Along this lively coastline you will find 4km of pebbly and sandy beaches with the blue-flag status as well as watersports including kayaks, canoes, jet-ski, parasailing, windsurfing, yachting and diving. You will also find boat hire by the Marina Baie des Anges (5km) with its striking and rather quirky late 20th century architecture.
On Villeneuve-Loubet grounds, there are two Go-Ape adventure parks with activities for all ages, including France’s longest zipline (331m). for families (aged 8+). The village contains a wide range of other sport activities such as tennis courts, bike-hire (with marked circuits between the village, beach and beyond), urban soccer, golf practice and horse-riding.
Within a short drive horse-racing lovers can watch day and night races at Cagnes-sur-Mer racecourse, facing the sea.
Guests who love golf will appreciate the courses across the Cote d’Azur from nearby Golf de Biot (10km) to Royal Mougins Golf Resort (25km) within half an hour, amongst many others.
Set between Cannes and Nice, this is a prime location for exploring the French Riviera, both along the coast and inland. The seaside resorts of Cagnes-sur-Mer (4km) and Antibes (12km) offer wonderful beaches, more watersports, water parks (Marineland) and other family-friendly activities as well as historic and interesting old towns. When in Antibes, don’t miss some of the chic bars and fashionable nightclubs in Juan-les-Pins just to the south whilst keen walkers should follow the path to the beautiful Cap d'Antibes with tremendous views.
Inland, you can discover idyllic Provençal villages such as St Paul de Vence (6km), known for its strong connections to art featuring the Fondation Maeght, Biot (10km), Mougins (21km) and Èze (25km) with its amazing sea-views. Not forgetting wonderful Grasse (22km) with its perfume heritage and vivid fields of lavender with a stunning backdrop of hills, vineyards and olive groves.
The stylish and chic city of Cannes is around 23km away, where you can wander down La Croisette, the glamour-drenched promenade and beautiful Nice (15km) is also a short drive where you can explore the maze of narrow streets in the old town and discover the amazing market. A little further in Villefranche-sur-Mer (22km) you can walk up to the stunning Saint Jean Cap Ferrat peninsula, an unmissable day out.
If you wish to head inland to the rugged interior of the Alpes-Maritimes head to Gourdon (26km) where you can enjoy amazing views of the French Riviera or swim from the rocks in Gorges du Loup (18km).
Accommodation
Villa Interior
Please note that due to the delicate nature of the first floor rooms these are adult only rooms and children are only permitted in the ground floor rooms.
Ground Floor
- Living room with French doors opening up to gardens
- Library/reading room with TV and sound system
- Dining room with table for up to 12 guests and French doors opening up to gardens
- Kitchen-diner, fully-equipped including two ovens, microwave, gas stove, steam cooker, two dishwashers, large fridges and ice-cube machine and table for up to 6 guests. French doors out to gardens
- Laundry room with freezer, cold chamber, wine cellar, two washing machines and one dryer
- Cloakroom and WC
- Bedroom One: Twin room with twin beds (90x200cm) and French doors to gardens
- Bedroom Two: Twin room with twin beds (90x200cm) and French doors to gardens
- Bedroom Three: Twin room with twin beds (90x200cm)
- 2 x bathrooms with bath tub, separate shower and double sink
- Two separate WCs
First Floor
- Bedroom Four: Double bedroom with air-conditioning, double bed (160x200cm) dressing room, bathroom with shower, double sink and WC
- Bedroom Five: Double bedroom with air-conditioning, a four-poster bed (160x200cm), dressing room and bathroom with bath, double sink and separate shower. Separate WC
- Bedroom Six: Double bedroom with air-conditioning, double bed (180x200cm), dressing room and bathroom with large bath, double sink and separate shower. Separate WC
- Bedroom Seven: Master bedroom with air-conditioning, double bed (180x200cm), dressing room, living area, office area, TV and French doors leading to a private terrace with sea and garden views. Ensuite bathroom with double sink, bath and separate shower. Separate WC
Outside Grounds
- Private salt-filtered swimming pool (14.8mx7.9m) with wide carved stone ground all around and child-safety fence enclosure
- Pool house with dining terrace, small kitchen with fridge and freezer, changing rooms and WC
- Shaded outdoor dining terrace with exterior lighting and seating for up to 20 guests
- Large Weber barbecue
- Petanque set and pitch
- Table-football
- Table-tennis table
- Molki games set
- 8.5 hectares of enclosed parkland/estate
- Entry-gates with video camera
- Access to the ramparts of the medieval fortress on the estate
- Access to Mediterranean park around the bastide (8.5 hectares), enclosed by walls and with century-old trees
- Various terraces of parking within grounds (for up to 10 cars)
Facilities
- Wi-Fi (living room only)
- Air-conditioning (in all 7 bedrooms)
- Surround sound music system
- Board/card games
- Molki games set
- Access to the fortress interiors (on request)
- Access to private discotheque in the fortress basement (on request)
- Washing machine (x2) and dryer
Reviews (12)
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Stephanie
Our group consisted of two families, eleven people total. The four parents are in their 50's and 60's and the seven adult children are aged 23 to 28. The Bastide Des Remparts was the perfect size and configuration for our group. From the moment we arrived from the Nice airport, which is a quick 20-minute ride, we felt at home. We immediately knew that we would have a week of rest and relaxation. Each day we ventured out, via train or uber, to the surrounding towns along the Mediterranean. Nearby towns are full of beautiful sites and scenery and wonderful restaurants. With the help of the villa's owner, we scheduled a bike tour of Nice, a day of boating out of Antibes, and a private chef at the villa. We enjoyed evenings of wine and cheese and charcuterie in the indoor and outdoor seating area and by the pool. The owner of the villa provided a tour of the fortress which was fabulous. The grounds around the villa are something to behold. We only wish we had more time to explore. Our week there went by in a flash. We all agreed that this was a trip of a lifetime, and we cannot wait to return. Following are quotes from members of our group. "We wish we never had to leave." "The villa was charming and luxurious. I loved the little local town with the great wine bar." "The pool and outdoor area were perfect." "The villa was clean and quiet, and the rooms were beautifully decorated." "I stayed in the master bedroom, and the view of the Mediterranean was fabulous." "Uber is very accessible, and the 20-minute walk to the train station made many towns along the Mediterranean easy to travel to."
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Stephanie
Our group consisted of two families, eleven people total. The four parents are in their 50's and 60's and the seven adult children are aged 23 to 28. The Bastide Des Remparts was the perfect size and configuration for our group. From the moment we arrived from the Nice airport, which is a quick 20-minute ride, we felt at home. We immediately knew that we would have a week of rest and relaxation. Each day we ventured out, via train or uber, to the surrounding towns along the Mediterranean. Nearby towns are full of beautiful sites and scenery and wonderful restaurants. With the help of the villa's owner, we scheduled a bike tour of Nice, a day of boating out of Antibes, and a private chef at the villa. We enjoyed evenings of wine and cheese and charcuterie in the indoor and outdoor seating area and by the pool. The owner of the villa provided a tour of the fortress which was fabulous. The grounds around the villa are something to behold. We only wish we had more time to explore. Our week there went by in a flash. We all agreed that this was a trip of a lifetime, and we cannot wait to return. Following are quotes from members of our group. "We wish we never had to leave." "The villa was charming and luxurious. I loved the little local town with the great wine bar." "The pool and outdoor area were perfect." "The villa was clean and quiet, and the rooms were beautifully decorated." "I stayed in the master bedroom, and the view of the Mediterranean was fabulous." "Uber is very accessible, and the 20-minute walk to the train station made many towns along the Mediterranean easy to travel to."
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Chris
Bastide Des Remparts made for a very special family gathering. When we decided upon the South of France to help celebrate our parents' 60th anniversary, we could not have picked a better home base than Bastide Des Remparts. There were three generations of us, and there was something for everyone. The grounds were fabulous. From pool days, to evening drinks on the castle wall, to dinners under the tree, we made full use of the grounds and their ambience. We also very much enjoyed the lovely medieval town below. The streets were beautiful to walk and the stores picturesque and welcoming. The host family and staff were extremely gracious. I highly recommend an accompanied tour of the grounds in order to learn their great history, and be sure to plan at least one dinner evening out behind the house. You will not be disappointed. The location made easy day trips to Antibes, Monaco and Nice. There were so many things to do, we simply couldn't fit them all in. If you are looking for a memorable trip for your entire family, you wouldn't be hard pressed to do better than stay at Bastide Des Ramparts.