La Colline Du Soleil
ID: S219385
- Bedrooms 5
- ・ Sleeps 10
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Guests consistently praise the property for its stunning views, tranquil setting, and well-equipped facilities. The house's cleanliness, stylish decor, and comfortable furnishings are frequently highlighted, alongside the saltwater pool and various outdoor spaces for dining and relaxation. The proximity to local towns, markets, and restaurants adds to the charm, with many visitors expressing a desire to return.
Reviewers are unanimous in mentioning the spotless interiors, with specific references to clean bedrooms, bathrooms, and a well-maintained pool area, indicating a high standard of cleanliness throughout the property.
The property's location is highly regarded for its peacefulness, spectacular views, and accessibility to local villages, markets, and restaurants. Its proximity to both the coast and hilltop villages enhances its appeal.
Comfort is a recurring theme, with guests finding the villa very comfortable and appreciating the quality bedding, towels, and various areas to relax. The provision of amenities like WIFI and Netflix also contributes to the overall comfort.
Facilities are frequently lauded, including multiple coffee machines, a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor BBQ, and pool kitchen. The presence of a saltwater pool and reliable WIFI adds to the positive feedback on the property's facilities and maintenance.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident from the detailed advice and recommendations provided. While gifts are not consistently mentioned, the provision of baby toys and the responsiveness of the property manager suggest a considerate approach to guest needs. However, it should be noted that such personal touches may vary with each stay.
About this property
With incredible views as far as the Massif de l'Esterel, this wonderful holiday home is close to some of southern France’s most beautiful villages and countryside as well as being within easy reach of the glitz and glamour of the Côte d'Azur.
In a quiet setting looking over the landscapes around you, you will soon appreciate the relaxed ambience of this traditional home. Greeted with chilled rosé in the fridge on your arrival, sit back in the al-fresco lounge under the shade of the towering pine trees and listen to the birds sing as you gaze out over the vineyards and valleys.
The calming atmosphere continues inside with a welcoming lounge, a perfectly equipped kitchen, new bathrooms and five charming bedrooms scattered across the two floors. Small toys, books and games, a DVD player and a multitude of TV streaming options add to the homely appeal, whilst three Bose sound systems, Egyptian cotton bath linen and even Turkish pool towels are further examples of the owner’s caring attention to detail in this comfortable abode.
The Provençal gardens are just wonderful; explore the stone steps and rambling terraces dotted with olive trees, herbs, rosemary and lavender. You can choose to dine al-fresco on the magnificent terrace with glorious views or wander up the steps to the pool-house with its summer kitchen, pizza oven and barbecue. Spend warm summer days in the salt-water swimming pool, lazing on the sun-loungers or enjoying long poolside lunches with family and friends.
It’s just 3km to Fayence, wonderful for a morning coffee in a pretty café or evenings out in one of the many excellent restaurants. The market on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday is a particularly great way to pick up all sorts of local produce or explore the village’s charming shops. Medieval Seillans is also close by, one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ with its steep, winding lanes, picturesque squares and fountains.
Head across to Lac de Saint-Cassien for wonderful walks and watersports or drive down to the French Riviera with the beaches of Cannes, Saint-Raphaël and Théoule-sur-Mer easily reached. Golf-lovers have a great choice of courses across the region and the super adventurous can book a flight excursion at Fayence’s famous gliding centre.
Set on a quiet country lane in the outstanding Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, La Colline Du Soleil is only a short drive from some of the region’s loveliest hilltop villages and 40km from Cannes and the glamourous French Riviera.
Fayence (3km), less than a ten-minute drive away, has a good range of shops and many wonderful restaurants as well as a great market on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning where you can pick up all sorts of local produce from fresh fruit and vegetables to olive oil, cheese and herbs.
Another beautiful hilltop village, Seillans, is also just under ten-minutes away and an amazing place to visit with its steep medieval lanes and little squares. Classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, there are atmospheric cafes, ancient plane trees, pretty fountains and a delightful market on a Wednesday morning. Just outside the village, visit the enchanting Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Ormeau with its 16th century altarpiece.
Other picturesque hilltop villages include Tourrettes, Callian, Montauroux, all within around twenty minutes by car. Further afield, discover other famous villages and towns of this region such as Grasse (30km), Mougins (42km), Valbonne (48km) and St Paul de Vence (62km). Pass landscapes of mesmerising Provençal countryside filled with olive groves, vineyards and forests.
You can reach the coast within about 45 minutes with the beaches of Cannes, Mandelieu-La-Napoule, Saint-Raphaël and Théoule-sur-Mer easily reached. A little further afield, you could even drive all the way to Saint-Tropez (70km) and its famous Pampelonne beach or in the other direction the beaches around Antibes (54km) and Juan-les-Pins are also wonderful. You’ll also find a great range of watersports along the coast and some lovely boat trips from Cannes, particularly out to the Mediterranean island of Île Sainte-Marguerite.
Golf-lovers only have to drive 15 minutes to find one of the region’s most prestigious courses, Terre Blanche, whilst other activities include cycling, mountain biking, horse-riding, tennis and some excellent walking including trails from right outside the house. There is also a gliding centre only a short drive away for a unique experience during your stay.
Accommodation
Villa Interiors
Ground Floor
- Open-plan living room and well-equipped kitchen including dishwasher, range cooker and fridge-freezer
- Utility room
- Bedroom with double bed
- 2 x bedrooms with king-size double beds
- Bathroom with WC
- Shower room with WC
Mezzanine Level
- Dining area for 6 guests
First Floor
- Master bedroom with king-size bed and en suite shower room with WC
- Twin bedroom
The first floor can be accessed either via an open, spiral staircase inside or via external stairs leading to the master bedroom.
Outside Grounds
- Salt-water solar heated swimming pool (9x4m, depth: 1.4-1.9m) with fence and safety gate (via eight steps). Open from approximately April to October
- Pool house with kitchen including pizza oven, large Weber barbecue, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and sink
- Poolside dining table and chairs for 10-12 guests
- Terraced gardens (1/2 acre)
- Al-fresco upper lounge terrace accommodating 10 people (south-west facing views) and lounge area with spectacular views
- Al-fresco lounge terrace with Dedon furniture (south-west facing views)
- Covered dining terrace for up to 10 guests
- Three barbecue options: Weber gas grill (pool terrace), Traditional open fire (pool side), French Blooma gas grill (summer kitchen)
- Swing (max 2 years old)
- Gated drive and parking for up to four cars
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Solar panels
- Tower fan (in each bedroom)
- Smart TV with Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney + and Live-Net TV
- DVD player
- Bose sound system with Bluetooth (inside and outside)
- Board games
- Small toys and colouring pens
- Books and DVDs
- Hairdryers
- Washing machine and external air drier
Reviews (30)
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J. W.
This is a wonderful place to stay . We stayed in August as a family of five with a couple of friends, so in all a party of seven made up of adults teenagers and young children. The house exceeded our expectations on every level. From the moment we drove through the gates and saw the incredible view that opened up before us, I was pinching myself all week to see if it was real or a dream! It is not often that the reality is even better than the photos, but in this case it certainly is. First of all the outside: do not underestimate the power of that amazing view and the fragrance of the Mediterranean garden to help you relax and unwind. Even before we had opened the fine complimentary bottles of Rose (from a local vineyard which we later visited), I felt the stress of the journey melting away. There are several different outside areas to sit and/or cook including a beautiful new double-level deck which is great for enjoying the view by day or stargazing by night. The pool is perfect....water temperature just right thanks to the solar heating system making it that little bit warmer. And being a salt pool we could spend hours in and out of the water without sore eyes. Inside the house everything is practical and comfortable. It all looks good and works well. We were all happy.... plenty of books for the whole family and toys for the younger children were an unexpected bonus. We hardly had time for Netflix. This is a home that we all looked forward to coming back to after a day out. The owners have thought of many special touches that really make a difference. The property manager is very friendly and helpful and took time to make sure everything was okay and that we were having a good time. We highly recommend!
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Penny
We had a wonderful holiday at your villa. We really loved the location, and the terraces were just the perfect spot to relax and take in the stunning views across the valley. The pool was great, particularly as it was salt water and not chlorine, and the house was beautiful, cool and well appointed. The property manager, Brett, was great. Very welcoming, helpful and responsive when I needed to get hold of him on a couple of occasions. I felt we were in good hands if we needed any help. I wish we were still there, but sadly all good things come to an end! Thank you Tina for letting us use your beautiful home for our holiday.
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Penny
We had a wonderful holiday at your villa. We really loved the location, and the terraces were just the perfect spot to relax and take in the stunning views across the valley. The pool was great, particularly as it was salt water and not chlorine, and the house was beautiful, cool and well appointed. The property manager, Brett, was great. Very welcoming, helpful and responsive when I needed to get hold of him on a couple of occasions. I felt we were in good hands if we needed any help. I wish we were still there, but sadly all good things come to an end! Thank you Tina for letting us use your beautiful home for our holiday.