About this property
The wonderful Maison Gimlet offers families and friends a remote, secluded stay in the lush verdant hills between La Croix Valmer and Gassin. This fabulous single-storey property offers comfortable, easy living with an eclectic mix of contemporary furnishings and three generous bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and gorgeous outdoor space. It is a place to relax, rejuvenate, and soothe your soul. The fine sandy beach of Gigaro is only five minutes away in the car, with the renowned sandy wonders of Pampelonnes just a little further away. The vibrant hot spot Saint Tropez itself is roughly fifteen minutes away.
Maison Gimlet enjoys a wonderful cabana style with characterful beamed ceilings, a fabulous central roof light and delightful colour pops. With all the rooms on one level, you will enjoy easy access to the gardens and terrace. The living space is open plan in design with cosy lounge corners offering contemporary furniture and a welcome modern fireplace, a dining area and a modern kitchen with its own unique styling. There are wonderful colour splashes of red, teal, yellow and amber that make this space feel warm and welcoming. The kitchen boasts a bright red range cooker and a sociable island. There are three comfortable double bedrooms, all with double beds, televisions and en-suite bathrooms. You will wake in the morning to the sound of birdsong and can very quickly be enjoying your morning cup of coffee on the terrace, enjoying the mesmerising views.
The magic really happens outside at Maison Gimlet. This delightful property sits on wonderful mature grounds sprinkled with shrubs, palms, trees and lawns. The covered terrace is brilliant for alfresco dining and lounging with a view. The swimming pool is fabulous, surrounded by a sunbathing deck, grassy banks and beautiful borders. You can enjoy an indulgent soak in the jacuzzi with a glass of fizz, challenge your fellow guests at the table tennis table or enjoy a friendly game of boules on the boules pitch. This is such a relaxing, beautiful spot surrounded by inspiring nature that you will find it hard to leave.
The delightful Maison Gimlet enjoys a fabulous, elevated location in the lush pine-clad hills between La Croix Valmer and Gassin. It is peaceful, beautiful and very secluded. La Croix Valmer boasts two of the three caps of the Saint Tropez peninsula, an incredible range of flora and fauna and wonderful hiking and cycling paths. Cap Lardier is the most wooded of the caps, and Cap Taillat sits between Cap Lardier and Cap Camarat, the third of the caps. Visitors enjoy amazing views and can explore the vineyards and historical remains in the area.
The village of La Croix Valmer enjoys a history closely linked to the wine industry. Its weekly market is one of the most famous in the Gulf of Saint Tropez and a brilliant place to pick up local produce and wine for Maison Gimlet. The village hosts cultural events, exhibitions, concerts and festivals throughout the year. There is a small open-air theatre where performances are held during the summer. Free shuttle buses take visitors to the most popular of the nearby beaches, the busiest of which are Gigaro and Debarquement. Gigaro is beautiful, natural and home to cicadas in the thousands and a blissful collection of coves, headlands and bays. Super crystal clear waters and fine golden sand make for fantastic beaches, which are served by a wonderful collection of restaurants and bars. Gigaro boasts magnificent sunsets and superb views of the islands, Iles d’Or.
Gassin is a ‘Plus Beaux Villages de France’ and a destination of culture and walking. Its elevated views extend to the snowy peaks of the Alps as well as the stunning Gulf of Saint Tropez, and from Place des Barri you can enjoy panoramic scenery including the Iles d’Or, Port Cros, Bagaud, Levant and, in the background, Porquerolles. You should look out for the street called l’Androuno, which is claimed to be the narrowest street in the world. The delicious smell of jasmine hangs in the air throughout the village, especially in the garden L’Hardy-Denonain. The new town of Gassin, designed by Francois Spoerry, has been built below the medieval village and was awarded a prize for the best new town in Europe.
Saint Tropez is a sizzling jet-set playground, though in low season, the town still enjoys its mesmerising quaint beauty and visitors meander its cobbled lanes in the old fishing quarter of La Ponche, sip pastis in charming cafes, watch old men playing petanque beneath towering plane trees and walk slowly along the coastal paths. As well as beautiful olive groves and rugged coastal hikes, the pretty peninsula is home to exclusive beach clubs, hipster bars and megabucks yachts.
The town is a shopper’s paradise, packed with trendy boutiques. The streets around Rue Gambetta and Rue Allard are sprinkled with shoe shops, chocolate shops, boutiques, antique emporiums and art galleries. If you visit on a Tuesday or Saturday morning, you will be treated to wonderful open-air stalls at Place des Lices where you can stock up on freshly baked bread and delicious local produce. Fine wine is big in Saint Tropez. Chateau Barbeyrolles is one of the best vineyards in the village of Gassin. Red and white wines have been added to their delicious roses, and visitors can taste and buy wines every day except Sundays.
Accommodation
Villa Interiors (200m2)
- Living room with TV, fireplace, and access to the terrace
- Fully-equipped kitchen and central island unit
- Open-plan dining room
- Bedroom with double bed, en-suite bathroom, TV, and access to the exterior
- Bedroom with double bed, en-suite bathroom, TV, and access to the exterior
- Bedroom with double bed, en-suite shower, TV, and access to the exterior
Outside Grounds
- Private swimming pool with Roman steps, outdoor shower, and surrounded by decking and sun loungers
- Garden surrounding the property filled with trees and plants
- Covered terrace with outdoor furniture and a dining table
- Pool gazebo with a large day bed
- Gazebo with outdoor Jacuzzi underneath
- Table tennis
- Boules pitch
- Private parking