Guests say
Guests consistently praise Les Lauriers, highlighting its stunning views, well-maintained pool, and beautifully decorated interiors. The property offers a variety of terraces, a well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms with high-quality linen. Its location provides tranquillity and convenience, with local amenities a short drive away. The owners are commended for their care and helpfulness, ensuring a restorative and memorable holiday experience.
Reviewers are unanimous in noting the property's scrupulous cleanliness, with the house being described as well maintained and lovingly cared for, reflecting the owners' dedication to providing a pristine environment.
The property's location is highly praised for its tranquillity and stunning views. Its proximity to local supermarkets, restaurants, and attractions like Lake St Cassian and the Préalps d’Azur is appreciated, though accessibility may be challenging for some due to hilly terrain.
Comfort is a standout feature, with guests mentioning super comfortable beds, high-quality linen, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The presence of multiple terraces and a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces contributes to the overall comfort.
The villa's facilities receive high marks for being extremely well-equipped, including a large fridge with an ice maker, BBQ, and a variety of dining areas. The well-thought-out outdoor spaces and the pool area are also noted as exceptional.
While guests express gratitude for the detailed house book and helpful instructions, there is no specific mention of gifts or additional thoughtful touches provided by the owners. Therefore, it is not possible to assess this category accurately.
About this property
This is the type of place that guests return to year after year. There’s no surprise with its stunning views, welcoming ambience, glorious swimming pool and hillside setting within walking distance to a beautiful medieval village. All of this and you are only around 30km away from the French Riviera.
Les Lauriers is a fantastic holiday home for so many reasons. Inside, the interiors are incredibly attractive with a charming country kitchen, elegant dining area and cosy lounge, all with doors leading to a perfect terrace with tremendous views. You’ll find three comfy bedrooms upstairs and one double downstairs, and across the home there are three smart bathrooms, two of them en suite. The owners have thought of everything with homely touches alongside pretty décor. In a private setting, this is a fantastic home for all ages!
After wandering down to the local boulangerie in the morning, enjoy breakfast on the kitchen terrace looking out to the surrounding countryside. Steps lead up to the swimming pool on the upper level where you can gaze out towards the village’s medieval castle and admire the magnificent valley views as you laze in the sun, making the most of the villa’s south-facing position. As the evening approaches, relax on the upper terrace with an aperitif and watch the sun set for the day.
Discover some of the lovely restaurants in the village, reached in under a ten-minute walk (via country lanes) if you don’t mind the hilly walk back! It’s one of the Pays de Fayence’s nine perched villages; others include Montauroux, Fayence and beautiful Seillans where you can enjoy excellent restaurants, visit atmospheric markets and admire the spectacular scenery of this incredible region.
Walk along the shores of the stunning Lac de Saint-Cassien, a short drive away, or partake in summer watersports, horse-riding and mountain biking. Hike through the oak and pine forests so near, splash in the gorges of the Siagne river and play golf in one of the many golf courses across the French Riviera, including the prestigious Terre Blanche Golf Resort just 6km away.
The beaches of the Côte d'Azur are an easy drive away with Cannes, Antibes and Nice ideal for coastal days out or head further inland to the Verdon Gorge, one of France’s most spectacular natural sights. This said, as so many guests declare, once you’re relaxing by the swimming pool at Les Lauriers, it becomes hard to venture too far with such wonderful views around you.
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Les Lauriers is set in a wonderful hillside position just a short walk down the country lanes from one of the delightful perched villages of the Var department in southern France, just half an hour from the French Riviera.
It’s less than a ten-minute walk down the hill to the village (very much uphill on the way back!) or if you’re not so keen on the hilly surroundings then pop in the car and be there in a couple of minutes. This charming village with its medieval castle is perfect for picking up fresh croissants and bread in the morning or simply wandering down to one of the many restaurants in the evening. There’s also good choice of large supermarkets a short drive away.
This village is one of the nine perched villages of the Pays de Fayence; others include Montauroux with its Tuesday morning market and artisan craft studios, Fayence with its lovely restaurants, cafes and twice-weekly Farmer’s market and idyllic Seillans, classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’. You can even follow the winding roads up to Mons, one of the highest villages in the Var department with incredible mountain and distant sea views.
Lac de Saint-Cassien, around a 20-minute drive away, is a perfect spot for long hikes, horse-riding, picnics on lakeside beaches and summer watersports with canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddle boards as well as fishing.
Those seeking other natural landscapes for outdoor activities should escape to the oak and pine forests covering so much of this area. Discover little gorges, waterfalls and stone bridges along the Siagne river as well as great cycling trails, bird-spotting opportunities and rock-climbing. Further afield, spend the day canoeing, white-water rafting or just admiring the amazing vistas when visiting the Verdon Gorge.
You are also close to the Mediterranean sea – visit some of the Cote D’Azur hot-spots such as Cannes (40km), Antibes (50km) and Nice (64km) or drive to some of the brilliant beaches near Théoule-sur-Mer (36km) or Saint-Raphaël (35km). Boat excursions depart Cannes as far as Saint-Tropez, Villefranche-sur-Mer or Villefranche-sur-Mer or take a ferry to the beautiful Île Sainte-Marguerite.
Golf lovers have the prestigious Terre Blanche Golf Resort just a ten-minute drive away (as well as many other golf courses across the French Riviera), there are tennis courts in the local village and the famous flying school in Fayence is also close by where you can book flight-excursions, a unique way to view the magnificent scenery of this region!
Accommodation
Villa Interiors
Ground Floor (split-level)
- Open-plan living area with TV and sofas. Two sets of patio doors lead to terrace
- Open-plan kitchen-diner, well-equipped including a dining table and chairs and Nespresso coffee machine. Patio doors lead to covered terrace
- Utility room with washing machine/dryer
- Bedroom with double bed and air-conditioning. En suite shower room and WC
- Hallway and guest WC
Upstairs
- Bedroom with super king-size double bed, air-conditioning and en suite shower room
- Bedroom with king-size double bed and air-conditioning
- Bedroom with twin beds, air-conditioning and wash basin (cot available in this room on request)
- Family bathroom
Outside Grounds
- Swimming pool, can be heated on request (8m x 4m, depth: up to 2m) with safety alarm
- Upper poolside terrace with sun-loungers
- Al-fresco dining terrace with gas barbecue
- Covered terrace with table and chairs
- Terraced grounds (with steps)
- Boules pitch
- Table tennis
Other Facilities
- Air-conditioning (bedrooms only)
- Fans (downstairs)
Reviews (11)
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Greg
The holiday was great, you have a lovely house with fabulous views, very relaxing time, found some good places to eat, would highly recommend it.
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Emily
After having to postpone this holiday twice it had a lot of expectation riding on it....and delivered in spades! The most wonderful thing is the fantastic view which can be seen from all parts of the interior and exterior - quite rare and much appreciated. The home itself is beautifully appointed whilst having a warm and welcoming atmosphere with all the practical requirements thought-through. We loved the local village with its friendly shops and restaurants but also enjoyed some more 'special' meals out further afield - referring to the detailed and personal recommendations of the owner. The beds were all very comfortable with high quality linen. We barely left the villa all week - happy to soak up the views (and local wine) whilst eating delicious local organic produce and feel completely recharged after this much-anticipated holiday! Thank you:-)
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Emily
After having to postpone this holiday twice it had a lot of expectation riding on it....and delivered in spades! The most wonderful thing is the fantastic view which can be seen from all parts of the interior and exterior - quite rare and much appreciated. The home itself is beautifully appointed whilst having a warm and welcoming atmosphere with all the practical requirements thought-through. We loved the local village with its friendly shops and restaurants but also enjoyed some more 'special' meals out further afield - referring to the detailed and personal recommendations of the owner. The beds were all very comfortable with high quality linen. We barely left the villa all week - happy to soak up the views (and local wine) whilst eating delicious local organic produce and feel completely recharged after this much-anticipated holiday! Thank you:-)