Apartment in Gattieres, Nice area - Self catering Cote D' Azur apartment

Le CONTADOUR (Which means, "The haunt of poets and writers") is a charming provençal "mas" built on six stone terraces covered with olive trees, palm, mimosa, lemon, kiwi, cherry, fig and apple trees. It stands 260 meters above the Var valley with extraordinary uninterrupted views across the mountain, river and the sea beyond, yet only 20 mins from Nice. It is created for discerning travellers looking for a romantic, idyllic setting in which to relax at the end of a long, busy day sightseeing!

Views:Extraordinary uninterrupted views across the mountain, river and the sea beyond.

Floor Area:100 sq meters

The Medieval village of Gattieres is a 10 minute walk from the villa and has 3 excellent restaurants and bars, plus a supermarket, pharmacy, newsagent, hairdresser, traiteur, butcher and one of the most renowned bakeries in the area, where you can sip your coffee in the morning and watch the village life evolve. The village has retained its authenticity and is very French. The villa is also on a bus route to St Laurent du Var and the sea. The Promenade des Anglais is only 20 minutes drive away, with its vast array of shops, its old town, discos, fascinating museums and abundance of international restaurants. Gattieres is extremely well situated to visit the mountain villages with wonderful flora, fauna and diverse walks. The well known GR51 walk crosses through Gattieres for those who enjoy serious walking. Monaco, Cannes, Antibes and the Italian border are all within easy reach by the motorway from St Laurent du Var, a 10-15 minute drive away.

Rental notes: Rates are quoted in euros, and we would prefer euro currency payment. Cancellation insurance is strongly recommended. A confirmation of your booking will be sent to you by email. A security deposit of €400 is required to cover any damages incurred. Cash only accepted. It will be refunded on departure subject to no damage. Prices include electricity, central heating, water, satellite tv. video library, WiFi connection, a free basket of home grown fruits and a bottle of wine. Plus linen (except beach towels) plus cleaning on final day.

The beamed sitting room is furnished with antiques and is very bright, having French windows opening onto the south facing terrace, again with superb views. A TV set with video recorder, DVD player + the latest films and access to many satellite channels, is available for your entertainment. There is also a CD player installed. Original oil paintings by the resident artist, adorn the walls. There are two bedrooms (sleeping maximum of four people)- the main bedroom has 2 single beds each measuring 90x200 cms. These beds can be converted to a double if requested. This attractive provençal style bedroom opens onto a terrace with uninterrupted views south to the sea beyond. From the sitting room a large archway opens onto a charming fitted kitchen with hand painted provençal tiles. It contains all you need and more, such as a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge/freezer, fan oven, microwave oven, coffee machine, blender, kettle, teapot, + many extras.

Outside Area:The apartment within the villa, has been architecturally designed and has created an atmosphere of peace and tranquillity in rustic yet elegant surroundings. It is completely private, with separate entrance and has its own lovely terraces.The entire apartment measures 1002m. Within the grounds of the villa there is a beautiful natural stone pool terrace surrounded by a profusion of flowers and olive trees. The pool measures 8x5 meters. Access to the pool will be shared with the owners who live on site most of the year. Use of the barbecue, the pizza oven, and the bar, situated on the pool terrace can also be arranged by mutual arrangement with the owners. Your privacy will be observed at all times to ensure a peaceful and harmonious stay during your time at Le CONTADOUR. The kitchen opens onto a private shaded terrace with a lemon tree, and an ancient olive tree over two hundred years old, which provides perfect shade during the hot months for romantic outdoor dining.