France (1153) Riviera/Cote D'Azur (381) Grasse (26)

Grasse ; walk into town [10 mins]; 25-30 mins to coast

Villa Le Turille

sleeps up to: 16

Villa Le Turille is a magnificent 19th century mansion just outside the medieval town of Grasse, known as the world capital of perfume. Set in 2 hectares of Mediterranean gardens, the villa has a jade green heated swimming pool and spectacular panoramic views over the Bay of Cannes and the Cap de l'Esterel. The villa was built in 1883 during the Belle Epoque for a local perfume family. Villa Le Turille has 8 bedrooms (4 double rooms and 4 twin rooms). There are 2 living rooms, one with UK Satellite TV, X-Box games system, DVD and Video players, a piano, games cupboard and a large selection of videos and DVDs. The other salon is a library containing novels, guide books and maps. The large kitchen/dining room is very well equipped and has a large open fireplace. The doors of the kitchen open onto the large terrace in front of the villa with many tables and chairs for outside dining. Behind the house are olive groves with various fruit trees. The park-like gardens contain large palm trees, pines, cedars and cypresses, Mimosa trees, bougainvillea, lemon and orange trees, geraniums and wisteria. All bedrooms except for the Cottage, which is an annex in the garden, have sea views. The 8th bedroom, in the cottage, is a small double bedroom with shower and WC and has a private garden area with table and chairs. Grasse is world famous for it's perfume business and the three main perfume houses, Molinard, Galimard and Fragonard can all be visited in Grasse. Villa Le Turille is just 30 minutes from Nice Côte d'Azur airport and just a short drive from Antibes, Cannes, St. Tropez, St. Paul de Vence, Nice, Monaco and Fayence. The manager and her husband live on site, in one separate wing of the villa, but obviously respect your privacy. There are many different activities available in the area. There are 7 excellent golf courses in the area, paragliding and hang-gliding are very popular in Gourdon, Monaco and the mountains behind, guests can also reach the nearest ski resort within 45 minutes (larger ski resorts are 1 and a half hour's away), the Alpes Maritimes is also a popular region for walking, sailing, canyoning, waterskiing, etc. The stunning Gorges du Verdon are just an hour's drive from the villa and the border to Italy is also just an hour away. Grasse is the perfect base from which to explore the Côte d'Azur. Bedroom 1 is the master bedroom on the first floor of the villa. The bedroom has a large sized double wrought-iron bed (210cm x 180cm) and a sofa. The large ensuite bathroom leads onto a private balcony with table and chairs. The bedroom 2 is a large double bedroom with shower ensuite also on the first floor. The double bed is 200cm x 160 cm. The bedroom 3 is a small twin bedroom on the first floor which leads onto a small ornate balcony at the front of the house with a table and chairs. Although this room does not have ensuite facilities, there is a WC and shower on the ground floor available for this room. The bedroom 4 is a double bedroom containing a large wrought-iron double bed (200cm x 160cm) with an ensuite bathroom. The bedroom 5 is a small twin bedroom (the twin beds are 90cm x 180cm) with the shower room just opposite. The bedroom 6 is a lovely twin bedroom with small marble fireplace and an olive border. It has an ensuite bathroom. The twin beds are 90cm x 180 cm. The bedroom 7 is a twin bedroom with shower ensuite. The twin beds are 90cm x 180cm. The cottage : It'is an annex in the garden just to the side of the villa, with a provencal tiled roof containing one small double bedroom and a shower ensuite. There is a large wrought-iron bed (200x160) and a marble table. In front of the Cottage is a private patio with table and chairs and a private garden area with lavender, bougainvillea and geraniums. All bedrooms in the house enjoy sea views and overlook the swimming pool. There are also views of the old town and the cathedral through the trees.

Sleeps up to   16 Bedrooms   8 Baths   7 Pool   private Within walking distance of   village/town		typical pricing (per week) June 21, 2009 — July 19, 2009   $11750 Pricing for all other times of year on request. Prices are subject to change; call us to confirm current pricing.