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Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach

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Pool
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Interior
Dining
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach

Set in garden full of old olive and specimen trees, this lovely old house is an easy stroll into the heart of historic Vence with all its treasures. It is a quick 6 mile drive to the beach at Cagnes, and Nice is only 20 mins away, both have lovely proms. Villa Paradou is set in a gated domaine and has full use of the communal pools, gardens and play areas, in addition to its own secluded 16m long pool. It has English Satellite TV + DVD and stereo equipment. The house is approached via an electronic gate into the domaine. It has a very large private parking area. The house is entered through a carved wooden front door which opens into an impressive hallway with its Italian chandelier. The kitchen and living room lead off from this: another hallway leads to the main bedroom and bathroom and the guest loo. The staircase twists away up to the first floor where there are 2 further charming bedrooms and a landing that leads through to the second bathroom and the 4th bedroom.

Property manager

David and Elisabeth Hulme

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Golfing on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 933664062

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool Short Drive To Beach

About the neighborhood

Map
Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte-DAzur

What's nearby

  • The Rosary Chapel - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Fondation Maeght - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Polygone Riviera - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Allianz Riviera - 19 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

  • Cagnes-sur-Mer Cros-de-Cagnes Station - 13 min drive
  • Grand Arenas South Tram Stop - 16 min drive
  • Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Henry's Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pizza de l'Ara - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Pergola - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Crêperie Bretonne - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Litote - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach located?

This family-friendly Vence villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Vence Cathedral and The Rosary Chapel. Regional Natural Park of the French Alps and Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous stay!
The property is wonderful - very comfortable, interesting, and spacious, and very French (ie chic, lovely pictures of the cote d'azur, outside tables). It also has lovely additions including a decent sized private pool, a table tennis table, plenty of parking. Two other points: the location is superb, within easy reach of Vence, St Paul de Vence, Nice and the cote d'azur; and the contact with owners David and Elisabeth, and their housekeeper Francoise, was easy and welcoming. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family home with all facilities
An excellent traditional French house in a quiet area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
C’est Manifique
Lou Paradou-fulfilled all our dreams, aspirations, and plans during our 3 - week stay in August 2024. This is a special and spacious place for family and friends to gather and enjoy the beauty of the Villa and the privacy the surrounding grounds afford,. It is very well equipped with everything you need and has a beautiful full size pool that adults and children relished. This is our third visit to Vence over the years and has become a real favourite with family and friends-particularly Lou Paradou! There is much to do and see and is such an inspirational place to live, eat out and relax in the beauty of the whole area. Many thanks to Elizabeth and David for being excellent hosts both before and during our stay. With best wishes from Macfarlane family.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay in this peaceful, loved home
We had a fabulous time exploring this part of France, and that was definitely helped by having this wonderful home to base ourselves from. The region is just glorious with lots to do including gully bashing/rock caving, visiting medieval villages, history and of course lots of opportunities to swim. The house itself is very comfortable, is obviously well loved and has a lovely French charm to it. The pool was excellent and we spent hours in there. Its a great size and perfect for larger groups too. We walked into Vence every day for breakfast and dinner (don't miss the almond craqalin - its incredible!) and although it is up a slight hill, its a super easy walk - absolutely no issue for younger kids too. The hosts were so kind, attentive and really helpful. They went out of their way to provide us with information about local bus routes and things to do, and were just all round lovely - thank you for helping make our stay really easy and that extra bit special. Le Clerc Supermarket was a 4 min drive away, and had everything you needed for self catering purposes. There is also a petrol station 1 min away. We would absolutely recommend this place, and would love to come back ourselves one day when we next visit this amazing part of France.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Summer Break
The location was very good and allowed walking into the town quite easily and also to access other villages was straight forward and in easy reach. The setting of the property was ideal for a family, with the play area and pools for the children and adults alike and lots of space for family barbeques and eating.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely long weekend
Delightful to have our own pool and we got better at the uphill walk to the town by the end of our stay, enjoying dinners outside and bargaining at the Tuesday clothes market.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEIRDRE A.

Liked: Cleanliness
FABULOUS PROPERTY IN A WONDERFUL LOCATION
We had a simply fantastic time in this utterly charming villa! The property is maintained to a very high standard, with a fully equipped kitchen and extensive swimming pool. It's close proximity ( easy and pleasant walk) to Vence and other surrounding areas make this house a real gem! Clearly a property much loved by it's owners, whom we found almost as charming as their villa! We really do hope to return. Thank you again.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house in Vence
We absolutely loved our stay in Vence. The house was spacious and cool, even in the summer heat. The pool especially was a highlight of our trip for my teenage kids. The town of Vence was a short walk away for morning coffee and croissants, exploring the food markets and eating great meals at any of the restaurants. We hope we can visit again someday.

8/10 Good

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
July Vence trip
Beautiful home with a wonderful pool and great living spaces. A very nice walk into Vence from the property. It was a great place for us to spend a short week.

8/10 Good

Alexandra F.

Perfect family house near town
We had a relaxing stay at the Old Stone Bastide. The house is large and had plenty of rooms for us and our two kids. We were even able to use the pool a little in late Oct. The house is located on a grounds of a large condo complex, but we never noticed it. The furnishings are quaint and as the owner describes. Their property manager was very helpful too. Beautiful garden and patio to sip coffee or wine on.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ayton H.

Idyllic stone farmhouse near Nice
Beautiful old house with lovely garden and pool. All facilities included. I'd definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Home away from home,with the added bonus of a pool..
The house Is situated about a15 minute walk away from centre of Vence, perfect for us as we didn’t use the car once. the house was large and very comfortable and extremely well equipped. The pool area was ideal as the pool house provided shade & there was also a good selection of garden furniture and a BBQ provided. The garden was enclosed so our dogs were safe too. We had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kirstine F.

Truly lovely
My grown up family and I spent a week in this beautiful house in the lovely town of Vence. It was a fabulous week. The Bastide is old and gracious and very spacious, meaning that we could all relax and have our own space when we needed it. The garden is lovely, with lots of different 'areas', sun and shade. We stayed in mid October and the weather was excellent; breakfast by the pool every morning and early morning coffee and early evening wine on the little terrace. Lots to see and do round about and some outstanding medieval villages which took our breath away. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Louise W.

Old stone house, garden and pool ideal for family holiday
My partner and I took the house for a week in August, together with 5 offspring aged between 9 and 22. The main attraction was the pool, which is great - long but not too deep, so ideal for all ages. We liked the character of the house, which feels like a well-loved second home for the owners: large, airy and comfortably furnished, with delightful, quirky, colourful paintings (I assume by a family member) on the walls, a decently stocked kitchen and vast sitting room/dining room looking out over a pretty garden. The ground floor stays reasonably cool even in August, though the upstairs bedrooms get pretty warm in high summer (there are fans and an a/c unit in the three bed room). We found the location very convenient for strolling into Vence (lovely) and exploring the Cote D'Azur. Being so close to the centre of town also meant that the older kids could be independent, especially beneficial in the evenings. It's worth pointing out that there's no wifi. That didn't bother us, especially as the mobile coverage was good enough for all our data requirements, but most people seem to expect it now. Also, when we were there in high season, there was a level of activity and noise going on in the domaine pool and playground which are a little distance from the pool area, though everything goes quiet at lunchtime and in the evening. To be fair I think we made at least as much noise on our side of the fence.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

Fantastic family holiday in charming surroundings
We enjoyed a great family holiday in this charming home. It really felt like a home, not just a holiday rental. It matched up to the photos and description very well, but was even more charming in real life. It is a very spacious house and as we were 9 people we had plenty of space both indoors and outdoors. There are so many options of where to enjoy the outside space - we had a yoga session on the lawn each morning whilst the kids played in the pool, and others had leisurely breakfast just above outside the kitchen under the olive tree. The trees and flowers were very beautiful all around the house. The pool is as described, a large rectangular shape so great for proper length swimming and easy for all ages to get in and out of. The sitting room is very large with many different areas to enjoy in it - tv watching, reading corner, large table and chairs. A very calming atmosphere and cool. The kitchen was very well equipped with everything we needed and in great quantities too! There were plenty of sun loungers/cushions/chairs and tables etc for our large group. We felt the house inside was shaded enough to not miss air conditioning. Personally I prefer no air conditioning where possible and the fans in the bedrooms were more than adequate. Just the kids room upstairs does require the air con - which was provided. The house is perfectly located in Vence too. It is great for going by car to discover the region as it is only 2 mins to the roundabout that leads to the coast or further inland to places like Paul de Vence or Grasse. It is only 5 mins drive to the large supermarket Leclerc which was perfect as we had BBQ nearly every night! And it is only a 5 minute walk to the free shuttle bus that can take you into town - for elderly guests or small children this was very convenient. Alternatively it is only a 10minute walk into town anyway. We went in to Vence a few times but were much happier to have our meals at the house as we had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves thoroughly. The house feels like it has been lived in like a home, with character and decoration throughout. Personally I prefer this than a modern type villa with no personality. Also in relation to the price it is good value for money for this area and with the space all around and the pool, we couldn't have asked for more on our special family holiday!
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Orla D.

Could be a lovely place but it needs a lot of updating. Beds were not comfortable.
We had a nice stay, Vence is lovely but the property is very dated and lots of appliances etc were not working. Beautiful garden and lovely pool but whole look spoiled by ugly fence around pool. I know it's a legal requirement but it could have been done in a much more sympathetic way. Also on the website one doesn't see that the house is literally in the middle of a development of flats. This didn't matter too much but I do think it should have been mentioned. The decor of the house felt very tired and quite eccentric - I have never seen so many vases of plastic flowers...Also on a practical note upstairs has incredibly low ceilings - not good for tall people.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

christine c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fête de famille
Séjour reposant et belle fête d’anniversaire en famille maison confortable jardin ombragé piscine spacieuse et sécurisante. Équipement parfait. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helge P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa i Vence
Vi havde en skøn ferie i denne dejlige villa. Huset er meget charmerende og indretningen virkelig flot. Poolen er stor nok til hele familien, vi var seks voksne og et barn, og der er kun kort gåafstand til den gamle by og gode indkøbsmuligheder tæt på. Kan kun anbefales varmt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Det bästa jag hyrt!
För första gången någonsin kom vi till ett hus där bilderna inte ljög. En underbar vecka för alla nio i sällskapet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superbe villa provençale centenaire avec gigantesque piscine
La propriété fut très propre. Accueil et suivi impeccable. Douche de la chambre des Maitre entièrement rénové. Cuisine fonctionnelle bien équipée. Très grande piscine propre et beaucoup d’espace extérieur pour profiter d’un souper la fresco. Seul petit point à améliorer demeure l’espace autour de la piscine et patio extérieur qui faudrait balayer ou passer souffleur. A part cela, tout fut top! Nous avons adoré notre séjour! Merci pour votre magnifique villa et la chance de remonter dans le temps avec cette demeure historique! Brad
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyne L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bon souvenir
Nous avons passé un séjour agréable une très belle piscine qui a été très appréciée par toute la famille ainsi que la proximité de la ville surtout à pied
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jean-Michel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Conforme à la description
Cocon entouré d'immeubles plus modernes, très calme et à l'abri des regards du voisinage. Manque d'éclairage extérieur, entre la maison et la piscine.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

ROBERT H., SAINT-REMY-LES-CHEVREUSE FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness
Pièces très sombres. Sanitaires insuffisants à l'étage: lavabo 1 personne pour 7 lits.
Impossible de se connecter à Internet. Séjour très perturbé dû au fait que l'on était obligé de se rendre en ville.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Laure A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Une maison avec du cachet
Très belle demeure ancienne avec un beau jardin et une grande piscine. Certaines pièces de la maison sont très agréables (salon séjour) et la literie confortable. La maison est pleine de charme et très bien située (on peut se rendre facilement à pieds au village) mais j'ai regretté que la description ne soit pas tout à fait conforme aux lieux (il n'y a pas de climatisation de la maison, mais un climatiseur d'appoint dans une chambre) et il n'y a qu'une cabine de douche, ce qui n'était pas très clair dans le descriptif. Certains éléments du mobilier de jardin devraient être changés et le wifi dans la maison serait un vrai plus. Mais dans l'ensemble, c'est un lieu plein de charme et reposant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Un séjour de rêve
Nous étions deux familles avec les enfants de 11 à 15 ans. La maison est très bien orientée de sorte que on a presque pas vu les autres habitants de la résidence. Elle ne manque rien. Merci beaucoup!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021