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Secluded luxury retreat 10 mins to St Paul de Vence, breathtaking sea views

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9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10250 sq m

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  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
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  • Pool
    Pool
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly

About this property

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

Secluded luxury retreat 10 mins to St Paul de Vence, breathtaking sea views

Situated atop the medieval town of Tourrettes sur Loup, Villa Soleil is a large, modern, spacious villa with 4 very generously sized individual bedroom suites all with south facing sea views and glass doors to their own individual terrace seating. Each bedroom has air conditioning which is wonderful in the hot summer months and underfloor heating for cosy toes in winter. The property offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean sea and the surrounding countryside with total peace and quiet. It is close to all amenities and only a 15 minute walk / 2 minute drive from Tourrettes and 10 minutes from famous St Paul de Vence, with its abundance of art galleries.

LOCATION
Villa Soleil is situated in the uplands of Vence just 30 minutes drive from Nice airport, on the hillside above the medieval village of Tourrettes sur Loup. It is reached by a gated, private road (shared by one other villa further up the road which is not visible from the property). Villa Soleil has an excellent position overlooking the village with sweeping panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea, from Cap Ferrat to the Esterel Mountains.

Tourrettes sur Loup is a beautiful spot to come home to after a busy day out visiting the many attractions that the Côte d'Azur has to offer. The sea and beaches are only a short drive away as are stunning Saint Paul de Vence, cosmopolitan Nice (distance 35 km), glamorous Cannes (38km) and Monaco (59 km). Italy too is within easy driving distance.


LAYOUT
Villa Soleil is designed with relaxation, luxury and indoor / outdoor living very much in mind. The large open plan living / dining area on the ground floor features fully retractable glass walls which means that in the height of summer you can enjoy the cool hillside breeze while in winter months you can close the walls yet still enjoy the clear sea view from within the conservatory area. The living area features comfortable sofas and a flat screen TV with Netflix, Amazon Prime, ITV hub and All 4. There is also a table football table, a Wii games console and many other games to enjoy in the sideboard, along with a basket of English-language books for your holiday reading. There is a CD player / bluetooth speaker in the living room for you also to enjoy.

The kitchen, which is off the living room, is fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, oven, halogen hob, fridge, freezer, toaster, kettle, coffee maker and coffee frother for morning cappuccinos. There is a large gas-powered barbecue on the terrace outside the kitchen. The twin bedroom plus en -suite shower room is also on this ground floor level.

The three double bedrooms suites and the office are downstairs on the lower floor. All four bedrooms at Villa Soleil are south facing with a panoramic sea view and sliding glass doors to their own individual private terrace areas. All have en-suite facilities along with air conditioning and underfloor heating. Two of the double bedrooms have their own satellite TV and kitchen area. An extra two folding beds are available to increase occupancy if required. These can either go within one of the bedrooms or in the office.

The extensive south-facing terrace runs the entire length of the house on two levels. Relax under the parasol on the outside sofa and enjoy a coffee or a sundowner looking down towards the village or spot the yachts out to sea. Enjoy your morning croissant in the open air at the terrace dining table. The view at Villa Soleil is, we think, unrivalled in the area.

Alternatively, relax in the private infinity pool (heated April to September) or soak up the sun on the large poolside terrace where there are plenty of comfortable sun loungers and parasols. There is a fridge/freezer by the pool for easy access to cold drinks and ice creams!

In the garden, Villa Soleil features a large private boules pitch (boules are of course provided). Perfect your skills here before challenging the locals at one of the regular summer contests in the village. There is also a table tennis table with plenty of bats and balls available on the ground floor terrace.

High quality bed linen and all towels (indoor and outdoor) are all provided for up to 8 guests. Extra linen is charged at €50 per guest (max 2 extra guests). The rental price includes wifi, satellite TV (French and English channels), a welcome grocery pack and end of stay clean. Extra cleaning is available and payable locally.

Electric security shutters throughout keep the property safe while you enjoy the local area. They also act as very effective blackout blinds for totally undisturbed sleep!


COVID 19 UPDATE
The Villa is thoroughly cleaned to an exacting standard between rentals. We ask you to please observe any and all local CV19 regulations and protocols.


LOCAL AREA
There are leisure pursuits galore from horse riding and mountain walking to sea sports, golf and tennis along with a rich array of culture, with art galleries, museums, theatre, music and opera all within easy reach.

Tourrettes sur Loup itself is a medieval village dating from the 11th century. Violets have been grown in the area for centuries and this has been the village's main agricultural activity since the 1800s. The delicate flowers are used in the perfume factories of Grasse (the perfume capital of the world - well worth a visit) and also in the local speciality - violet ice cream. The annual Fête des Violettes in Tourrettes sur Loup (usually held in March) rounds off the end of the violet season and celebrates spring with music, dancing, a floral procession and even a floral battle. Visit the village website for more information on the history of the village and local events.

Shops and services are all available in the local village (distance 1.5 km). Tourrettes sur Loup has 2 bakeries, 2 greengrocers, a supermarket, pharmacy, 2 butchers, 1 newsagent and restaurants which are open every day. There is an open air market in the main square every Wednesday.

The property is fully alarmed and has ample parking for 4 cars.

NB Villa Soleil is a family home in a very quiet area and as such is not suitable for very large groups of partying adults. Sorry!

Property manager

Kathryn McGeary

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Printer
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only please!

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2691 sq ft (250 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Well-behaved dogs welcome.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There are steps inside and out.

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
Note from host: Sorry, no parties / events allowed.
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 3023482652407

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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxury Retreat 10 Mins St Paul Vence Breathtaking sea Views

About the neighborhood

Map
Tourrettes-Sur-Loup, Provence-Alpes-Côte-DAzur

What's nearby

  • Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence - 13 min drive
  • Fondation Maeght - 14 min drive
  • Polygone Riviera - 17 min drive
  • Sophia Antipolis - 26 min drive
  • Allianz Riviera - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Cagnes-sur-Mer Cros-de-Cagnes Station - 21 min drive
  • Cote d'Azur Airport (NCE) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Le Relais des Coches - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pizza de l'Ara - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Pergola - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪La Barbacane - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Cave de Tourrettes - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded luxury retreat 10 mins to St Paul de Vence, breathtaking sea views have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Secluded luxury retreat 10 mins to St Paul de Vence, breathtaking sea views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Secluded luxury retreat 10 mins to St Paul de Vence, breathtaking sea views?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded luxury retreat 10 mins to St Paul de Vence, breathtaking sea views?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded luxury retreat 10 mins to St Paul de Vence, breathtaking sea views located?

This family-friendly Tourrettes-sur-Loup villa is located by the sea, steps from Regional Natural Park of the French Alps, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Gorges du Loup and Fondation Maeght. Polygone Riviera and Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Secluded luxury retreat 10 mins to St Paul de Vence, breathtaking sea views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a lovely house!
This villa is perched high in the hills near a quaint medieval town. The views were spectacular, the home comfortable and spacious, and it was a quick walk to town (which had a number of wonderful restaurants, art galleries, and gelato venues.) The infinity pool was perfect to jump into after a day out site seeing in the French Riviera. Both our host and property manager made everything very easy for us. We had a wonderful family holiday. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Place and Views
Incredible place with close access to many charming towns that look like they are out of the movies. Cannes and Nice are close by as well. Very well stocked kitchen and other amenities as well. Views are amazing. No camera can do them justice. Pool was divine and heated to our pleasure. Jane our local host was incredibly helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Panoramic views
Great views. Well set rooms. Lovely main room and outside areas. One bathroom was not very good. Good pool. The road to the Villa is very steep, hard for a car, much harder to walk. The manager, Jane, was wonderful in supporting us at the hospital following an accident. She went way beyond what we could have expected. Tourettes is a lovely town.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always returning
We really loves the villa, the pool, the view, the exciting road through the gates and the surroundings, including the cute village within walking distance. This was the third time we stayed there, and would love to come back next season as well! Marie et al
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chantal V., Boucherville

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour de rêve à la Villa Soleil
Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour en famille à la Villa Soleil. La vue est à couper le souffle et la villa est très bien située pour explorer la région. Le village de Tourette-sur-Loup est aussi très charmant et on y trouve d'excellents restaurants (4 restaurants étoilés Michelin!). Kathry et Jane ont été des hôtes extraordinaires qui répondaient très rapidement à nos différents interrogations. Merci pour le magnifique séjour!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views and helpful hosts
We had a lovely stay at Villa Soleil. The first trip up is a bit steep in the car, but the views of the valley and the ocean are worth it. Some really great restaurants in Tourrettes-sur-Loup and the opportunity to explore St Paul, Grasse, Antibes and elsewhere was too good to pass up. Thank you--we will come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Torquil M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Villa and view
Excellent Villa. beautiful views above the lovely town of Tourettes Sur Loup. Everything about our stay was wonderful from the time we arrived being welcomed by Jane (her get tips on all things local were invaluable)...until she waved us goodbye. we will be back!..next time with a car as the walk to town and back was too far for us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Kelvin L., Canterbury, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular View. Pool Not Heated
The view from the property was spectacular, with a magnificent sunrise above the ancient cliff side town of Tourettes-sir-Loup. The property itself was spacious and comfortable. The one major disappointment is that the pool heating was not turned on despite me specifically messaging the host about it days prior to my arrival. By the time I complained about it during our stay, there wasn’t enough time for the pool to be heated to usable temperature. The host offered a small refund, but the family was left very disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

martin D., Bonogin QLD Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful villa with stunning views
We had a wonderful time here as the house is very airy and bright. The bedrooms are large with excellent bathrooms. The views are simply stunning and having a heated swimming pool with excellent pool deck area a real bonus. Kathryn had provided excellent communication throughout the booking process and again during our stay and Bronwen was extremely helpful too. The joining instructions told us about the hill being steep and indeed it is. First gear all the way! But it does provide lovely views when you arrive. Thank again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zoe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tourettes villa
Great villa near beautiful town, stunning views and lovely pool.Excellent communication with owner and prompt help with any issue such as power cut caused by thunder storm.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean G., Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hilltop villa with an amazing view.
We'd booked this villa over a year ago after the disappointment of a covid cancellation the previous year with a different property. Communication with the owner was great, the property manager who met us was thorough and check in was very straightforward. As everyone has mentioned the view is stunning and the pool is a fantastic size. The villa has everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We enjoyed eating at the villa and the local town, however it's worth mentioning that the restaurants don't all cater well for children. The villa is situated on a very, very steep hill not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. The villa is a good place to explore further, St Paul de Vence is worth a trip.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worth the ride to be on top of the world!
We were very lucky to have been able to stay here. We were at another home during a heat wave who’s air condition had gone out among other things and this host was able to quickly arrange for us to move in next day. I have one less star for cleanliness only because I had to clean up the floors a bit and wipe down some dusty surfaces which I attribute to the way we had to rush into moving. I was grateful and happy to do it. The VIEW IS TO DIE FOR and makes any other not just perfect things perfect. We had friends visiting for lunch one day and we made good use of the pool, the ping pong table and thé pétanque court which wasn’t obvious at first so we had to go on a search of the property. Hidden under a beautiful shaded canopy of bamboo we drank rose and played the afternoon away. The kitchen was well equipped, plenty of sitting and dining areas sand very close to the village that has anything one might need. If your coming with a group or just need a retreat away from the city for some R and R you’ll enjoy this home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Deb J.

Views are terrific and the house is nicely done, but you’re quite remote!
While the house is terrific for three couples, each with en-suite bedrooms, and the views are awesome of the French Riviera, you do pay a bit with remoteness. In fact, the final three blocks are so steep, our friends rental car could barely make it up the hill. So we weren’t inclined to use the car to pop into town for a meal. Happily the house had great amenities, outdoor dining space, ping pong, etc. so we just settled in. (The only recommendation we have for the property manager is to address the problem of ants. They were quite annoying.)
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Every aspect of this home was simply perfect. Check in was easy and Kathryn was a joy to work with in the process. The pictures can not do Villa Soleil justice. The view each morning was memorable and we enjoyed our daily walk down the hill to the bakery.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 relaxing days in France!
A thoroughly enjoyable 4 days spent at the villa with family. The host took excellent care of us through our stay and the villa catered to all of our needs. The views are staggering and the pool got many hours of use. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Villa with outstanding views.
We were three couples who each had great bedrooms and bathrooms. The pool and views were awesome. We loved spending our evenings in the multiple living areas with outdoor views of the entire Riviera. Tourette’s Sur Loup was a gem for restaurants and exploring. The location was great and we were all impressed. The owners were fantastic and had a great welcome booklet with helpful info.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Villa Soleil, Surroundings and Stay
We love the house, the pool, the flowers, the view and Tourettes-sur-Loup. However, we were surprised by the neighbours who complained about noice!! Of course people may both laugh and potentially also raise their voices during swimming due to the fun of enjoying a fantastic pool! Furthermore, short barking by a happy dog may also occur. All in daytime. Only sober adults. // Marie et al.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning property, even more stunning view!
This is a really wonderful family home which we felt privileged to have the use of for two weeks. The description given of the property is very accurate but nothing can prepare you for the view from every room in the villa of the surrounding countryside and the Mediterranean in the distance. Swimming in the gorgeous infinity pool with that view set out before you was a delight every time. The villa has a beautiful living area with bi-fold doors which open up the whole room into an extended terrace where there was a great dining area. Very well equipped kitchen (nespresso machines etc) and it was a lovely touch that all the bedrooms (all ensuite) had kitchenettes so that guests can make themselves a coffee or something stronger in the morning/evening and enjoy the sun rising/setting from the terrace in front of their room without traipsing up to the kitchen. Excellent choice of television channels - especially British ones - plus Netflix and very comfortable sofas from which to watch. Detailed and helpful notes were provided on the villa and surrounding attractions etc. It's a short drive down the hill to Tourrettes which has to be one of the most delightful villages in France with fabulous restaurants/cafes to suit all purses. We have been coming to the Vence/Tourrettes region for more than ten years and this has to be the nicest villa we have ever rented. Kathryn was incredibly helpful and answered all questions promptly and in full. A huge thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Evie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Slice of Heaven
Beautiful location and spectacular view. ....way better than the photos. House is very open and has great outdoor areas. Really cool vibe due to how open it is. Much of it feels as if you are outside as the front wall folds back. The ping-pong and fuseball were an added bonus. Everything is there that you need. Kathryn was wonderful to communicate with. The village is truly one of the best we have seen. This was unexpected. Gorgeous. Super restaurants. Book it. You will be happy that you did.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chantal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We would happily stay forever!
We had such a wonderful stay at Villa Soleil, we didn’t want to leave! The view is incredible, the swimming pool was lovely and warm, the villa had all the facilities we needed and we arrived to a lovely welcome package of delicious produce. The local area is fabulous and it is a great location as a base from which to explore Monaco, St Tropez and Cannes which are all an easy drive away. I hope we can come back again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
BEAUTIFUL VILLA IN STUNNING LOCATION
A true home from home. We had everything we needed for a fantastic stay. Amazing pool and views to die for. Village restaurants as always do not disappoint. Overall a great family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Fantastic family holiday
Amazing holiday at Villa Soleil, the bill and pool are fantastic and the views are absolutely beautiful. Tourrettes-sur-Loup is such a beautiful quirky village. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to return one day. Highly recommended:-) x
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynda R., South Bend, In. and Miami Beach, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent villa in French riviera.
Had a wonderful stay. Local town filled with great restaurants and shops. Villa may be an easy walk to town, but not back due to steep hills, but marvelous view.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Helen H.

Wonderful scenery and fabulous villa
Villa was great, pool and scenery were outstanding - we all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen T.

5 star villa with amazing views and everything you need for a relaxing holiday!
Villa Soleil is an amazing villa with spectacular views to the coast & the Mediterranean. We had a family holiday there (7 adults and 2 young children) and found it was spacious, fully equipped, lovely heated infinite pool, secure, clean and well looked after. The owner, Kathryn, and the villa manager, Eric, were most welcoming and helpful both before and during our stay. The local town of Tourettes-Sur-Loop is large enough to have the necessary shops and restaurants, but small enough to still have its own charm. We would highly recommend a stay at Villa Soleil, either for a short or longer stay (we booked for a week but we should have booked for two!).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018