Villa De L'Ourse

About this property

Whether exploring Pays de Fayence’s gorgeous hilltop villages or driving down to the French Riviera coastline, Villa De L’Ourse is a welcoming holiday villa with plenty of features to appeal to everyone.

In recent years, the dedicated owners have transformed this 20th century home into a stylish abode after extensive renovations both inside and out. Up to twelve guests can stay here – eight adults across the four tastefully decorated double bedrooms, each one with their own bath or shower room, and an ensuite bedroom with two sets of bunkbeds for younger visitors.

Families will absolutely love the games room where kids can chill out with a DVD, play table football or discover what board games and books are on offer. Upstairs an open-plan living and dining space opens out to the south-facing terrace for al-fresco barbecues and feasts.

The swimming pool is the perfect size for summer fun on hot summer afternoons and an attractive poolside terrace allows ample room for sunbathing. A shaded area is ideal for a game of ping-pong or two whilst the rustic gardens and olive trees add to the charm of this Provençal home.

The pretty, bustling village of Fayence is merely 2km by car with its many cafes and restaurants, thrice-weekly market and historic architecture. Visit the communal bread oven, now a museum, and admire the beautiful 18th century church in the heart of the village. Antique lovers should check the dates of the atmospheric brocantes that take place in Fayence’s Le Grand Jardin. More adventurous guests may be keen to seek out Fayence’s famous gliding club.

There are so many other perched villages dotted across the Pays de Fayence – Seillans, Callian, Mons and Montauroux are all within a 12km drive, as are the shores of Lac de Saint-Cassien where you will find endless opportunities for hiking, horse-riding, cycling, lakeside picnics as well as summer watersports.

If you can tear yourself away from the beauty of the Côte d'Azur hinterland, drive down to the coast to soak up the elegant ambience of Saint-Raphaël, admire the historic sites of Fréjus, take a boat tour from Cannes, visit the Picasso museum in Antibes or simply make the most of the many glorious beaches along this part of the French Riviera.

Villa De L’Ourse is in the Côte d'Azur hinterland in the Pays de Fayence, an ideal position for exploring the idyllic villages and landscapes of this region as well as the beautiful Lac de Saint-Cassien. Spend the day discovering the glitz of the French Riviera with both Cannes and Saint-Raphaël around 40km away.

The villa is set just off the main road that connects Fayence to Mons, meaning the charming village of Fayence (2km) can be quickly reached by car. It’s a lovely village to explore with a great choice of restaurants and cafes and a rich heritage including the 18th century Church of Saint Jean Baptiste, an original communal bread oven (now a museum) and the oldest Christian church of the region just outside the village, La Chapelle de Notre Dame des Cyprès. The morning market is on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in the heart of the village. Furthermore, look out for several events, including antique fairs, that take place at the Le Grand Jardin throughout the year.

Other picture-perfect villages across the Pays de Fayence include perched Seillans (8km), one of France’s classified ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, Mons (12km) with its incredible natural scenery, Callian (10km), known for its steep lanes leading up to a medieval castle, and Montauroux (10km), the gateway to Lac de Saint-Cassien.

Indeed, Lac de Saint-Cassien offers a wealth of outdoor activities from hiking through the forest, lakeside picnics, cycling, horse-riding, carp fishing to summer watersports such as kayaking, canoeing and pedal boat hire. If you are keen on adventures, it is also worth noting that Fayence’s famous gliding club is around a ten-minute drive away.

Further south, the French Riviera can be reached for a wonderful day out. Driving through landscapes of the Estérel, passing pretty villages such as Bagnols-en-Forêt (17km) or Les Adrets-de-l'Estérel (21km), you can reach the coastline around Saint-Raphaël and Fréjus in around 40km. As well as fine beaches, watersports and summer fun, experience the historic ambience of both gorgeous French Riviera towns.

Cannes (42km) also awaits with its palm-fringed shores, glamorous shopping opportunities and high-end dining establishments or spend the day soaking up the charm of Antibes, following magnificent coastal hiking trails in Cap d’Antibes or enjoying the atmospheric beaches of Juan-Les-Pins.

Accommodation

Villa Interiors (230m2)

Main Upper Floor

-    Lounge with L-shaped sofa and TV
-    Open-plan dining area with table for 12 guests and doors leading to al-fresco dining terrace
-    Open-plan kitchen, fully-equipped including oven, microwave, induction hob, large fridge, ice-maker, coffee machine, toaster, kettle, raclette machine and food processor
-    2 x bedrooms with double bed (160x200cm) and ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower 
-    Shared WC with sink

Lower Garden Level

-    Games room with lounge area, TV, DVD player, books and DVDs, table football, Bluetooth speaker and games
-    Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) and adjoining bathroom with walk-in shower and WC
-    Bedroom with double bed (160x200cm) and adjoining bathroom with bath and WC
-    Children's bedroom with two sets of bunkbeds (90x200cm each) and adjoining bathroom with walk-in shower and WC
As per French guidance, only children with a minimum age of 6 are allowed on the top bunk

Outside Grounds (3000m2, enclosed)

-    Heated swimming pool (8x4m, depth: 1.4m) with fencing and hard safety cover. Open all year, heated approximately April to October only
-    Poolside terrace with sun-loungers
-    South-facing terrace (60m2) with al-fresco dining table (for 6) and electric barbecue
-    Shaded terrace with table tennis
-    Outdoor lighting
-    Electric gate
-    Parking

Facilities
-    Books
-    Bluetooth speaker
-    Drying rack
-    Ironing facilities