In an enviable position just outside St-Paul-de-Vence, L’Ancien Monastère is a
handsome domaine offering a superb standard of accommodation for a large
group in the very heart of the magnificent Côte d'Azur.
The set-up of this spacious villa and charming cottage is perfect for an
extended family holiday or perhaps a reunion of friends with a range of
bedrooms and apartments as well as a superb large living room with a roaring
fireplace, central kitchen and wonderful outdoor space to gather together to
share special moments.
L’Ancien Monastère has the ambience of a traditional Provençal home yet it
was built in the late 20th century cleverly using materials from an old
monastery to add character and charm, such as the impressive wood beamed
ceilings and reclaimed stone flooring in the living space. Throughout you will
find high quality furnishings and bold original art-work, making it a superb
place to spend time in great comfort. Each of the villa’s bedrooms and the
cottage have pretty terraces where you can find a moments peace in the vast
and beautiful grounds.
Enjoy views of the Mediterranean from many of the rooms in the main villa or
step outside and be mesmerised by the mountain and sea landscapes around
you. Play a game of boules or wander down the enchanting terraced gardens
to discover the tennis courts which can be lit up in the evening. The heated
swimming pool is surrounded by landscaped lawns where you can lounge in
the summer sun and the al-fresco dining terrace with its outdoor kitchen, open
fire and bar is an idyllic spot for balmy nights dining by candlelight.
The concierge service is second to none and the owners are willing to
assist with anything their guests may need from wine and champagne in the
fridge on arrival, private chefs and restaurant bookings to tennis coaching,
sailing lessons and golf reservations. They would also be delighted to assist
with tickets for the Cannes Film Festival and arrangements for the Monaco
Grand Prix, even arranging helicopter transfers if required.
One of the French Riviera’s most famous villages, St-Paul-de-Vence, is just
minutes away with its picturesque cobbled lanes filled with art galleries, cafes
and restaurants as well as the well-loved Fondation Maeght, a museum of
modern art. Discover Matisse’s incredible chapel in Vence, just a ten-minute drive away or head a few minutes south to the atmospheric market in the old
town of Cagnes-sur-Mer.
The marvellous coastline of the Côte d'Azur is within a short drive with great
beaches around Cagnes-sur-Mer, Villeneuve-Loubet as well as Antibes and
beyond. Nice and Cannes are also magical places to visit so close or head to
some of the French Riviera’s idyllic inland villages and towns such as Biot,
Opio and Grasse.
L’Ancien Monastère is the perfect oasis from which to discover this incredible
region of Côte d'Azur beaches, classic hilltop villages, endless activities and
extraordinary landscapes.
Accommodation:
1) Main Villa and Cottage (max. 17 guests)
2) Main Villa (max. 12 guests)
Up to 23 guests can stay if using the sofa-beds in three of the apartments – please enquire for additional prices.
Villa Interiors (various levels)
- Large living room with fireplace
- Dining room
- Snug
- Central kitchen, well-equipped
- Laundry room
- Guest WCs x 2
Apartment One: bedroom with king-size double, shower room, living-dining room with air-conditioning, double sofa-bed, kitchen area, sun-room and terrace
Apartment Two: bedroom with king-size double, shower room, dressing room, living-dining room with air-conditioning, double sofa-bed, kitchen area and terrace
Apartment Three: bedroom with king-size double, shower room, dressing room, living-dining room with air-conditioning, double sofa-bed, kitchen area and terrace
Apartment Four: bedroom with king-size double, smaller bedroom with single bed, shower room, living-dining room with air-conditioning, kitchen area and terrace
- Bedroom with king-size bed, air-conditioning, shower room, dressing room and access to terrace
- Bedroom with king-size bed, air-conditioning, shower room, dressing room and access to terrace
Cottage Interiors
Ground Floor - 2 x bedrooms with king-size beds and en suite bathrooms
First Floor - Living-dining room and kitchen with doors leading to a terrace
Outside Grounds (6500m2)
- Heated salt-water swimming pool (13mx7m free-form design, depth: 1.5- 2.3m). Heated as required to 25C from April to October (other months on request). Safety alarm system
- Covered terrace with outdoor kitchen and BBQ
- Al-fresco bar and lounge
- Tennis court with floodlights and equipment
- Boules pitch
- Terraced gardens
- Secure video entry
- Electric gates
- Ample parking