Etoile Region: Grasse Sleeps: 14 Overview Gaze at the rolling hills, even as far as the bay of Cannes, as you relax in your heated infinity pool at this stylish abode within walking distance to a small charming village, only a short drive from the beautiful beaches of the French Riviera. The interiors of this graceful villa are just as stunning with open-plan living at its heart in the superb lounge, diner and kitchen, featuring sliding doors opening up to the terraces with panoramic 180 degrees views. Five smart en suite bedrooms, each with air-conditioning, TVs and DVD players, feature high quality mattresses with Egyptian cotton linen and most have beautiful views; one of the upper floor doubles is especially impressive with a large sun terrace looking over the surrounding landscapes. Enjoy warm summers by the heated swimming pool or seek shade in the charming pool house with its kitchen, sofa-bed and games. Everyone will love the snooker table, air-hockey, table tennis and table football as well as sedate games of pétanque or simply relaxing in the jacuzzi hot tub. The swimming pool and pool house are gated from the main terrace, ideal for those travelling with young families so children can play on the pretty lawn as you relax in the al-fresco lounge or by the barbecue. The vistas from Étoile are simply stunning, looking out to the Esterel hills as far as the sea and you can even catch a glance of nearby Lac de Saint- Cassien. The villa enjoys a very private setting yet it’s only a short stroll down the country road to an incredibly picturesque and small village with a charming café-restaurant, village shop and even its own olive mill; make sure you sample the local olive oil. Surrounded by landscapes of olive groves and woodland, this is a walker’s paradise whilst golf-lovers have a great choice of courses throughout the region. Guests who love the great outdoors will also appreciate the horse- riding, cycling and watersport opportunities at the incredible Lac de Saint- Cassien. If you are wishing to venture further out, explore the delightful town of Grasse with its perfumeries and lovely markets, dine in a Michelin starred restaurant in nearby Cabris or discover some of the enchanting perched villages of this region including Seillans, Fayence, Vence and Mougins. Page 1 Within half an hour you can also be soaking up the glamour of Cannes or relaxing by the Mediterranean on the beaches of the Côte d'Azur. Take summer boat trips as far Monaco or Saint-Tropez or explore some of the idyllic beaches south of Antibes. A shining star of this region, Étoile’s location allows you to explore so much of this wonderful part of southern France or simply stay local with quiet villages in stunning surroundings. Facilities Wellness • Private Pool • Child-Safe Pool • Heated Pool • Ideal for Babies & Toddlers • Ideal for Kids • Ideal for Teens • Wi-Fi/Internet • Air-Con • Hot Tub • Walk to Village • Walk to Restaurant • <1hr to Airport • BBQ • All Bedrooms En-Suite • Games Room • Indoor Games • Outdoor Games • Table Tennis • Table Football • Pool/Snooker • DVD • Heating • Cot(s) • High Chair(s) • Watersports • Sailing • Canoeing/Kayaking • Rural Location • Walking/Hiking Paths • Wine Tasting • Golf Nearby • Tennis Nearby • Cycling • Horse Riding • Go-Karting • Fishing • Outstanding Landscapes • Outdoor Pursuit & Activities • Tourist Towns & Villages • Historical Sites • Paragliding Page 2 Interior & Grounds Villa Interiors (approx. 400m2, three levels) - Open-plan living-dining room with fireplace, Smart TV and DVD player. Doors leading out to terrace - Open-plan kitchen, well-equipped including island. Doors lead to al-fresco dining area - Master bedroom with king-size double bed, living area with double sofa-bed and dressing room. En suite bathroom with bath, shower and separate WC - Three bedrooms with king-size double beds, dressing rooms and en suite bathrooms - Twin bedroom with en suite bathroom Occasional beds can be requested if required Outside Grounds (approx. 3000m2) - Heated infinity swimming pool (approximately 14m x 5m, depth: 1.4m) with safety fence/gate. Open approximately Easter to end-September - Pool house with a large sofa-bed (king-size double), snooker table, air- hockey, kitchen area and shower room - Hot tub - Al-fresco dining area for 12 guests and outdoor lounge - Barbecue - Various terraced areas - Shaded games area (table tennis and table football) - Pétanque court - Terraced/sloping gardens (lower garden) - Double height security gates - Secure double garage - Parking Facilities - Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Heating - Double height security gates - Video-entry system - Secure double garage - Smart TV with Netflix - TVs and DVDs in each bedroom - DVD library - Board games and books Page 3 - Table tennis - Table football - Snooker table - Air-hockey - Pétanque - Laundry room Page 4 Location & Local Information Étoile enjoys a wonderful location in the hills behind Grasse, within walking distance to a charming village. Only a 30-minute drive to the beautiful sandy beaches of the French Riviera, this is an ideal setting for enjoying the Côte d'Azur as well as the stunning countryside and idyllic perched villages of this region. The villa is in an isolated position with the nearest property being 200m away on a lower level of the hillside. Wander along the country lane and within around ten to fifteen minutes you will reach a delightful village with lots of character. The village’s café-bar and restaurant is a great place for a good lunch or to enjoy a glass of local rosé on the terrace with lovely views. There’s also a village shop which sells fresh bread, croissants and other basics whilst there is a range of supermarkets within a five to ten-minute drive. The local village is small and, alongside nearby Peymeinade, are both away from the busier tourist hot-spots of Grasse and Cannes if you are looking to get away from it all. Furthermore, local supermarkets offer a 'shop & collect' service, meaning you can buy necessities without having to go to large supermarkets The stunning hilltop village of Cabris is just a few minutes away by car, an historic artist’s village where you will find two Michelin starred restaurants and mesmerising views towards the Mediterranean. With landscapes of olive groves and cypress trees, this is a wonderful area for walking with some delightful trails to follow through the fragrant landscapes. Make sure you also sample some of the olive oil still produced in some of the original mills. You can easily spend a day or more exploring the picturesque lanes of beautiful Grasse (8km), the perfume-capital of France. The Provençal food market offers all sorts of wonderful local produce to tempt you or you can just sip coffee in a pretty square after a morning exploring the historic sights. As well as the Musée International de la Parfumerie, there are also complimentary guided tours of Grasse’s perfume factories and some places offer you the opportunity to make your own perfume! Of course, all around Grasse you will see fields of roses and jasmine that are used to create the wonderful scents. The glorious beaches of the French Riviera can be reached in around half an hour with Cannes (22km) so near where you will find sandy shores and a range of watersports. Théoule-sur-Mer (27km), Antibes (32km) and Juan-Les- Pins (30km) are also ideal for a day by the sea. Alternatively, summer boat trips from Cannes depart to Monaco or Saint-Tropez. Watersport lovers should also spend time at Lac de Saint-Cassien, under half Page 5 an hour away, with sailing, canoeing, pedaloes, fishing, swimming as well as an inflatable water park whilst one of France’s most magnificent sights, the Verdon Gorge, is around 90km away. This area also offers cycling, mountain biking, horse-riding, para-gliding and all sorts of adventurous activities. Some of the French Riviera’s best golf courses can be easily reached, including the prestigious Royal Mougins Golf Resort (17km). You should also discover some of the incredible perched villages such as Fayence (22km), Callian (20km) and Seillans (28km), the latter being one of France’s classified ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, all nestled in incredible countryside of woodland, rivers and cascades. Heading east, Opio (14km), Valbonne (16km), Mougins (16km) and St Paul de Vence (30km) offer culture, history and charm. Local Amenities Nearest Airport Nice (40km) Nearest Airport 2 Marseille (173km) Nearest Village (800m) Nearest Town/City Grasse (8km) Nearest Restaurant Village cafe-bar/restaurant (850m) Nearest Shop Village shop (1km) Nearest Supermarket Intermarché (3.4km) Nearest Beach Cannes (22km) Nearest Golf Golf Saint Donat (12km) Nearest Train Station Grasse (8km) Page 6 What Oliver loves… What you should know… Enjoy incredible views from the south-facing terraces and heated swimming Take advantage of the 'Click and Collect' groceries at nearby supermarkets pool This villa sleeps up to 14 guests across five bedrooms including a double sofa-bed in the master bedroom and a further sofa- Bring the outside in as you slide open the floor-to-ceiling windows in the vast bed in the pool house. If you would prefer the use of an occasional bed instead, please request this at the time of booking open-plan living space The villa is spread over three floors with the living space, pool and terrace on the first floor, accessed via steps Families will love all the games from air-hockey and snooker table to table Outside, you’ll spend most of your time on the main terrace with its al-fresco dining and lounge areas, fenced off swimming football and table tennis. There are also plenty of board games and children’s pool and pool house.