Nestled in a lush garden with old olive and specimen trees, Villa Paradou offers a serene retreat just steps from historic Vence. Unwind by the 16m long private pool or explore the communal gardens and play areas. With English Satellite TV, DVD, stereo equipment, this villa provides entertainment options for all.
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9.29.2 out of 10
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Entire home
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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About this property
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 amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
No elevator
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Things to do
Golf
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Casino nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
This property does not have elevators
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Vence, this villa is near theme parks. Promenade des Anglais and CAP 3000 Shopping Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Juan-les-Pins Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Antibes Land and Aquasplash. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Vence travel guide
Does Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the 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. Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Fondation Maeght are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach Reviews
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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!
Lovely, characterful, and well equipped old house. Lots of comfortable and beautiful places to relax, inside and outside the house. We enjoyed the pool, the garden, the walk into Vence, and the wine left for our arrival! Really charming! Local tips: had a very special dinner at La Table du Cantemerle, which is very nearby, and a lovely lunch at Cote Jardin in Vence. We also walked up to the Source of the Riou, which was a hairy drive to get to the parking, but a beautiful spot. We came to Vence to see the Chapelle Matisse, which we were able to walk to, and was worth the trek across the valley.
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.
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.
The house and location were exactly as we had hoped, and the weather in Provence was perfect. The house was very clean and tidy, and also very comfortable. We had been given good clear instructions about how to find it, and Francoise (the representative of the owners) was there to meet us. We enjoyed the pool and the garden every day. It was very pet friendly. The location was also very peaceful and quiet. I mention the following things only so that the owners are aware. They are small things and IN NO WAY spoiled our holiday. The curtain track in the downstairs bedroom came off the wall early on, and was not fixed though Francoise sent someone to look at it. There is a pane of glass missing in the kitchen window: Francoise did not know about it but thought the owners did. The upstairs loo caused a little concern, and Francoise sent a plumber quickly who found a small blockage in the garden: the owner was informed and we explained that it was not a problem. The DVD player did not work, and the owner immediately arranged for a new DVD player which worked perfectly: thank you. The smoke alarm outside the downstairs bedroom went off early one morning for no apparent reason: it didn't happen again. A light bulb in the tall wicker lamp in the sitting room exploded on 20 Sept: no obvious reason and no damage. We replaced it with a bulb from another lamp.We all enjoyed our family holiday in Lou Paradou 100% and would happily return.
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.
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.
Colin H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Alexandra F.
5 November 2018
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.
Séjour reposant et belle fête d’anniversaire en famille maison confortable jardin ombragé piscine spacieuse et sécurisante. Équipement parfait. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir
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.
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
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
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.
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!!
Bon séjour et bel accueil, il serait nécessaire d’installer internet dans cette maison, vu la taille du lotissement l’lnstallation ne doit pas être bien complexe.
Abdel Z.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Olivier B.
21 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Magnifique Maison en pierres
Séjour très agréable dans cette grande demeure où l’on fêtait nos 50 ans avec un ami.
Belle piscine et beaux jardins.
Seul bémol, elle est entourée par une copropriété dont les les propriétaires n’aiment pas le bruit généré par les enfants jouant dans la piscine ni la musique que nous avons mise pour cette occasion..
(Nous avons fait notre possible pour ne pas trop deranger)
Nous cherchions une demeure tranquille et isolée mais les photos sur le site ne montrent pas les immeubles tout proche…
A part ce bémol, nous avons tous passé un très beau séjour 👍👍👍
Wij hebben een geweldig leuk verblijf gehad in dit sfeervolle huis dicht bij het mooie Vence. Het ontbrak ons daar echt aan niets, mooie ruime woonkeuken met alles erop en eraan. Een geweldige mooie sfeervolle woonkamer / eetkamer/serre en met buiten overal leuke zitjes. Super ruime slaapkamers ook al zo sfeervol ingericht. Lekker schoon zwembad en zelfs de bbq stond al klaar. Leuke mail contact gehad met David en Elisabeth en ze gaven ons zeker een warm welkom en gastvrijheid. Met 9 personen een top week gehad .
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.
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.
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.
Nicole H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ayton H.
16 October 2018
Idyllic stone farmhouse near Nice
Beautiful old house with lovely garden and pool.
All facilities included.
I'd definitely visit again.