Step back in time to the French Riviera in the 1920s as you look out towards the Mediterranean from your beautiful sea-facing villa with a private swimming pool in a prime position on Cap d’Antibes.
The water’s edge is merely metres away where boats gently bob in the marina. The view is especially wonderful from Villa Hermine main living room, gaze as far as Île Sainte-Marguerite and the Bay of Cannes. It’s here that you can truly appreciate the early 20th century French charm of this recently refurbished abode that has remained in the same family for generations.
Admire family-owned paintings and original object d’art alongside a stylish blend of vintage and modern furnishings whilst the decor exudes an abundance of character. We adore the coolness of the green marbled floor across much of the main floor – the house is also air-conditioned throughout. The chef’s kitchen is simply delightful with high-end Smeg appliances and gorgeous detailing, cook to your heart’s delight as fellow guests chill out with board games or TV in the second lounge.
Up to 12 guests can sleep restfully at Villa Elegance. Upstairs there are two master bedrooms with elegant en-suite bathrooms and doors opening to a pretty balcony overlooking the coast. Another two garden-facing bedrooms share a spacious shower room whilst downstairs you will find the prettiest of double bedrooms with vintage furnishings alongside a cosy bedroom with a built-in bunkbed.
Back to the light-filled living room, open the French windows and follow the steps down to the heated swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers, parasols and the Mediterranean garden. Dine outside beside the loveliest of summer kitchens with a Big Green Egg barbecue, always with that uninterrupted view of the marina and sea beyond.
Perched slightly above the coastal road, you only need to stroll a few moments, you will find yourself by the sea. There’s a high-end hotel very close by with a Michelin-starred restaurant and a seasonal beach club for mezzes, cocktails or ice-cream. Locals and visitors alike gather on the small beach at sunset for yet more idyllic scenery.
Juan-les-Pins is within walking distance with summer waterside restaurants such as Belle Rives Plage around 10 minutes on foot. The chic seaside resort is famed for its great beaches, water sports, vibrant nightlife and annual jazz festival. You will no doubt fall in love with the historic citadel in Antibes, 2.5km away, home to a daily Provençal market, charming restaurants and Picasso Museum.
Hike along Cap d’Antibes' spectacular coastal path or experience glorious landscapes as you venture into the hinterland with pretty hilltop villages such as Mougins and Biot. What’s more, you are also so close to the allure of Cannes and its palm-fringed beaches along this iconic stretch of the Côte d’Azur.
Accommodation:
Main Floor; (via steps)
Living room with 65” TV and views of marina and sea. Doors open to steps leading down to the garden and swimming pool
Open-plan kitchen, fully-equipped including Smeg appliances. Access to wrap-around terrace
Second lounge with dining table and 55” TV
Guest cloakroom with WC & handbasin
Bedroom 1: Double bedroom with 140cm bed, TV and garden view. Access to wrap-around terrace sharing bathroom with bedroom 2
Bedroom 2: Twin bedroom with bunk-beds 90cm beds Access to wrap-around terrace sharing bathroom with bedroom 1
Bathroom with walk-in shower, double sink and WC for bedroom 1 & 2
Upstairs;
Bedroom 3: Double Master bedroom with Queen size 160cm) bed, TV and large en- suite bathroom with bath, walk-in shower and double sink. Access to shared balcony with bay views
Bedroom 4: Double Master bedroom with Queen size 160cm bed, with TV and large en suite bathroom with bath, walk-in shower and double sink. Access to shared balcony with bay views
Bedroom 5: Double bedroom with Queen size 160cm bed, TV, and small balcony
Bedroom 6: Double bedroom with Queen size 160cm, TV and small balcony
Bathroom with walk-in shower and double sink for bedroom 5 & 6
Outdoor Features : (with steps)
Heated swimming pool 6m x 4m, depth: 0.4-1.8m with safety alarm
Poolside terrace with sun loungers and parasols
Outdoor kitchen and dining area
Gas barbecue and Big Green Egg charcoal barbecue
Parking (four or more vehicles)
Features & Amenities:
Sleeps 12: 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms & WC
Wi-Fi Internet
Air-conditioning (certain rooms only – living room and seven of the bedrooms only see above)
Fully equipped kitchen, washing machine /dishwasher /microwave/ coffee machine etc.
Safe
Smart TV
Heated swimming pool 6m x 4m, depth: 0.4-1.8m with safety alarm
Walking to Village, Restaurants & Beach
Sea view
Private parking space for several cars
Children:
Children welcome
Xbox/PlayStation/Wii
Pool safety feature
Board games
Staff & Services Included in the Rental:
Bed and household linens/ pool towels
Change of all linen for a two week’s rental
Midweek housekeeping
End of stay cleaning
Utilities - Electricity, water, gas
Swimming pool heated
Swimming pool maintenance
Local Tourist Tax "Tax de Sejour" included
Extra Not Included in the Rates: on request when booking subject to availability
Refundable Security Deposit 2,500 € to be paid with the final rental instalment to the owner & and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection
Guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival, extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the Security Deposit
Extra cleaning starting from 30 € per hour
Daily breakfast
Chef/Cook
Concierge service & assistance
Airport Transfer
Cancellation insurance
Pre stocking of the house
Cot & Highchair
Please Note:
Price shown is for 7 nights
Villa can be rented for 3, 4 & 5 nights as well please enquire for price
Check-in is any time after 16:00 pm
Check out by 10:00 am
Personal means of transport advised
Pets allowed on request
No smoking in the Villa
Children welcome
Language spoken by staff English - French
Local information :
Juan-les-Pins 1.2 km 15 minutes walk
Antibes 2.5 km
Biot
Cannes 10 km
St Paul de Vence 20 km
Nice 24 km
Villefranche-sur-Mer 35 km
Monaco 45 km
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport 16 km
Plage de la Garoupe 2.3 km
Michelin-starred hotel-restaurant 100m
Additional inforamtion;
Villa Hermine enjoys a prestigious French Riviera setting on Cap d’Antibes overlooking the glistening sea. The chic seaside resort of Juan-les-Pins is just a 15-minute walk away.
The villa is slightly perched above the coastal road, only a few steps from a marina. Just around the corner is a hotel with a Michelin starred restaurant and upmarket beach club next to a little beach with beautiful sunsets. There is a diving centre near here and canoeing/kayaking opportunities in the summer.
There are several other bays within walking distance including Plage des Ondes and the sandy shores and beachside restaurants of Juan-les-Pins. Indeed, within a 10-minute stroll you could be dining by the water’s edge at Belle Rives Plage, open from June to end-August.
On the other side of the peninsula, Plage de la Garoupe 2.3 km)is where Hemingway, Fitzgerald and Picasso once gathered, now home to private beach clubs and restaurants including Plage Keller. The iconic coastal walking path starts here, a rugged and winding stone trail with the most stunning vistas of the Mediterranean. Pass Baie des Milliardaires d'Antibes before reaching the end of the trail, then it is around another half hour walk back up to Villa Elegance.
Enjoy summer boat trips from Juan-les-Pins including ferries across to the Lérins Islands as well as a range of seasonal watersports. If staying in July, check the dates of the annual jazz festival which has historically attracted some of the greatest jazz musicians in the world. Throughout the summer there are plenty of bars and clubs for guests wishing to experience the nightlife of the Côte d’Azur.
For a change of scene, explore the warren of narrow lanes in the charming citadel of Antibes 2.5 km and pick up local delights at the Provençal market (open most mornings). The Musée Picasso is also in the historic citadel and don’t miss the National Picasso Museum in nearby Vallauris 7 km. Art lovers should also find the time to visit the Fondation Maeght just outside the artistic village of St Paul de Vence 20 km.
Other highlights along the coast include Cannes 10 km, Nice 24 km, Villefranche-sur-Mer 35 km and even Monaco 45 km or venture into the French Riviera hinterland for pretty hilltop villages, more gastronomic restaurants and historic market towns – Valbonne, Mougins and Biot can all be reached within half an hour.
BOOKING POLICIES: Price shown is for 7 nights
Villa can be rented for 3, 4 & 5 nights as well please enquire for price
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS. 50% at time of booking
Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE
BALANCE DUE: 90 days prior to arrival.
Refundable Security Deposit 2 500 € to be paid with the final rental instalment
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended