TOURETTES SUR LOUP-A CHARMING VILLAGE MEDIEVAL-CITY OF THE VIOLET

Villa accommodation covering 250 m² on two levels, for 8, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, wifi, satellite television, partial air conditioning.

The ground floor has a charming entrance hall which leads to the living room with fireplace, television and comfortable seating, it has patio doors which open to a covered patio terrace overlooking the pool. An archway leads to the dining area, which has French windows opening onto the garden, as well as a really nice, modern, fully equipped kitchen (with American fridge, Nespresso coffee maker, microwave, electric and gas hob, dishwasher etc.) with a laundry room containing a washing machine and storage cupboards. Guest toilet. A step leads to a double bedroom (140 cm wide bed) with French windows opening onto the garden. Next to it is a bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Master double bedroom (180 cm wide or 2 x 90 cm wide beds whichever you prefer) with television, air conditioning and doors to garden. Next to a large bathroom with bath and shower stall.

The upper floor has a double bedroom (160 cm wide bed) with television. Twin bedroom (2 x 90 cm wide beds). Large bathroom with twin sinks, bath with over-bath shower and separate shower stall. Separate toilet.

The villa is south facing, it has very tasteful decor and comfortable furnishings, there is air conditioning in the master double bedroom only, the rest of the bedrooms have fans. Board games cards Monopoly.

A side door leads from the kitchen to a fantastic, huge covered terrace with built-in barbeque and electric plancha for grills, outdoor dining area and sitting area (this is where you will live when staying here).

The enclosed garden is secluded (screened by high hedges and mature trees) and child-friendly, there is a lovely twelve-metre long pool with steps for easy access, a big shallow area which is ideal for children and a security alarm too. The lush lawn is nice and flat with plenty of room to sit out, find a shady spot to read or a quiet lie in the sun. There is plenty of good quality garden furniture. At the bottom of the garden is an idyllic boules area flanked by centuries-old olive trees, you couldn't wish for more, yet you have it as there are lovely views of the hills up behind the house. There is parking space for four cars on the grounds which are accessed via electric gates. Games for children: swing, slide and trampoline.

Just by the entrance to the villa you pick up the trail (it's a bit steep but doable) which leads up to the village which we rate as one of the top five in the area. There is a very good market every Wednesday morning and a decent selection of bars and restaurants and boutique shops in the narrow ancient streets, not forgetting the excellent ice cream bar - try the violet flavour, a local speciality. Just up the road is a flat cycle track/road which runs along the old railway from where you have a terrific view up to the village. The coast is a short drive as is Grasse the perfume capital of France.

Tourrettes sur Loup is a charming medieval village which is really worth a detour.

Perched on a rocky outcrop surrounded by superb landscapes where prickly pears grow naturally, the village of Tourrettes sur Loup seems to conquer all beneath it with its tall houses built along its ramparts.It's not called "Violet village"for nothing because for over a century this shy pretty flower has been grown in the village.

From the top of a rocky outcrop, the hilltop village of Tourettes sur Loup has a breathtaking view on the Riviera. The houses built as walls are built around the city fortified in the nineteenth century.

This village has a rich history and architecture and is still the meeting place of artists and artisans who give life to this village that is worth visiting, especially when Tourettes-sur-Loup is perfumed with Violets.

• 28 days’ notice is required to cancel your booking prior to arrival.
• This is for all lengths of stay in order to avoid charges.
• For guest in house 14 days’ notice is required to shorten or extend their stay/booking.
• Example: If a guest is checking in on the 17th September and then gives notice on the 9th September, then 9 days’ notice has been given and a charge for 19 nights will be applied.
• All cancellations or extension requests must be made in writing via email.
• Group Bookings cancellation policy may vary.