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Maison Oranger
General Description
- This historical 17th century, 3 bedroom townhouse with courtyard garden is within walking distance of the many shops, cafes and restaurants of the charming old town of Le Cannet, in Cannes. Fully air-conditioned, the house has been renovated and fashioned in a contemporary style, yet still retaining lots of lovely old charm.
- With a magnificent winding staircase, the house is set over 3 levels and is approximately 120 sq metres in size. It comprises a living room, dining room, large well-equipped kitchen, balcony, three good bedrooms, three bathrooms, an independent WC and lovely courtyard garden.
- It’s in a very central location in the village and has quick & easy access to Cannes, its beaches and the A8 AutoRoute.
- It has a maximum occupancy of 8 (plus babies) and would be perfect for a large family, group of friends, or business travellers attending one of the many Festivals in Cannes.
The Local Area
- Local shops, restaurants and boulangeries are abundant on your doorstep and there is a supermarket just 100 metres away. The old town of
- Local markets are held every morning in the centre of
- Sporting activities in the area are abundant– there is golf, tennis, fishing, water sports, the beach, equitation, swimming and bowling. You are also in very close proximity to the mountains and hills of the Alpes Maritimes region here, which makes walking and cycling very popular.
- Beaches can be found close by at the Plages de Cannes (3km).
- The ski stations of Greolieres, Valberg, Isola and Auron are between 1-2 hour’s drive away if you fancy a couple of day’s winter sports!
- Getting around is easy from here; you are on the bus network, also to
- Sightseeing is endless; the nearest places of interest are the town of
- Other entertainment includes shopping, the casinos & nightlife of
Facilities
- Living room: is upstairs on the first floor and is very cosy with a large sofa-bed, fireplace, large plasma television (international channels), DVD player, HI-FI and views over the courtyard garden.
- Dining room: also on the first floor, adjacent to the kitchen with a large table and 6 chairs (possibility of 10), air conditioning unit and small library of books.
- Kitchen: is very large & bright and fully equipped with oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, coffee machine, iron and ironing board. There is a washing machine and a dryer downstairs in the shower room. There's a balcony with small table and chairs and views over the garden below.
- Bedrooms: three in total. On the second (top) floor there are two good-sized bedrooms, both with two single beds (90x200cm or doubles when placed together). One of the bedrooms has a fireplace, a cupboard with washbasin and double French doors leading out onto small balcony. The other has a lovely antique wardrobe, fireplace, large en-suite bathroom and small sea view. The third bedroom is independent from the main house, located on the ground floor and accessed from the garden – ideal for those wanting separate quarters, like teenagers or au-pair. It’s furnished with two single beds (90x200 or double) and has an en-suite bathroom. In the living room the sofa bed is suitable for a further two people. All bedrooms and the living room have air conditioning units.
- Bathrooms: three in total. A spacious, contemporary shower-room on the ground floor with shower cubicle and spa jets! There’s also an independent WC adjacent. The master bedroom has a large en-suite with over bath shower, WC, bidet, washbasin and hairdryer. The ground floor bedroom has lovely modern en-suite, with over bath shower, washbasin and WC.
- Outside: there is a secure, south-facing courtyard garden with a lovely olive, orange tree and vine. It’s recently been redesigned and is great for alfresco dining with table, four chairs and barbeque. There are 2 sun loungers to enjoy the summer sun. For car parking you can often find spaces in the street, or you can use a free car park near by.
- Swimming pool: there is no pool but the sea and beaches are close by!
- Internet: connection (Wi-Fi and ADSL) is available for your laptop.
- Telephone: landline not available here – sorry.
- Baby facilities: baby cot available upon request.
- Winter heating: included in the rental cost. This property also has air-conditioning.
- Gas, electric, & water: all included in the rental cost.
- End-of-stay cleaning: included in the rental cost.
- Bed & bathroom linen: has been priced separately to give you the option to take your own (or in case the number of people in your party is less than the number of places). If you wish to hire these, they are available for 25 Euros per person, paid directly to the owner. Linen is included however for the higher priced Festival periods.
- Taxe de Sejour: in
- Damage deposit: the owner requests a damage deposit of 1000 Euros and this will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.
- Change over day: is normally a Saturday but the owners may be flexible upon request.
- Long weekend stays: are possible here - please ask for details.
- Pets: are not permitted here - sorry.
- Smoking: is not permitted inside this property - sorry.
How To Get There
- By Car – The roads and autoroutes in France are a pleasure, so driving can sometimes make a good alternative to flying – at least you’ll already have your car with you! From the UK you have the choice of using the ferries or the Eurotunnel for your crossing. Once in the South of France, this property can be easily accessed via the A8 autoroute.
- By Air – Nice-Cote d’Azur is the nearest international airport - approximately 25 kilometres away. There are regular bus and train services from the airport to Cannes.
- By Train – Eurostar runs from London to Paris city centres and then the high speed TGV service runs from Paris to Nice. The nearest train station to this property is Cannes, approximately 3km away.
- Full directions will be sent to you once you have made a booking.
