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The Old Savonnerie 3
General Description
- This lovely Provencal-style one bedroom apartment is located near to the 13th century "portail
- There are several other individually decorated apartments in this charming old villa so if you are going as a group, ask us for details and availability of the other apartments.
- The villa is set in the middle of a large and quiet Mediterranean garden - approximately 3600 square metres on different levels with palm trees, cypresses, bougainvillea, mimosa and roses.
- The heart of the house was built in the middle of the 19th century. All rooms are light and airy, some fitted out in typical Provencal style with French doors and shutters.
- For the summertime there is a communal, fully equipped outside-kitchen with a barbeque. Deck chairs and sun umbrellas can also be used in the garden.
- All apartments have on site parking (one car per apartment), central heating, and fully equipped kitchens.
- Maid service and facilities for babies are available upon request.
- Prices quoted are based on an occupancy of 2 adults – there is a small supplement payable for additional adults or children between 7-12 years old – please ask for details.
The Local Area
- Vence is an artist’s town and along with its equally well-known neighbouring town of
- It has drawn artists both well known and amateur, and a special attraction is Matisse’s Chapel, a short walking distance from the old town. Another is the Chagall painting in the Cathedral.
- There is a wide range of shops, restaurants and markets in the historical old part of the town, and the apartment is situated adjacent.
- The Mediterranean beaches of Nice,
- Tennis, golf and other sports facilities are nearby, as well as a local outdoor swimming pool from May - Sept.
- With its close proximity to the hilly countryside, this makes the apartment an ideal base for those who enjoy the outdoors, walking and cycling.
- Within easy reach of Nice, its international airport and all that the
Facilities
- This spacious 1 bedroom apartment is located on the garden level with its own private 20 square metre terrace, kept cool and shaded in summer by a vine-covered pergola and terrace above.
- It has a stylish, fully equipped kitchen, combined within the living room. Traditional French doors open wide onto the dining terrace, furnished with table and 4 chairs and 2 lovely teak loungers.
- Kitchen facilities include a smart stainless steel oven, 4-flame gas hob, fridge, filter coffee and espresso machine.
- There is one good-sized bedroom with a large bed (160 x 200cm) and huge windows which can be thrown open to let in the fragrances of the Mediterranean garden.
- There is also a sofa bed in the living room (140 x 200cm).
- There’s a spacious well-appointed shower room with toilet.
- Shared washing machine facilities are available nearby.
- Baby facilities: baby cot and high chair are available upon request
- 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 from the owner for 20 Euros per person, per change, paid direct.
- End-of-stay cleaning: has been priced separately, so that if you are staying for more than 1 week you are not paying in duplicate. It is 40 Euros and paid directly to the owner.
- Taxe de Séjour: in France, it’s usually necessary to pay this at the end of your stay. For this property it is 0.70 Euros per person (over 13 years), per night and is payable directly to the owner.
- Gas, electric & water: all included in the rental cost.
- Winter heating: included in the rental cost
- Internet: connection available here for your laptop
- The owner may request a damage deposit of 150 Euros on arrival. This will be refunded to you at the end of your stay, less the replacement cost of any breakages.
- Change over day: normally a Saturday
- Pets: permitted here upon request - please ask for details
Smoking is not permitted in this apartment, however outside on the terrace is.
How To Get There
- By Car – Vence lies in the hills to the west of Nice and can be easily accessed from the N7
- By Air – Nice-Cote d’Azur is the nearest international airport, approximately 15 kilometres away. There is a regular bus service from the airport to Vence town centre.
- By Train – Eurostar runs from
- Full directions will be sent to you once you have made a booking.
