Villa Aphrodite - Super Cannes

The Villa

A charming villa situated in Super Cannes. This large detached villa is in a quiet secluded residential area just ten minutes drive to the famous city centre of Cannes. Leading from the entrance hall is the newly fitted kitchen with oven, hob, dishwasher, washer, coffee percolator, kettle and all utensil required for cooking and dining. The separate dining room has seating for 12 people with 2 more to be added if required. The main lounge overlooking the outdoor swimming pool, has a fireplace and is furnished with comfortable sofas and armchairs. The piano lounge is on a mezzanine overlooking the main lounge and the third lounge is downstairs and has the television with English satellite, DVD, CD and stereo system. The bedrooms have some unique features such as a small suite of 1 double bedroom with bathroom, 1 twin bedroom with en-suite shower room, both with fitted wardrobes and all with silk lined walls. There are three further double bedrooms all with fitted wardrobes and en-suite facilities. The second twin bedroom has a featured mural (please see pictures) again with fitted wardrobes and en-suite facilities. Attached to the villa is a small apartment comprising of a living area/kitchen, a separate twin bedroom and en-suite shower room, ideal for the elderly, infirm or accompanying staff.

Outside

The utility is situated in the grounds and has 2 washing machines, dryer and pressing facilities. There are three rooftop terraces with tables, chairs, sun loungers and BBQ and all have panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea.  Downstairs the balcony leading from the dining room and kitchen has a table and chairs that comfortably seats 12 and is ideal for al-fresco dining. The outdoor large leaf shaped pool has a poolside bar, sun loungers, table and chairs and BBQ. There are various terraces in the grounds with well manicured lawns and flowering shrubs and trees. A few minutes walk is a large wooded park with a lake, a  childrens play area with swings etc and is ideal for those who enjoy running.

Cannes

Ten minutes drive to the centre of Cannes is the world famous Croisette with its elegant promenade and lovely sandy beaches and deep blue sea on one side and the beautiful Belle Epoch and Art Deco buildings on the other.  A must to visit is the fabulous designer shops, restaurants and busy night life. The Palais des Festival famous for the Cannes Film Festival and many popular conferences is toward the end of the promenade. Further along the prom takes you to the Vieux Port (old port) with its Marina and magnificent yachts and “Le Suquet” (castle on the hill) where numerous restaurants are packed into the quaint narrow streets climbing the hillside. The panoramic views from the top are not to be missed. For the faint hearted “The Little White Train” runs regular tours from the promenade round the area with running commentaries in various languages.  The coastal railway is a good way to see the many resorts in the area especially in the busy July and August months.

Attractions

Further along the coast is Monte Carlo with the Casino decorated in the original Belle Epoch style. The Monte Carlo Rally is held in January and the Grand Prix in May. See the changing of the guard at the Grimaldi Castle in Monaco and look round the small winding streets with shops, restaurants and museums. The popular Friday Market in Ventimiglia, Italy is for cheap leather and table linen. Spirits and tobacco is also cheap in Italy. The ever popular resort of St Tropez can be reached by ferry from the Cannes Port. Nice has the colourful Flower Market situated in the quaint old town with its cobbled streets and unusual shops. Antibes boasts the largest Marina on the Cote D’Azur where some magnificent yachts, many owned by famous people are moored. The Sunday Provencal Market also in Antibes is popular for those who like their culinary delights. Biot is a medieval village packed with history. Down from Biot near to the sea is one of Europe's largest fun parks and the most visited attraction on the French Riviera. Marineland has various shows daily with killer whales, dolphins, sharks, penguins, sea lions and many other aquatic species, Aquasplash has water slides to suit all ages, some are not for the faint hearted. Crazy Golf is fun for all the family. There is a Childrens Farm with small animals and rides and Antibes land (a large funfair) a must for children and adults alike. Less than hours drive is the Grand Canyon Du Verdon where the river cuts through the rocks reaching depths of up to 700m, along the route is breathtaking views, interesting old villages and lovely walks, you can also join in the many water sport activities here.  Grasse surrounded by fields of lavender and jasmine is the centre of the French perfume industry since the 16^th century. At the Fragonard perfume museum, you can see the traditional techniques and you can create and bottle your own unique perfume under the guidance of the experts.  There are many more attractions too numerous to list, no matter what your taste is there is something for everyone on the Cote D’Azur.

Golf

Fourteen excellent golf courses are within an easy 20 minutes drive from the villa. The “ Golf Country Club” in Cannes-Mougins: created by Dave Thomas and Peter Allis with wooded hills and lakes, one of the best courses in France.  The “Royal Mougins” is an attractive course requiring accuracy with interesting water hazards, once host to the French Open with a fabulous country house style club. The “Old Course”  Cannes-Mandelieu: was founded in 1891 by Grand Duke Michael of Russia. The River Siagne runs through the and the fairways are bordered by umbrella pines. The “Bastide du Roy” is an older course with a quaint club house overlooked by the medieval hilltop village of Biot. An excellent programme of lessons are on offer to suit both young and old.

2007 Price List

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Special prices apply for conference weeks.

Linen and towels included.

A weekly clean and change of linen is included.

Maid service can be supplied at an extra cost, contact us for details.

Cots and high chairs available on request.

A non-returnable deposit of 25% is required to secure the booking.

The balance is due 8 weeks before departure.

An additional security deposit of £400/€600 in case of damage or extra cleaning, returnable within 2 weeks of your departure

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Or call Jan on      Tel - 0033 (0)493740479     Mobile - 0033 (0)608624636

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