Romantic 19th century Mediterranean villa
Property # 9539

Hyères is one of the loveliest towns on the Côte d’Azur, with long palm-lined streets of elegant Victorian villas (a reminder of the fact that Hyères was the first town on the Côte to be discovered by the English in the nineteenth century). The center of the town is a medieval market place with colorful shops and stalls selling all Provençale specialties and above the town is the famous castle Ste Claire where concerts and other open air events are held throughout the summer months.

Coastal day trips from Hyères include the local islands (frequent ferry crossings), St Tropez, Cannes, Nice, and Monte Carlo. Easily accessible inland are Aix-en-Provence, Cotignac, Lorgues, Tourtour, and the other hill villages of the Haut Var.

Our villa is on the most privileged site of a private domain overlooking the sea, outside the town of Hyères. It is surrounded by 100 year old pine trees, flowering mimosa, and a well established garden. There are magical views of the sea and the three islands off the coast.

Close to the villa are two tennis courts, which can be used by our guests(no charge). Surrounded by a great deal of green space and woodlan the villa is very peaceful and quiet, even in mid-summer.

Location: Hyeres, Var, French Riviera/Cote d'Azur, France
Nice Airport & Aix en Provence-1 hour
St Tropez-40 minutes

TV, Pool, Microwave, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Washer, Dryer, Pets allowed, Linens provided, Cookware and utensils provided, Covered parking

The apartment to rent is on the ground floor, with 2 bedrooms (1 double and 1 twin), a sitting/dining room, fully equipped kitchen, shower room (separate wc) and direct access to the large garden (which has table and chairs for eating out). The kitchen is small but well equipped, with a beautiful granite worktop, new(2004) Siemens dishwasher and washing machine, large refrigerator and freezer, top quality Siemens electric oven and gas/electric hob(also new in 2004), electric kettle, coffee maker, etc.

The sitting room is very comfortable, with a pretty Provençale sofa, easy chairs, colour tv and an excellent library. There is an oak dining table with Provençale chairs. One of the bedrooms has a double bed (1 metre 60 wide) and the other has 2 single beds. They are both well decorated with Liberty or sheer curtains, rugs, bedside lamps and plenty of storage space. It is not at all like a “holiday let”.

All linen - including pool towels - is provided. We can lend you (free of charge) a cot (please bring your own cot sheets, cot blankets and baby pillow - babies sleep better with familiar smells!), a high chair, a push chair (please check on availability).

The garden surrounds the house; there is a private and secluded area with its own garden furniture for the exclusive use of the apartment, as well as a paved patio by the pool with your summer kitchen (barbeque, small refrigerator, sink, micro wave oven, full set of china, glasses and cutlery - plus table and chairs, of course). The swimming pool (12 x 5 m)is is for your exclusive use and is very private; well away from the house, it is surrounded by mature Provençale shrubs, geraniums and pine trees.

The tennis courts are a few houses away. It is possible to walk to the beach (2 km by foot, 4 km by car).

Energetic surfers will be pleased to know that the wind surfing at the bottom of our hill is said to be the best in Europe. Sailing enthusiasts will know that the Olympic trials are held around the 3 islands off our coast.

Hiking, Biking, Fishing, Wildlife viewing, Horseback riding, Golf, Tennis, Shopping, Swimming, Snorkeling and Diving, Water skiing, Boating, Surfing, Wind surfing, Bird watching (300 species), Large observatory (Astronomy) 5 minute drive away, Wine tasting, Cookery course, Museums and Art galleries.