Shelley's Villa Splendido
Review Submitted: November 15, 2009
Date of Stay: October 2009
When visiting the French Riviera, you really can’t do better than Shelley’s Romantic Riviera Villa located in the quaint, picturesque village of Villefranche Sur Mer. We were considering staying at the exquisite Five Star Grand Hotel Du Cap Ferrat which is located about 10 minutes away by car, but we ultimately chose the Villa apartment because we liked the idea of being above the village rather than isolated on the Cape. We definitely made the right decision! Villefranche is the perfect base location – it’s centrally located, with Beaulieu Sur Mer, Cap Ferrat, Monte Carlo and the Italian Border in one direction, and Nice, Antibes, Cannes and St. Tropez in the other. There is a train station about a twenty-minute walk from the Villa for day trips to Cannes, Antibes, Nice, Monaco, etc. The bus system is also very efficient and also a pleasant way to see the area. As France’s most visited cruise ship port of call, Villefranche also boasts an impressive number of quality restaurants - all serving the freshest seafood and produce imaginable.
The Romantic Riviera Villa is absolutely charming! It was clean and nicely outfitted. The view from the large, beautifully landscaped terrace is unparalleled. The kitchen is sufficiently stocked for preparing meals to enjoy on the veranda. Shelley was incredibly helpful, and a pure delight. A nicer, more hospitable host I doubt you will find.
The only possible downside to the Villa is that there is a price to be paid for the breathtaking views; the 300+ stairs down to the village are formidable. We enjoyed the exercise (for the most part), but after a meal and a few glasses of Rose, they weren’t always a welcome sight. Fortunately, taxis are readily available down by the waterfront restaurants. And of course if you have a rental car, the stairs are a non-issue.
All in all, Shelley and her Romantic Riviera Villa really helped make our two weeks in the Riviera a most memorable experience. Thanks again, Shelley!
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