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View from Mediterranean aspect
View from entrance gate
View from reception towards dining room
Reception room
Kitchen Pergola
View from Master bedroom towards Tourrettes
View from swiming pool
The front entrance
Study/bedroom
Bedroom
Kitchen
Bathroom
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps9
- 3 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
18 Reviews of Property 50886 in Tourrettes-sur-Loup, France
Luxury Provençal Villa 3 Minutes' Walk to Medieval Village
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Luxury Provençal Villa 3 Minutes' Walk to Medieval Village
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p50886
+44 (0)7940-594 701
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Cannes - Grasse - Antibes
April in Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Submitted: May 15, 2009
Stayed: April 2009
I rented La Plantade for a month in 2009, and everything about the experience was just wonderful. Both the house and the village were even better than I had hoped. I had been looking for a house within easy walking distance of one of the hill villages in the Cote d'Azur area, and La Plantade worked out perfectly for what I wanted.
The house was very comfortable and charming - clean and well-maintained with wonderful views and all the conveniences you want in a vacation house. The gardienne (caretaker/contact person during our stay) was most friendly and helpful, and it was very convenient having her nearby.
The medieval village, which we had never visited before, was just delightful - wonderfully picturesque, with very friendly people and several good restaurants and cafes, plus bakeries and small grocery stores to provide all the necessities. (There's also a good supermarket about 5 miles away in Vence.) It was an easy 7 or 8 minute walk to the village square, and there is parking in the village square if you need to get the car nearer the shops for some reason.
During my stay, I had a number of friends coming and going, so the location of the village, quite convenient for the Nice Airport, was a definite plus. It's also just a short drive to Nice, Monaco, Antibes, Cannes, as well as Vence and St. Paul de Vence. There are a number of excellent museums and other sights in this area, plus all varieties of shopping (village markets to ultra-high end in Cannes). The ages of our party, which included Americans and Brits, ranged from 11 to 66, and every single person was just delighted with the visit to La Plantade and Tourrettes. There were no complaints at all.
The weather was still a bit cool at times, so only a couple of our visitors were brave enough for a swim, but the pool was very clean and well-maintained.
The only people for whom I might not recommend La Plantade are those who want to do serious gourmet cooking during their stay. The kitchen, while well equipped, is pretty small, but was more than adequate for our purposes.
I think anyone looking for a house in or near a charming hill town in the Nice area would find La Plantade difficult or impossible to beat.
The house was very comfortable and charming - clean and well-maintained with wonderful views and all the conveniences you want in a vacation house. The gardienne (caretaker/contact person during our stay) was most friendly and helpful, and it was very convenient having her nearby.
The medieval village, which we had never visited before, was just delightful - wonderfully picturesque, with very friendly people and several good restaurants and cafes, plus bakeries and small grocery stores to provide all the necessities. (There's also a good supermarket about 5 miles away in Vence.) It was an easy 7 or 8 minute walk to the village square, and there is parking in the village square if you need to get the car nearer the shops for some reason.
During my stay, I had a number of friends coming and going, so the location of the village, quite convenient for the Nice Airport, was a definite plus. It's also just a short drive to Nice, Monaco, Antibes, Cannes, as well as Vence and St. Paul de Vence. There are a number of excellent museums and other sights in this area, plus all varieties of shopping (village markets to ultra-high end in Cannes). The ages of our party, which included Americans and Brits, ranged from 11 to 66, and every single person was just delighted with the visit to La Plantade and Tourrettes. There were no complaints at all.
The weather was still a bit cool at times, so only a couple of our visitors were brave enough for a swim, but the pool was very clean and well-maintained.
The only people for whom I might not recommend La Plantade are those who want to do serious gourmet cooking during their stay. The kitchen, while well equipped, is pretty small, but was more than adequate for our purposes.
I think anyone looking for a house in or near a charming hill town in the Nice area would find La Plantade difficult or impossible to beat.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 8/9
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+44 (0)7940-594 701
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Cannes - Grasse - Antibes
A PERFECT VACATION
Submitted: June 4, 2012
Stayed: May 2012
My family of four & I together with some good friends had the pleasure of staying in La Plantade – a private Villa less than 5 minutes walk from the lovely medieval village of Tourrettes sur Loup. This village has very good bakeries, restaurants, butcher shop, gift shops, stores, art galleries, etc. and a post office. Everything is within reach.
Due to our long journey, we prearranged our first night’s dinner with the gardienne, Madame Soussi. We decided this excellent idea the last minute, and since she lives locally, she was able to accommodate us.
La Plantade is a comfortable, quiet, nicely furnished Villa with antiques and some lovely pieces of artwork. It has large living spaces with many windows, and good size bathrooms. The kitchen is very functional and well equipped for our needs. We enjoyed most of our meals in the large balcony overlooking the picturesque village of Tourrettes sur Loup. The swimming pool and the beautiful garden are well maintained. The Villa is very charming inside and out!
The owner, who is well acquainted with Cote D’Azur, is very kind and helpful.
We were supplied with plenty of information for our adventures/activities, and excellent recommendations for restaurants in the area. Our best meals were experienced at the Clovis, Les Baccanales, La Colombe d’Or, and also at Café de Paris in Monaco.
While we stayed only 9 days in La Plantade, we managed to spend a day in Antibes and Cannes, and explored some nearby quaint villages of Vence, Saint Paul de Vence, Biot, Valbonne, and Grasse. Every one of these villages has something special to offer-- from gourmet restaurants, museums, to art galleries. Sadly, we were not able to make the visit to Gourdon, which was highly recommended by the owner.
The owner and Madame Soussi have certainly made our stay as pleasant as possible. It was one of our most relaxing and enjoyable vacations.
We definitely hope to return soon, and stay longer!
Redman Family & Friends
Due to our long journey, we prearranged our first night’s dinner with the gardienne, Madame Soussi. We decided this excellent idea the last minute, and since she lives locally, she was able to accommodate us.
La Plantade is a comfortable, quiet, nicely furnished Villa with antiques and some lovely pieces of artwork. It has large living spaces with many windows, and good size bathrooms. The kitchen is very functional and well equipped for our needs. We enjoyed most of our meals in the large balcony overlooking the picturesque village of Tourrettes sur Loup. The swimming pool and the beautiful garden are well maintained. The Villa is very charming inside and out!
The owner, who is well acquainted with Cote D’Azur, is very kind and helpful.
We were supplied with plenty of information for our adventures/activities, and excellent recommendations for restaurants in the area. Our best meals were experienced at the Clovis, Les Baccanales, La Colombe d’Or, and also at Café de Paris in Monaco.
While we stayed only 9 days in La Plantade, we managed to spend a day in Antibes and Cannes, and explored some nearby quaint villages of Vence, Saint Paul de Vence, Biot, Valbonne, and Grasse. Every one of these villages has something special to offer-- from gourmet restaurants, museums, to art galleries. Sadly, we were not able to make the visit to Gourdon, which was highly recommended by the owner.
The owner and Madame Soussi have certainly made our stay as pleasant as possible. It was one of our most relaxing and enjoyable vacations.
We definitely hope to return soon, and stay longer!
Redman Family & Friends
Helpful votes: 3/3
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+44 (0)7940-594 701
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Cannes - Grasse - Antibes
charming house
Submitted: January 15, 2012
Stayed: December 2011
We rented La Plantade for two weeks over Christmas and New Year. it is a charming property, full of character and worked superbly for the celebratory gatherings we hosted, whether sitting on the terrace in the midday sun, having drinks in front of the large fireplace in the drawing room or more formal eating around the dining table. it also felt cosy without guests. The kitchen was well equipped for serious cooking. the beds were comfortable. The walk into the village is short and delightfully picturesque - the Boulangerie and Patisserie are both excellent. in summary, it feels like a real home, not an anonymous rental villa. One caveat on cost- the laundry, heating and cleaning extras added substantially to the weekly rental cost. However, we felt it remained good value overall and definitely wish to return.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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+44 (0)7940-594 701
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Cannes - Grasse - Antibes
Two perfect weeks in La Plantade
Submitted: November 10, 2010
Stayed: August 2010
My family with our good friends had two marvelous weeks in La Plantade. It was a relaxing and enjoyable holiday. There were adults, teenagers and a child in our party, and we all had a really great time. We took all bedrooms of the villa and the studio. The bedrooms are of medium size. The kitchen is small but quite comfortable.
Unfortunately, we were very unlucky with the weather during most of our stay and couldn’t enjoy the great pool in full (it was too cold), but we managed to take quite a few trips - up into some beautiful mountainside villages to the north and Monte Carlo, Ventimiglia in Italy (about 1 hour drive), Vence, St Tropez, Nice, although getting to the highway was usually difficult due to traffic jams. Of course we spent a lot of time exploring the beautiful Tourrettes sur Loup itself, played tennis (excellent courts are very close to the villa) and enjoyed communication at the spacious terrace or in the cosy living room when the rain intensified too much. The place is so quiet and relaxing you can forget the rest of the world exists, but at the same time you are just a short walk away from a beautiful village.
The owner was very kind and helpful with arrival information, ease of payment, activity list etc. We were very pleased to find an excellent library in different languages and a lot of little things needed: blankets, umbrellas etc. and all the detailed information about the area.
Unfortunately, we were very unlucky with the weather during most of our stay and couldn’t enjoy the great pool in full (it was too cold), but we managed to take quite a few trips - up into some beautiful mountainside villages to the north and Monte Carlo, Ventimiglia in Italy (about 1 hour drive), Vence, St Tropez, Nice, although getting to the highway was usually difficult due to traffic jams. Of course we spent a lot of time exploring the beautiful Tourrettes sur Loup itself, played tennis (excellent courts are very close to the villa) and enjoyed communication at the spacious terrace or in the cosy living room when the rain intensified too much. The place is so quiet and relaxing you can forget the rest of the world exists, but at the same time you are just a short walk away from a beautiful village.
The owner was very kind and helpful with arrival information, ease of payment, activity list etc. We were very pleased to find an excellent library in different languages and a lot of little things needed: blankets, umbrellas etc. and all the detailed information about the area.
Helpful votes: 2/3
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Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Cannes - Grasse - Antibes
Geoff & Denise - Perth Australia
Geoff & Denise - Perth Australia
Submitted: August 7, 2010
Stayed: July 2010
We spent a fabulous week at La Plantade in July 2010, (very sorry it was not longer) La Plantade is like a home NOT a vacation home! It is a long journey from Australia and we were made welcome early and the Villa was beautifully presented. We had arranged via the Caretaker for some initial provisions to be provided....The care and thought that was given to those provisions was extremely welcomed. The Terraces and Gardens are positioned so that you may enjoy them from breakfast through to late evening and the view to Tourrettes sur Loup is particularly beautiful. The Villa is well located so that you may enjoy nothing but the House, Garden, Pool and the Village of Tourrettes or a more fast paced Holiday with Nice, Canne, Monte Carlo etc being right on your door step.
We higly recommend La Plantade and know we will be visiting again and again.
We higly recommend La Plantade and know we will be visiting again and again.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 0/1
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+44 (0)7940-594 701
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Cannes - Grasse - Antibes
A HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Submitted: May 30, 2010
Stayed: May 2010
We have just returned from10 days in the beautifullly maintained villa "La Plantade" in the hilltop village of Tourrettes sur Loup. The villa is extremely comfortable and a home away from home, with it's superb collection of antiqueties and beautiful furniture. The view from the balcony across to the village and surrounding areas is superb and it is only a short stroll to Tourrettes and it's quaint coffee shops and restaurants. The view from the deck to the village is a great spot to enjoy a vino or two in the afternoon, as the sun is setting. Our recommendation for dinner in Tourrettes would be Auberge de Tourrettes, beautiful food and a view to match.
If you do not wish to eat out, the supermarket in Vence has everything you need, good french wines and a wonderful sellection of fruit, vegetables and groceries.
We used the villa as a base and explored the Cote d'Azur from the Italian boarder to Cannes, as it is so accessable to these areas and also the surrounding countryside. St Paul de Vence, a ten minute drive away was by far one of our favourite destinations, with it's quaint shops,galleries and superb restaurants. I would highly recommend "Le Tilleul",where we wined away the hours with some good vino and great food.
Another highlight was a unique island, 10 mins boat trip (11 euros rtn) off Cannes, Ile Sainte Marguerite. The legendary restaurant "La Guerite" a favourite of the film stars whilst in Cannes for the film festival is a must. It has a panoramic view of Cannes and fabulous Mediterranean cuisine - truly a wonderful and unforgettable experience.
We would suggest if you are hiring a car, do not attempt the driveway in anything larger than a med sized car, as it would not be possible. I think the villa is so beautiful, that I would not suggest it suitable for small children - with all it's beautiful bits and peices, it would be a nightmare keeping sticky fingers off the furniture.
Once again this Villa is a great destination and you will enjoy every minute of your stay.
If you do not wish to eat out, the supermarket in Vence has everything you need, good french wines and a wonderful sellection of fruit, vegetables and groceries.
We used the villa as a base and explored the Cote d'Azur from the Italian boarder to Cannes, as it is so accessable to these areas and also the surrounding countryside. St Paul de Vence, a ten minute drive away was by far one of our favourite destinations, with it's quaint shops,galleries and superb restaurants. I would highly recommend "Le Tilleul",where we wined away the hours with some good vino and great food.
Another highlight was a unique island, 10 mins boat trip (11 euros rtn) off Cannes, Ile Sainte Marguerite. The legendary restaurant "La Guerite" a favourite of the film stars whilst in Cannes for the film festival is a must. It has a panoramic view of Cannes and fabulous Mediterranean cuisine - truly a wonderful and unforgettable experience.
We would suggest if you are hiring a car, do not attempt the driveway in anything larger than a med sized car, as it would not be possible. I think the villa is so beautiful, that I would not suggest it suitable for small children - with all it's beautiful bits and peices, it would be a nightmare keeping sticky fingers off the furniture.
Once again this Villa is a great destination and you will enjoy every minute of your stay.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing
Helpful votes: 3/4
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+44 (0)7940-594 701
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Cannes - Grasse - Antibes
Absolutely perfect.
Submitted: March 19, 2010
Stayed: August 2008
We had the most wonderful week that is now etched in our memories as one of best ever holiday we've ever experienced. We stayed with another couple to celebrate a 50th birthday and with 2 of our adult children and all 6 of us continue to rave about that one week. The house is full of charm, the outdoor area perfect for entertaining, and the pool perfect for fun and relexation. Tourettes sur Loup is a beautiful village in itself and Nice is not so far away. On top of that Gourdon and Grasse are within easy driving distance. We will definitely be back.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
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+44 (0)7940-594 701
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Cannes - Grasse - Antibes
lovely private villa
Submitted: August 24, 2009
Stayed: August 2009
We spent a very pleasant week here mostly swimming in the pool and lounging around on the terrace. The villa is surrounded by a mature and very private garden and is nicely furnished with antiques and a lot of interesting artwork. The terrace has great views of the surrounding mountains and of of the central part of Tourettes. We felt “at home” shortly after moving in and we were sorry to have to leave at the end of our holiday.
Tourettes is an interesting medieval town with winding narrow streets and lots of nooks and crannys. The town has a number of art and craft shops, restaurants, and the usual assortment of necessary holiday amenities - bakery, pizza shop and an excellent wine shop. There are also a couple of supermarkets 10 minutes down the hill in Vence.
If you are looking for a private holiday location that is a few miles away from the coast this is a great choice, it is centrally located and a short drive to Nice, Cannes and Antibes.
Tourettes is an interesting medieval town with winding narrow streets and lots of nooks and crannys. The town has a number of art and craft shops, restaurants, and the usual assortment of necessary holiday amenities - bakery, pizza shop and an excellent wine shop. There are also a couple of supermarkets 10 minutes down the hill in Vence.
If you are looking for a private holiday location that is a few miles away from the coast this is a great choice, it is centrally located and a short drive to Nice, Cannes and Antibes.
Recommended for:
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
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+44 (0)7940-594 701
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Cannes - Grasse - Antibes
La Plantade
Submitted: August 3, 2009
Stayed: June 2009
How rare to stay in a holiday villa as lovely as the pictures advertising it, if anything lovelier.
La Plantade is perfectly situated : the backdrop to the breakfast table is the skyline of Tourettes.Its boulangerie is a pleasant walk in the morning and the Relais des Coches restaurant even nearer for lunch or dinner.We were a group of adults ranging from 25 to middle age and we all thought the house, its situation, its pool and its art were a delight.
It was a special privilege to spend time with the sculptures, library and paintings which all contributed to the ambiance.
St Paul de Vence with its art history and the Maeght foundation is but a short drive away and we would highly recommend Vence for the Matisse chapel and Les Bacchanales restaurant whose decor is wicked and the food very good.
Having Nice and Cannes so near too is the icing on the proverbial cake...incredible to think that the time-warp village of Tourettes with its market, cafes and boules exists within 30 minutes' drive of La Rotonde in the Negresco.
Communication with the owner was efficient speedy and helpful and in short we would strongly recommend this property. The information given was very accurate right down to the reassuring advice re the very narrow access road. We've stayed in many holiday rentals and this one gets extremely high marks.
La Plantade is perfectly situated : the backdrop to the breakfast table is the skyline of Tourettes.Its boulangerie is a pleasant walk in the morning and the Relais des Coches restaurant even nearer for lunch or dinner.We were a group of adults ranging from 25 to middle age and we all thought the house, its situation, its pool and its art were a delight.
It was a special privilege to spend time with the sculptures, library and paintings which all contributed to the ambiance.
St Paul de Vence with its art history and the Maeght foundation is but a short drive away and we would highly recommend Vence for the Matisse chapel and Les Bacchanales restaurant whose decor is wicked and the food very good.
Having Nice and Cannes so near too is the icing on the proverbial cake...incredible to think that the time-warp village of Tourettes with its market, cafes and boules exists within 30 minutes' drive of La Rotonde in the Negresco.
Communication with the owner was efficient speedy and helpful and in short we would strongly recommend this property. The information given was very accurate right down to the reassuring advice re the very narrow access road. We've stayed in many holiday rentals and this one gets extremely high marks.
Helpful votes: 3/3
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+44 (0)7940-594 701
Tourrettes-sur-Loup
Cannes - Grasse - Antibes
ENCHANTED PLACE
Submitted: July 30, 2009
Stayed: June 2009
My wife and I stayed at "La Plantade" together with good friends. It was a wonderful holiday thanks to the unique property and the surrounding. From the main terrace of the house you have a magnificent view onto the medieval town of Tourrettes-Sur-Loup, which is only fine minutes away by walking. The enchanted town has small stores which offer fresh produce and other food you may require to re-stock if you wish to eat "in house". Otherwise there are nice restaurants offering local food. "La Plantade" is set in a big and very well kept garden. The swimming pool has a good size but is not heated, which helped us to get started with a good fitness training before breakfast ! There are many usable terraces around the house so that one can always expose or avoid oneself to the sunshine. The property is well protected and secluded from neighbors or noise. The living and dining room are very generous in size. The bedrooms are of medium size. The bathrooms and kitchen are smaller but comfortable. The house interior is very charming, full of antiquities and interesting mementos belonging to the owner. The nearby towns of Vence, St. Paul de Vence, Antibes, Grasse, Cagnes, Cannes and Nice offer plenty of program for excursions and eating out at great restaurants. All in all, great property, great location, wonderful relaxing experience. You will certainly need a car to move around. The driveway to the property is extremely narrow, so don't attempt to drive in with your Bentley. It wont make it !
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
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