Villa Mer Et Pierre - Dix Chambres Villa, Couchages 20

As featured in The Times '50 Secret Beaches in the Med' 2019.

With stunning sea-views of the crystal-clear waters of the nearby La Croix Valmer coastline, Villa Mer Et Pierre is an extraordinary home. This is high-end living on the Saint-Tropez peninsular yet in a serene setting with views of the vineyards.

The main residence features exquisite living space with exclusive designer furnishings and five gorgeous bedrooms with the most elegant interiors and sumptuous fabrics. The three top-floor bedrooms open up to a glorious terrace with vistas down towards the sea and include a master bedroom with fireplace and beautiful bath with a view. Downstairs guests can bring the outside in with magnificent sliding doors opening up to the gardens, terraces and swimming pool whilst the lower level features two further bedrooms.

You can marvel at yet more wonderful views from the heated swimming pool and lavish jacuzzi or enjoy al-fresco feasts by the pool house and barbecue in this serene location. As the sun sets listen to the Provençal cicadas as you sip chilled wine from the local vineyards on warm summer evenings as the stars light up the clear sky at night.

Whilst the villa can host up to 10 guests, larger parties can also book three accompanying apartments on the estate, equally as elegant with opulent bedrooms, stylish kitchens and pretty little terraces perfect for a quiet breakfast or relaxing with a good book. Wander up the steps to join family and friends by the poolside then return to your comfortable abode for a luxurious nights sleep. With five bedrooms across the three apartments, up to 20 guests in total can stay here and in the main residence.

It’s no wonder that the local village’s motto is ‘Qualité de Vie' with such a beautiful setting backed by the pine-covered Maures Massif. It’s about a ten-minute wander into La Croix Valmer where you can drink coffee in one of the pavement cafes, dine in a local restaurant or soak up the Provençal ambience at the lovely market on a Sunday morning. There are of course some fine wines to sample in the surrounding vineyards as well.

Head down towards the sea and discover the 6km long coastline of La Croix Valmer featuring fine sandy beaches, little coves, crystal-clear waters and a great diversity of flora and fauna, all of which can be explored along the incredible coastal walking path. There are some excellent beachside restaurants here, some specialising in the very best seafood in a fabulous sea-front setting.

This is of course the Saint-Tropez peninsular so you are never far from the glitz and glamour of Saint-Tropez, Pampelonne beach and its famous beach clubs, only a 20-minute drive away. Not forgetting the more sedate villages inland such as Ramatuelle, Gassin and Bormes-les-Mimosas, all special places to explore and take in the wonderful vistas of the stunning coast.

Villa Mer et Pierre really does have the perfect location for guests to experience so many aspects of this striking and idyllic part of the Cote d’Azur. 



Features:

1) Main Villa + 3 Apartments: max. 20 guests
2) Main Villa Only: max. 10 guests

Main Villa Interior

Ground Floor

-    Entrance hall with WC
-    Living room with fireplace
-    Dining room
-    Salon
-    Open-plan kitchen, well-equipped

First Floor (via open-tread stairs)

-    Bedroom One: Master bedroom with king-size bed, fireplace and desk. Ensuite bathroom with bath and rain shower with doors opening to a shared terrace with sea-views.
-    Bedroom Two: Double bedroom with king-size bed and access to the shared terrace. Ensuite shower room with rain shower
-    Bedroom Three: Double bedroom with king-size bed and access to the shared terrace. Ensuite shower room with rain shower
-    WC in hallway (shared between bedrooms two and three)
Lower Floor
-    Bedroom Four: Double bedroom with king-size bed and access to patio with olive tree
-    Bedroom Five: Double bedroom with king-size bed
-    Shower room (shared between bedrooms four and five) with rain shower
-    Utility room

Apartment Interiors (on a lower level, via steps)
(only included in the price for 20 guests)

Apartment One

-    Fully-equipped open-plan kitchen and living area
-    Bedroom Six: Double bedroom with king-size bed and ensuite shower room with rain shower
-    Bedroom Seven: Double bedroom with king-size bed and ensuite shower room with rain shower
-    WC in hallway
-    Terrace

Apartment Two

-    Fully-equipped open-plan kitchen and living area
-    Bedroom Eight: Double bedroom with king-size bed
-    Bedroom Nine: Double bedroom with king-size bed
-    Shower room with rain shower
-    Terrace

Apartment Three

-    Fully-equipped open-plan kitchen and living area
-    Bedroom Ten: Double bedroom with king-size bed and ensuite shower room with rain shower
-    Terrace

Outside Grounds

-    Heated swimming pool (4.5m x 10m) with pool safety alarm
-    Heated jacuzzi
-    Pool house with BBQ, shower and WC
-    Alfresco dining terrace
-    Electric gates
-    Outside parking for up to 5 cars

Facilities

-    Air-conditioning
-    Heating
-    Wi-Fi
-    Satellite TV
-    Music surround system (inside and out)
-    I-Pad
-    Alarm and intercom
-    Laundry room (in garage)

Location:

On the Saint-Tropez peninsular, La Croix Valmer is known for its clear waters and fine sandy beaches as well as its charming village just inland. The village slogan is ‘Quality-of-Life’ and it is easy to see why.

The village of La Croix Valmer, about a fifteen-minute walk away, has pretty pavement cafes, a restaurant, shops including a Spar grocery store and a wonderful Sunday market. There are also many vineyards where you can sample excellent local wines.

Just 3km south of the village is the sea, a 6km coastline including coves, nature reserves and idyllic beachside restaurants. Locals call this area ‘Paradise on Earth’.  Beaches along this coastline within a short drive include Sylvabelle, Heraclée, Gigaro, Ponent, Pardigon Beach and Plage du Débarquement, many of which are also accessed via a coastal footpath.

Indeed, this is a walker’s paradise with wonderful paths both in the woods as well as along the coast. The famous Sentiers des Douaniers starts at Gigaro Beach (4km) and ends at Cap Lardier, passing diverse fauna, flora, tiny coves, umbrella pines, lovely restaurants and beaches with fine sand.

There are also good cycle tracks around the local area including those suitable for mountain bikes towards Cap Lardier. Other fun activities in the region include jet ski, beach volley, quad bikes, paintball, pottery, mosaic and sculpture and a lot more. Not to mention the prestigious Polo Club a ten-minute drive away, with four fields, indoor/outdoor arenas and a training track.

Golfers will appreciate the Golf Club Saint-Tropez (14km) near Gassin, a Gary Player signature course. In addition, one of the Var's oldest courses, the Beauvallon Golf course, is just a little further.

If you fancy a change of scene, head to the bustling resort of Saint-Tropez (12km) where you can experience the glitz and glamour with its luxury yachts, clubs and upmarket restaurants as well as Tuesday and Saturday markets. To the south of the village, the famous Pampelonne beach (13km) is the home of ‘Club 55’ where you may well bump into movie stars, football players and other celebrities. There’s also a great variety of water sports along this lively beach.

Furthermore, inland there are delightful Provençal villages to discover such as Grimaud (12km), Ramatuelle (8km), Gassin (5km) and Bormes-les-Mimosas (30km), set in the hills often with mesmerising views of both the hinterland and coast, making this arguably one of the most beautiful areas in France.

The coastal towns of Cavalaire-sur-Mer (6km) and Ste Maxime (17km) with attractive ports, marinas and casinos are both within easy driving distance.

Terms & Conditions:

Security deposit?
€15,000 paid to the owner by bank transfer one month before arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection.

Arrival time?
4.00 p.m.

Departure time?
10.00 a.m.

Energy costs included?
Yes.

Heating costs included?
Yes.

Pool heating charge?
No. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures.

Linen & towels included?
Yes, including pool towels (changed weekly).

End of stay cleaning included?
Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or garbage disposal required will be charged against the security deposit.

Minimum stay?
7 nights. Outside the high season (June-September), shorter stays may be possible on request only.

Changeover day?
Saturday.

Pets welcome?
No.

Smoking Allowed?
No.

Other Ts and Cs?
The price for 10 guests includes the use of the main villa only. In this case, the apartments may be rented out separately, however they have their own entrance and they are on a lower level not overlooking the villa and gardens and the villa retains exclusive use of the swimming pool and garden.
Smoking - not allowed