A perfect retreat for extended families to holiday together, this spacious and charming cottage has a range of bedrooms and apartments, suitable for everyone.
A roaring fireplace sits at the centre of the living room, perfect for cosy winter evenings.

This traditional 20th century Provencal home is full of character and charm, with its wood beamed ceilings and stone flooring.
Pretty terraces can be found in each of the bedrooms, giving you space for peace and relaxation.

There is so much to discover in this property, with boules and tennis courts to enjoy.
Landscaped lawns surround the swimming pool, ideal for lounging in the sun, or dining in the evening.

The delightful owners are on site and are happy to help with anything you may need.

St Paul de Vence is just minutes from the village, where you can discover its cobbled lanes and experience the art galleries.
Take a trip to discover the museum of modern art at the Fondation maeght.
Cagnes sur Mer is just a few minutes south, where you can experience the atmospheric market.

Main Villa and Cottage (max. 17 guests)
Main Villa (max. 12 guests)

Up to 23 guests can stay if using the sofa-beds in three of the apartments – please enquire for additional prices.

Villa Interiors (various levels)

Large living room with fireplace
Dining room
Snug
Central kitchen, well-equipped
Laundry room
Guest WCs x 2

Apartment One: bedroom with king-size double, shower room, living-dining room with air-conditioning, double sofa-bed, kitchen area, sun-room and terrace

Apartment Two: bedroom with king-size double, shower room, dressing room, living-dining room with air-conditioning, double sofa-bed, kitchen area and terrace

Apartment Three: bedroom with king-size double, shower room, dressing room, living-dining room with air-conditioning, double sofa-bed, kitchen area and terrace

Apartment Four: bedroom with king-size double, smaller bedroom with single bed, shower room, living-dining room with air-conditioning, kitchen area and terrace

- Bedroom with king-size bed, air-conditioning, shower room, dressing room and access to terrace
- Bedroom with king-size bed, air-conditioning, shower room, dressing room and access to terrace

Cottage Interiors

Ground Floor

- 2 x bedrooms with king-size beds and en suite bathrooms

First Floor

- Living-dining room and kitchen with doors leading to a terrace

Outside Grounds (6500m2)

-    Heated salt-water swimming pool (13mx7m free-form design, depth: 1.5-2.3m). Heated as required to 25C from April to October (other months on request). Safety alarm system
-    Covered terrace with outdoor kitchen and BBQ
-    Al-fresco bar and lounge
-    Tennis court with floodlights and equipment
-    Boules pitch
-    Terraced gardens
-    Secure video entry
-    Electric gates
-    Ample parking

Facilities

-    Wi-Fi
-    Heating
-    Air-conditioning (in some rooms of the main villa and in the cottage)
-    TV and DVD player
-    Children’s DVDs and books
-    Games
-    Tennis court and equipment
-    Boules pitch
-    Push chair
-    Car seat

Located in the beautiful Côte d'Azur region, just a 15-minute drive from Nice Airport, L’Ancien Monastère is in a residential setting only 2.5km from the charming village of St-Paul-de-Vence. You can walk to a local boulangerie in around fifteen minutes whilst other shops and restaurants are within a short drive.

St-Paul-de-Vence (2.5km) is one of the most famous villages of the French Riviera and is well known for its narrow cobbled lanes filled with art galleries, lovely shops and atmospheric cafes. The Fondation Maeght museum also attracts visitors, as do the excellent restaurants including the renowned La Colombe D’Or. Make sure you visit when the lovely fruit and vegetable market takes place.

Further north, the town of Vence (5km) is another incredible place to spend some time, especially for the amazing Chapelle Matisse/Chapelle du Rosarie which was created by Henri Matisse himself. You can also experience the town’s historic ambience, delightful restaurants and cafes, more art galleries and markets.

Easily reached from the nearby road connecting Vence to the coast, Cagnes-sur-Mer (4km) also has a wonderful market in its pretty old town and a lovely museum, Les Collettes, which used to be Renoir’s maison. Drive down towards the beach where you will find a lovely promenade with restaurants and a long stretch of coastline with some great watersports.

Beach lovers can also head to the beaches around Villeneuve-Loubet (with its delightful village just inland) and Saint Laurent or south towards Antibes (15km), Cannes (27km) and Théoule-sur-Mer (40km). Some of the beaches around Nice, towards Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat (28km) and Beaulieu-sur-Mer (27km) are also wonderful for a day out by the sea in beautiful surroundings.

Boat trips can be enjoyed from many ports along the Côte d'Azur coastline, visiting towns such as Saint-Tropez, Monaco or the idyllic Sainte-Marguerite Island. You can also drive towards Monaco (40km) and as far as the Italian border with Ventimiglia (59km) under an hour away.

The great city of Nice (18km) is also a brilliant day out or you may prefer to soak up some of the glamour in Cannes (27km).

Heading inland, there are some incredible French Riviera villages to explore such as Tourrettes-sur-Loup (10km) with its artisan craft studios and pretty weekly market as well as Opio (20km) and Biot (14km) or learn all about the perfume heritage in the beautiful town of Grasse (24km) with its lavender fields, olive groves and rolling hills in the surrounding countryside.

There are numerous golf courses across the French Riviera (12 in the area!), the nearest being near Nice and Biot but also the well-known Royal Mougins Golf Course within 30km. For guests who love cycling, this villa is near some of the region’s best cycling routes across the
Côte d'Azur and horse-riding is also a popular pursuit.

Hikers will find some amazing marked trails including great walks between St Paul de Vence and Vence as well as coastal routes and other paths in the rugged interland near Gourdon (27km). You can swim from the rocks in Gorges du Loup, near Gourdon, or visit the enchanting waterfalls.

Villa FR5416