Splendid villa with pool and breathtaking sea views in the hills above Mandelieu

Villa Belle Colline, exceptionally situated on the top of the hills high above Mandelieu and within striking distance of Cannes is a magnificent, luxurious property in a unique location.
You will love the breathtaking views over the Mediterranean, the Bay of Cannes and Nice, the Alpes towards Italy, the tranquillity and privacy, the magnificent infinity pool surrounded by the large tropical garden.
The big pool and large grounds for kids to play around in makes it a paradise for them.
15 -20 minutes to sand beaches of Mandelieu-La Napoule. Perfect place for large families or groups.
The property is composed by a villa and an attached studio apartment with independent entrance and accomodates 12-14p. The Villa sleeps10 people, the studio apartment 4 people.
With 6-7 bedrooms and 5 bath/showerrooms, a living space of ca 350 square meters, a private pool, can be heated and a large garden of 3500 square meters, the villa, together with the studio, is ideal either for a large family or a group of friends, a family with guests or a three generation family.
AC in all bedrooms and kitchen
The villa is decorated in a light and spacious style with large common areas as well as with comfortable and ample sized bedrooms giving everyone in your party the sense of privacy.

Notes on accommodation
The villa sleeps 10 p in 5 double rooms. ( there is a sofabed as well if someone wishes to sleep alone).
The studio, attached to the villa but with independent entrance, sleeps a family of 4 people, 2 people in a double room and 2 people in a cosy nest with bunkbeds (90x200) next to the livingroom.

Villa tour
Ground floor
Beautiful reception hall giving way to a spacious salon and dining area, with large French Windows opening on to the terrace and the Mediterranean views, in the evening enchanted by the illuminated garden and pool and the sparkling lights of the cities of Cannes and Nice.
Sonos music system.
Adjacent to the dining area, with seating for 12-14 people there is a delightful well equipped kitchen with sliding glass doors on three sides, letting you enjoy the great Mediterranean view, the hillside of Grasse and the fabulous view of the Provencal blue mountains on the other side. Getting together there for dinner at the old oak farm table, seating 14 people, is memorable.
From the kitchen there is direct access to the pool terrace with a magnificent outdoor dining and lounge area.
The kitchen is equipped with a cooking hob with grill, gas and electric hob, Micro, fridge, American style, with ice machine, wine cellar, Nespresso, mixer, blender and more.
There are 2 bedrooms on this floor, one with a super kingsizebed 2 x 2 m(could be separated in two beds), with ensuite shower room, separate WC, and with direct access to the pool terrace. Adjacent is a smaller double bedroom with a French double bed, 140 cm, which makes it a perfect suite for a family.
Cot and high chair available.

First level
Master bedroom with a super king size bed 2 x 2 m (could be separated in two beds) with ensuite bathroom and a private open sun terrace with outstanding, magical sea views. Sonos music system.
All principal windows from the villa face on to the pool and the sea, particularly the salon and dining area which have fully opening sliding doors to the dining and lounge areas outside on the pool terrace.
Garden level
On the garden level there is large apartment with an American kitchen, a living/entertainment and dining area, satellite smart digital tv, 64 inch, Sonos music system, Sony Blu-Ray Play Station 4 and a study area.
There are further 2 double bedrooms, one with with a double bed 180 x 200cm, could be separated into two beds, ensuite shower room with separate WC.
The other bedroom on this floor has a double/twin bed 180 x 200 cm, and an adjacent bathroom.
Utility room with washing machine, ironing facilities and tumble dryer.
All rooms, ground and garden level have direct access to the garden and the pool area.
Cot and highchair available.

The studio apartment
Attached to the villa is a studio with independent entrance, sleeps 4 (2+2), well equipped with a lovely kitchen, a nice shower room, a double bedroom with a large bed 180 x 200 cm, (could be separated in two beds) a cozy nest with bunk beds next to the living area, a living room with satellite smart digital TV, WiFi internet. Sea & mountain views. A smaller terrace just outside with nice garden furniture for 4 people, perfect for aperitifs, dinner or 'le petit déjeuner'.

Garden
Beautiful entrance to the property with large lawns, bougainvillea and space for 4-5 cars.
A large terraced tropical garden, 3500 sq.m, flowered and well maintained, with palm, olive, eucalyptus, figs, kiwi, lemon and fruit trees, scenting of rosemary thyme and lavender.
A magnificent pool area facing the south with extensive sea views, with garden furniture for 14 people, a lovely dining and lounge area, sheltered by several awnings, and sun lounges for 10 people.
The curved illuminated pool with overflow edge can be heated and like the surrounding terrace it has the same magnificent view as the villa.
Pool toys, table tennis. Excellent Weber BBQ. Outside shower.
The large grounds are excellent for kids to play around with a ball and for many games.
All principal windows from the villa face on to the pool and the sea, particularly the salon and dining area that have fully opening sliding doors to the terrace.
At night, you can enjoy the illuminated garden and pool and the magnificent views of the sparkling lights of the cities of Cannes and Nice.

Shopping, restaurants.
At the farmer’s, next to the villa you can buy freshly picked fruit and vegetables for your rosé lunch at the poolside.
In Mandelieu - La Napoule, which is 10-15 minutes downhill by car, there are supermarkets for everything as well as plenty of small shops, French bakeries, butchers, wine and seafood shops, lots of bars and great restaurants.
In the port of la Napoule there are delicious sea food restaurants, a 2-star Michelin restaurant l’Oasis, with unforgettable dining under the stars.
In the picturesque little village of Tanneron, 10 mins. by car from the villa you will find fresh croissants and other things at the bakery, fresh goat cheese and honey from the local farmers, other small shops and two restaurants and bars with marvellous views and Provencal dishes.

Attractions in the surroundings
Lovely scenic walks in the area, the seside resort of La Napoule with boutiques and weekly markets and great beaches, two excellent golf courses.
The glamour of Cannes, with its glittering nightlife, shopping and beaches, is within easy reach in about 20 -25 minutes, as well as the beautiful seaside resorts, Antibes, Juan-les-Pins, Menton, St Tropez.
A short trip by car will bring you to the great vineyards in the countryside i.e St Roseline or Chateau de Berne and to the picturesque medieval artist villages like Fayence or St Paul de Vence in the Provençal mountains.
There are plenty of jogging opportunities starting right outside the doorstep. The amazing surroundings might also invite you to unforgettable Mediterranean hiking.

General information
Our friendly manager will meet & great and show you around in the villa. She is French, lives in Mougins and will be there for you to help during your stay whenever you need. The manager can also offer maid, cooking and grocery service as well as also arrange with babysitting services.

Gardener
A gardener is tending to the garden and pool once a week.

Entertainment
Satellite digital smart TV, 64 -inch, Apple tv, Netflix, Blu-Ray PlayStation 4, Dvd, Sonos music system, WiFi, books, toys, table tennis,

Security
Villa alarm, fire and pool alarm, electric gates, safe, fire extinguishers.

Parking
Parking for 4-5 cars.

Privacy
The whole property, the villa with the pool area and terraces - including the terraced gardens, is surrounded by leafy greenery, cypress hedges and by a natural forest border to the valley below. There is no overlooking from anywhere. This is a peaceful escape with absolute calm and privacy.

Notes on Prices
Prices include initial bedlinen, towels, pool towels, final cleaning, water and gas, guardian service, garden and pool service and electricity.
Not included: heating, pool heating telephone.

Additional service optional, like in-between-cleaning, cooking service, grocery shopping and babysitting.

Villa Belle Colline invites you with an exceptional relaxing atmosphere - a combination of stunning beauty, private tranquillity and the enchanting Mediterranean feeling.
Once you have left the crowded coastal area and reached the Belle Colline, embedded in its leafy greenery, fresh air and bird song, absolute peace and a “close to heaven” feeling, welcomed by the stunning breathtaking view of the Alps and the sea, you can easily get euphoric. “ A true haven and a little bit of paradise” one of our guests wrote - “I think we all thought we’d died and gone to heaven!”

This is not a guarded residential district with high walls but a vivid French atmosphere where you can buy strawberries and newly picked salad lettuce varieties for lunch at the farmers’ nearby. He owns the green houses that you neither will see nor think about and has a couple of persons who assist him. He also owns the little barn situated along the road, not far from the house. It is not that ‘chic’ but this is where you can chose and take along your fresh fruits and vegetables .
The whole property, the villa with the pool area and terraces - including the terraced gardens, is surrounded by woody, leafy greenery, cypress hedges and with a natural border on to the valley below. There is no overlooking from neighbours anywhere. This is a peaceful escape with absolute calm and privacy.The surroundings with flowering meadows and peach groves and above all a peaceful idyllic atmosphere is characteristic of the area and invites you to the art of French living