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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach

Set in garden full of old olive and specimen trees, this lovely old house is an easy stroll into the heart of historic Vence with all its treasures. It is a quick 6 mile drive to the beach at Cagnes, and Nice is only 20 mins away, both have lovely proms. Villa Paradou is set in a gated domaine and has full use of the communal pools, gardens and play areas, in addition to its own secluded 16m long pool. It has English Satellite TV + DVD and stereo equipment. The house is approached via an electronic gate into the domaine. It has a very large private parking area. The house is entered through a carved wooden front door which opens into an impressive hallway with its Italian chandelier. The kitchen and living room lead off from this: another hallway leads to the main bedroom and bathroom and the guest loo. The staircase twists away up to the first floor where there are 2 further charming bedrooms and a landing that leads through to the second bathroom and the 4th bedroom.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number 933664062

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Vence

Located in Vence, this villa is near theme parks. Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Vence Cathedral are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Nice and Marina Baie Des Anges. Travelling with kids? Consider Antibes Land, or check out an event or a game at Hippodrome de la Cote d'Azur. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte-D’Azur

What's nearby

  • The Vieux Vence - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vence Cathedral - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Museum of Vence - Emile Hugues Foundation - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Rosary Chapel - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Cagnes-sur-Mer Cros-de-Cagnes Station - 13 min drive
  • Grand Arenas South Tram Stop - 16 min drive
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Terrasse Sur St Paul - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza De L'Ara - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪La Régence Café - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Le Saint Martin - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mas de Vence Hôtel Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach?

As of 5 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach on 31 May 2026 start from AU$638, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Old Stone Bastide With Private Pool, Short Drive To Beach located?

This family-friendly Vence villa is within 1 mi (2 km) of Vence Cathedral and The Rosary Chapel. Historic Town Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Fondation Maeght are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family home with all facilities

An excellent traditional French house in a quiet area
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely long weekend

Delightful to have our own pool and we got better at the uphill walk to the town by the end of our stay, enjoying dinners outside and bargaining at the Tuesday clothes market.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely House

Lovely, characterful, and well equipped old house. Lots of comfortable and beautiful places to relax, inside and outside the house. We enjoyed the pool, the garden, the walk into Vence, and the wine left for our arrival! Really charming! Local tips: had a very special dinner at La Table du Cantemerle, which is very nearby, and a lovely lunch at Cote Jardin in Vence. We also walked up to the Source of the Riou, which was a hairy drive to get to the parking, but a beautiful spot. We came to Vence to see the Chapelle Matisse, which we were able to walk to, and was worth the trek across the valley.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Summer Break

The location was very good and allowed walking into the town quite easily and also to access other villages was straight forward and in easy reach. The setting of the property was ideal for a family, with the play area and pools for the children and adults alike and lots of space for family barbeques and eating.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fabulous stay!

The property is wonderful - very comfortable, interesting, and spacious, and very French (ie chic, lovely pictures of the cote d'azur, outside tables). It also has lovely additions including a decent sized private pool, a table tennis table, plenty of parking. Two other points: the location is superb, within easy reach of Vence, St Paul de Vence, Nice and the cote d'azur; and the contact with owners David and Elisabeth, and their housekeeper Francoise, was easy and welcoming. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Alexandra F.

Perfect family house near town

We had a relaxing stay at the Old Stone Bastide. The house is large and had plenty of rooms for us and our two kids. We were even able to use the pool a little in late Oct. The house is located on a grounds of a large condo complex, but we never noticed it. The furnishings are quaint and as the owner describes. Their property manager was very helpful too. Beautiful garden and patio to sip coffee or wine on.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

C’est Manifique

Lou Paradou-fulfilled all our dreams, aspirations, and plans during our 3 - week stay in August 2024. This is a special and spacious place for family and friends to gather and enjoy the beauty of the Villa and the privacy the surrounding grounds afford,. It is very well equipped with everything you need and has a beautiful full size pool that adults and children relished. This is our third visit to Vence over the years and has become a real favourite with family and friends-particularly Lou Paradou! There is much to do and see and is such an inspirational place to live, eat out and relax in the beauty of the whole area. Many thanks to Elizabeth and David for being excellent hosts both before and during our stay. With best wishes from Macfarlane family.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and location were exactly as we had hoped, and the weather in Provence was perfect. The house was very clean and tidy, and also very comfortable. We had been given good clear instructions about how to find it, and Francoise (the representative of the owners) was there to meet us. We enjoyed the pool and the garden every day. It was very pet friendly. The location was also very peaceful and quiet. I mention the following things only so that the owners are aware. They are small things and IN NO WAY spoiled our holiday. The curtain track in the downstairs bedroom came off the wall early on, and was not fixed though Francoise sent someone to look at it. There is a pane of glass missing in the kitchen window: Francoise did not know about it but thought the owners did. The upstairs loo caused a little concern, and Francoise sent a plumber quickly who found a small blockage in the garden: the owner was informed and we explained that it was not a problem. The DVD player did not work, and the owner immediately arranged for a new DVD player which worked perfectly: thank you. The smoke alarm outside the downstairs bedroom went off early one morning for no apparent reason: it didn't happen again. A light bulb in the tall wicker lamp in the sitting room exploded on 20 Sept: no obvious reason and no damage. We replaced it with a bulb from another lamp.We all enjoyed our family holiday in Lou Paradou 100% and would happily return.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay in this peaceful, loved home

We had a fabulous time exploring this part of France, and that was definitely helped by having this wonderful home to base ourselves from. The region is just glorious with lots to do including gully bashing/rock caving, visiting medieval villages, history and of course lots of opportunities to swim. The house itself is very comfortable, is obviously well loved and has a lovely French charm to it. The pool was excellent and we spent hours in there. Its a great size and perfect for larger groups too. We walked into Vence every day for breakfast and dinner (don't miss the almond craqalin - its incredible!) and although it is up a slight hill, its a super easy walk - absolutely no issue for younger kids too. The hosts were so kind, attentive and really helpful. They went out of their way to provide us with information about local bus routes and things to do, and were just all round lovely - thank you for helping make our stay really easy and that extra bit special. Le Clerc Supermarket was a 4 min drive away, and had everything you needed for self catering purposes. There is also a petrol station 1 min away. We would absolutely recommend this place, and would love to come back ourselves one day when we next visit this amazing part of France.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fête de famille

Séjour reposant et belle fête d’anniversaire en famille maison confortable jardin ombragé piscine spacieuse et sécurisante. Équipement parfait. Nous reviendrons avec grand plaisir
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helge P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa i Vence

Vi havde en skøn ferie i denne dejlige villa. Huset er meget charmerende og indretningen virkelig flot. Poolen er stor nok til hele familien, vi var seks voksne og et barn, og der er kun kort gåafstand til den gamle by og gode indkøbsmuligheder tæt på. Kan kun anbefales varmt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Det bästa jag hyrt!

För första gången någonsin kom vi till ett hus där bilderna inte ljög. En underbar vecka för alla nio i sällskapet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe villa provençale centenaire avec gigantesque piscine

La propriété fut très propre. Accueil et suivi impeccable. Douche de la chambre des Maitre entièrement rénové. Cuisine fonctionnelle bien équipée. Très grande piscine propre et beaucoup d’espace extérieur pour profiter d’un souper la fresco. Seul petit point à améliorer demeure l’espace autour de la piscine et patio extérieur qui faudrait balayer ou passer souffleur. A part cela, tout fut top! Nous avons adoré notre séjour! Merci pour votre magnifique villa et la chance de remonter dans le temps avec cette demeure historique! Brad
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bon souvenir

Nous avons passé un séjour agréable une très belle piscine qui a été très appréciée par toute la famille ainsi que la proximité de la ville surtout à pied
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Jean-Michel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Conforme à la description

Cocon entouré d'immeubles plus modernes, très calme et à l'abri des regards du voisinage. Manque d'éclairage extérieur, entre la maison et la piscine.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

ROBERT H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Pièces très sombres. Sanitaires insuffisants à l'étage: lavabo 1 personne pour 7 lits.

Impossible de se connecter à Internet. Séjour très perturbé dû au fait que l'on était obligé de se rendre en ville.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Laure A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Une maison avec du cachet

Très belle demeure ancienne avec un beau jardin et une grande piscine. Certaines pièces de la maison sont très agréables (salon séjour) et la literie confortable. La maison est pleine de charme et très bien située (on peut se rendre facilement à pieds au village) mais j'ai regretté que la description ne soit pas tout à fait conforme aux lieux (il n'y a pas de climatisation de la maison, mais un climatiseur d'appoint dans une chambre) et il n'y a qu'une cabine de douche, ce qui n'était pas très clair dans le descriptif. Certains éléments du mobilier de jardin devraient être changés et le wifi dans la maison serait un vrai plus. Mais dans l'ensemble, c'est un lieu plein de charme et reposant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un séjour de rêve

Nous étions deux familles avec les enfants de 11 à 15 ans. La maison est très bien orientée de sorte que on a presque pas vu les autres habitants de la résidence. Elle ne manque rien. Merci beaucoup!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Abdel Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Manque internet

Bon séjour et bel accueil, il serait nécessaire d’installer internet dans cette maison, vu la taille du lotissement l’lnstallation ne doit pas être bien complexe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Olivier B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Magnifique Maison en pierres

Séjour très agréable dans cette grande demeure où l’on fêtait nos 50 ans avec un ami. Belle piscine et beaux jardins. Seul bémol, elle est entourée par une copropriété dont les les propriétaires n’aiment pas le bruit généré par les enfants jouant dans la piscine ni la musique que nous avons mise pour cette occasion.. (Nous avons fait notre possible pour ne pas trop deranger) Nous cherchions une demeure tranquille et isolée mais les photos sur le site ne montrent pas les immeubles tout proche… A part ce bémol, nous avons tous passé un très beau séjour 👍👍👍

10/10 Excellent

Monique V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prachtig huis sfeervol ingericht

Wij hebben een geweldig leuk verblijf gehad in dit sfeervolle huis dicht bij het mooie Vence. Het ontbrak ons daar echt aan niets, mooie ruime woonkeuken met alles erop en eraan. Een geweldige mooie sfeervolle woonkamer / eetkamer/serre en met buiten overal leuke zitjes. Super ruime slaapkamers ook al zo sfeervol ingericht. Lekker schoon zwembad en zelfs de bbq stond al klaar. Leuke mail contact gehad met David en Elisabeth en ze gaven ons zeker een warm welkom en gastvrijheid. Met 9 personen een top week gehad .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

DEIRDRE A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

FABULOUS PROPERTY IN A WONDERFUL LOCATION

We had a simply fantastic time in this utterly charming villa! The property is maintained to a very high standard, with a fully equipped kitchen and extensive swimming pool. It's close proximity ( easy and pleasant walk) to Vence and other surrounding areas make this house a real gem! Clearly a property much loved by it's owners, whom we found almost as charming as their villa! We really do hope to return. Thank you again.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in Vence

We absolutely loved our stay in Vence. The house was spacious and cool, even in the summer heat. The pool especially was a highlight of our trip for my teenage kids. The town of Vence was a short walk away for morning coffee and croissants, exploring the food markets and eating great meals at any of the restaurants. We hope we can visit again someday.

8/10 Good

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July Vence trip

Beautiful home with a wonderful pool and great living spaces. A very nice walk into Vence from the property. It was a great place for us to spend a short week.

10/10 Excellent

Ayton H.

Idyllic stone farmhouse near Nice

Beautiful old house with lovely garden and pool. All facilities included. I'd definitely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

About the host

Hosted by David and Elisabeth Hulme

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David, now retired, was in project management in the oil and gas industry designing and building refineries and gas plants all over the world. Elisabeth is a secondary school maths teacher having originally working in the oil and gas industry which is where we met. Elisabeth quit working in engineering in 1981to bring up our son who is now a solicitor in Oxford.
We live in Buckland Commom, one of the hilltops villages in the Chilterns. Elisabeth is a keen horse rider and keeps her horse in stables within 2 minutes walk from the house which we moved into 3 years ago after 33 years in our last house. Our son and his family live 10 minute away so we often get see them. They also love France and have had several holidays with us in Lou Paradou where our grandsons loves playing in the pool.

Why they chose this property

We bought our first property in Vence in January 2001. This was a 600 year house in the centre of the old town (Cite Historique) which was on 6 floors! It was wonderful living the old town but we wanted a house with a garden and swimming pool. The most important feature however was that it had to be in easy walking distance (5 to 10 minutes) of the old town which we love. In 2004 we found the ideal property which met all our criteria and we moved into Lou Paradou in August 2005.
Vence is a beautiful Provencal town with bars, bistros and restaurants weekly markets and festivals.
We also love this area because you are in close proximity to the sea. Monaco, Nice and Cannes are all an easy drive away and you can drive to Cagnes sur Mer (our closest beach) in 15 minutes.

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English, French

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