Villa Brillante

Villa Brillante is a delightful villa with a fantastic swimming pool and gardens, located just a short drive from the medieval hilltop town of Mougins and the glitz and glamour of Cannes. You will feel immediately at home in the comfort of the bright, airy living room with large sofas, an open fire-place and wonderful French windows opening straight out to the swimming pool and gardens. The indoor dining area also opens onto a spacious terrace, perfect for al-fresco dining on warm summer evenings or poolside lunches on lazy days at the villa. The well-equipped kitchen has everything you may need and there is an outdoor kitchen and gas barbecue for keen cooks to prepare a feast for their guests. There are six bedrooms on the ground and first floors, styled with simplicity and pretty fabrics, all of them en-suite with colourful bath or shower rooms. The three downstairs rooms have French doors opening onto the pool terraces or gardens, and two of the bedrooms on the first floor have their own terrace, ideal for a glass of good wine brought back from one of the area’s many vineyards. The curved salt-water swimming pool is going to be popular with all ages with its magnificent features such as a Jacuzzi, waterfall and a wave and jet machine. Lazy days can be spent having fun in the swimming pool whilst sun worshippers soak up the rays from the poolside loungers or relax on the outdoor chairs. There is table tennis and badminton in the garden and a lovely spacious lawn area, wonderful for family games or shady picnics under the palm tree. A short stroll (via country roads) will take you to Val de Mougins where you will find a good choice of local shops and restaurants, ideal for your everyday groceries or a quick meal out. Just a few minutes further by car is the charming medieval hilltop town of Mougins, which has become famous for its art galleries and restaurants and hosts the Festival of Gastronomy every year. Whether you are looking for fine dining or authentic French cuisine, you will find a great choice of excellent eateries in and around Mougins.  Glamourous Cannes is just 6km away, and where you can enjoy its famous promenade, La Croisette, or find one of the many public and private sandy beaches for a day by the sea and maybe some energetic watersports. Take a ferry from Cannes to the nearby Iles de Lerins where you can picnic by a rocky cove or take a walk with wonderful views. Families will also love the nearby Aquasplash in Antibes, just a short drive away, or the wild woods and playgrounds of the Parc de la Valmasque near Mougins. In the countryside nearby, there is horse-riding, mountain biking and hiking trails, and there is tennis within walking distance and a choice of golf courses within a short drive, offering good options for those looking for a more active holiday. However you wish to spend your stay, Villa Brillante offers you a welcoming and comfortable holiday home with a fantastic swimming pool with the delights of the French Riviera’s coast, countryside and culture, all on your doorstep. Features: Villa Interior Ground floor - Right Wing -Living/dining room with large comfortable sofas, armchairs, working fireplace, TV and DVD player, round dining table and seven chairs. French doors opening straight on to swimming pool area, outdoor dining terrace and gardens - Well equipped kitchen including oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge-freezer, coffee machine, washing machine and tumble dryer - Double / twin room (beds 1.8m or 2 x 0.9m), TV, air-conditioning, French windows opening on to gardens and pool area. En-suite bathroom and WC - Guest W.C. Ground Floor - Left Wing - Double / twin room (beds 1.8m or 2 x 0.9m), TV, air-conditioning, French windows opening on to terrace. En-suite shower room and WC - Double / twin room (beds 1.8m or 2 x 0.9m), TV, air-conditioning, French windows opening on to gardens and pool area. En-suite bathroom with shower and W.C. First Floor -Master double bedroom (1.8m bed) with living area in room, air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with shower, separate W.C. Own roof terrace. - Double bedroom (1.4m bed) with TV, air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom with shower, separate WC - Double / twin bedroom (beds 1.6m or 2 x 0.8m), TV, air-conditioning, en-suite shower room, WC and own roof terrace. Note – there are two further bedrooms in the basement, however these are only opened on request (subject to a supplement). There is one small double bedroom (1.4m bed) with very small window, one single bedroom with no window, a shower room and W.C. Please note that these bedrooms are more simple in style and lack natural light. Outside Grounds - Private salt-water infinity heated swimming pool (size: 15m x 4m/shape: curved) with swim-against-current and wave features, waterfall, Jacuzzi and safety alarm system - Poolside terrace - Covered dining terrace with table for up to twelve guests - Summer kitchen area and gas barbecue - Enclosed grounds and gardens including flat lawn area, mature trees and plants - Parking for up to twelve cars (including two in garage) Facilities - Flat Screen TVs (in living area and some bedrooms) - Iron and ironing board - Sunbeds - Outdoor dining furniture Location: Villa Brillante is conveniently located just a short walk (via country roads) from the Val de Mougins area where you will find a good selection of local restaurants and shops. Just a little further by car is the charming medieval hilltop town of Mougins which has become famous for its art galleries and restaurants, hosting the Festival of Gastronomy every year. Whether you are looking for fine dining or authentic French cuisine, you will find a great choice of excellent restaurants in and around Mougins. The picturesque town has also appealed to artists and celebrities over the years, including Pablo Picasso who lived here for the last decade of his life until 1973. The Mougins Museum of Classical Art is one of many art galleries and studios that are well visited by tourists in the area. This area is a natures paradise with the wonderful Parc de la Valmasque nearby, offering hiking paths, natural trails, bird-watching stations and playgrounds across woodland hills, streams and lakes. There is horse-riding nearby, mountain bike trails and a choice of golf courses in the area, tennis within walking distance plus a range of water-sports a short drive away in Cannes. A walk along the city promenade in Cannes, La Croisette, is a must as you soak up the glitz and glamour that surrounds you. The fashionable city, just 6km away, has a brilliant nightlife, some superb restaurants and a great choice of lovely sandy beaches, both public and private. Take a ferry across to the beautiful Iles de Lerons, two pretty islands where you can take a picnic and find a rocky cove backed by pine and eucalyptus trees. Other delights of the French Riviera are easily reached such as historic Grasse, in the hills north of Cannes, known for its perfume heritage and fields of lavender, plus the beautiful city of Nice, especially the maze of narrow streets in the old town. Families with children will not only enjoy the beautiful fine sandy beaches along parts of the Cote d’Azure but there are various waterparks too, including Aquasplash in nearby Antibes, just 15km away. Terms & Conditions: ? €1500 charged to client’s credit card by Property Manager as a pre-authorisation at least 2 weeks prior to arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. 10.00 a.m. Yes. Yes, including pool towels. On request only and by prior arrangement with the owner. Please enquire. Weddings, stag/hen parties and other celebrations not allowed. A/C is only available in the bedrooms, except for the two small bedrooms in the basement. Please note that published rates are only valid for the current year. Any bookings for subsequent years will be on request only and correct rates will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please note that your booking will only be confirmed once we have checked availability with the owner or their property manager. The swimming pool also has a temporary fence for security that can be requested to be removed for parties without children. Saturday. Yes, standard changeover clean included. 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 rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. Not allowed. 7 nights - all other durations on request. Yes. Extra €400/week. Please note that like all heated pools, pool heating and water temperature are reliant on weather and outside temperatures. Please note that pool opening dates are subject to local weather conditions and pool maintenance requirements and that cooler months may not be suitable for swimming.