Luxury Apartment in Gattieres9 February 2010  Writers seeking a hillside retreat with views that are sure to inspire, couples in search of a romantic, intimate setting for their honeymoon, small groups of friends looking for a relaxing retreat and families searching for ideal self-catering accommodations will absolutely fall in love with Le Contadour. This luxury apartment is located just outside of the medieval village of Gattieres and just 20 minutes from Nice in the desirable Provence Alpes Cote d Azur region of France. This ideal location is perfect for those who want to be close to the French Riviera’s popular coastal resorts, but just far enough away to enjoy the peace and quiet of village living.
Le Contadour is a quaint provençal stone mas perched 260 meters over the Var River and surrounded by ancient olive trees, as well as lemon, palm, mimosa, fig and cherry trees. From the property’s seven terraces – made from natural stone – guests enjoy breathtaking views of mountains, the river and the Mediterranean Sea.
A natural stone pool house features a pizza oven and large built-in barbecue, as well as a bar, refrigerator and bar stools for comfortable outdoor living. Those who enjoy dining outdoors will delight in the fully-furnished private terraces that feature tables and chairs set under the olive and lemon trees, as well as deck chairs, loungers and sun umbrellas for a leisurely afternoon of lounging or relaxing with a nightcap before bed. Guests at this charming French holiday home can also enjoy picking seasonal fruit from the many trees on the property and will appreciate the security of the double electric gates, within which there is plenty of parking.
Inside this luxury self-catering apartment, guests will find a fully-equipped kitchen featuring all of the conveniences and comforts of home, including a microwave, refrigerator, freezer, oven, electric hotplate, grill, washer and dryer, teapot, kettle, blender, dishwasher and all necessary pots, pans, cutlery, dishes and glassware for preparing meals when dining in. There are both indoor and outdoor dining areas for dining at home and, of course, additional dining options just a 10-minute stroll away in Gattieres.
The apartment offers 100 square meters of luxury, spacious living space with a beamed sitting room with elegant antique furnishings, two bedrooms with double and single beds for comfortably sleeping up to four people, and a private entrance and terraces that are separate from the adjoining villa. Families traveling with babies and toddlers will also enjoy having a high chair, cot and baby bottle warmer on hand.
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