Where do I start?

We have been here in 2004, 2005 and 2007 we like it that much. The house itself is large and equipped with everything you need. The garden is massive and totally enclosed if you close the gate to the road, so your kids can charge around to their hearts content in safety.

You will need a car, no ifs buts or maybes on this score because it is rurally located. If you are after the high life with lots of bars, clubs etc on your doorstep, go somewhere else unless one of you is prepared to drive to Nice.

If you are looking for peace and quiet in a beautiful area then this is the place for you.

If you don't speak French don't worry, the owner speaks brilliant English although he will likely be out of France but unless things have changed since we were last there, the owners local representative Serge lives about 15 minutes away and can be telephoned if you do have any questions or problems and he does speak English well enough to converse with him and he is a nice guy!

The POOL, well what can I say, it is plenty big enough and very inviting being right next to the covered patio where you can dine outside at the very big patio table.

Supermarkets - there is an enormous Le Clerc's about a ten minute drive away. Be warned the French have done away with plastic bags so go equipped to carry your purchases away.

If you are into wine, well you're in France, but on the way to Le Clerc's there is a shop on the left of the road that sells its own locally produced wine straight from stainless steel vats at very attractive prices..can't remember the name but you can't miss it.

Eating out - within short car journeys you will come across typical French restaurants at the roadside.

The villa - it is a single level house aside from the bedroom nearest the pool which is accessed from the living room by three steps down if my memory is correct, but can also be accessed by a lockable door from the covered patio. This bedroom is great for kids through to teenagers and the separate shower room is accessed via this room.

The main bathroom is next to the two main bedrooms and has a bath, wash basin and toilet. There is another separate toilet adjacent to the bathroom.

And in closing....it may just be me but there is nothing more satifying than wandering around the house closing the shutters every night.........quintessentially French!!