Discover the charm of southern France with breathtaking views, a relaxing atmosphere, and endless adventures.
What an amazing home
“What an amazing home you have here in Fayence, a tranquil haven. We all enjoyed ourselves immensely and have already been discussing how long it will be before we return. The children especially enjoyed their times in the pool, with Alfie perfecting...”
“What an amazing home you have here in Fayence, a tranquil haven. We all enjoyed ourselves immensely and have already been discussing how long it will be before we return. The children especially enjoyed their times in the pool, with Alfie perfecting...”
With incredible views as far as the Massif de l'Esterel, this wonderful holiday home is close to some of southern France’s most beautiful villages and countryside as well as being within easy reach of the glitz and glamour of the Côte d'Azur.
In a quiet setting looking over the landscapes around you, you will soon appreciate the relaxed ambience of this traditional home. Greeted with chilled rosé in the fridge on your arrival, sit back in the al-fresco lounge under the shade of the towering pine trees and listen to the birds sing as you gaze out over the vineyards and valleys.
The calming atmosphere continues inside with a welcoming lounge, a perfectly equipped kitchen, new bathrooms and five charming bedrooms scattered across the two floors. Small toys, books and games, a DVD player and a multitude of TV streaming options add to the homely appeal, whilst three Bose sound systems, Egyptian cotton bath linen and even Turkish pool towels are further examples of the owner’s caring attention to detail in this comfortable abode.
The Provençal gardens are just wonderful; explore the stone steps and rambling terraces dotted with olive trees, herbs, rosemary and lavender. You can choose to dine al-fresco on the magnificent terrace with glorious views or wander up the steps to the pool-house with its summer kitchen, pizza oven and barbecue. Spend warm summer days in the salt-water swimming pool, lazing on the sun-loungers or enjoying long poolside lunches with family and friends.
It’s just 3km to Fayence, wonderful for a morning coffee in a pretty café or evenings out in one of the many excellent restaurants. The market on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday is a particularly great way to pick up all sorts of local produce or explore the village’s charming shops. Medieval Seillans is also close by, one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ with its steep, winding lanes, picturesque squares and fountains.
Head across to Lac de Saint-Cassien for wonderful walks and watersports or drive down to the French Riviera with the beaches of Cannes, Saint-Raphaël and Théoule-sur-Mer easily reached. Golf-lovers have a great choice of courses across the region and the super adventurous can book a flight excursion at Fayence’s famous gliding centre.
What Oliver loves...
The views from the wonderful al-fresco terraces are just stunning
Enjoy poolside dining at its best with the lovely summer kitchen, pizza oven and barbecue
It’s a really homely abode with books, games, DVDs, toys and even Netflix
The beautiful village of Fayence is just 3km away or it’s a short drive to Seillans, chosen by The Guardian as one of France’s Top 20 most beautiful villages in 2019
Cannes and the French Riviera are within easy driving distance
What you should know
The first floor is reached via a narrow spiral staircase or there are also external stairs that lead up to the first floor via the master bedroom.
Other than steps up to the swimming pool and pool house or the upper lounge terrace, you have a choice of three stunning al-fresco lounge and dining terraces to choose from.
You are also welcome to explore the enchanting terraced gardens below with little stone steps, Provençal plants and olive trees.
We highly recommend renting a car as the property is located in the quiet countryside.
Guests are asked to thoroughly clean BBQs and outdoor cooking areas to avoid a €50 additional cleaning fee.
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The Local Area
About the surrounding area of La Colline Du Soleil
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Outstanding Landscapes
Outdoor Pursuit & Activities
Set on a quiet country lane in the outstanding Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, La Colline Du Soleil is only a short drive from some of the region’s loveliest hilltop villages and 40km from Cannes and the glamourous French Riviera.
Fayence (3km), less than a ten-minute drive away, has a good range of shops and many wonderful restaurants as well as a great market on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning where you can pick up all sorts of local produce from fresh fruit and vegetables to olive oil, cheese and herbs.
Another beautiful hilltop village, Seillans, is also just under ten-minutes away and an amazing place to visit with its steep medieval lanes and little squares. Classified as one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, there are atmospheric cafes, ancient plane trees, pretty fountains and a delightful market on a Wednesday morning. Just outside the village, visit the enchanting Chapelle Notre-Dame de l'Ormeau with its 16th century altarpiece.
Other picturesque hilltop villages include Tourrettes, Callian, Montauroux, all within around twenty minutes by car. Further afield, discover other famous villages and towns of this region such as Grasse (30km), Mougins (42km), Valbonne (48km) and St Paul de Vence (62km). Pass landscapes of mesmerising Provençal countryside filled with olive groves, vineyards and forests.
You can reach the coast within about 45 minutes with the beaches of Cannes, Mandelieu-La-Napoule, Saint-Raphaël and Théoule-sur-Mer easily reached. A little further afield, you could even drive all the way to Saint-Tropez (70km) and its famous Pampelonne beach or in the other direction the beaches around Antibes (54km) and Juan-les-Pins are also wonderful. You’ll also find a great range of watersports along the coast and some lovely boat trips from Cannes, particularly out to the Mediterranean island of Île Sainte-Marguerite.
Golf-lovers only have to drive 15 minutes to find one of the region’s most prestigious courses, Terre Blanche, whilst other activities include cycling, mountain biking, horse-riding, tennis and some excellent walking including trails from right outside the house. There is also a gliding centre only a short drive away for a unique experience during your stay.
The Region
The Provençal way of life is one that’s deeply tempting for anyone who’s been feeling the need to get away from it all. This is a place where the Mediterranean weather turns fields of corn and lavender into picture-perfect backdrops, where you can sip your locally bought wine and enjoy the landscapes before heading out and tackling them head-on with a range of great activities for families, groups of friends and adventurous foodies. Better yet, our range of villas in Provence and chateaux and holiday homes in the Côte d’Azur make the perfect base to explore this enchanting region!
