Villa Belgravia

It’s hard to know what to love most about this holiday villa close to Hyères – the stylish décor, the decked terraces looking out towards the Mediterranean or the joyful swimming pool and trailing bougainvillea.

It’s no surprise that the owners of Villa Belgravia have their own décor store elsewhere in southern France – they have styled this abode so beautifully with striking designs and gorgeous furnishings. The open-plan living, dining and kitchen space opens straight out to the terrace for al-fresco dining and lounging and you will also find an inviting double bedroom and en suite shower room downstairs. On the first-floor, another two double bedrooms await, one with a private terrace and both sharing a stunning bathroom.  

In a residential setting with views down towards the sea, you can reach the heart of historic Hyères within a short drive, a charming and authentic town with flower-filled lanes, restaurants, wine-bars and vibrant markets. The pretty port at Carqueiranne is also close by, as are the pine trees of the well-known Plage des Pins Penchés, reached in just over ten minutes by car.

There are yet more beaches to be found on the Giens Peninsula whether you are seeking kite and windsurfing on Plage de l'Almanarre (the top end of this long beach is only 4km away) or looking for gentler shores on the other side near Plage La Bergerie. From La Tour Fondue at the very end of the peninsula, take a ferry across to one of the wonderful Îles d'Hyères.

Then there’s the maritime city of Toulon, the charming seaside resorts of Sanary-sur-Mer and Bandol and even the glitz of Saint Tropez. Not to mention endless cycling trails, mountain bike opportunities and coastal walks across the diverse and sometimes dramatic landscapes of this part of the French Riviera.