Highlights
- Six one-bedroom apartments in a centuries-old mansion
- Chic minimalist decor with iconic mid-century furniture alongside ethnic artefacts
- Nice, Cannes and St Tropez are within easy reach
- Located on a charming cobbled courtyard in this tourist-free mountain village
- Surrounded by Provençal countryside ripe for rambling and cycling
- Fully heated in winter, and open fireplaces for extra warmth
- Pull-out sofas in most apartments
- Two double beds, four adjoining twin beds
- Cosy conference room seats 12; ideal for dinner-party celebrations
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Maison de Mons
- Style
- Minimalist apartments, merveilleux mansion
- Setting
- Haut Var hilltop village
Six chic apartments in a 17th-century maison de seigneur. Set on a pretty central courtyard in this tourist-free Provence village, perched on an outcrop between the Côte d’Azur and the Alps. The down-to-the-sea views alone are reason to book. Owned by Dutch designer Arja Suddens, each spacious apartment is individually decorated, blending antiques, exotic artifacts and designer-label contemporary furniture.
Need to know
RatesFrom €400–€750 in low season (November to March), to €550–€900 in mid season (April to June and September/October), and then €700–€1,110 (July/August, Christmas/new year).
Sleeps2–4 in each apartment; if you book the whole house, up to 16.
Ideal forCouples after a romantic escape; cheap-chic cycling holidays; friends or family wanting a property for a group which still allows independence for all.
Minimum hireTwo-night weekend break.
Booking processA Smith deposit and a total of 20 per cent of the full cost is taken on booking. This 20 per cent deposit is refundable if the booking is cancelled two months before arrival. Total payment is due one month before arrival.
Property styleFour-floored 17th-century maison de seigneur stylishly converted into six apartments. The striking contemporary interior design is sympathetic to the history-steeped building and the charming architecture of this centuries-old hilltop town.
GroundsThere are no gardens attached to the property, but sit outside the front of the house on the bench and watch the town go by, to the sound of the fountain's tinkling and the church bells.
AlsoNon-smoking throughout, and pets are not allowed.
In the know
Eating and drinkingThis self-catering property is a great place to enjoy what’s best about France. Fantastically low-key, you’ll want to either amble down to the epicerie to buy fresh produce to rustle up your own supper, or pop next door to the Petit Bonheur and try and persuade them to deliver one of their classic bistro dishes. There’s also a great meat and fish market every Sunday. It’s worth noting that all the local restaurants are shut on Wednesdays, so make sure you have supplies in.
HousekeepingThis is weekly and between bookings.
EntertainmentThere is a television, DVD and CD player in every apartment.
ProvidedThere are basic toiletry miniatures and a lovely Provençal olive soap in the bathroom, but sybarites may prefer to take their favourite more-luxy brands. You can borrow a hairdryer.
Packing tipsWalking shoes and bicycle clips.
For a detailed description of all the rooms and grounds, click here
Also worth knowing
- Children
- This property is best suited to more grown-up children – eight years and above ideally. More…
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