Boule Me Over in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Boule Me Over Self-Catering

It's hard to know where to start when talking about our favourite things about this magnificent holiday home on France's captivating Cote d'Azur.

Of course, the meticulously finished, thoughtfully decorated interior is among its many highlights – providing a setting that is at once comfortable and luxurious, whilst also feeling relaxed and homely and exuding a certain beguiling, understated rustic elegance. Step outside, and you're sure to find the exterior areas of this home truly exquisite. With loads of inviting spaces to sit and enjoy a drink while taking in the splendour of your surroundings, the hardest thing will be deciding exactly where to park yourself for an hour or two. Then there's the wonderful location amid a quiet, leafy area in Saint-Paul, one of the area's most sought-after locations. Nestled on the edge of an untamed forest on a large plot of around 5000 square metres filled with fruit trees, palms, and flowers, the feeling here is more of being on a private estate than simply a villa.

Spend your days here exploring the expansive grounds within and beyond the property's perimeters. Anyone for a spot of tennis? If so, you needn't leave the grounds. The same goes should you want to while away an hour or two with a game of boules, or if you simply fancy a dip in the pool before drying off in the sun, lazing on one of the loungers in the afternoon warmth.

Or, take the roughly 35-minute stroll into the old town of Saint-Paul-de-Vence, where you will find bundles of quintessentially southern French charm, fantastic restaurants serving the finest local cuisine, and one winding cobbled laneway prettier than the last within the old city walls. For something a little more upmarket, or to mark a special occasion, there are several (that's right, several) Michelin-star restaurants reachable with just a short drive.

For those with a taste for the archetypal French Riviera, the effortlessly chic town of Nice, perched on the glittering waters of the Mediterranean, is just a 25-minute drive away. Now, that's enough to make anyone say Bon Voyage.

Home truths:
*This home is situated on a plot of 5000sqm of mature garden that includes terraces, a heated swimming pool, a professional size tennis court and boules court
*The swimming pool area features a child-safe lock
*Please note that this home is actually comprised of two separate buildings, one main house and a smaller self-contained 'guest house' for up to two guests and located about 50 metres from the main building
*While the guest count is fourteen, there are additional sleeping spaces for two adults on a sofa bed and up to three children on pull-out beds
*Your host has provided two cots for little ones aged between 0-3 years as well as two high chairs in the dining room