Olive Martini in Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Olive Martini Self-Catering

This traditionally French villa sits in the pretty hilltop town of Pégomas, just above Cannes. It’s a half-hour drive into the glitz and glam of central Cannes, where the charming streets are lined with bars, restaurants and boutique shops. After a day in town, head back to your quiet and peaceful abode in the hills.

It’s a picture-perfect scene, this villa with wooden shuttered windows against a verdant green backdrop. The Mediterranean gardens are home to olive and cypress trees, manicured lawns and a shimmering swimming pool inviting you for a dip. From the outdoor dining table, you can take in a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains and a sweeping staircase leads to a stone terrace with plush outdoor lounge seating. A wooden playpark lets you know this place is family-friendly.

Inside, it’s cool and breezy even in the heat of summer with white tiled floors and archways opening up the living, dining and kitchen areas. Plush leather seats in the living room are set around a grand fireplace and there’s even an upright piano next to the dining table for an after-dinner sing-along. Bedrooms are a delight, some with access to their own balconies, and all with a view of the mountains.

Home truths:
*All the bedrooms are upstairs, so this place may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
*The swimming pool has a safety alarm
*In a fairly remote location, having a car is recommended and there is private garage parking here
*Cots and high chairs are available for infants, just ask your host