Beautiful Provencal Rural Villa with Private Garden and Outdoor Pool - Callian, Var Reviews

We spent two weeks (last couple of weeks in June) at this rural property tucked away in the forest about 40 minutes from Cannes. Location was convenient (a car essential though) for visiting local villages (although it's worth checking out the exact location of the property on Google maps before you go!), also not far to get on the motorway, and about 35 minutes to beaches on the Cote d'Azur. Good quality local restaurants in Callian (nearest village) and Montauroux (neighbouring village).

Description of property and facilities was accurate – only two of us stayed here, but there was ample accommodation for more. The place was pretty clean - this is a family built / owned and there are lots of personal touches everywhere (photos etc.), and in terms of maintenance it was in reasonably good repair. Be careful to avoid a twisted ankle though - some of the steps from the terrace down to the driveway are rough and uneven! Loungers were available, the kitchen was well stocked with crockery and cutlery, a washing machine is available and the ice machine part of the fridge was a welcome bonus! There's a mainly covered terrace providing a shaded seating area. The only real downsides were the numbers of mosquitoes (probably due to the forest location) and wasps that were trying to invade the pool - there are no fly screens / beads on the windows / doors here, so it might be worth taking mosquito nets if you can. Tracks go either side of the property so if you are on the terrace or in the pool you can be seen by people driving past – however, neighbours are not far away so you don't feel isolated. Be aware also that you can't have BB Qs in this area (not just the villa) - a shame but with the amount of trees in the area we could see why. The pool was great and offered a welcome relief in the hot weather.

We had a problem with the Wi-Fi when we were there, but we reported it straight away and Lucinda arranged for a new box to be delivered, and a neighbour to come in and install it - quick service for something that was mostly out of their control!

Would definitely recommend this property for those who prefer not to be in the hustle and bustle but able to access it not too far away! This was a wonderful property where most people would enjoy staying.

Lisa S.