Chic hideaway has all the glamour of the Riviera without the crowds
If holiday villas were celebrities, this one would certainly be A-list. Set in the exclusive Hameau de Guillet in Mougins, Villa la Brière has spectacular sea views over the bay of Cannes and the beautiful Iles de Lérins. You’re close enough to be part of the action when you want, but can easily escape back to Villa Brière’s secluded woodland setting. The beautiful village of Mougins, is just 4km away. Once home to Pablo Picasso, Edith Piaf and Isadora Duncan, it is famous for its restaurants, galleries and museums. At Villa la Brière, the accent is very much on outdoor living, and the chic pool area is stylishly furnished for al fresco dining and enjoying the sunshine. In the evening, sit outside and admire the lights twinkling on the Riviera below you, while you breathe in the heady scents of the lavender and cypress in the villa’s beautifully landscaped gardens.
Understated chic and cool elegance at this luxury hillside retreat
Newly-refurbished Villa la Briére has been designed with the long hot Riviera summers in mind. Cool travertine tiled floors, plenty of doors on to the elegant garden and pool area, and neutral shades all help to make this a light, airy and relaxing retreat. The villa sleeps 8 people in 4 bedrooms (two doubles, one twin and one with bunks), with room for an extra two people in the office and studio. As you would expect from a luxury villa, all fixtures and fittings are top-end, from the Neptune kitchen with its graphite-topped island to the free-standing bath in the master bathroom. Two living areas mean there’s plenty of room for chatting with friends or watching TV, while the office and studio are the perfect places to escape with a book or browse the internet. Wherever you go in Villa la Briére, you’re never far from a stunning view.
Your own poolside paradise is the perfect place to soak up the sun
If you like the sunshine, you’ll love Villa la Briére. The lush terraced gardens are beautifully landscaped, with fragrant lavender, and fig, plum and orange trees bordering the lawns. The house backs on to forest, so is not overlooked, and has stunning views of the sea on one side and an unspoilt green valley on the other. There’s a play area for children, but the focus of your holiday will be the fantastic pool area. Imagine sipping Champagne on a sun bed under a clear blue sky, taking the occasional dip to cool off, or enjoying a barbecue with friends as the sun goes down and the lights of Cannes twinkle far below.
Golden beaches, family fun, gourmet dining and a wildlife haven
Just 25 minutes from Nice airport, and minutes from the A8 motorway, Villa Briére is ideally placed to explore Provence and the beautiful French Riviera. It’s less than 10 minutes to Cannes by car, 20 minutes to Antibes and 25 minutes to Grasse, the world capital of perfume. The nearby beaches of the Plages du Midi are a haven for sunworshippers, while families will love Marineland in Biot - a waterpark with sealife shows and adventure parks. There are two superb golf courses near Mougins, and nature lovers will want to visit the beautiful Etang de Fontmerle, where the flora and fauna includes Europe’s largest collection of lotus flowers. Closer to home, the village of Mougins is a popular destination for artists and foodies. If you love the finer things in life, and want the glitz and glamour of the Riviera without the crowds, book Villa Briére now for your perfect summer holiday.