I don't think anything prepares you for the views at Villa Fiori, I think we all have a vision of what the perfect holiday and perfect Villa should be in the South of France, this is the place where all those dreams are made.
Outside, the pool is a proper pool and you can swim proper lengths. It is also salt water so none of those nasty chemicals. Amazing outdoor areas where we spent most of our time, great BBQ. You can see the owners have put a lot of thought into living outside in the summer.
The house is rustic but classy. The kitchen has the most amazing French range and is superbly equipped and is a chef's delight and more than capable for catering for a full house of guests. The owners have obviously put a lot of thought into making this a great well equipped house and it shows in the small detail.
The house is not isolated but is very private.
Our children stayed in the amazing gate house and friends stayed in the family apartment. The house is large enough for two families, three at a push, we never felt cramped and the house exudes charm and character, it's quirky and cosy!
The small town of Vence is a bustling town with great patisseries and coffee shops and is more then worth the 5 minute drive in for breakfast where you can sit in the square and watch the world by…… Madame's is the place for pastries and croissants. There are nice restaurants for lunch, the highlight of our trip was dinner at Monasterie Saint Martin, which is 5 minutes up the hill from the house, best to book but it was outstanding, as was Colombe d'Or in Saint Paul de Vence.
It really was the most memorable holiday, the house was sublime and we will definitely be back.