Holiday home for rental in Menton, Ste Agnès

A stunning location incorporating great walks, stunning scenery with beach and sea views - a truly tranquil haven of relaxation

This lovely home for rental in Sainte Agnès, in the South of France, has the charming name of 'Le Petit Nid' (The Little Nest). The house is at least 500 years old and is built on four levels with a landing and windows on each floor looking out onto the mountains and sea. The double bedroom is on the top floor to make the most of the views. The lounge is on the middle floor and there are seven steps down to the bathroom and kitchen.

The pedestrianised village is grade I listed and one of the prettiest in France. This area which boasts 60% of all the flaura and fauna in France can be observed through the many wonderful designated pathways through the alpes maritimes. It is paradise for those who enjoy nature at its best. It is a very healthy and relaxed place and very close to Menton with all its beaches, cafes, restaurants and shops.

There is also a local railway station and a regular bus service to Monaco, Beausoleil, Nice Antibes etc. Trains from Menton also go to Italy for the weekly market in Ventimiglia and also the medieval town of Bordighera with its gigantic rubber trees is a must! Genoa is just over two hours away.

Luxuries: Sea view
General: Central heating, CD player
Standard: Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities: Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
Rooms: Bedrooms (2), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture: Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Access: Parking space

Further details indoors:
The house is typical of its kind found in a medieval village, built on three levels to make the most of the views. We have furnished the property to a good standard. Throughout the house there are beams and tiled floors. Each landing has pleanty of space to store and hang clothes during your stay. The kitchen is small but funtional with a dining table and four chairs in a provençal style (lavender blue). There is a hob and a micro-wave oven in the kitchen plus fridge with freezer box plus all the utensils you may need. The shower room which is on the same floor has a WC, basin and shower unit. There is heating throughout the house. Water and heating included in the price.

Further details outdoors:
There are two parking areas outside the village – north and south side. There is no garden – very rare in Ste Agnes but you are surrounded by the Alpes which offer wonderful walks and lovely views - very romantic being surrounded by the sea and mountains! From Ste Agnes you can walk the 4 kms down to Menton by footpath. The village is very safe as no cars or motor bikes are allowed inside the village. It is a ramblers paradise. In July there is the Lavender Festival (in Ste Agnes) and in August, the festival of Ste Agnes..

Additional information:
Pillows, duvets, sheets, blankets and towels are all provided. The rental runs from Saturday afternoon to the following Saturday morning.

Unfortunately the property is not suitable for children or pets.

The Alpes Maritimes region Cote D'Azur
From Cannes to Nice going through Antibes and Menton all the way to the Italian border this area provides the best of both worlds. The beauty and quiet of the beaches allows you to relax and unwind, yet you are close enough to the glizt and glamour of Monaco to access the shops and casinos!

Right in the north of the departement are the snowy peaks which can be seen when leaving Ste Agnes. They make up the Mercantour National Park, which is about 1 hour from Ste Agnes. This moutainous area offers fabulous skiing in the winter months.

Menton / Ste Agnes area.
Ste Agnes would attract people that enjoy a healthy environment. It is perched 700 metres up with breathtaking views. It is ideally placed. You can walk down the hill to Menton on foot (around 4kms away), or take the village bus (12km) to swim and sunbathe on the beaches! Menton is the main shopping town with easy access by public transport to Italy or Monaco, Antibe and Nice. There are also boat trips to Corsica during the season.

From Ste Agnes there is a bus three times a day to Menton so a car is not really necessary. Ste Agnes is a pedestrianised medieval village set in the Alpes with views of the sea and mountains. It was awarded the rosette for being one of the prettiest villages in France. Ste Agnes has three restaurants - all with lovely terraces overlooking the mountains and sea, a creperie, three souvenir shops selling pottery cards and clothing, an art gallery and a grocery shop which is open six days a week.

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Fly to Nice via Delta Airlines that depart from JFK. From England fly on Easy jet from Luton, Flybe from Birmingham and British Airways and Air France from Heathrow.

There is a daily ferry service through the season to and from Corsica via Menton and Nice.

Once in Nice there are the number 100 and 110 buses that leave from the bus depot to Menton on a regular basis . The bus depot is just outside Nice airport. You can buy a return ticket (it’s cheaper) from the kiosk which can be found to the right outside the airport.

Once in Menton either take the village bus signposted Ste Agnes or take a taxi to the village. Alternatively you can hire a car from the main outlets at Nice airport.

You can also reach Nice by train and in the summer season there is a train right into Menton.

A microbus taxi is available if booked a minimum of 24 hours in advance on 0493281994 Mobile 0614348745 - price approx 65 euros to Ste Agnes.

Nearest Travel Links:
Airport: Nice: 25 km - Railway: Nice / Menton

A deposit of 25% of the total cost is payable by cheque (in pounds) at the time of booking and the balance is to be paid 8 weeks before arrival at the property. A £150 retainer is required at the time of booking in case of breakages or cleaning costs. This will be refunded after inspection of the property.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at our discretion.

Sorry, but we cannot accept short breaks of less than a week except during the Monaco Grand Prix in May - prices are available on request

Please ensure that the house is left clean and tidy (as you would wish to find it).

The house is available all year round - please contact us for details

THIS IS A NO SMOKING HOUSE

Sorry, no pets are allowed and the property is unsuitable for children.

Please call Suzette or Ian on +44 (0) 1327 860354 or +44 (0) 7950 035641
or click here to contact us

Fax: 01327 860208