Villa La Bergerie, Provence

Description

The name may conjure up images of Little Bo Peep, but La Bergerie in the Terre Blanche Estate is more country mansion than shepherd’s den. Located within the grounds of a five star golf and spa hotel in scenic Provence, La Bergerie is an independent privately owned, fully staffed luxury villa, with world class facilities on the doorstep.

As you sweep up the driveway in the glow of evening, the impressive, floodlit façade of this classical villa cannot fail to take your breath away. Your hostess will greet you at the door and usher you in to the splendour of the hallway. A brief tour of Villa La Bergerie reveals spacious, light and airy rooms and a subtle blend of contemporary and antique furnishings. The generous living space, including a cinema room, will not fail to impress.

In the morning, the magical setting of Villa La Bergerie becomes clear. From the bedrooms you can gaze out over manicured gardens towards the sculpted greens and bunkers of the nearby golf course. From the huge living room you can walk through French windows to the pool area, surrounded by cool cloisters. Just take a seat at the alfresco dining table, beside the summer kitchen, and relax.

If you were looking for a serene and peaceful retreat, run by dedicated staff, then you’ve found it. Chilling out by the pool, dining on gourmet meals and napping under a shady tree might be enough for you, but there is plenty more to do and see. Apart from the golf course and the excellent spa facilities at the nearby Terre Blanche hotel, there is tennis, horse riding, and boating on the lake. You are close to the historic hilltop villages of Fayence, Seillans and Caillian, and only half an hour from Cannes.

Your host can book a range of activities, organise your transport and recommend local attractions. Whatever you desire, from in-house beauty treatments to a private swimming instructor for the kids, it can be arranged. The housekeeper and private chef are at your service, and everything at Villa La Bergerie is tailored to give you a truly personalised experience.

Further accommodation can be found in La Petite Bergerie, a two bedroom guest house overlooking the Terre Blanche golf course, sleeping up to 4 additional people in two twin/double en-suite bedrooms. La Petite Bergerie also features a private lounge with fireplace and natural stone flooring and glass doors which open out onto a private garden with terrace. An additional cost will apply when renting La Petite Bergerie alongside the main villa.

(Please note some images in the photo selection are of La Petite Bergerie).

La Bergerie is a privately-owned villa, located on the Terre Blanche resort. La Bergerie is not affiliated with the nearby Hotel Terre Blanche Golf Spa Resort in any way, other than its close proximity to its facilities. However, should La Bergerie guests wish to use the hotel facilities (such as spa, golf, restaurants or tennis), they can access these as any other member of the public, by paying for the use of the facilities at the resort.

What’s Included

Please call us on +44 (0)203 432 7784 for rates and the latest availability.

Rates include:
Firefly pre-arrival concierge service
Chef
Sous-chef
House Manager
Two hosts
Housekeeping

Please note this property can also be rented without the guest house for up to 12 people and in this instance includes all staff with the exception of the sous-chef.

All food and beverage will be charged for separately.

Location

Villa La Bergerie is located within the estate of the Terre Blanche golf resort, near Fayence in Provence. The nearest major airport is Nice, just 45 minutes away, and there is also a helipad just two minutes away from this luxury villa.

Alternatively you can arrive by private jet to Cannes Mandelieu Airport which is 25 minutes away from La Bergerie.

Rooms

Villa La Bergerie sleeps up to 12 guests in 6 bedrooms. Each spacious room is individually styled with elegant furnishings and large, high spec bathrooms.

There are four double bedrooms in the main house with en-suite bathrooms and either a terrace or balcony and two further double/twin bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

In addition to the main house, La Petite Bergerie is also available to rent for an additional cost, sleeping up to 4 additional people in two twin/double en-suite bedrooms.

There are two further bedrooms in the self-contained Gardienne cottage for the live-in staff.

Eating

Your experienced private chef is at your service, available to cook up delicious meals as and when you want them with all food and drink charged as an additional charge. All tastes are catered for, so it’s up to you whether you wish to dine like royalty at every meal, or just keep it simple with the occasional celebratory feast.

Think fresh salads and vegetables from the local markets, bursting with flavour; trout from the lake and herbs from the garden. Just let your chef know the kind of food you like, and menus can be designed just for you. Children’s early teas are no problem at all, and if you just want barbecued chicken or fish and salads every day, you only have to ask.

From the villa’s elegant dining table you can see the busy kitchen staff putting the finishing touches on your food. But you may prefer to sit outside in the warm night air, around the sheltered dining table by the pool. Here you will find an outdoor summer kitchen, complete with gas fired barbecue and everything a professional chef requires.

Although Villa La Bergerie is in a rural location, the nearby five star hotel restaurants are conveniently close if you fancy a change of scenery. The coastal resorts of Cannes and St. Tropez are just a half hour drive away, so a night out at a fancy Cote d’Azure restaurant is certainly tempting.

Staff

Kids

Family holidays at Villa La Bergerie are bound to be an unforgettable experience for all concerned. The beautiful gardens and swimming pool are ideal for children to play in, and the facilities indoors are practical as well as stunning. Air conditioning will keep little ones cool in the summer heat, and the cloisters around the pool help protect them from burning in the midday sun.

Your dedicated housekeeper comes in on a daily basis to clean and tidy up, so you don’t need to worry about the mess and chaos that children tend to leave in their wake. Your host too is on hand to relieve you of day to day chores and give you time to relax. Whether it’s organising day trips or sports activities for the kids, getting you more sun cream or making up a packed lunch, all you have to do is ask, nothing is too much trouble.

And just let us know if you will require any cots, high chairs or other equipment for babies and children, and we can arrange it for you.