Villa Joliva - VEZ101OL

Undoubtedly one of the finest quality restorations in the South of France, Villa Jolivet is a 600 year old farmhouse saved from ruin, and reborn as a glorious fusion of modern luxury and rural tradition. After years of tireless dedication from the owners, this villa today offers all the mod cons and unique touches you could ever desire from a five-star retreat. Stepping through the heavy wooden front doors you enter a large hall with its own olive tree blooming up from the tiled floor. Across the kitchen, living and dining areas high stone ceilings contrast exquisitely with the tasteful modern furnishings, and provide a constant reminder of the villa's history. Villa Joliva sits on 40,000 square metres of private land in the verdant Provence countryside, conveniently located near seductive Vézénobres, between the Roman city of Nimes and the medieval stronghold of Uzes. For exhilarating excursions in the surrounding wilderness, there are four mountain bikes and two Quads for guests to use. In fact, there's loads of stuff for both kids and teenagers and the Villa is very child-friendly. Among the vast array of immaculately finished rooms, a few that stood out include the library with its fascinating collection of old books and grand stone fireplace. Then there's a stylish cocktail room leading out to the garden, the cosy cinema room, and a well-equipped modern gym that still manages to maintain the character of the building with the climbing wall built into the original stone. Moving outside you are met with a breathtaking triumph of landscaping, as the long swimming pool stretches out before you, providing the focal point in a fully equipped garden of neat patios, lawns and rows of trees. Guests also have access to such outdoor luxuries as tennis and petanque courts, and a sheltered summer kitchen/lounge area with large custom-built BBQ. Villa Joliva is a truly special villa rental, where no matter the size of your group there will be something for everyone. OUTSIDE The gardens are a breathtaking triumph of landscaping, as the long swimming pool stretches out before you, providing the focal point in a fully equipped garden of neat patios, lawns and rows of trees. Guests also have access to such outdoor luxuries as tennis and petanque courts, and a sheltered summer kitchen/lounge area with large custom-built BBQ. Outside sheltered summer kitchen and lounge - Dining area for 18 guests - Large custom-built barbecue - Pétanque court - Seating areas - Swimming pool - Fitness area - Sauna, jacuzzi, hot tub - Gym/fitness room - Tennis court - Covered parking for 8 cars; 12 uncovered - Garage with 4 mountain bikes and 2 quads