Hydra in St Jean de L esterel, Provence-Alpes-Cote dAzur, France

Between Fréjus and Mandelieu (20 km), 15 km from the coast, Cannes and St Raphaël, its marina and beaches.
Away from the hustle and bustle of the coast, St Jean de l'Estérel enjoys a breathtaking mountain setting and boasts stunning vistas.
Environment : In the Massif de l?Esterel, with oak and pine forests and green spaces.

PLACES TO VISIT:
Théoule sur Mer. 15 km. Charming seaside resort nestling in a small cove at the foot of the Estérel mountain with red rocky inlets and beautiful sandy beaches shaded by exotic palm trees and majestic parasol pines.
Cannes. 20 km. Beachside resort with its large promenade, chic boutiques, restaurants, bars, shops and festivals including the famous Cannes film festival in May each year. A walk along the ?Croisette?, harbour and sandy beaches is a must.
Fréjus. 20 km. Seaside resort, ancient military port and Roman city, with a rich historical and architectural heritage. Some stunning scattered Roman remains can still be seen including one of the largest amphitheatres from Gallic times and a Roman theatre still in use for summer events.
St Raphaël. 22 km. Family seaside resort and major sailing centre backed by the rugged Massif de l'Estérel. The resort also boasts 5 golf courses and a casino and is ideal for deep-sea diving and coastal walks.

THINGS TO DO:
St Cassien lake. 15 km. Beautiful lake with clean water and small beaches, and lovely place for windsurfing and other watersports. Ideal to cool off on a hot day!
Parc Zoologique, Fréjus. 17 km. Animal park. Enjoy a walk or drive through this 20 hectare park where you will discover over 130 animal species from all 5 continents, ranging from the smallest, the Cotton Top Tamarin to the biggest, the Asian Elephant.
Aqualand, Fréjus. 20 km. Waterpark. Fantastic waterpark with a great number of water rides for the whole family, including the largest wave pool in Europe and the huge Twin-Twister water slide. Not for the faint hearted!
Les Grottes de St Cézaire, St Cézaire sur Siagne. 35 km. Discovered in 1890 by a local farmer whilst working his land. Full of fantastic formations including draperies, stalactites and stalagmites. Spectacular underground landscapes.

FURTHER AFIELD:
Callian. 22 km. Small but charming medieval village with its own castle and winding streets. Starting place for many hikes and walks.
Fayence. 25 km. Much visited hill top fortified village, between sea and mountains and surrounded by picturesque Provencal countryside. Also renowned for its gliding centre, often considered the best in Europe.
Seillans. 30 km. Delightful hill top village and one of the most beautiful villages in France. Its medieval centre with a maze of narrow cobbled streets, shaded squares and ancient fountains overlooks a wonderful countryside. The village also boasts a castle and lovely church. Home to many artists.
Grasse. 35 km. Fascinating historic town and world's perfume capital. Explore the delightful narrow streets or go on one of the factory tours offered by some of the most famous perfume houses.

HOW TO GET THERE:
Low cost flights from UK to Nice (45mns), Marseille (1 hr 45mns).
Villa 200m² / Sleeps 8
4 Bedrooms - 4 Bathrooms
Private pool - Pool house - Summer kitchen
Internet - Lovely views
Style : Quality villa on hillside setting. Large, beautiful enclosed grounds. Pretty views over the rolling countryside, away from the hustle and bustle of the Mediterranean coast. Yet just 20 km from Cannes!
Household information :
No phone
TV
Sorry, no pets
Parking for several vehicles on site
Noise: none
Overlooked: no.

General information :
Sea: 15 km
Supermarket: 15 km
Shops: 3 km
Doctor: 3 km
Town centre: 3 km
Hospital: Fréjus
Horse riding: Fayence
Golf: Valescure or Tourettes.

CANNES EVENTS:
From 23/01 to 26/01 MIDEM 2011
From 08/03 to 11/03 MIPIM 2011
From 04/04 to 08/04 MIPTV 2011
From 11/05 to 22/05 FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU FILM 2011
From 10/10 to 14/10 MIPCOM 2011
From 16/11 to 18/11 MAPIC 2011.

To be paid on site :
Security deposit: 400? cash
Linen: 25?/bed/stay to be requested at the time of booking
End of stay cleaning: 150?.