£566 - £781
(€670 - €925)
Per property per week
Villa, sleeps 6, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms
Contact the owner
Contact the owner directly
Michael Streuli
(Advertising since March 2019)
Tel: + 44 (0) 208 675 6163
Please mention French Connections.
The view from the bedroom and terrace (1 / 8)
The terrace, late afternoon (2 / 8)
The bedroom (3 / 8)
Salon, terrace and view (4 / 8)
The kitchen (5 / 8)
Bunk bedroom (6 / 8)
The salon (7 / 8)
Bathroom (8 / 8)
The house is situated in a superb position about 200m from the Mediterannean sea, with the dramatic and colourful Esterel mountains behind. In five minutes on foot (or two minutes by car) you can reach the sandy beach and the shops and restaurants of the village of Agay. In summer months, there are opportunities for various watersports, and on Wednesday mornings year-round the local open air market is in full swing. St Raphael is about 20 minutes drive and has many restaurants and shops, covered market, marina and crazy golf, boat trips along the coast and to St Tropez. The ancient town of Frejus, with Roman ruins and its mediaeval cathedral, is a further 10 minutes beyond St Raphael.
Sleeps 6 (2 bedrooms)
- Bedroom 1 with double bed and sea view. Bedroom 2 with two pairs of bunk beds.
- Bathroom with bath (including shower), basin and toilet. (Additonal toilet downstairs).
- Small, fully-fitted, well equipped kitchen with electric fan oven/microwave, electric hob and fridge.
- Understair walk-in cupboard includes washing machine, iron and table-top ironing board.
- Large bright salon with french windows onto south-facing patio terrace with sea view. Single divan (can become bed for 7th person), table and chairs for 6. Radio/CD/tape equipment, numerous games, jigsaws, lots of books and maps of local interest.
Outside
The house is at one end of a terraced group of four, within a hillside estate of 28 houses with lower and upper parking areas. We park in the lower parking area.
The path from the carpark to the house includes a staircase of about 25 steps up. The footpath from the beach is about 150 m, most of which is up hill.
Private south-facing patio terrace of about 40 sq m, with garden in front and to one side.
Agay
Agay is a bustling seaside village on the coast road from St Raphael to Cannes, and a thriving summer holiday destination for families. Outside school holidays it is calmer, but makes for an equally attractive holiday for adults. The warm weather usually lasts from April, when there are plenty of spring flowers, until October – it’s even made beautiful by the mimosas in February.
It nestles between a well-sheltered bay with a wide sandy beach and the beautiful and dramatic red rocks of the Esterel Massif. The coast road to Cannes, the Corniche de l’Esterel, is delightful, with the red rocks covered with pine scrub plunging steeply into the Mediterranean.
Activities for families abound, with a range of nearby beaches, sandy or pebbly to suit your taste. The beach at Agay, just 200m from the house, provides canoeing, surfing and other water based activities. The rocky coastline between the beaches offers many opportunities for snorkelling – bright orange starfish and octopus can be seen among the fish of many kinds.
St Raphaël is the nearly town, 20 minutes away, with great seaside promenade, marina and crazy golf, markets and restaurants aplenty in the old town and by the waterfront. Its twin Fréjus, 10 minutes further on, is a Roman town with ancient ruins and an important mediaeval cathedral. You can get a boat from St Raphaël to St Tropez, by far the best way to get to that popular resort in the summer.
For walkers, the Esterel is a wilderness of great beauty, with many fine walks, sea views and rocky ascents. Access in summer is only on foot or bicycle, so it is very peaceful. Out of the high season some roads are open and the many of the bushes of the maquis are in flower. Further afield there are gorges on the way to the Maritime Alps, most notably the Gorges du Verdon – about 2 hours from the coast.
Art lovers will find in the region numerous galleries of the impressionists and later artists, for example the Musée de l’Anionciade in St Tropez, and Fernand Leger in Biot. You can visit the house of some of the great artists who made the south of France their home, such as Renoir’s in Cagnes and Matisse’s in Nice.
Back in Agay there are plenty of shops for your local grocery needs, bank, post office and tourist information, and a market on Wednesday mornings. The nearest mega supermarket is Leclerc in Boulouris, about 10 minutes’ drive away. The Agay waterfront has lots of bars and restaurants, including two or three directly on the beach. At the east end of the village is a small “centre commercial” comprising a supermarket, laundry, fishmonger, and some restaurants, and a boulangerie & breakfast café.
The Esterel
The Esterel is a wilderness of great beauty, with many fine walks, rocky ascents and views from the dramatic red rocks to the sea. Anyone wanting to savour the Mediterranean at the same time as getting some exercise will be richly rewarded. Access in summer is only on foot or bicycle, so it is very peaceful. Out of the high season some roads are open and the many of the bushes of the maquis are in flower. Further afield there are gorges on the way to the Maritime Alps, most notably the Gorges du Verdon – about 2 hours from the coast.
The region is bounded by Cannes to the east and the twin towns of St Raphaël and Fréjus to the west; and by the A8 motorway to the north and the Mediterranean to the south. The coast road between St Raphaël and Cannes, the Corniche de l’Esterel, is delightful, with the red rocks covered with pine scrub plunging steeply into the Mediterranean. It passes through several seaside villages, notably Agay, with a well-sheltered bay and its wide sandy beach, followed by Antheor, le Trayas and Théoule. The section between Antheor and le Trayas is almost only remaining unbuilt part of the Cote d’Azur.
Local amenities
Nearest bakery: Ten Minute Walk Or 2 Minute Drive
Nearest supermarket: Ten Minute Walk Or 2 Minute Drive
Nearest market: Weekly Market On Wednesdays, Five Minutes' Walk
Nearest pharmacy: Ten Minute Walk Or 2 Minute Drive
Nearest bar: Ten Minute Walk Or 2 Minute Drive
Tourist information: Ten Minute Walk Or 2 Minute Drive
Agay on the map
Property 171727 –
Nearby place of interest
How to get to Hameau du Rastel
Nice Airport: 75 minutes drive, mostly on the motorway.
New tramlink from the airport takes you to Nice St Augustin, from which you can get a direct train to Agay. The house is 20 minutes walk from Agay station.
11 hours driving from Calais, or 9 hrs from Paris.
Major railway station at St Raphael (20 minutes away); there is a local train from St Raphael to Cannes via Agay several times a day.
Access options
Public transport available
Nearest airport
The nearest serviceable airport is Nice [NCE]
Stayed here? Add your review >
Feel fortunate to have found Mike & Sue's house, 5 mins walk to beaches of beautiful Agay, house has lovely private garden & well stocked library, games. Owners are very responsive to queries. Thank you for a very memorable 2 weeks, can't wait to stay again!!
Guest rating:
A charming house with a magnificent view. Agay is a lovely, friendly area and the beach and sea were perfect for swimming and idle relaxation. Local eateries front the beach, and the boucherie at the Centre Commercial is excellent, also offering home-made ready prepared dishes. A venture into the Esterel Massif, made safely accessible by roads and marked footpaths, was an interesting contrast, as was a visit to the Gorges du Verdon - on our less hot days! Whatever your ideal holiday activity, I am sure you will enjoy this part of the Cote D'Azur as much as we have. (We stayed 9 - 23 September '23).Guest rating:
Wonderfully situated house which suited us perfectly as a family of four. A five minute walk to the beach and local shops, with some fine views and nature walks close to the house. Nice patio area for meals outdoors with stunning views. An ideal base for exploring the Esterel and of course the various beaches, bays and restaurants. Agay is a friendly place and quieter, naturally, than the larger towns along the coast; ideal for a relaxing holiday.Guest rating:
Great accommodation set back from the beach and excellent local amenities. Beautiful views, lovely patio and a real Provencal smell of pine and jasmine as you walk to the beach. Highly recommended.Guest rating:
We stayed in this lovely apartment in August, and had everything we needed - it was spacious, comfortable and in an excellent location. Walking distance to the quiet, charming village of Agay and its calm beaches. Everything is close at hand - groceries, restaurants, kayak rentals, walking trails - we didn't have a car and had no problem at all getting around. You simply cannot beat the view from the master bedroom, looking out at the beautiful bay and blue skies. It's also in a quiet cluster of apartments, with some full time residents, so it felt very safe and secure.Guest rating:
| Property type | Villa (Self-catering) |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Bedrooms |
1 double bedroom(s) 1 quad bedroom(s) 1 cot(s) |
| Occupancy | 6 |
| Suitability | Suitable for children, Unsuitable for wheelchair access, Non-smoking |
| Linen | Bed linen and bath towels are provided, including plenty of blankets. Please use your own Beach towels. |
| Kitchen facilities | Ironing facilities, Washing machine, Electric hob, Electric oven, Fridge-Freezer, Combination microwave |
| Internal facilities | CD player, Hi-fi system, Owner not on site, Radio, Electric heaters, Board Games |
| External facilities | Garden, Scenic views, No Swimming pool |
| Activities nearby | Wind Surfing, Water sports, Water skiing, Walking, Tree adventure park, Swimming, Snorkelling, Sightseeing, Shopping, Sea excursions, Sailing, Rambling, Photography, Photography, Paragliding, Kayaking, Hiking, Golf, Drawing and painting, Diving, Cycling, Boules, Boating |
Changeover day: Saturday
Last updated on: 7th September 2024
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| Accommodation rental period | Price |
|---|---|
| 31 August 2024 – 04 October 2024 |
€775 Per property per week
(£655 / $859) |
| 05 October 2024 – 28 March 2025 |
€670 Per property per week
(£566 / $742) |
| 01 April 2025 – 23 May 2025 |
€750 Per property per week
(£634 / $832) |
| 24 May 2025 – 30 June 2025 |
€810 Per property per week
(£684 / $897) |
| 01 July 2025 – 31 August 2025 |
€925 Per property per week
(£781 / $1024) |
| 01 September 2025 – 04 October 2025 |
€810 Per property per week
(£684 / $897) |
| 05 October 2025 – 28 March 2026 |
€690 Per property per week
(£583 / $765) |
Additional price notes
Partial weeks and periods other than Saturday-Saturday are possible outside the high season.