What can I say to do this property justice? Everything is just perfect. The privacy of the pool area, which is bathed in sun all day. After a day out we relaxed around the pool in the sun until 8pm. The outdoor kitchen was amazing for barbecuing on the terrace. The bedrooms are so grand, and the mattresses, pillows and bedding are top quality. I loved the rain shower in the bathroom.
Tricia (Canada) 2023
A true chateau, so elegant and romantic. Every room is so beautifully decorated and the added touch of genuine antiques and works of art is amazing. Being real foodies, we took the owners’ advice and booked the local caterer in the village for an evening meal in the grand dining room. It was very special, made even more special with the local wines he recommended. On other nights we walked to the village square and enjoyed the ‘plat du jour’ at the village restaurant/bar. The owner speaks fluent English and the locals were very friendly. I loved every minute of my stay.
Stacey (UK) April 2023
Beautiful weather in April, unlike back at home. From the moment I walked through the front door into the opulent marble hallway and up the grand staircase to my suite, I felt like I was an actress in a period drama. We were a group of 12 and everyone agreed that we had booked the perfect location. So much to do in the area and so many places to visit. And after a day’s sightseeing, it was sheer bliss to spend time relaxing around the pool. As to the rooms and bathrooms, I can’t even describe how much thought has gone into the details like luxury bedding, pillows, towels, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and much more. I simply did not want to leave.
Steven and Lydia (UK) July 2023
We had the most amazing time here. The chateau is decorated beautifully and the bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and luxurious. We loved our days out in Carcassonne, Gruissan and the Safari Park. 2 of the guys in our party booked a day’s fishing on the Aude river with fishing guide and had a great time. The pool area is fabulous. The pool and ping pong tables were busy in the evenings and the air conditioned cinema room was a welcome addition. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Steven (UK) July 2023
Travelling with a group, I was lucky to end up in the Grand Suite on the first floor. After soaking in the bathtub, I loved sitting on the balcony simply listening to the fountain and reading a book in the bathrobe and slippers provided. The air conditioning was a real benefit for sleeping in the enormous bed. I am a keen amateur photographer and I got some great photographs at the nearby Safari Park in Sigean and at the pink salt lakes in Gruissan.
We had a fantastic holiday here with our two teenage girls.
The house is spacious with generous bedrooms and lovely, sociable communal spaces. We especially loved the upper terrace in the evenings. We all enjoyed cooling off in the pool in the afternoons.
The immediate area is a great base. Lovely village with a nice boulangerie a short bike-ride away. There are a couple of excellent restaurants a very short drive away.
There is tons to see and do in the surrounding areas. Some lovely towns - we had a great day out in Narbonne, and stunning rural areas. The canyoning and kayaking were both great days out. Though the highlight for at least one of the girls were the beach days!
We can’t recommend this place highly enough. We’ll definitely be back! Family W visited summer 2022
We have spent the most memorable and unique weeks holiday. We have felt so at home in your amazingly large, spacious and comfortable home. Thank you for your warm welcome and friendship. Loved every minute! Guest Book, August 2022.
What a great house and pool! We had a great time thanks to your hospitality and friendliness. Who knows, we'll see you in the future. Guest Book, Summer 2022.
A huge thank you from all twelve of us for your incredible hospitality during our stay in your wonderful eclectic home. We could not have wished for a better venue for our annual holiday together. Mrs P, South France Villas client, September 2022.
This is truly a wonderful house in a beautiful location in the magical village of Collioure! The house is very beautifully decorated with more high end appliances and gadgets that you can imagine finding in a holiday rental. Even though the decorations may be a bit too modern for our taste it still felt like home, which is what we’d hoped to find especially since we were staying for 3 weeks and could have stayed forever! While being on vacation we still had some work to do and sitting on the terrace overlooking the pool and gazing out over the hills didn’t make it a hardship at all! The owners were very accommodating, friendly and helpful. We loved the area as well and could move there! The only word we can find for this house is: Wow! Just wow! We’ll definitely look through your website again for next year’s holiday. Thank you once again for an outstanding service and hopefully we’ll be in contact again for next year’s France fix! Cynthia, South France Villas Client September 2022.
First class customer service! And excellent villa with help on hand for anything you need.
Our adult children enjoyed the pool every day with their children and, when we were there, we found the house and gardens the perfect place to both relax with family and to reflect on recent events. In particular I liked having morning coffee with a few Petit Beurre biscuits, in the sun, at the table down past the pizza oven watching red squirrels, crested tits and treecreepers in the woods!
Family A, South France Villas client - September 2022
Beautiful, secure and well-designed villa in a peaceful setting, no overlooking neighbours. Large pool. Even more spacious than in photos. Walk-in wardrobes for most bedrooms that have comfy beds and tidy bathrooms. Well-equipped kitchen with supersized island and an adjoining lovely shaded outside dining area. Owner hugely helpful, responsive and fluent also in English.
I’m rating the villa I stayed in, and the fabulous owners 5 stars as you couldn’t ask for anything better. The pool house was simply amazing and is exactly as in the pictures. I’d recommend it to everyone, it can’t be faulted.
A wonderful house in a small village, just a few steps away from all the amenities you need during your stay. The air conditioning was a must, as was the pool that was perfectly private. The summer kitchen was very much appreciated and Linda the keyholder was helpful and kind. Thank you for our stay - 100% recommended!
We had a truly wonderful holiday at Villa Ilana! Stuart enjoyed celebrating his 50th birthday there looking at the amazing views. South France Villas Client August 2022
Just wanted to touch base and thank you so much for everything. The Villa was everything we would have wanted and hopefully we have left it as we found it and all well.
I have already sent videos of the Villa to a few colleagues who are even considering it for next year!
And I certainly would have no hesitation coming back again soon!
We all made it home safe and sound and I just wanted to write to thank you. After a 3 year delay, thank you for the most wonderful holiday for our whole family (which grew during that time!).
We have loved living in your beautiful house and swimming in the fab pool, but most of all, the air of tranquility after a turbulent 3 years of Covid. You are very attentive to your guests and we were very grateful for the cheese, wine, croissants and bread you left us.Our meal at Pourqoi Pas was fabulous and we thank you, it was a wonderful treat on our last night. The food was the best we had on our entire vacation. Yum yum! So, a big thank you for a wonderful vacation from all four families, it was just what we all needed, to finally be together and let everyone know about our newest member, baby Eddie!
Thank you! South France Villas Client, August 2022.
A wonderful house, great pool and lovely gardens. We've had an excellent, peaceful and relaxing week. Thank you so much to the owners! Family E, July 2022.
Great Villa, ticked all the boxes and the attention to detail by the owner was fantastic, including fantastic welcome gifts including Champagne and wonderful things to eat on our arrival. Thank you for everything. South France Villas Client Mr R July 2022
We absolutely loved the villa. The views are breathtaking, the house was clean and well equipped. It is so close to everything it serves as a wonderful home base. Sainte Maxime is such a lovely amazing place and to stay in such a villa was a dream. We are definitely returning. South France Villas Client June 2022
The Bastide was exactly what we all needed after the last two and a half years. Spacious, very well appointed and with a beautiful garden and pool. My wife and I seldom do quiet holidays, we're more inclined to explore, visit and generally get out and about, but not this time, and the house and the village it sits in were perfect for this - a lovely unspoiled little place. True there's not much there, but that was just fine, a Tabac, cafe and restaurant were all that was needed. The house had so much space to stretch and breathe, despite there being seven of us. It was never crowded, never busy, no falling over each other, it was the perfect spot just to be. The greatest compliment, is that it only took about 36 hours before one of our party suggested we should get it booked for next year! I would have no hesitation in coming back and I'll happily recommend the property to anyone looking for a truly relaxing break in beautiful surroundings. Your service was exceptional, and for that we are all deeply grateful. From the Guest Housebook, June 2022
Comments from the owners previous guests.
Amanda (UK) August 2022
What can I say to do this property justice? Everything is just perfect. The privacy of the pool area, which is bathed in sun all day. After a day out we relaxed around the pool in the sun until 8pm. The outdoor kitchen was amazing for barbecuing on the terrace. The bedrooms are so grand, and the mattresses, pillows and bedding are top quality. I loved the rain shower in the bathroom.
Tricia (Canada) 2023
A true chateau, so elegant and romantic. Every room is so beautifully decorated and the added touch of genuine antiques and works of art is amazing. Being real foodies, we took the owners’ advice and booked the local caterer in the village for an evening meal in the grand dining room. It was very special, made even more special with the local wines he recommended. On other nights we walked to the village square and enjoyed the ‘plat du jour’ at the village restaurant/bar. The owner speaks fluent English and the locals were very friendly. I loved every minute of my stay.
Stacey (UK) April 2023
Beautiful weather in April, unlike back at home. From the moment I walked through the front door into the opulent marble hallway and up the grand staircase to my suite, I felt like I was an actress in a period drama. We were a group of 12 and everyone agreed that we had booked the perfect location. So much to do in the area and so many places to visit. And after a day’s sightseeing, it was sheer bliss to spend time relaxing around the pool. As to the rooms and bathrooms, I can’t even describe how much thought has gone into the details like luxury bedding, pillows, towels, toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and much more. I simply did not want to leave.
Steven and Lydia (UK) July 2023
We had the most amazing time here. The chateau is decorated beautifully and the bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious and luxurious. We loved our days out in Carcassonne, Gruissan and the Safari Park. 2 of the guys in our party booked a day’s fishing on the Aude river with fishing guide and had a great time. The pool area is fabulous. The pool and ping pong tables were busy in the evenings and the air conditioned cinema room was a welcome addition. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Steven (UK) July 2023
Travelling with a group, I was lucky to end up in the Grand Suite on the first floor. After soaking in the bathtub, I loved sitting on the balcony simply listening to the fountain and reading a book in the bathrobe and slippers provided. The air conditioning was a real benefit for sleeping in the enormous bed. I am a keen amateur photographer and I got some great photographs at the nearby Safari Park in Sigean and at the pink salt lakes in Gruissan.
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We have spent the most memorable and unique weeks holiday. We have felt so at home in your amazingly large, spacious and comfortable home. Thank you for your warm welcome and friendship. Loved every minute! Guest Book, August 2022.
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What a great house and pool! We had a great time thanks to your hospitality and friendliness. Who knows, we'll see you in the future. Guest Book, Summer 2022.
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Thank you so much for having us at your beautiful home, we enjoyed every moment of it. Guest Book, August 2022.
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A huge thank you from all twelve of us for your incredible hospitality during our stay in your wonderful eclectic home. We could not have wished for a better venue for our annual holiday together. Mrs P, South France Villas client, September 2022.
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This is truly a wonderful house in a beautiful location in the magical village of Collioure! The house is very beautifully decorated with more high end appliances and gadgets that you can imagine finding in a holiday rental. Even though the decorations may be a bit too modern for our taste it still felt like home, which is what we’d hoped to find especially since we were staying for 3 weeks and could have stayed forever! While being on vacation we still had some work to do and sitting on the terrace overlooking the pool and gazing out over the hills didn’t make it a hardship at all! The owners were very accommodating, friendly and helpful. We loved the area as well and could move there! The only word we can find for this house is: Wow! Just wow! We’ll definitely look through your website again for next year’s holiday. Thank you once again for an outstanding service and hopefully we’ll be in contact again for next year’s France fix! Cynthia, South France Villas Client September 2022.
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Family M, South France Villas client September 2022
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Our adult children enjoyed the pool every day with their children and, when we were there, we found the house and gardens the perfect place to both relax with family and to reflect on recent events. In particular I liked having morning coffee with a few Petit Beurre biscuits, in the sun, at the table down past the pizza oven watching red squirrels, crested tits and treecreepers in the woods!
Family A, South France Villas client - September 2022
Beautiful, secure and well-designed villa in a peaceful setting, no overlooking neighbours. Large pool. Even more spacious than in photos. Walk-in wardrobes for most bedrooms that have comfy beds and tidy bathrooms. Well-equipped kitchen with supersized island and an adjoining lovely shaded outside dining area. Owner hugely helpful, responsive and fluent also in English.
Family K, South France Villas Client August 2022
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I’m rating the villa I stayed in, and the fabulous owners 5 stars as you couldn’t ask for anything better. The pool house was simply amazing and is exactly as in the pictures. I’d recommend it to everyone, it can’t be faulted.
Mr R, South France Villas Client September 2022
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A wonderful house in a small village, just a few steps away from all the amenities you need during your stay. The air conditioning was a must, as was the pool that was perfectly private. The summer kitchen was very much appreciated and Linda the keyholder was helpful and kind. Thank you for our stay - 100% recommended!
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We had a truly wonderful holiday at Villa Ilana! Stuart enjoyed celebrating his 50th birthday there looking at the amazing views. South France Villas Client August 2022
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Just wanted to touch base and thank you so much for everything. The Villa was everything we would have wanted and hopefully we have left it as we found it and all well.
I have already sent videos of the Villa to a few colleagues who are even considering it for next year!
And I certainly would have no hesitation coming back again soon!
Naomi South France Villas Client August 2022
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We all made it home safe and sound and I just wanted to write to thank you. After a 3 year delay, thank you for the most wonderful holiday for our whole family (which grew during that time!).
We have loved living in your beautiful house and swimming in the fab pool, but most of all, the air of tranquility after a turbulent 3 years of Covid.
You are very attentive to your guests and we were very grateful for the cheese, wine, croissants and bread you left us.Our meal at Pourqoi Pas was fabulous and we thank you, it was a wonderful treat on our last night. The food was the best we had on our entire vacation. Yum yum!
So, a big thank you for a wonderful vacation from all four families, it was just what we all needed, to finally be together and let everyone know about our newest member, baby Eddie!
Thank you! South France Villas Client, August 2022.
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A wonderful house, great pool and lovely gardens. We've had an excellent, peaceful and relaxing week. Thank you so much to the owners! Family E, July 2022.
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Great Villa, ticked all the boxes and the attention to detail by the owner was fantastic, including fantastic welcome gifts including Champagne and wonderful things to eat on our arrival. Thank you for everything. South France Villas Client Mr R July 2022
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The Bastide was exactly what we all needed after the last two and a half years. Spacious, very well appointed and with a beautiful garden and pool. My wife and I seldom do quiet holidays, we're more inclined to explore, visit and generally get out and about, but not this time, and the house and the village it sits in were perfect for this - a lovely unspoiled little place. True there's not much there, but that was just fine, a Tabac, cafe and restaurant were all that was needed. The house had so much space to stretch and breathe, despite there being seven of us. It was never crowded, never busy, no falling over each other, it was the perfect spot just to be. The greatest compliment, is that it only took about 36 hours before one of our party suggested we should get it booked for next year! I would have no hesitation in coming back and I'll happily recommend the property to anyone looking for a truly relaxing break in beautiful surroundings. Your service was exceptional, and for that we are all deeply grateful. From the Guest Housebook, June 2022
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