Beatrice's villa looks idyllic in the lead photograph in the listing and doesn't disappoint. The garden is pretty and a good size for a town-centre property, the swimming pool traditionally constructed from limestone and rendered walls is delightful, the planting simple but effective - with a lovely bourgainvillea over the terrace area, and - of course - charming shutters to shade all the rooms.The interior is plain and simple in it's decoration and furnishing and SO well equipped! The rooms all a good size, and a large dining area is mirrored outside by two dining areas on the terrace.There was a short delay in receiving our instructions about how to access the villa prior to arrival, but once there we met the neighbour who was so helpful both then and throughout our stay.Sanary-sur-Mer itself is a very lovely French seaside town. It's municipal planting and public areas couldn't be better, the marina balances rather than dominates the old port, there's a really excellent DAILY market, many great shops. All the local people we met were friendly and helpful without exception.And Beatrice's villa is a step away from all this, yet such a peaceful retreat. All-in-all it offered us a wonderful holiday. Thankyou Beatrice - and Jean-Jacques!
