Villa with pool, center of La Croix, sea view, playground, 2 km from beaches

We know this area of France from many years ago and were pleased to find it was still a lovely place to stay in a lovely town easy walking distance to small shops and free bus to the lovely beaches. The host was good when we found things we needed for the property and most things were as expected.

I booked for 5 adults, toddler and 9 month old. Nathalie was very helpful in organising 2 cots. The villa was very well equipped, apart from fans where one was broken and one missing. We purchasedtwo and on contacting Gilles he immediately said he would pay for them. The dishwasher broke down on our first day, but within 24 hours Elena had replaced it with a brand new one. Can’t fault the service received. Villa was clean upon our arrival which I am always concerned about when renting a holiday home. The pool area was great, fenced with a lockable gate which was good for the children. The fact that the pool has a ‘shelf’ at the shallow end was great for the toddler! Just as a word of advice to anyone booking in the future, we were 5 adults. The two double beds were fine. However our 5th adult had to sleep on the bottom bunk (twin bedded room being used for both cots) which is not suitable for an adult as the mattress is very thin and you could feel all the slats through it, fine for a child. Also the staircase is spiral which is ‘tricky’ if you are carrying a child or if you are slightly infirm. The closeness to the village was fantastic – a 5 minute walk to the bakery and market on Sunday. Also a children’s play area in the village. The beach was only a 10 minute drive away. Overall we had an excellent stay. Nathalie and Gilles were excellent hosts. Elena (housekeeper/caretaker) was extremely helpful and pleasant. I would recommend staying in this villa.

The property was much better and more impressive than we could have hoped for. We loved the pool, the beautifully landscaped areas and the expansive home. The proximity to La Croix Vamer and its numerous restaurants and farmers markets was a huge convenience. I look forward to returning next year!