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Paradise on the Cote D'Azure

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Overview
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom
4 guests
7 nights minimum 
Condo/Apartment
2 bedroom apartment with uninterrupted view over to St. Jean Cap Ferrat with tropical gardens surrounding the residence. Elevated panoramic pool with views over Bay of Villefranche, poolside snack bar in season, laundrette, adjoining public tennis courts and secure car parking. 200 metres to sandy beach with a short stroll to seafront restaurants in the old town. Accessible by bus/train are the resorts of Nice and Cannes to the West with Monaco/Monte Carlo and Italy to the East. Villefranche is known as the 'Paradise of the French Riviera' where you can chill out watching cruise ships in the bay.'
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Please note, a refundable payment of 200 euros is payable on arrival in respect of any damages or loss of door key (as it's a secure locking system) Payment accepted by direct bank transfer in pound sterling or euros or by cheque. CHANGEOVER DAY IN JULY/AUGUST SATURDAY ONLY. Other dates MAY be flexible. Weekends outwith July/August, please enquire. Special rates for longer term lets MAY be available.
Bedrooms
1 Double1 Bunk
Bathrooms
1 Full bath

Meet the host
william r
Hosting since September 2016
Languages spoken: English
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guestsAlthough we won't be on hand to welcome you personally, we are just a phone call away. Ana, who will arrange access to you is on hand in case of any emergencies. We hope you enjoy our residence as much as we enjoy returning to Villefranche.

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Catriona S
Catriona S
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Relaxing in the Cote D’Azur
We went on holiday to L’Ange Gardien at the end of April 2023. The instructions that Bill and Isabell gave us were very clear on how to catch the tram and then the bus which took us to right outside the apartment block, which was set back from the road. The complex was big and spotlessly clean with beautifully manicured tropical gardens and a stunning pool area. It was easy to access the apt and soon we were happily ensconced inside. The living room plus kitchen was lovely, with enough soft seats for four as well as four bar stools at the kitchen counter for meals. Everything you need for cooking is there. The star of the show for us was the beautiful terrace where we spent our time when we were in during the day. It had a table and chairs with plenty of space for four adults and a view which took our breath away. The bedrooms are small but perfectly fine. My sisters had a good laugh practising getting in and out of the bunks. It had been decades since they had slept in bunk beds. Both said they slept very well as did we in the other room. It was very convenient having the toilet and bathroom separate. One other thing, the shower was terrific. The apartment was equidistant between Beaulieu, Cap Ferrat and Villefranche itself and the bus service was very handy and cheap to use. We visited Eze, Nice , Cap Ferrat, Monaco and Ventimiglia (on the train). One other important thing, the beach is only a short walk away through the garden. It is a lovely stroll though care should be taken on the steps. Altogether we had lots of fun and laughs at the apartment and we came home looking much healthier and feeling great. Thanks to Bill and Isabell for allowing us to use their beautiful apartment. We hope to go back again next year. Catkildonan
Visited April 2023
Written 15 August 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
william r
william r
Thanks Cat for your informative review. This is very helpful to others. We were delighted that you had a lovely holiday & would warmly welcome you back next year.
Written 16 August 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

C J K
C J K
Shrewsbury, United Kingdom5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
A Lovely return to Villefranche
A lovely apartment in a gated residence. We always drive from UK knowing the car is safe in the large car park. Lovely garden view from the balcony and the apartment itself is very well appointed with everyting you would need including a TV with UK channels. The residence has a well cared for swimming pool with views across Villefranche Bay. Villefranche, Beaulieau and St. Jean Cap Ferrat are all a short walk away and have well cared for beaches. Public transport, bus and train are frequent and cheap to Nice, Monaco and beyond. We would certainly return at the drop of a hat.
Visited April 2023
Written 10 June 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
william r
william r
Thank you for your lovely & detailed review of your holiday. We have many return visitors & would be delighted to welcome you back in future.
Written 11 June 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Aimee T
Aimee T
Dublin, Ireland1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lovely apartment in great location
The apartment is in a great location with two lovely beaches and lots of restaurants within walking distance. The apartment complex was quiet and well maintained and the pool was fab. The owner was a pleasure to deal with and gave lots of great suggestions of places to go and things to do. We can’t wait to go back
Visited June 2022
Written 18 April 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
william r
william r
Thanks Aimée for your lovely review & I'm delighted to welcome you back again later this year.
Written 16 May 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Kevvybhoy
Kevvybhoy
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great base, great location and a Guardian Angel
My wife, 10 year old daughter and I stayed in Bill's apartment for a week in July. Despite British Airways, Heathrow Airport and Swiss Air's attempts to ruin the holiday (long story), we had a really good time and Residence L'Ange Gardien was an ideal base. Residence L'Ange Gardien is located right on the cusp of Villefranche Sur Mer, Beaulieu Sur Mer and Cap Ferrat making it easily accessible either by foot for those who like to walk or by public transport. Bus numbers 15 (Nice to Cap Ferrat) and 100 (Nice - Monaco - Menton) are very frequent (~every 15 minutes) and stop at the bus stop Ange Gardien on the main road outside of the apartments. The cost for a single ticket on either bus is €1.50 and will take you as far as Nice on one side and Monaco/Menton on the other. The same tickets can also be used on the trams in Nice. If traveling by train, note that both Villefranche and Beaulieu train stations are a good 15 minute walk away but just a few minutes in a taxi. The complex is a mix of privately owned apartments and those run by the Pierre & Vacancies group who staff the site. On site there is a large pool with a huge number of poolside loungers and a bar which serves snacks, lunches and drinks at reasonable prices (09:30-20:00). The pool, which my daughter loved, is a uniform depth of around two metres (no shallow end apart from a few steps into the pool). It has quirky portholes which can be viewed from throughout the complex and gave rise to some great holiday snaps my wife took as my daughter and I dived down to them. There is also a small laundry facility onsite. The apartments are surrounded by lovely, well maintained grounds and wonderful sea-views (some of the apartments). Bill's apartment consisted of a double room, small room with bunk beds, a shower/bathroom, separate small toilet room and an open plan, kitchen/dining/living area which opens out on to a balcony overlooking the gardens towards Cap Ferrat. We had fresh towels and bed linen upon our arrival which was to last the week. Our only issue was the lack of air conditioning, although I knew this before booking. Given the temperatures throughout the week reached 33º during the day and 25º throughout the night, this made things a little uncomfortable. There are ceiling fans in the living area and the double bedroom but this mostly circulated the warm air. Villefranche Sur Mer: The complex is situated at the far end of Villefranche so it is a 15 minute walk to the main shops, harbour and restaurants. The beach can be reached in a few minutes down stairs from the apartments and stretches all the way around to the main drag. As Villefranche is built in levels, those a little less mobile can take the bus round the same level to Octroi and walk down through the quaint little streets to the harbour. We ate out a couple of nights with great sea views (the closer to the harbour (Darse) the more expensive the restaurants are). Due to the soaring heat and our shorter than planned stay (that pesky long story) we never quite got round to hiring paddle boards and kayaks from the vendors on the beachfront but one for the next time! Beaulieu Sur Mer: Again the apartments are right on the edge of Beaulieu but is a 10-15 minute walk to the main area or get the 15 or 100 bus. There are some lovely buildings around the costal part and two beaches which are mostly private but can be accessed via the seaside restaurants. We used the Super U which is the only decent sized supermarket in the surrounding area. It has a wide selection of food (fresh and frozen), beverages, toiletries etc. We also went to the morning market in the square which has the usual fresh fruit/veg stalls as well as clothes, bags etc. Cap Ferrat: Our favourite local area to visit. There are lovely public beaches (least rocky/shingly in the whole area) on both sides and a good selection of restaurants in the harbour area. The 15 bus takes you right down to the harbour area and is the starting point for the journey back or on to Nice. A recommendation for somewhere reasonably priced to eat/drink and great service is Madamepizza (so good I wrote a review). Nice: 20 minutes away on the bus to Port Lympia. Great long beach (although not sandy), lovely old town with shops, bars, restaurants and a daily flower market. Do a bit of sightseeing on the little electric train that has two routes, one of them goes up to the Château hill, saving any weary legs. Like any major city, there are various shopping outlets and malls where you can buy clothes if your airline loses your luggage (long story again). Monaco: 20 minute bus ride away from the complex is the haven for the rich and famous. We have visited Monaco a few times exploring the Casino area, Japanese Garden and Livorno beach. This time to make it a little more special Mrs M was let free in the Christian Louboutin shop and purchased a pair of her favourite shoes. I went for a lie down after that! Areas such as Cannes, Jean Les Pins and Antibes can all be reached within an hour on the TER train. Bill, the owner, was always accessible by mail or phone/text, providing advice before and during the break as well as sorting us out with some of the challenges we faced (the long story part). Ange Gardien translates to Guardian Angel and Bill certainly was for us.
Visited July 2022
Written 28 July 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
william r
william r
Thank you Kevin for leaving a very detailed review of your visit to our apartment. Guests past & present can relate to the information & future guests will find this very helpful. We would be delighted to welcome you back (minus any mishaps). I'm glad I was able to help albeit in a small way. (I look forward to reading your review for Heathrow or British Airways). ;)
Written 29 July 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Traveller62601
Traveller62601
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Lovely holiday!
We had a wonderful week here. The apartment is clean and compact with everything you need and a great view of Saint Jean Cap Ferrat. The swimming pool is gorgeous and we spent a lot of time there. The little cafe is a welcome bonus for a glass of rose by the pool! The beach is a few mins walk away with crystal clear water and is very safe for swimming. It does get busy so do what the locals do and get there early. I went for some wonderful walks around the Cap and found some other lovely beaches along the way. We didn't hire a car and managed very well, either walking or hopping on the bus. Plenty of lovely restaurants within walking distance and a great supermarket in Beaulieu near the station. Thank you Bill! We will be back!
Visited July 2022
Written 4 July 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
william r
william r
Thank you Rosie, I'm delighted that you had a lovely visit to Villefranche & took advantage of the excellent local restaurants. Public transport is very good & not expensive. I look forward to welcoming you back in future.
Written 15 July 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

AlexandraF
AlexandraF
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great spot!
We stayed as a family of 4 (kids ages 9&11). The apartment is perfectly suitable for 4 people and it is in the perfect location for Beaulieu and Villefranche. Both can easily be walked to. The beach is literally down the steps and any shops are within walking distance too. The apartment is in a safe complex and it is well kitted out to make meals and spend time on the balcony in the evenings. Also Bill is extremely helpful and forthcoming to say the least. We would definitely recommend staying here.
Visited April 2022
Written 29 April 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
william r
william r
Thank you so much for your lovely review & delighted that you had a lovely time. You would be very welcome to return for another holiday in the sun.
Written 6 May 2022. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Marieken v
Marieken v
Hank, The Netherlands2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nicely locaties apartment overlooking beautiful garden and mountains
We had such a lovely stay in this apartment. Very clean, good beds and stunning view. We loved to walk to Beaulieu in the morning for fresh bread and eat at night in lovely Villefranche. And take the gougeous walk around the Cap from st.Jean Cap Ferrat!
Visited October 2021
Written 21 October 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
william r
william r
Thanks you for your lovely review. I'm glad that you were delighted with our apartment & the location. You would be very welcome to return again in future. Thanks Marieken.
Written 4 November 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Laura P-W
Laura P-W
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Fantastic apartment in Villefranche
Wonderful time had by all at this lovely apartment. Very clean with all the necessary essentials. Lovely pool and poolside bar with very friendly staff. Perfect location for exploring Nice, Monaco and the surrounding areas. Villefranche and Beaulieu sur mer were lovely with some great places to eat. We will be back.
Visited August 2019
Written 29 September 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
william r
william r
Many thanks for your review of our property. I'm delighted that you had a wonderful time & look forward to welcoming you back sometime in the future.
Written 3 October 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

RobF1969
RobF1969
Glasgow, United Kingdom2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
A gem.
A lovely little apartment in a great location. Walking distance to Villefranche and Beaulieu so you have a choice of beaches, bars, shops and restaurants. 30 mins or so from Nice depending on traffic. The apartment is in a large, sprawling complex which though busy was never overcrowded. The pool - and poolside bar - were a godsend, and there’s an option to have bread and croissants delivered in time for breakfast on the balcony. The kitchen isn’t huge (a microwave and a couple of electric rings) but we didn’t cook much anyway. Access to the premises was straightforward and Bill was a helpful and well informed host. Would definitely recommend for a couple or small family group (our kids 11 and 13, much older than that and the bedroom would be a bit small).
Visited July 2019
Written 23 July 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
william r
william r
Thanks very much for your review of our apartment. We're glad that you enjoyed your stay in Villefranche & look forward to welcoming you back in future.
Written 28 July 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Maureen L
Maureen L
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Fantastic Holiday!!
Thanks so much to Bill for a great stay. Apartment was spotless with all local information you will need. Bill very helpful with pre arrival details. Place is stunning, pool excellent and ideally located for trips to Nice and Monte Carlo. Lovely local restaurants and bars to visit.
Visited June 2019
Written 18 June 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
william r
william r
Thanks Maureen for taking the time to leave a lovely review. Glad you enjoyed your stay & look forward to welcoming you back in future.
Written 1 July 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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What this rental offers
Kitchen and dining
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
Wi-fi and internet
  • Wi-fi
Outdoor amenities
  • Balcony
  • Private yard
  • Shared outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Terrace
Entertainment
  • Television
Parking
  • Secure parking available
Things to do
  • Fishing spots available
  • Watersports
Indoor amenities
  • Central heating
  • Internet access
  • Cable television
Property features
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Elevator/Lift access
Bathroom and laundry
  • Iron
  • Linens provided
  • Towels provided
Services
  • Housekeeping included
Nearby
  • Tennis court
Location info
  • Kid friendly
  • Beachfront/Lakeside

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Map
About the neighbourhood
LOCAL INTERESTS VILLEFRANCHE Cross the railway bridge, go down the flight of stairs and you are at the beach. The old town is a 10 minute stroll along the promenade,very picturesque with narrow streets, lots of good restaurants and the citadel which has several museums (all free). St. JEAN CAP FERRAT There are several beach walks to and around the cap. The Rothschild museum and gardens are well worth a visit. NICE Tourist train and open top buses leave from the Promenade des Anglais. It's a great place just to sit and people watch. MONTE CARLO As well as the Casino and designer shops, Monaco Ville is beautiful. The Palace, aquarium & botanic gardens. Why not sample a helicopter ride along the coast which is much cheaper
Getting around
Transport Trains run from Villefranche and Beaulieu up until about midnight. Both stations are about 10 minutes walk from the residence. The trains run west to Nice, Antibes, Juan les Pins, Cannes and St. Raphael. East to Monte Carlo, Menton and Ventimiglia (Italy). Buses run every 15 minutes up until about 20.30 going south to Monte Carlo and Menton and north to Nice where you can change to go further north to Cannes etc. or inland to Grasse, St Paul, Vence etc. At the moment the bus fares are 1.5 Euros per journey.
Access
Car not needed
How to get there
How to get there from the airport:- Take a tram from airport to the Port in Nice where you can take a 100 bus (Menton/Monte Carlo) or 15 (Port St Jean) directly to apartment. Leave bus at l'Ange Gardien bus stop. After 20.00 travel on trams from airport is free to Grand Arenas stop then train from St. Augustin to Beaulieu where you can take a taxi to apartment.
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableTennis courtWatersports

Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 pm Check out by 11 am
Cancellation policy
  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
  • 50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
  • 25% refund* if you cancel at least 2 weeks before check-in
  • No refund available once booking is confirmed

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