Rent Villa Benat France

As you wake up in the morning, look out towards the yachts sailing by on the glistening Mediterranean. The views from the sea-facing terraces at Villa Benat are simply magical – it is wonderful being a short walk from a beach and only 5km from the lovely French Riviera town of Le Lavandou.

Set in a private domaine with its own tennis courts (available to book at an additional charge), épicerie and beach, all the houses have been created from local stone with natural surroundings as borders. Villa Benat is a gorgeous home, designed by professionals with contemporary décor and a relaxing vibe. You can see the sea from all four bedrooms (three doubles and a triple room), as well as the gorgeous terraces across the various levels.

There is space to dine al-fresco beneath the twinkling lights on the decked terrace and relax on the outdoor lounge with a glass of chilled rosé. There is even a little swimming pool for cooling off on those warm summer days or you can choose to walk down the path to the estate’s beach (in just under 10 minutes on foot). Stop off at the épicerie for picnic supplies, not far from the estate’s tennis courts.

Le Lavandou is an attractive harbourfront town with restaurants, markets, lively summer bars and some glorious beaches including Plage d’Aiguebelle and Plage de Cavalière. Come across all sorts of watersports and admire the beautiful scenery as you follow Le Sentier du Littoral hiking path along this stunning coastline.  

Take time to potter around the picture-perfect village of Bormes-les-Mimosas with flower-filled lanes, pretty squares, fountains and atmospheric café terraces. You could even venture to the hilltop villages of Gassin, Grimaud and Ramatuelle or spend time in Saint-Tropez itself soaking up the glamour of this colourful former fishing village, now one of the Côte d’Azur’s most desirable destinations.

Discover yet more beauty as you sail to the idyllic Les Îles d’Hyères, a short summer ferry trip from Le Lavandou. Cycle across Porquerolles passing vineyards, olive groves and eucalyptus trees to reach Caribbean-style beaches or follow the signposted footpaths in Port Cros, a National Park loved for its hiking, snorkelling and incredible nature.

Villa Interiors

Main Level

–    Living room with door opening out to sea-facing terrace
–    Open kitchen, fully-equipped
–    Bedroom with double bed and door opening out to sea-facing terrace
–    Children’s bedroom with three single beds and door opening out to sea-facing terrace
–    Bathroom

Upper Level

–    Bedroom with double bed, sea-view and open en suite bathroom

Lower Level

–    Small TV lounge

Annexe (accessed independently via lower terrace)

–    Bedroom with double bed and en suite bathroom

Outside Grounds

–    Small swimming pool
–    Al-fresco dining area 
–    Barbecue
–    Outdoor lounges
–    Terraced grounds (with some low walls/open sides/horizontal railings)
–    Landscaped Mediterranean garden (unenclosed)
–    Parking
–    Access to estate’s shared tennis courts (additional charge)

Other Facilities

–    Air-conditioning (two bedrooms only)

Villa Benat is located within a private domaine on the French Riviera south of Le Lavandou. The nearest airport is Toulon Hyères (26km) or TGV train services arrive into Gare de Toulon (43km).

The domaine features a collection of private homes made from local stone with natural borders of plants between each house. The views towards the Mediterranean coast and Îles d’Hyères are amazing. Guests have access to the estate’s tennis courts and there is a small beach down the hill within walking distance (around 7 minutes on foot). The domaine also has its own épicerie selling bread and other groceries (check opening dates if travelling outside high season) whilst there are larger supermarkets on the outskirts of Le Lavandou less than 5km away.

Nearby Le Lavandou is a French Riviera seaside town with an attractive old town, Thursday morning market and a great range of restaurants. Summer evenings are especially atmospheric with harbourfront bars and nightlife. The beaches around Le Lavandou are beautiful such as Plage de Saint-Clair, Plage d’Aiguebelle and Plage de Cavalière, some offering summer watersports. What’s more, Le Sentier du Littoral offers wonderful hiking opportunities across this stunning coastline.

In the hills behind Le Lavandou, don’t miss the idyllic village of Bormes-les-Mimosas (7km) with its flower-filled medieval lanes, bougainvillea-clad houses and pretty squares with fountains and café terraces. Admire picture-perfect houses, inviting boutiques and glorious views of the surrounding landscapes from the highest point in the village.

From Le Lavandou, seasonal boats whisk you away to Les Îles d’Hyères. Porquerolles is the largest island – it’s virtually car free so when you arrive hire bikes and cycle across the island passing vineyards, eucalyptus trees and pine forests coming across Caribbean-style beaches and beautiful scenery. Ferries also depart to the wildest of the islands, Port Cros, a National Park with signposted footpaths crossing the incredible landscapes, a paradise for hikers and snorkelling/diving enthusiasts with its underwater flora and fauna.  

Further afield, spend the day soaking up the allure of Saint-Tropez (42km), visit the exclusive beach clubs of Pampelonne Beach (43km) and spend time in one of the picture-perfect hilltop villages of Gassin (34km), Ramatuelle (36km) and Grimaud (36km) with glorious views of the Mediterranean.