Le Loft de Borgada

This luxury one bedroom apartment on the top (third) floor of a converted medieval town house dating from 1677 is one of a kind. It has just been renovated to the highest standard throughout and benefits from superb views over beautiful countryside to the sea. Tourrettes sur Loup, only half an hour from Nice Airport, is the ideal location from which to explore the whole of the Côte d'Azur: the stunning beaches and the magnificent and awe-inspiring landscape of the pre-Alps. The space The apartment is at the top of the building on the third floor. Guests must note that there is no lift and there are 37 steps to access the property. It is therefore not suitable for guests with mobility issues. It has been newly renovated throughout to a luxurious standard, with top quality fixtures and fittings. The view from the terrace is spectacular. The apartment has one bedroom with a Queen sized super comfortable bed and a double sofa bed in the living room. The sofa bed is 140cm wide and 190cm in length. It is fully air-conditioned with underfloor heating for the cooler months.There is a Boulangerie next door and several of the best restaurants in the village literally on the doorstep. Tourrettes sur Loup is a beautiful and friendly village, famous for its violets, and has a fantastic array of restaurants. There is a weekly market on a Wednesday, which is known as one of the best in the area and is consequently extremely popular from Easter onwards. There are many concerts, exhibitions and events that take place during the summer months, so there is always something to do, all the while stepping back a little from the hustle and bustle of the coast. There is also a pharmacie, a butcher, two boulangeries, two grocery stores and a whole range of Artisanal shops and galleries. The award-winning Boulangerie next to the house serves breakfast every morning, which is very convenient. La Cave next door is a restaurant and wine bar that also sells a great selection of wines to take away, some produced locally. Tourrettes is a "living and working" village - which definitely doesn't close down in the winter! If you fancy a trip to the beach, it’s only half an hour away, Monaco and Cannes are within 45 minutes, and you can even drive to Italy in under an hour. The neighbouring town of Vence is larger and also holds many events. Here as well, you will find a wide choice of bars and restaurants, with many art galleries and shops to peruse. The world famous Saint Paul de Vence is a short ten minutes away. Guest access Hiring a car is useful and the best bet, but there are buses, taxis and it's a short journey to the train station. Electric bikes are available for rent (handy for the hills!), the hiking is amazing and from Le Loft, you can walk to all the restaurants, shops, bars etc. Other things to note The property is on the third floor and there is no lift It is therefore not suitable for guests with mobility issues. The Loft is located on the 3rd floor and therefore not suitable for people with disabilities.