Located in the heart of Vence, La Maison du Frene is an 18th-century Provencal house featuring 20th-century design, right by the famous ash tree painted by Chaim Soutine and faces Villeneuve Castle. It offers free Wi-Fi and views of Vence. All of the suites at La Maison du Frene have a unique decoration. With a minibar, each suite features a flat-screen TV, a DVD player and an iPod docking station. The private bathroom is fitted with a rain shower and a hairdryer. A homemade, continental breakfast is served daily in the dining room. Bars, restaurants and shops can be found near the property. Antibes is 20 km away and La Chapelle Matisse is a 10-minute walk away. Saint-Paul-de-Vence is 4 km away, Monaco is 44.6 km away and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is a 22-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Vence, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Vence
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  • Anne
    Australia Australia
    such a beautiful maison d’hôtes In the middle of the village of Vence, the rooms are huge and superb. Both Hosts are delightful and breakfast is so delicious.
  • Anne
    Australia Australia
    The property is a delight with spacious rooms that are Decorated with care and flair along with lots of little touches that make one feel at home. Breakfast area is stunning
  • Mark
    Australia Australia
    Great breakfast provided each day and the hosts were very helpful. Lots of information provided and recommendations on what to see and do. Loved the accommodation's decor and the rooms were large and airy.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of La Maison du Frene
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs € 15 per day.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Car hire
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wellness
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hair styling
  • Hair colouring
  • Hair cut
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Make up services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty Services
Languages spoken
  • English
  • French

House rules

La Maison du Frene takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash La Maison du Frene accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

Please inform La Maison du Frene in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about La Maison du Frene

  • La Maison du Frene offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Water park
    • Waxing services
    • Beauty Services
    • Hair colouring
    • Bike tours
    • Pedicure
    • Live music/performance
    • Body wrap
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Hair treatments
    • Facial treatments
    • Body treatments
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Hair cut
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Hair styling
    • Walking tours
    • Make up services
    • Body scrub
    • Manicure

  • The prices at La Maison du Frene may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at La Maison du Frene is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • La Maison du Frene is 150 yards from the centre of Vence. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at La Maison du Frene include:

    • Suite