Villa Violeta

Villa Violeta is perched on the hilltops of the Domaine de l’Escalet, just two hundred metres from the shore, and its setting is genuinely special. Below lies Escalet beach, affectionately known as Little Corsica, an untamed stretch of azure water and steep, wooded backdrop tucked deep within the forest. From here the eye travels across Cap Cartaya and the string of secluded coves that give this corner of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez its quiet, wild character.

The house is built to frame all of it. The living room, dining room and kitchen share high ceilings and a bright, generous scale, with windows opening onto the sea so the view is present throughout the day. The decor is predominantly white, creating a modern, pampered feel that keeps the focus firmly on the light and the water beyond.

For anyone who takes pleasure in food, the kitchen is a real highlight, fitted with a full suite of professional appliances that suit a visiting chef or an enthusiastic cook equally well. Five bedrooms accommodate up to ten guests, and a household team keeps the days running smoothly, leaving the cooking and the coastline to do the entertaining.

What defines Villa Violeta is its rare position, wild and private yet only steps from one of the most beautiful beaches on the peninsula. For a family or group who want nature, sea views and seclusion in one place, it is hard to better. The path to Little Corsica is short, and the temptation constant. Between the kitchen, the terraces and the sea below, the days here fill themselves without any effort at all.