When choosing a villa holiday, having a tennis court is not necessarily top of the wish list, however, we believe that it can add a great dimension to a holiday, whether you are an avid tennis player or just looking for some exercise on holiday.
Some of the courts are floodlit, which is ideal for playing in the evening when the temperature is cooler. You do not need to pack tennis rackets, unless you want to bring your own, as where there is a tennis court there are also rackets available for use and tennis balls.
From our portfolio of wonderful villas with a tennis court in South West France, Provence and the Côte d’Azur, we’ve picked out 6 of our favorites.
Villa with a tennis court in South West France:
Domaine de Rebequet, Lot, South West France. This fabulous 12-bedroom country house is set in a wonderful garden and grounds featuring a private, floodlit tennis court. It has a practice wall on one end. It also has on it a basketball hoop. For spectating there is a picnic bench and a shaded pergola covered in wisteria and jasmine. Tennis rackets and balls are provided. This property really does have state of the art facilities, including a gym and a jacuzzi.
La Bourdette, in the Ariège-Pyrénées, South West France. This is a stunning french manor house, both inside and out. La Bourdette boasts a fabulous location with a stunning view of the Pyrénées in the distance and provides a wonderful setting for relaxation and recreation, with superb leisure facilities in the extensive grounds. 100m from the house is the state of the art tennis court with a practice wall at one end. There is also a badminton net plus racquets and shuttlecocks and a specially laid out ‘bouledrome’.
Domaine de Régousi, Aude, Occitanie. Domaine de Régousi is a spacious and very private holiday retreat set in the wooded countryside of the Parc National Corbières-Fenouilledes in the foothills of the Pyrenees. It is not far from the famous and historic city of Carcassonne. With extensive facilities and accommodating up to 16 guests this stunning property offers an exceptional blend of modern comfort, charm and interest. There is a floodlit tennis court here with a solid end for practice and a basketball hoop. Next to the tennis court there are cricket bowling nets and an artificial wicket.
Villa with a tennis court in Provence & the Côte d’Azur:
Domaine de St Fiacre, Provence. Domaine de St Fiacre is a stunning Provencal holiday rental. This exquisite estate features meticulously landscaped gardens designed by a renowned garden designer. With its formal plantings, dining terraces, a swimming pool, tennis court and delightful children’s play areas The Domaine offers the perfect blend of opulence and comfort for an unforgettable family getaway in the heart of Provence. The tennis court has an inbuilt basketball net and two inbuilt football nets so it can be turned into a great football pitch. There are also floodlights for those who want to avoid the heat of the day and play in the evening. Four tennis rackets, tennis balls, a football and basketball are provided.
Moulin de la Tour, Provence. Moulin de La Tour was once an olive mill and is quintessentially Provençal, located at the very heart of the iconic landscape of sunflowers, lavender fields and olive groves. Its bedrooms are divided between the grand Main House and a separate Annexe, while the gardens and grounds include a swimming pool, a tennis court and an olive grove. Just off the drive is the first-class all-weather tennis court, complete with an umpire’s chair.
Domaine de l’Abey, Provence. Domaine de L’Abey is set in five acres of its own gardens in a supreme position in the heights above Vence. With spectacular 180 degree views from both villa and gardens over Nice, Cannes and the coast it enjoys an unrivalled position. By day or by night the view is awe inspiring. With a large swimming pool, spa and tennis court the facilities and gardens are superb. The villa is spacious, extremely comfortable and perfectly located to enjoy all that this renowned area offers. The tennis court is located a short walk down the drive from the villa. A superb all weather surface and court framed by magnificent palm trees and open to the spectacular southerly views. Alongside the tennis court is a tennis pavilion.
