Live the Provençal dream at this homely maison in the village of Maussane-les-Alpilles. The farmhouse enjoys the unique benefit of a flora-filled private garden while being a five-minute walk from restaurants, boulangeries and elegant wine bars. With lavender fields as your neighbour, beam-ceilinged rooms with exposed stone walls and a temperate private pool, you can experience the authentic Gallic lifestyle in this villa alongside all the comforts you're used to. The large country-style kitchen is the perfect place to try your hand at French cooking, too – if you'd rather leave it to the pros, your host will be happy to arrange a private chef. Your local village is home to a number of Michelin star eateries, as well as lowkey pizzerias for those who prefer simple dining. It's also located in the country's hub of olive oil production, so we suggest you stop by an olive press to watch the magic happen. If you've hired a car, you'll be able to visit all of Provence's prettiest villages in no time – start with Arles, just twenty minutes away, then work your way towards Avignon and Aix-en-Provence.

Additional fees

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, airport transfers, and car hire

• If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week

• There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.