Thirty minutes by car from the vibrant city of Avignon, the Provence countryside offers a slower lifestyle. Following the Rhône south, towards the hilly region of the Parc Naturel Régional des Alpilles (perfect for hiking) you’ll hit the town of Saint-Rémy. Famously the place where Van Gogh painted The Starry Night, you can try your own hand at painting the town, from this home just a twenty-minute walk away. Exuding everything you’d expect from a house ‘à la provençal’, old-world elegance is the first theme of this magnificent home. Built in the late 20th century, its pale yellow exterior and pastel blue shutters stand out in the verdant surrounding landscapes – as does the blue of your private pool. Olive trees, lawns, and mountains create a calming environment where you'll love settling down for a picnic with a fresh baguette and camembert. Luxury rustic continues indoors. You’ll love gliding across the flagstone flooring and vintage, Persian-style rugs. Wicker and leather are sumptuous seating arrangements for the evening, with a stone fireplace to gather around and share a bottle of pinot noir before bed.

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, butlers, private chefs, wellbeing coaches, airport transfers, and vehicle 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

• The swimming pool is available for guests to use between June and the end of September, and can be heated for an additional €175 per week

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.