Nestled in the foothills of the Luberon mountains, this villa gazes out across the valley to the hillside villages of Gordes and Cabrières. Inside, the style is elegant and homely, with a few rustic touches – think wooden beams, exposed stone walls and arched ceilings. But it's the gardens that steal the show, with manicured lawns, olive groves and fragrant lavender bushes. Spend your days lounging by the pool, working up an appetite on the tennis court, and dining alfresco on the patio in the shade of a mulberry tree. And the location? Hard to beat – you're a fifteen-minute walk from the historic village of Ménerbes.

• Your host can help arrange bike hire, catering, wine tours, and cookery, photography and art classes for an additional fee. They can also help to organise insurance, car hire, and flights.Cost on request