Fusing Provençal views and relaxed countryside living, this farmhouse set between Ménerbes and Oppède makes a wonderful base in the Luberon hills. French doors open onto a vine-covered terrace, where long lunches and evening drinks come with sweeping views across the surrounding landscape. The open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area sits at the heart of the home – cosy in winter thanks to the original fireplace. Outside, fragrant gardens filled with lavender, rosemary, and olive trees lead down to a fenced swimming pool and shaded summer kitchen, perfect for relaxed days under the Provençal sun.

• 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