While it may only be a 15-minute drive from Plage du Grimaud and 30 minutes from St Tropez, this hillside villa feels like another world entirely. Moments from the winding medieval streets of Cogolin, this newly built home has views over the mountains and fields. Days can just as easily be spent at the Riviera's beaches as they can be by the private pool – and at the latter, you know you're guaranteed a sun lounger in a prime position. Double-height ceilings, hardwood floors, and a floating staircase add a sense of grandeur to interiors, with a cavernous living-and-kitchen space perfect for family meals or movie nights. Bedrooms are minimalist and simply done, with pops of colour from feature walls – the real scene stealers are the balconies found in two of the rooms. Come evening, it's not far to a clutch of pretty streetside restaurants, but with a barbecue and outdoor dining furniture, we suggest whipping up your own feast, with sunset vistas as your reward.

• There will be extra charges for an additional set of linen and towelsCost on request