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Set within a gated mature garden with fruit and olive trees, this elegant and welcoming French maison welcomes up to 8 guests and is perfectly located for exploring so many wonders of Provence. The house is on the edge of a tiny Vaucluse village with a medieval château and stunning views towards Mont Ventoux, not far from Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue and the landscapes of the Luberon.

Villa La Roque is beautiful – you can tell the owners work in interior design and floristry with their great eye for aesthetic detail. The living and dining area is stylish with modern features alongside classic furnishings whilst the attractive open-plan kitchen is superbly equipped. Pretty French windows open out to the terrace (made from local stone) and swimming pool.

Across the air-conditioned upper floor there are four bedrooms and four bathrooms, making Villa La Roque ideal for a family or small group of friends. Three doubles (two with king-size beds) feature an en suite with Italian shower, then there is a lovely twin and separate family bathroom. Everything has been designed so thoughtfully with character, charm and modern comfort in mind at all times.

The enclosed garden is such a wonderful place to relax – you will always be able to find a shady spot for your morning coffee or evening glass of rosé whilst the olive trees and swathes of summer lavender add to the Provençal ambience. The swimming pool is simply gorgeous and can be heated on request (for a supplement) during certain months. Who will be lucky enough to chill out on the rather elegant day bed?

As evening nears, enjoy a little stroll around the local village which is perched on a promontory with stunning vistas of the Vaucluse plains and famous Mont Ventoux. Saint Didier is just 4km away for small shops and restaurant terraces by the village’s plane trees or head to Pernes-les-Fontaines to spot as many fountains as you can and stock up on a wealth of delicious fruit and vegetables at the Wednesday evening Farmer’s market (this area is known for cherries, herbs, olives, strawberries, melons and more).

Elsewhere, visit the Sunday morning brocante in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, canoe along the Sorgue River near Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, appreciate the lavender fields of Sault and admire the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Avignon. The captivating scenery of the Luberon is also close by – the perched village of Gordes is 22km by car.

Discover the gorgeous countryside by walking, hiking, mountain biking and horse-riding. Keen cyclists will be familiar with this region – the challenging ascent of Mont Ventoux starts in Bédoin, around 21km away, or follow simpler routes passing fruit orchards, vineyards, olive groves and other iconic landscapes of Provence.