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Close to the idyllic Luberon village of Ménerbes, La Villa Provençale is all about comfortable living in rustic surroundings, set in an acre of land with a lovely swimming pool.

Formerly a Provençal farmhouse, this villa has been renovated to seamlessly blend contemporary interiors with a handful of original features. The kitchen-diner is perfectly modern, with sliding doors opening up to the pretty pergola whilst exposed wood beams remind you of the farmhouse’s past. There are four bedrooms with space for up to 8 guests whether staying in one of the three doubles, two of which are en suite, or the simple but sweet twin, best suited to children.

Enjoy al-fresco meals in the shade of the pergola or prepare barbecue feasts on the terrace. The heated swimming pool is great for lazy days in the garden, surrounded by south-facing lawns and grassland. It’s a pretty setting with a relaxed vibe, ideal for a holiday in Provence with family or a small group of friends.

Just 3km away is the hilltop village of Ménerbes, an absolutely delightful place with narrow lanes and charming cafes, restaurants and shops. Soak up the ambience at the Farmer’s market on a Thursday morning – food lovers also note the fantastic Provençal markets in nearby Coustellet, Apt and Cavaillon (as well as many other villages and towns across the Luberon).

Visit the lavender fields near Gordes, one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ and cycle or hike through landscapes of vineyards, summer sunflowers, orchards and olive groves – no wonder the likes of Cézanne and Van Gogh were so inspired by this scenery.

Then there’s the archetypal perched villages of Roussillon, Lacoste and Bonnieux amongst others as well as incredibly beautiful towns and cities within an hour including Avignon and Aix-en-Provence for the perfect day out.