Villa La Côte du Chat

On the ground floor there’s a sitting room with comfortable sofa and chairs, bright colours liven things up and there’s plenty to do if the weather isn’t playing, with good WiFi and telly. You eat in a separate dining room or out on the deck in the garden. Here you’ll find a good lawn, a herbaceous border and some very old trees, including a lime and a monkey puzzle.

The kitchen is very well equipped and Valérie leaves you a generous amount of basics including olive oil, pasta and sweets for children. Two bedrooms upstairs, both with a queen size bed and a single, are simple and colourful and you’ll find towelling slippers and bathrobes and a handy laundry room. The shared bathroom has double basins and a large bath with overhead shower.

You’re within strolling distance of an excellent boulangerie to collect your croissants and baguettes in the morning and there are several good restaurants in town.