Vitarel

The large 1850 house was originally a working farm with a traditional barn. Now it has morphed into four stunning spaces and you take the whole caboodle along with delicious mid-century furniture, 20th-century artwork, crafty lighting and lovely views. A huge studio with convivial table is also available for get-togethers or classes and has all the digital bells and whistles including a projector and Sonos sound system.

Stick to your own private seating and dining areas, or meet round the fire pit with outdoor lighting and a dining table for everyone. The pool is covered by a solar canopy (the power plant for the whole property) and there are changing rooms here and another full bathroom. The tiered gardens with olive grove, fruit trees and flowering shrubs has shady pergolas and another secluded terrace.

A generous hamper is waiting in each space and the local boulangerie can supply freshly baked croissants.