Bonnieux through the Vines

Perched above Bonnieux, this villa is built around one of the Luberon's most rewarding views – a wide sweep of valley that follows you from the pool deck to the veranda to the floor-to-ceiling windows inside. The heated pool is open from mid-April, and the vine-shaded dining terrace gives lunch a natural rhythm. The village itself is no more than a fifteen-minute walk, with golden-stone streets and the dramatic silhouettes of the surrounding hilltop villages never far from sight. It's a quiet, well-positioned base for taking Provence at whatever pace suits you.

Home truths:
* You'll need a car to make the most of the wider area – Marseille airport is 82 km away and the nearest TGV station is 50 km away in Avignon.
* Air conditioning is only available downstairs and in the main bedroom – the second bedroom doesn't have it, which is worth keeping in mind during hotter summer months.
* The bedrooms sit on a split level above the open-plan living area, reached by a short staircase in the lounge – a layout to bear in mind if anyone in your group has limited mobility.
* The bedrooms can be configured as either two single beds or one double, depending on what works best for you. Just let your host know in advance which setup you'd prefer.
* If you're travelling with little ones, your host has a cot available. The garden has a low wall at the bottom and small children should not be left unattended near it.
* As is common in France, the toilet is separate from the bathroom.
* The swimming pool is only available for use between mid-April and mid-October.