Toucan & Vine

Tucked into a quiet hamlet surrounded by vineyards and forest, this house sits just 8 kilometres from the medieval town of Uzès – close enough to explore, peaceful enough to forget the outside world. The centrepiece is the shared 14-metre indoor pool in the orangerie. A terrace shaded by a centuries-old olive tree leads out from the living room, whose cathedral ceiling draws in light at every hour. The ground-floor main bedroom opens onto the courtyard, where a bathtub and outdoor shower make mornings feel indulgent. There's also a Jacuzzi, perfect for unwinding.

Home truths:
* You'll have access to the on-site swimming pool here. It's shared with the three other homes on the estate. You'll also have access to the shared gardens – though the terrace and Jacuzzi are private.
* The main bedroom on the ground floor has a soaking bathtub, plus an outdoor shower.
* You'll need a car to get around here. The lodge sits in the small village of Aubussargues, and Uzès – the nearest town with restaurants and shops – is around a fifteen-minute drive away. Parking is provided.
* The laundry room with washer and dryer is free to use, but only available for stays of 6 nights or more.