Description Le Hamac Bleu: Montpellier

Relax with a book in the blue hammock on this home's private terrace and truly unwind – we could spend all day here. Inside, there's more character than you can shake a stick at – think cloister-style ceilings, exposed stone walls and chunky beams – the stories this home could tell.

If you don't feel like eating out, rustle up a tasty cassoulet and enjoy the fruits of your labour at the kitchen table. This place is the perfect retreat for a couple, a solo traveller or even a business professional.

There's plenty to discover nearby, such as the Montpellier National Opera, Montpellier Saint Peter's Cathedral and Place de la Comédie, all a short walk away. Other popular attractions worth a visit include the Fabre Museum, Corum and the Peyrou Triumphal Arch.

Home truths:
*The terrace is around 97 square feet in size
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*There's electric heating here and while there's no air conditioning, there are two fans
*If you're travelling by plane, Montpellier - Mediterranee is the nearest airport