La Bastide de Biot, Côte d’Azur, France

• Hilltop haven: Perched in a quaint hillside village in the charming Antibes region, La Bastide de Biot is a French Riviera stay with a difference. Flanked by fragrant cypress trees, this boutique retreat is both elegant and rustic in equal measure, with a charming exterior that gives way to sophisticated, recently revamped decor and a host of stylish facilities.

• Provençal polish: Inspired by the bewitching beauty of Provence, rooms here are a muted blend of blues, creams and peaches, creating an air of understated luxury. Large windows open out onto a balcony or terrace with views over the scenic gardens, while terracotta roofing and whitewashed exterior add to its welcoming charm.

• Bountiful breakfast: Start your day in style with a delicious buffet spread of eggs, cheeses, jams and crusty breads washed down with lashings of fresh orange juice or steaming cups of coffee, you can even opt to take it in your room if you fancy a lie-in. Afterwards, relax by the pool or let your stresses melt away in the on-site hammam.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.