Bel Air is an architect-designed villa set amongst the vines just a short walk from the sandy shores of Saint Tropez’ famous Plage de Pampelonne.

Imagine sitting out on your elegant terrace beneath the retractable modern roof with a glass of the estate’s rosé in hand. The swimming pool features a hydraulic system which allows you to alter the depth, ideal if travelling with children, and there is a outdoor dining table for family feasts al-fresco with vistas of your natural surroundings.

Inside the contemporary holiday home, the open-plan lounge is spacious with sliding doors allowing light to flood in whilst the modern kitchen is stylish and sleek with its high-end appliances and long breakfast bar. There are two pretty bedrooms downstairs, both with en suite shower rooms, and a master bedroom on the first floor with a gorgeous open-plan bathroom.  

It's fantastic to be able to simply stroll down the road to the nearest beach, the northern end of Plage de Pampelonne where you will find summer beachside clubs with restaurants, sun-loungers and bars (book ahead) alongside seasonal watersports and of course the glistening Mediterranean.  

Within a 4km drive you could be meandering around Saint-Tropez’ old quarter or admiring the mega yachts in the former fishing village’s impressive marina. In the other direction is the charming hilltop village of Ramatuelle, a picture-perfect spot for lunch on a restaurant terrace.

Wine-lovers should also try the wines from the vineyards of La Croix Valmer, perhaps combined with a swim in the crystal-clear sea from the idyllic Plage de Gigaro, reached within half an hour by car. Then there’s the enchanting hilltop village of Grimaud, the beaches of Sainte-Maxime and the chestnut forests around La Garde-Freinet, all gems of this part of the Côte D’Azur and its hinterland.