Set tantalisingly close to Cannes and the French Riviera, Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort is one of the world’s finest resorts, a relaxing realm of French style and cuisine within its own expansive estate that encompasses both coast and country.

Spread over 750 acres of stunning Provençale countryside, the hotel is essentially a village in its own right, overlooking the medieval hill towns, lush valleys and mountains of the surrounding Var countryside. Inside you’ll find traditional Provençale touches melded with modern design, rooms and public areas sprinkled with original sculptures and paintings from the owner’s private modern art collection and more facilities than you can imagine needing on a break in the sun. When you’ve explored the grounds and the surrounding area there’s an impressive spa to retire to, though the active among you will appreciate the two championship golf courses.

As stylish as the nearby Riviera but with none of the see-and-be-seen attitude that comes with the Côte d’Azur, Terre Blanche offers understated, laid back elegance at its finest. Hire a car to explore the scenic drives around the estate and head up into the towns to sample Provençale delicacies – the area is a renowned gastronomic hotspot and the cheese and salami are some of the best you’ll encounter.

Rooms: 111

Location: Tourrettes, Provence, France

Nearest Airport: Nice Cote d’Azur International Airport, France

Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast

1. Two fantastic golf courses and a golf training centre
2. The food at the restaurants and in the surrounding area is superb
3. Stunning landscaped gardens scented with lavender and rosemary
4. The 3,200 square metre spa has 14 treatment rooms and ‘experience’ showers
5. An impressive kids club with a heated pool and tours of the resort, visiting donkeys, swans and ducks
6. Excursions include trips to vineyards and perfumeries so you can create your own bespoke scent