In the centre of the seaside town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, this duplex loft apartment is bright and breezy, just like the town. A four-minute walk sees you at the Grande Plage, the town’s horseshoe of golden sand lined with loungers and a calm spot for swimming. Here you’ll find local restaurants serving up the seafood-rich basque cuisine. Closer to home, the classic indoor market of Les Halles de Saint-Jean-de-Luz is less than a minute from the apartment, where you can stock up on fresh, local produce to take back to the full kitchen. Sleek, modern cabinets in dove grey hide myriad appliances to whip up a family meal, enjoyed at the stylish dining table set for six. The open living, dining room and kitchen is made bright by sliding glass doors that open up to a Juliet-style balcony, looking out over the city’s rooftops. A motif of white and blue throughout is a reminder that the sea is just beyond your street and skylights in the bedrooms flood the place with natural light.

Home truths:
*There are two double sofa beds, one in the living room and one on the mezzanine landing upstairs
*A duplex loft apartment, all of the bedrooms are upstairs, so this place may not be suitable for those with limited mobility
*Your host can provide a high chair and cot for infants, just ask
*There is no parking with this apartment, but paid, public parking is available a five-minute walk away