This is a hidden gem just south of Biarritz and leading directly onto the Atlantic beaches. With just 8 bedrooms and two studios, the emphasis is on intimacy and comfort rather than facilities with great care and a flair for design apparent throughout.

The bedrooms are generous in size (the apartments have self-catering facilities and are to be recommended for longer stays) and the gardens and decked-terrace have priceless ocean views. The nearby resort has plenty of good restaurants and the attractions of Saint Jean de Luz and Biarritz are an easy drive away.