SEASIDE

The luxuriant tropical garden of Villa Seaside is a magical place for both adults and children. Surrounding the villa, it provides an exciting playground for kids, and a lush screen of vegetation for complete privacy while sunbathing around the pool and heated Jacuzzi. It also gives access to your own private sand patio on Lorient beach, where you can relax for hours admiring the superb views across the ocean to St Martin.

Recently renovated, Villa Seaside has three bedrooms (though only two bathrooms, one upstairs and one down) and is simply but comfortably furnished. A small second living area provides a snug play area for the youngsters when they're feeling less adventurous, and the barbecue by the pool promises great burger evenings in idyllic surroundings.

With the local village shops of Lorient on your doorstep, and the world-famous Nikki Beach and Eden Rock restaurants just a short drive away, you won't feel too cut off in your private jungle.