Searching for a quiet, secluded spot on the Côte d’Azur to spend a holiday? If you want to be as far from the maddening crowds of Cannes as possible, Cap Estel is just the place you’re looking for.

Built by a Russian prince at the end of the 19th century, it’s a posh hideaway tucked away on its own private 5-acre peninsula with beautifully groomed grounds and pool, and a staff that will treat you like you’re royalty. Inside, the rooms are a mix of old and new, in vibrant blues and bright minimalist white, with modern beds and baths alongside antique mirrors and Louis XVI armchairs. And did we mention the views from the balcony are to die for! The peace and calm of the Mediterranean everywhere you look.

And if you’re in need of some serious R&R, there really is no need to go anywhere else. There’s a sea water infinity pool, a spa, a fitness center, a private beach, a billiards room, a piano bar, and even a private cinema.