In the middle of Château Smith Haut Lafitte vineyards, near Bordeaux, sits Les Sources de Caudalie, the perfect wine-country escape. Much here is dedicated to the terroir. The hotel has two restaurants, a superb spa offering grape-based therapies, a cooking school and wine-tasting courses. This peaceful retreat is a hamlet of five properties, housing rooms and suites based on a variety of themes. The use of old wooden beams throughout blends beautifully with traditional furnishings, while the picturesque cabin, built on stilts, provides views of the lake.

Experience a grapeseed and essential oil massage in the spa. Discover the secrets of Smith Haut Lafitte on a wine-tasting evening or book a cookery course with the chef. Make sure you dine in the main restaurant for haute cuisine, either inside or on the summer terrace.