Travel challenge: A villa holiday in Provence

Each week we invite three companies to offer us their best deal for a specific break. This week: a villa holiday in Provence. Prices are per person, based on two people sharing. Each includes travel from the UK to France in early May and a week's self-catering accommodation.

James Villa Holidays - £400

Includes easyJet flights from Gatwick to Nice on 10 May, car hire and a stay at Apartment Camiole I. "This lovely apartment is siutated on the Chateau de Camiole Resort & Spa, with a wealth of facilities on the doorstep," says Jo Afridi (0800 074 7117; jamesvillas.co.uk). Book by 3 March.

Brittany Ferries - £450

Includes overnight sailing from Portsmouth to Caen on 9 May, an en-suite cabin and a week at a gîte (property CA6008) in Lucéram. "This riverside gîte is perfectly situated for a relaxing getaway," says Natalie Hallam (0871 244 1444; brittanyferries .co.uk/holidays).

CV Villas - £1,876

Includes Ryanair flights from Stansted to Marseille on 3 May, car hire and a stay at Les Cordieres near Saint-Saturnin-lès-Apt. "This is an absolute gem of a house with a private pool and charm inside and out," says Alison Starling (020 7563 7999; cvvillas.com).