Riviera Stone in Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Riviera Stone Self-Catering

Located in the old town of Antibes, just a short stroll from the marina, this studio apartment is well-placed for sightseeing along the French Riviera. It's rather charming in a rustic way, with its wooden beams and exposed stone walls, but it's certainly compact – especially the mezzanine, where a mattress sits under very low ceilings. You'll need to climb to the second floor to reach it, and the kitchen doesn't have much room to rustle up big feasts – but as there are plenty of restaurants nearby, we don't think you'll get up to much cooking.

Home truths:
*The ceiling in the mezzanine is very low – taller guests will have trouble moving around
*This apartment is on the second floor with no lift access – the stairwell is steep and windy, so it's not suitable for those with limited mobility and will be tricky to manage with luggage
*As this is a studio apartment, there are no walls between the bedroom and living area downstairs
*We think the compact kitchenette is better suited to rustling up lighter bites – there are delicious restaurants nearby
*Access to the apartment building is via a shared entrance
*This home is in a central spot, so noise is to be expected – light sleepers will want to pack earplugs
*Parking is tricky here, so we suggest exploring on foot rather than driving