Gites in France with Pools

The privacy of a big terraced garden, a small decked pool and attractive, clutter-free rooms – close to harbour town bustle and restaurants

Enveloped in flowers, with mountain views and a shared pool - a fairytale Var cottage: muslin, light hues and rocking chairs. Enchanting

Wonderfully comfortable apartments – take all three and come with family or friends. Plenty of dining spaces inside and out, terraces, pool

Two charming gîtes on the hillside, each with a pool and views of lush valley and vineyards; take both for the perfect group getaway

Chestnut floors, exposed stone, comfortable bedrooms. Picnic with the family in the large walled garden, splash in the saltwater pool

Wonderfully secluded, small, simple, family-friendly cottages interconnected by woodland paths, sharing a pool and a barefoot 70s vibe

Tons to do in lovely 'Green Venice': walk, cycle, punt, picnic. Then retreat to Pigeonnier or Colomberie - for colour, sunshine and space

Sleeping 24, these 3 very old country cottages are perfect for groups, Come for beaches, a zoo, free bikes... family bliss

Close to the sparkling Dordogne river, a comfortable farmhouse with superb valley views, landscaped gardens and a swimming pool

Laze in the pool, nibble olives from the market, gaze over Provence. Inside, English meets classic French. Fabulous for families

A gorgeous big family house and garden with a pretty pool, rolling country views, space for eight, lovely furniture and total peace

A delightful gîte for 6 with pool near Venise Verte & La Rochelle, ideal for families and groups: boating, cycling, sea, history…

Attractive country barn cottages - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

Neat and stylish but child-friendly. Winding wooden stairs, turreted bedrooms and a big, family kitchen at its heart. A magical spot

Everything you need is here: a wood-burner for winter, a pool and spacious terraces for summer, and peace and beauty all year round

Fabulous Drôme gîtes: contemporary in old stone buildings, uncluttered, fresh. Take all 5 for a party, laze by pool, doze in lavender

Just inland from the Riviera, a stone village house with soaring ceilings and great style, space to spread, potter into town, write, paint

An authentic place for walkers, cyclists, readers and dreamers, foodies, families and dogs – a magical base in the south of France