Dog-Friendly Cottages in France

Charming 18th-century farmhouse filled with antiques, a sociable kitchen, small pool and beautiful terrace for relaxed mornings

Stylish gîte in a picturesque hilltop town, with shops and restaurants a short walk away and pretty Provençal towns on your doorstep

Characterful and family-friendly apartments on this lovely wine-country estate: great hosts, glorious grounds and pool, home-grown food

Well-kept, comfortable family places for up to 12 with stacks of character and space - 2 miles to the nearest beach, 16 to Mont St Michel

Rural bliss at the end of the lane: a cottage for 2 with wine and local biscuits in the hamper and farmers’ markets within a 5-mile drive

Off the beaten track doesn’t get any better! Enticing, eclectic restoration of 2 houses - gorgeous grounds too. Great let together

Snugly tucked away in a Languedoc village, find a flawless flowered courtyard, beds under beams, and Sandra opposite with all the local tips

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

Character and charm abound: toile de Jouy curtains and family portraits hang, lavender wafts in windows. Blissful Tarn countryside surrounds

The views are sensational, the bedrooms full of charm and higgledy-piggledy beams. Sip Perigord Noir on the terrace and amble to the market

Plenty of uncluttered easy space both in and out by the private pool - children love the freedom - great wine, food, and cycling country

Local soaps and a delightful welcome box of eggs, honey, organic bread, Breton cider… effortless comfort and style

Three comfortable stone houses clustered around the owners' home. Glorious views spread out below you across rolling countryside

Plunder the veg garden, then whip up a feast in the delightfully designed kitchen. A super old farmhouse and pool, tucked away in the Tarn

Comfortably furnished accommodation surrounded by fields, with pretty pool, activities for children, peace for grown-ups and warm hosts

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

Fruit trees in the garden, gorgeous country views, Monflanquin an easy drive, and jacuzzis and pools. Tranquillity and luxury for 20 or 10

A finely crafted staircase, a friendly owner next door, an Alpine garden to die for - groups large and small will love this old watermill