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

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

Pippa tells you where to find wild flowers, babbling brooks and butterflies... and hike, bike and swim. Magic for families

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

Historic buildings by a turreted manor house, beautifully renovated to welcome guests in 4 gîtes. Grounds to roam, dreamy river views...

Take one, two or all three attractive family-friendly houses, visit bastides, go biking and wine tasting, stay in by the woodburning stove

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

Groups will love this 18th-century gîte - one bedroom in the tower, another the pigeonnier, plus there's an infinity pool cut into the cliff

For lazing and stargazing, cycling and canoeing. Choose local wines and food from Monflanquin market – you’ve all the kit to cook with

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

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

Set in huge grounds, a grand manor with an elegant décor, a cosy Wing with kilim rugs, a charming Pigeonnier with its own walled garden

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

Luxury, tranquillity and breathtaking views in lovely Bargemon. Irrigated lawns, an illuminated, heated pool... 40 minutes from golf & sea

A cosy and homely Breton gîte in a sociable setting - distinctly rural but with masses to do: pool, play areas, and café

Two lovely spaces in quiet riverside hamlet. Find pretty interiors with plenty of art, lots of leafy countryside, fabulous wild swimming

Seductive gîte, with wood-burner, terrace and delightful interiors. Enjoy Madame's table d'hôtes after a day trip to Toulouse or Albi

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