Romantic French Gites

A sweet retreat for a nature-loving couple, with soul-searching views and the smell of the sea. Logs and Breton cider are on the house...

Come for the great outdoors. Return to your base - one of two independent cottages secluded in softly rolling Breton countryside

Gem-like in a deep parc among meadows, a family-friendly château with 2 stylish cottages. Join the lovely owners for dinner, dip in the pool

A trio of charming gites with delightful gardens and private terraces, a short stroll to the village. Idyllic for couples or a larger group

Walls are scented with jasmine and roses, views reach over the lazy, lovely river. Perfect for dreamers, birdwatchers, swimmers, fishermen

Pretty, shuttered stone farmhouse and barn sitting in a big safe garden. Families and groups of friends will love it here

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

Old meets new seamlessly here: ancient stone, lofty beams, good comfort, wood-burner, Jacuzzi/spa and space to relax in the designer garden

Between Perigeux and Limoges, in a rural part of the Dordogne, a handsomely restored gîte with a wonderful pool

Former pear-press cellar, now a swish bolthole with magical mountain views. In the village centre, 15-minutes’ drive to the Paradiski slopes

A light and airy barn conversion with a big garden near the Peak District for walks and cycles and next to a lovely pub for reviving food

Moments from Chamonix, a sweet chalet with pretty gardens in sun or snow under a backdrop of Mont Blanc – perfect for the adventurous

A detached and arty 1850s house with pretty shutters in the 'smiling forest' with bucolic views from a lovely garden, near Najac

The ground floor and mezzanine of a lovely honey-coloured detached barn with a private pool, surrounded by gardens, woodland and meadows

In a sleepy corner of Provence, 2 rustic cottages straddling a hill beneath beautiful Le Bar sur Loup, with views and a pool

Charming townhouse in the heart of Burgundy wine region. Lounge on the terrace, stroll to restaurants or to nearby vineyards for tastings

A cottage for two on a wonderfully eco wine school and vineyard. Gaze at magnificent views from your terrace

A beautifully restored cottage in a rustic-chic style, set above the dramatic Gorges de l’Aveyron; perfect for couples or families of four