France

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

Understated luxury in a tranquil valley, with a lake and a swimming pool in the grounds and good restaurants a short drive away

Bask in a beautiful farmhouse for 7 in the heart of Périgord Noir, Dordogne - views, garden, private pool... 12km from Sarlat-la-Canéda

A charming country retreat where modernity balances perfectly with the timeless dreamscape of rafters and roses, and horses dot the fields

Take a bottle of your hosts’ fine burgundy to the garden - a rose-bedded gem with shady magnolias and fruit trees - in the heart of the city

Fun rustic-chic gîtes in château grounds a hop from Toulouse. Laze in the hammock, slip into the pool, peel off stress layer by layer...

Hidden in the backstreets of a quiet town in the Vienne, a stylish maison in pretty parkland near fairytale châteaux

In beautiful Dordogne, a secret bolthole for two with suntrap courtyard, grounds, spa, views... Generous hosts, vineyards and markets too

Three wonderful gites in the bucolic Tarn. Have a game of tennis, bask by the pool, lap up the market at St Antonin and go wine tasting

Settle in to French rural life in this charming old farmhouse, in a tiny village. Great value, friendly hosts and half an hour from Vézelay

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

Roses blossom the walled garden and there's a boat for you on the river. A wonderfully secluded gate house deep in Burgundy

A tall and graceful house, immaculate and stylish within. Enjoy the town’s sandy beaches, discover the glamour of Deauville

Tremendous value particularly considering the delicious dinners, large, comfy rooms and a pair of wonderful hosts who look after you so well

A relaxed old countryside manor house with a huge garden to roam. It’s 2km to sandy beaches & Joelle is next door if you need anything

Airy, spacious, sunny. This Lot gîte is a delight: linen curtains, oak stair, sunny pool. Sarlat and painted caves are an easy venture away

Peace in the Périgord – meadows and lakes surround this French country home with space to roam outdoors and room for big family gatherings

Close to St Jean d’Angely, an elegant manor house with stylish interiors, bucolic views and a big garden for free range children