France

Groups will love this 18th-century winemaster’s house and tower. There’s a hillside infinity pool, valley views and a private boulodrome

A lovely old house and rambling garden in a medieval village with a monumental château, 12th-century church and weekly market in the summer

A family-friendly flat with a bohemian Parisian air, nicely stocked with books, paintings, magazines and an elegant selection of CDs

An exquisite Provençal home for a large party, hidden behind grand gates in a small village surrounded by the pine-scented Alpilles

Two family-friendly gites (big groups can take both) with beautiful gardens, sparkling pool, activities for children and peace for parents

A very grand façade for this handsome Charente village house with a beautiful, peaceful garden, creamy stone walls and olive trees

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

A glorious Provençal house beautifully restored with authentic, deeply comfortable interiors and dreamy gardens – plus pool

The perfect house and grounds for those who love real Provence - elegant, tranquil and charming, with views to the Alpilles

A converted farmhouse set in a large mature garden, well located for exploring the delights of the Lot et Garonne south of the Dordogne

Up in the Cévennes, this big, beautiful family house has superb views, a fine kitchen, lots of space and masses to do and see

Swings, a terrace and pool in 2 acres ringed by fields and tranquility, and lakes and vineyards beyond. Family bliss in Quercy

In its own garden, a grassy stroll from a lovely, family-friendly beach – go sailing, surfing, cycling; explore Concarneau, Quimper

A house to take your breath away, in the heart of the Périgord Vert. Brilliant for families, chefs, friends - and all who adore walkies

Glorious views, a great garden and pool and elegant taste define this intimate haven for two in lush lovely Dordogne country

Antiques abound in this luminous, chestnut beamed 18th-century farmhouse. Stroll to the market, dip in the lake, soak up medieval Motguyon

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

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind