France

A delightful hostess and gem of a village home, from grand piano to organic potager and pool. Market-fresh meals pair with Beaujolais wines

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

Location, location, location – you can't beat it, so look past the dated kitchen and bathrooms and enjoy this light, bright, coastal home

A traditional Breton stone cottage, two minutes from the sea, with a large, leafy garden and glamping with activities in the summer months

An elegant medieval manor in the Loire with spiral stone staircases, mullioned windows, jaunty turrets and a fairytale suite just for you

Near lively Lyon, this handsome family house is perfect for a Zen-like escape with delicious vegetarian meals and well-travelled hosts

Rustic charm and homely hospitality – this 12th-century hideaway in a medieval village is perfect for slow days, wine and wandering

Well-positioned winery for the whole of the Bordeaux region. Or stay put and learn about the Duhamels’ super organic Cotes de Bourg wines

A pleasure to stay in such a dreamy château surrounded by a beautiful terrace, elegant gardens and parkland, a lake, river and waterfall

Come to restore your soul, be immersed in nature, wander paths in the lovely grounds and make memories with family or friends

Big house with bags of character and easy access to beaches, cafés and cobbled streets, coastal paths and hidden coves

Three separate units, always taken together, with swimming pool, wrap-around terrace and wonderful views in the heart of La Provence Verte

Charming 15th-century farmhouse near Montrésor and Loches with immense lawns, orchards and a fabulous pool

A swishly renovated detached hideaway up a hill, surrounded by vineyards and with a covered deck for sweeping views just outside Beaune

Get away from it all in 'old' France, where melons taste like melons & hikes start from the door. This rural bolthole is a serious treat

Stylishly renovated farmhouse perfect for families and friends looking for a taste of the good life where kids can run free.

Restored mill house with a stream running through the garden, and warm hosts who give you suppers made from their homegrown produce

A honey-hued family home clad with vines and roses with a swimming pool and heaps of space – perfect for families