France

Come for a watery setting by the crystal clear canal (with canoe!) and an elegant house packed with interest, lovely art, much comfort

10 minutes from La Rochelle, a place of peace and style. From scrumptious breakfasts to a splash in the pool, your hosts are eager to please

A cosy nest on the ramparts of an ancient fishing port, with sparkling lagoon views from a top-floor living area

Charming 4-star gîte in an 11th-century castle in the foothills of the Pyrénées. Spectacular views, leafy terrace and wild swimming nearby

Take in the stunning views, explore the narrow medieval lanes and soak up the old-world charm of one of France’s most beautiful villages

A gorgeously tranquil place to escape to and fall in love with the Périgord's medieval villages, valleys, wines, markets and artisan farms

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

Hilltop paradise with a pool, spa, and a wild-open setting: perfect for hikers, bikers, painters, wine lovers! Large groups welcome

An enchanting spot above pretty old Sète, the fisherman’s summer retreat has garden corners for all, cool white rooms, loads of personality

Attractive country barn - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

Two restored mill buildings in the serene French countryside, with river views and artful interiors – a peaceful self-catering escape

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

Fall in love with this riverside village, lost in a valley in lower Normandy, and this sunny house for couples or families

Glamour, warmth and style in a renovated wine warehouse in a cool quarter of Bordeaux - France’s most popular city after Paris

A timbered, fire-warmed village farmhouse, home-grown dinners, delightfully French hosts. Deliciously authentic, generous and calm

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

Lovingly renovated farmhouse amid vines and sunflowers, deep in the Charente countryside - small pool in garden, beaches 45 minutes away.

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea