Aquitaine

A shady terrace runs the full length of this old barn, overlooking magnificent trees and fields of sheep. Riberac is a 10-minute drive

Delightful foodie hosts welcome you to their serene 18th-century former relais de poste with a secret garden in the Périgord Vert

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

A family retreat high above the river Dordogne and deep in woodland - with heated pool, games room and village restaurants a stroll away

Charming designer owners welcome you to the venerable house on the hill, monastic in its simplicity, with wild gardens and infinity pool

An original stone fireplace graces this Perigordian retreat - close to Renaissance chateaux, rivers, ravines and the Grotte de Lascaux

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

A destination B&B. Hunker down in thoroughly spoiling surroundings with delightful owners near St Jean de Luz, Biarritz and Bayonne

Minutes from the beach, this listed retreat comes with beautiful rooms in classical style, charming hosts and a family-run restaurant nearby

Sweet stone gîtes with private terraces in lovely Lot-et-Garonne, close to bastide towns and swimming lakes. Receive the warmest welcome

Rural French heaven at this lovely farm within four hectares. Natural materials, neutral colours and a lavender-lined pool all to yourselves

Vintage bedsteads beneath medieval beams; a fine veranda above a labyrinthine garden and caring hosts producing great local food

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

Eclectic old house on the edge of a small traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie and good restaurant all a stroll away

All you hear are the birds and bees, the views are wonderful, it’s remote and peaceful, and there’s a family restaurant a 10-minute drive

Charming Madame loves to share her old winemaker’s house. Take a picnic down to the stream, stroll to the village, let the peace embrace you

In the renowned Sauternes village and wine region, a smartly renovated wine tasting office, now a B&B with incredibly pampering bathrooms

Revel in glorious southwest France countryside: no frills but big atmospheric rooms, open fire, sheltered pool and sweeping panoramas