Aquitaine

300-year-old cottage in a hamlet near St Émilion, with countryside views for miles and a weekly market in the nearest village

Elegant, charming self-catering in the domaine's former laundry cum bakery. Visit stylish Biarritz, return to lovely gardens and pool

A superb golden-stone house for large groups just 15 minutes from Sarlat and the Lascaux caves. Visit markets, bask by the vast pool

A historic château with impressive gardens to match - 11 acres of parkland, wild flower fields, tennis court, pool, play area for children

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

Everything you need is here: a wood-burner for winter, a pool and spacious terraces for summer, and peace and beauty all year round

Golfer's heaven with great cycling, walking and vineyards – lovely terrace, garden and pool

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

Saint Emilion and Castillon both a hop away from a warm, wonderful barn with owners to match. Stylish, cosy and deep in organic vines

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

Comfortably furnished accommodation surrounded by fields, with pretty pool, activities for children, peace for grown-ups and warm hosts

Close to the city life of Pau, an elegant, bucolic country house, charming, much-travelled owners, breathtaking views, a pool - fabulous

Close to the sparkling Dordogne river, a comfortable farmhouse with superb valley views and a heated swimming pool

An authentic old family château with beautiful original rooms and lots of space for a large group, fine formal park and superb heated pool

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

Fairytale castle in a tranquil and secluded countryside setting. Classic French cuisine and grand, traditional interiors

Quaint barns dotted among truffle oaks and rosemary, each one constructed the old-fashioned way and close to the Dordogne and Vézère

Immersed in vines and valleys, a glorious Girondine villa in which to gather close to Saint-Émilion – come together, walk, read, reconnect