Aquitaine

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

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

This fine old Dordogne house is run by well-travelled owners, has superb views and is a luscious mix of old charm and contemporary design

A cosy and pretty old cottage for rest or romance, with garden and pool in a small hamlet surrounded by walnut orchards and mixed woodland

Come for strawberries in summer, walnuts in winter, and a wonderful welcome all year round. Thierry and Charlotte are living their dream

In the foothills of the Pyrenees, a rambling, romantic garden to lose yourself in, a large swimming pool, wildlife and vineyards all around

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

A lovely house set in 20 hectares with a park, two ponds, paths winding through and a pretty river. Delicious locally-sourced meals too

A modern, architect-designed renovation of a 19th-century building, sitting in harmony with nature yet only a short drive from Bordeaux

A handsome house with breath-taking mountain views: perfect for summer holidays and walking in spring and autumn

A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

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

Characterful and family-friendly apartments on this lovely wine-country estate: great hosts, glorious grounds and pool, home-grown food

A cottage for two on a wonderfully eco wine school and vineyard. Gaze at magnificent views from your terrace

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

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

Great taste – in decor and food – and a delicious heated pool. Views swoop over field and valley; trails, villages, wineries tempt

Three gîtes in the Dordogne with panoramic countryside views and a swimming pool – book individually or together for a group holiday