Great romantic B&B. Dunk in the pool, go wine-tasting, hang out in trendy Cap Ferret then back to unwind in total peace

This lovely place is bucolic, with all its animals, traditional, with its beams and vintage bedsteads, supremely welcoming, with great food

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

Sunflowers, sky and glorious views – enjoy them from the pretty terrace or a lounger by the pool. A super place for a family to stay

A gorgeous big family house and garden with a pretty pool, rolling country views, space for eight, lovely furniture and total peace

Perfect for families and groups of friends: a fabulous hilltop setting with three smart self-catering houses with shared pool

Delightfully unfussy old stone gite in the heart of Lot-et-Garonne. Helpful owners are on-hand if you need them

Fruit trees in the garden, gorgeous country views, Monflanquin an easy drive, and 3 jacuzzis and pools. Tranquillity and luxury for 20 or 10

Huge character combines with perfect detailing in this fantastically well restored and equipped manoire - a dream for families and parties

The tobacco farmhouse and the boulangerie, with big open rooms and child-friendly spaces. The Lot is near, the shared saltwater pool nearer

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

For lazing and stargazing, cycling and canoeing. Choose local wines and food from Monflanquin market – you’ve all the kit to cook with

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

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

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

A converted farmhouse set in a large mature garden, well located for exploring the delights of the Lot et Garonne south of the Dordogne

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