Lot-et-Garonne

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

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

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

A peaceful grown-up place circled by meadows and woodland with helpful owners next door – a superb spot to explore the south-west

Perfect for families and catered yoga retreats: a fabulous hilltop setting and three smart self-catering houses with shared pool and garden

You get the best of all worlds here: a lively village setting with life bustling on the doorstep, and peaceful valley views from the garden

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

An 18th-century limestone barn, now a quiet hideaway for a group of friends or family in a very rural spot surrounded by fields and woods

A fine old manor house filled with beauty and surrounded by gardens. Views from the terrace stretch for miles over rolling Gascogne hills

Stately stone-built mansion with gîtes on the side, in striking distance of rivers to kayak, markets to wander and bastide towns to explore

Romantic B&B with fabulous breakfasts and a cellar of organic wines. Relax in the little spa, pool and wood-fired hot tub, go wine-tasting

A big, rustic farmhouse and converted barn in the Lot-et-Garonne. Hugged by vineyards and sunflowers and miles from anywhere - peaceful

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

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

Two family-friendly gites (big groups can take both) with beautiful gardens, sparkling pool, activities for children and peace for parents

Two family-friendly gites with gardens and a big pool, surrounded by corn fields and sunflowers, ideal for a larger family to take together

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

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near