Languedoc - Roussillon

A gracious house turned family-run hotel in a corner of Provence. Couples, groups of friends or parents with young ones will be happy here

Heaps of charm in a sun-dappled garden, a muted décor, a winter fire. Set off for river swims, walk to a Michelin-starred restaurant

Plenty of uncluttered easy space both in and out by the private pool - children love the freedom - great wine, food, and cycling country

Eye-catching art and antiques, a panoramic breakfast terrace, lovely cultured hosts who put you at ease...A sunny getaway near Collioure

A 1980s Catalan mas built in a traditional style, with garden and pool, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards near the Spanish border

Well-loved Provençal country house with a swimming pool. Hike or bike in the surrounding hills, explore Roman towns and medieval villages

Surrounded by vines and swept by sea breezes, two lovely, simple gîtes with a gorgeous shared pool and a courtyard for boules

A peaceful place in old Uzès, with a gorgeous garden and lovely rooms divided between the ‘summerhouse’ and the big house

An ancient feudal castle in the middle of a village with fine, not over-manicured gardens, graceful interiors and a saltwater swimming pool

A Mediterranean grown-up escape near Montpellier with gorgeous views; laze by the pool and socialise with other guests over dinner

Great value country inn with friendly staff and a superb restaurant. Sleep in comfortable rooms, play boules in the pretty gardens

Take to the hammock after a lazy breakfast and before a gentle dégustation, trek off at dawn to explore gorges and caves - sleep well

Restored farm outbuildings with a swimming pool surrounded by countryside; walk 15 minutes for shops and restaurants

An eyrie of an ingenious barn conversion in awe-inspiring mountain scenery. For lovers of the great outdoors and cosseting interiors

Charming, simple, inviting - a love nest for 2 in a small hilltop Vézénobres. Gaze over Languedoc vistas, splash in the shared pool

A stylish family retreat in beautiful, much-loved Uzès… find sunny or shady spots in the garden, enjoy laps in the pool

Guarded by high gates is a spacious oasis on the edge of the village, full of friendliness and charm. Good restaurants are a 5-minute drive

A cool house in the sizzling south ticking all the holiday boxes: in wine country, near the sea, overlooked by mountains