Languedoc - Roussillon

You will be pampered to the eyeballs in your super-comfy suite between Barbara's fine hall and Richard's snooker den; lie back and enjoy it

A lovely river runs nearby, where brave souls can dip and splash. Or simply admire the watery river from your room’s high windows

A colourful spot by the sea in a popular fishing port between Perpignan and the Spanish border. Simple apartments are as pretty as a picture

Eco-conscious B&B with spacious rooms in an arty village near Uzès. Stroll into town for potteries, art galleries, museums and restaurants

A hop to Montpellier, but deep in the countryside: a romantic pad, with Moroccan rugs, ochre-limed walls and bikes to ride into the country

Heaps of space inside and out for big groups, rent one or both sides of the old mas – jump in the pool or relax on a terrace with mountain views

The smaller of two gîtes set into the ramparts of an 11th-century castle on top of a hill – with a heated counter-current pool and jacuzzi

Historic property in the centre of a sleepy hilltop hamlet in the Gard, with a rooftop terrace and outdoor activities and culture close by

Elegant family-run B&B with scenic views, a swimming pool and gourmet restaurant; Carcassonne and the Canal du Midi are 15 minutes’ away

A fine old stone mill, the river rushing by, kingfishers, kayaking, swimming: it’s a dream place with Provence and Cévennes at the door

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

A spacious and tranquil B&B in Carcasonne’s Bastide district. Stroll to the town’s sights, return for a swim in the pool

A 13th-century mill with a whiff of luxury and no bling! No fussy flowerbeds either, just river, birds, tall trees, and Pézenas up the hill

Come for warm friendly Dutch hosts, top-notch apartments, and a lavender-fringed pool with a great view. Oh, and rose champagne on arrival

A hillside retreat - gently unwind, to birdsong and wide mountain views – with a saltwater pool, big open fire and walks from the door

 Swim the rivers, hike the hills, taste and buy wine, take a delicious picnic basket to the Canal du Midi... the owners have their own boat

Near Carcassonne, a treat to stay in this ancient château circled by gracious gardens - only the village church bells disturb the peace

Wonderful, warm, rustic-chic B&B plus barn surrounded by vineyards, orchards, rivers, gorges and ‘plus beaux villages’