Limousin

So much to enjoy: fine proportions, crystal chandeliers, sweeping balustrade, fine wines and fabulous food - readers agree

Gather your favourites for a getaway in deepest France. Bike the countryside, dip in the heated pool and sprawl out in this inviting space

Stay in a well-equipped gîte with a walled courtyard garden and hot tub in the bird-filled grounds of a stunning medieval château

Great for gatherings of family and friends: fine views, a good big kitchen, games room and pool; nearby caves and castles to explore

Gaze over to glorious Curemonte from the pretty cottage, loll by the pool, play games in the barn. Bring friends and book the main house too

Natural textures and neutral colours make these two family homes a delight. There's a pool and the wonderfully unspoilt Haut Vienne Sud

One of the loveliest houses in a very lovely village. Pretty rooms have parquet floors and white walls, the food is a delight

The high ceilings and elegant dimensions of a typical 'Maison de Maitre' in the centre of the Périgord-Limousin National park, near Limoges

A gem of a château in the wilds of Limousin with kind and thoughtful owners who are thoroughly immersed in this tranquil area