Bring family and friends to this comfortable old place and bask in ancient timber and stone, originality, style and historic discoveries

Natural textures and neutral colours make these family homes a delight to live in – while the Haut Vienne Sud is wonderfully unspoilt

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

Super-helpful hosts – a shared pool and hot tub, woodland wildlife, walks and cycle paths all around – great views from bright living spaces

Foodie B&B with a delightful owner tucked away in the sleepy centre of a medieval village with good shops and restaurants

The country-Renaissance château has been in the family for 800 years. Rooms ramble, history abounds, the welcoming owners love having guests

Relaxed and natural with ducks, teenagers and animals. Potager veg and hams hang over the magnificent hearth and there's a boat on the lake

A secluded farmhouse B&B with separate annexe and a peaceful pool surrounded by rolling countryside

In the heart of a medieval town surrounded by Limousin countryside, a peaceful B&B with a shady garden and pool