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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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