Midi - Pyrénées

3 old houses with scrupulously smart interiors, original art, antique and modern furniture, terraces from which to admire the long views

Restored hilltop barn with a modern glass extension, a swimming pool and dramatic views; shops and restaurants are a five-minute drive

Airy, spacious, sunny. This Lot gîte is a delight: linen curtains, oak stair, sunny pool. Sarlat and painted caves are an easy venture away

A harmonious and tranquil house for a party of family and friends. Meet the delightful owners, bask by the saltwater pool

Plush rooms, embroidered linen, Art Deco bathrooms and gastronomic dinners come naturally to these relaxed, well-travelled owners

Discover the Slow life in the wild Aveyron with Lynda and Phillipe. The sun shines, 7 goats mow the garden, the wood-burner keeps you cosy

The old Gascon house breathes charm and history. Here you will find personality, comfortable bedrooms, country peace

Serene village house with a large garden and swimming pool. Stroll to the local bakery, shop and restaurant, taste wine at nearby châteaux

Old wine chateau with welcoming hosts, expansive grounds and a swimming pool. Shops and restaurants less than ten minutes' drive away

Your friendly, civilised hosts offer you stylish bedrooms in the guest wing, swims in the heated pool, and wonderful dinners and wines

A perfect spot with views of hills, forest and vines, below the beautiful village of Castelnau de Montmiral. Walks, wildlife, wine tours...

Fun rustic-chic gîtes in château grounds a hop from Toulouse. Laze in the hammock, slip into the pool, peel off stress layer by layer...

Dreaming of a secret valley, an easy-to-manage cottage, a lazy pool and an energetic tennis court? This is it, standing in 40 private acres

A beautiful house with Pyrenean views (hike, bike, ski), wonderful table d'hôtes and generous hosts. A rare pearl

Perfect for families, a French farmhouse just south of the Lot with masses of space to roam and the great, green outdoors on the doorstep

A pretty little gîte, comfortable and cosy with doors straight out to lawns and terraces, and 7 acres to explore and a pool to splash in

Stylish gîtes in converted stables with a lovely pool and large grounds. Historic Auch is close and foodies will delight in local markets

A seductive Pyrenean getaway: both chalet and owner are simply charming, the views spectacular, the food a memorable Franco-Anglo affair