Midi - Pyrénées

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 perfect spot with views of rolling hills, sunflowers and vineyards. Enthusiastic hosts and heaps to do here - watch wildlife, bake, swim

Glorious airy living space in this superbly restored barn, a terrace with long views and a pool across the garden - bikes to borrow too

Great to hide away peacefully here - linger over breakfasts brought to your door, plunge in the pool, pedal off into the countryside

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

Under the porch of the little chapel, romantics can dine at a ‘lovers’ table’ dressed with roses and candles. An enchanting place

A hugely seductive and stylish special place - with magnificent views, pool and bikes, vineyards and hilltop villages to visit

Swooping vistas, children's pirate ship, unspoilt France, plus wonderful owners - luxury to boot, eggs for fresh breakfasts and a super pool

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...

Soak up the scenery from a kayak, lap up the market at St Antonin, stroll to a chateau for a wine tasting, bask by the beautiful pool

Generous British owners offer garden games, pool, tennis and bikes to explore Gaillac and rolling Tarn countryside. Make yourself at home

A stunning château with huge rooms, pretty balconies with views, peaceful garden. Super owners, excellent dinners - and child-friendly too

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

A high-up eco escape with stunning views where families can play, walk and rest in nature. Share organic meals with the family – great value

Chestnut floors, exposed stone, comfortable bedrooms. Picnic with the family in the large walled garden, splash in the saltwater pool

A lake to fish, a terrace for evening sun, big softly coloured rooms in a rescued pigeonnier. The saltwater pool beckons. Year-round bliss

A beautifully restored old house with immaculate B&B rooms. Sleep in chic, country-style bedrooms, sample delicious homemade food

A magical Pyrenees setting. Your hosts are passionate about the Ariège & will give you ideas for trips: swimming, cycling, caving, wellbeing