Midi - Pyrénées

Chestnut beams straddle the lovely, large living area with its 1450 fireplace. Cook for a party, loll at the pool, play in the garden

A castle on a cloud of Aveyron scenery, with vineyard, pool, four-posters, a treehouse with chandelier! Chat with charming hosts over dinner

The old family house, all antiques, mementoes and period atmosphere, has fine big rooms and high-modern Italian showers. A lovely owner, too

Swooping vistas of unspoilt France and wonderful owners - luxury to boot, fresh eggs, organic veg and a super pool. Perfect for families

Character and charm abound: toile de Jouy curtains and family portraits hang, lavender wafts in windows. Blissful Tarn countryside surrounds

Charmingly restored gite surrounded by rolling countryside – cycle, go wine and Armagnac tasting or stay put by the swimming pool

Relax to the sounds of birds and crickets, splash in the pool, enjoy the sunsets from the terrace. A perfect multi-generational family break

Wrapped in fields and woods, this big traditional house has crisply furnished interiors and plenty of gadgets. Terraced gardens and pool too

Arrive as strangers, leave as friends! Readers love this gracious mansion, its airy, cheery bedrooms and its delightful Australian owners

Your friendly hosts offer you stylish bedrooms, swims in the heated pool, and wonderful dinners and wines. Cahors is only a 10-minute drive

Geared up for fun in pool, cinema and on the dance floor this gite in a sleepy hamlet will delight sociable families with a sense of humour

A grand French family home with quirky décor, rolling grounds, and super hosts – float in the pool, discover nearby Albi

Quirky old convent school near Albi. Savour the magnificent views, explore nearby medieval villages and the glorious surrounding countryside

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

Little to disturb deep country sleeps, no rush over delicious home-grown breakfasts in the pretty garden or old winery

A lovely big garden, saltwater pool and charming hosts make this spacious studio an easy-going place for couples or young families

Nestled in a quiet wooded enclave with views to Najac’s medieval castle, a convivial country house and pool for families and friends

Groups will love this 18th-century winemaster’s house and tower. There’s a hillside infinity pool, valley views and a private boulodrome