French Rural Retreats

A peaceful, harmonious house with roots in the 14th century, a glorious enclosed pool area and a huge amount of space for happy gatherings

In château parkland, 10 minutes from Chinon, find books, beams and open spaces for 3 renovated houses, a delight for families

Go with the slow - homemade delights, no plastic anything, few mod cons - just relaxed humorous hosts and a beautiful place

A traditional stone bergerie high on a hill and surrounded by woods with east-facing views over the valley for stunning sunrises

The views take your breath away, the breakfasts are beautiful, and you feel like you're staying in the home of dear friends

A delightful home-from-home village house with large gardens and walks from the door – perfect for families

An inspirational setting and an enthusiastic welcome from your hosts and their young family - lose your heart to its baroque beauty

Stylishly renovated farmhouse perfect for families and friends looking for a taste of the good life where kids can run free.

A spacious farmhouse with a pool in the grounds of a stately château. Wander the walled garden, explore the countryside and pretty villages

A fine old stone mill, the river rushing by, kingfishers, kayaking, swimming: it’s a dream place with Provence and Cévennes at the door

Surrounded by delightful gardens, these gîtes are serene retreats from which you can discover the Dordogne, or gently unwind

Dip into rural French life from your haven on a hill; local market feasts, pretty villages to explore and cherries plucked from the tree.

Fabulous Drôme gîtes: contemporary in old stone buildings, uncluttered, fresh. Take all 5 for a party, laze by pool, doze in lavender

For lovers of tranquillity and simple pleasures with a private pool, tennis court and forty beautiful acres to explore

A friendly, generous, big old house with not an ounce of pretension. Big families will adore gathering here to have fun and unwind

A charming old village house with very pretty gardens, stone terrace, orchard and lovely views from lofty windows

On the site of an old sawmill in the mountains of the Jura, a guesthouse of warmth and charm - with table d'hôtes, a pool and a spa

Come for the gloriously peaceful countryside and this 1700s house and garden, now scrupulously renovated and with plenty of space