Languedoc - Roussillon

Plenty of uncluttered easy space both in and out by the private pool - children love the freedom - great wine, food, and cycling country

A quiet retreat with blissful gardens, a pool and charming hosts. You’re close to bastide towns, castles and the Canal du Midi

Leave the car, everything is walkable & buses are practically free. Visit restaurants, vineyards & markets from your lofty village bolthole

Charming 4-star gîte in an 11th-century castle in the foothills of the Pyrénées. Spectacular views, leafy terrace and wild swimming nearby

A cosy nest on the ramparts of an ancient fishing port, with sparkling lagoon views from a top-floor living area

Surrounded by vines and swept by sea breezes, two lovely, simple gîtes with a gorgeous shared pool and a courtyard for boules

Two friendly gites on a former farm between Montpellier and Nimes, with amazing views, a huge shared pool, and delicious dinners an option

Charming and cosy independent B&B room on the ground floor of a three-storey townhouse for explorers and those who like to travel light

Eye-catching art and antiques, a panoramic breakfast terrace, lovely cultured hosts who put you at ease...A sunny getaway near Collioure

Four lovingly restored gites with amazing views and a huge pool. Have this Domaine all to yourselves - there's space for up to 26

A 1980s Catalan mas built in a traditional style, with garden and pool, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards near the Spanish border

Understatedly stylish with French antiques, sofas and balconies overlooking town and gardens. A grown-ups' retreat, 200m from the ocean

Plenty of restful, comfortable space indoors and out in the Mediterranean garden with its courtyard pool – restaurants to walk to

Tucked away in a tiny gem of a village and clustered around its own château, this delightful 17th-century building is a joy to discover

A confident style for this mid-19th-century house, with a Mediterranean garden, elegant terrace and pool, a stroll from the historic centre

A big, comfortable house with heated outdoor pool in 17 acres of gardens. Mountains, river swimming, hiking nearby; coast within the hour

A mix of bold colours, modern art and vintage finds give this classic French mansion bags of personality

Bring friends and lounge by the pool in this vibrant, communal villa; modern art, ancient forts and restaurants galore are minutes away