Aquitaine. Thollet near Montmorillon, Vienne. L'écurie.  This charming Stable Cottage has 2 double bedrooms and one single bedrooms sleeping up to 5 Secluded Garden.  A traditional estate coach house with private courtyard garden and use of the large shared swimming pool. It  is situated in the grounds of Domain des Bruyères, a working farm and home to English owners. All linen provided. Good facilities in the area and various places of interest to visit.

Poitou - Charentes. Thollet near Montmorillon, Vienne. Le Petit Coin Sleeps 6. This traditional farm cottage situated in the grounds of Domain des Bruyères, with a private garden and shared use of the swimming pool. Domain des Bruyères  offers 2 gites both of them in its own secluded corner of the grounds, approximately 100 meters apart, with access to the 14 meter x 5 meter swimming pool. There are three bedrooms. One double and 2 twins sharing a shower room with a washbasin and WC. 

Midi-Pyrenees. Crégols La Métairie Rouge is an original French farmhouse surrounded by 43 hectare acres of private grounds. The three Gîtes  the Rosier (sleeps 4/7 people),  the Vignoble (sleeps 4/8 people) and the Pigeonnier (sleeps 8/10 people). All equipped with modern facilities. Swimming-pool. Two B and B’s situated in a separate building   Places of interest to visit and plenty of activities in the area.

Midi-Pyrenees. Puybrun, Bretenoux, Lot.  Le Sud four self-contained cottages sleeping 4/6, converted from old farm buildings arranged around a courtyard have been sympathetically restored to a high standard with many exposed beams and original stone walls.  Situated on the northern boundary of the Lot department close to the River Dordogne. Puybrun (1 km), is the nearest village. All cottages well equipped.  Saline swimming pool. Numerous places to visit. table-tennis, boules/pétanque, children's swings and a sandpit for children.

Midi-Pyrenees. Port d'Envaux Pierre et Martine Clement. Chateau Mouillepied A fine 16th & 18th Century  Château  in a wonderful location in the Charente valley, 7 km from Saintes between Royan and Cognac,  only 30 km to the Atlantic coast beaches. Recently refurbished to a high standard with style and comfort within 30 acres of private parkland.Bed and Breakfast : 5 luxury bedrooms and 1 apartment. 1 Gite*** Le Vivier 2/4 persons - 1 studio Le Petit Logis for 2 persons. Open all year.  Plenty of activities in the area.

Midi-Pyrenees, Fajoles, Gourdon, Quercy, Pèrigord.  Gîtes at Les Prinquières  are set in 8 acres of tranquil countryside is a collection of 19^th century farm buildings surrounded by its own woodland.  Four Gites. Each Gite is comfortably furnished with fully equipped kitchen with full gas cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher (not Le Four à Pain) and washing machine. Bed linen is provided and changed weekly. Outside is a private terrace with gas barbeque and table and chairs, sorry no pets.4 Gites. Floodlit pool with terraces.

Poitou-Charentes Villars, Mérignac Cognac area. "L'en haut des vignes" The charming old barn of a traditional nineteenth century mansion just restored set in the midst of "Fin Bois" vineyard offers you a relaxed and truly French experience. 120 m2 beautiful furnished with fireplace in the main room. fully equipped kitchen.  3 bedrooms - 1 double and 2 twins. Private courtyard, terrace and barbecue. Parking, gardens and swimming pool. Sorry, no smoking. "L'en haut des vignes" offers you also 3 "chambers d'hôtes de charme". Plenty to do and see around the area."

Midi-Pyrenees, Ariege. ACCOMMODATION TO RENT FOR SUMMER AND SKIING HOLIDAY. Sleeps 6 to 8. Ideal base and is available to rent for your summer or skiing holiday. 3 double, ensuite bedrooms. Fully equipped .Terrace and first floor balcony face south overlooking the garden with spectacular views across the river Touryre to the Pyrenees. Sunloungers and a BBQ. Supermarket  and fresh bread are 3 minutes away. Carcassonne, which is served daily by Ryanair, is 40 minutes away whilst Toulouse airport is just over an hour away. By road we are 670 miles (1070 kms) from Calais.

Midi-Pyrenees. Fajoles, Gourdon. Le Pech de Compassy. An ensemble of luxury gîtes set in 15 acres of undulating countryside between Gourdon & Sarlat-la-Canéda .  Le Studio (sleeps 2), Le Pech (sleeps 2-4) & La Montagne (sleeps 2-6) are all tastefully furnished to a high standard with all the bedrooms having their own en- suite facilities.  The properties have access to their own terrace/ lawn with patio furniture &,Bar B Que which lead down to two 5m x 10m swimming pools. A welcome basket, linen & final clean of the property are included in the price.The gîtes can be let separately or in any combination to suit larger groups

Midi-Pyrenees. Dordogne, Mauzac. Les Blanquies ( 8 ha.) Gite and New Luxury  Fully Equipped Mobile home, Situated on the border of the Perigord Noir between Bergerac and Sarlat. In the most beautiful spot with stunning view of the river Dordogne.   The chalet has a fully equipped kitchen, 2 bedrooms and bathroom. Barbeque. Golf driving range.The Gite sleeps 6 and is a separate building besides the swimming pool. 2 bedrooms with a shared bathroom and a third bedroom  with shower, kitchen/dining room. On the covered terrace you can enjoy a meal. Les Blanquies can also be rented as a whole and sleeps 14.    Plenty of activities and places to visit in the area.

Limousin. Dordogne, Sarlat. Gites en Sarladais. Sarlat is situated right in the heart of the Périgord Noir. A restored watermill for 8-10 people with a heated swimming pool and private lake, 5km from the historic town of Sarlat. Comfortable Apartments for 2-3 people and 4-5 people in a 16th-century property in the centre of Sarlat. Four "petites maisons" near the centre of Sarlat - each for 2-3 people, with a shared swimming pool and private parking. Bed linen & towels are available for hire . All properties well equipped and comfortably furnished.  Chambres d'hôtes (B&B) in a restored farmhouse located 5km from Sarlat. The Bedrooms all have a bathroom, a television and a fridge. With its honey-coloured stone, slate roof, exposed beams and rustic furnishings, the farmhouse has a warm, cosy atmosphere.

Aquitaine Bordeaux. Château Coulon Laurensac   The Gîtes are situated next to the château in the former ‘chai à barriques', where the wine used to age in oak casks. The gîtes are completely renovated and redecorated this spring to welcome you with all the modern comfort. Of course the traditional qualities of the building have been respected such as the beautiful exposed beams and exposed stone walls. Both gites furnished and decorated to a good standard. Swimming Pool. Château Coulon Laurensac bed and breakfast rooms are situated next to the château in the former 'chai à barriques', where the wine used to age in oak casks.

Midi-Pyrenees. Near Najac, Aveyron. De la Serene Two gîtes -Child-friendly gîtes with heated pool in a beautifully converted stone barn set in 8 acres of land near Najac, Aveyron, SW France. Both gites sleep 8 people, are set in 8 acres of land with trout stream in beautiful countryside between the gorges of the Aveyron and Viaur rivers. Each gîte has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The downstairs double bedroom and bathroom are wheelchair accessible. The gîtes are tastefully furnished and well equipped.  The kitchen has a large fridge/freezer and a washing machine, and we can provide a TV with a selection of children's videos. For out of season rentals there are electric radiators in every room plus a log burning stove in the living room. We can provide a camp bed for an extra person free of charge.

Aquitaine. Dordogne. North of Bergerac.  La Fourtaunie situated in the Dordogne, 8km north of Bergerac, 40km from Périgueux and 110km from Bordeaux. The typical, exposed stone Périgourdine house and 10m x 5m swimming pool are surrounded by pine forest and 25000m² of fields overlooking the Dordogne valley. The apartment is fully equipped and is furnished and decorated to a good standard throughout.  Terrace with table and chairs. Garden with views of the surrounding countryside. Swimming pool. Plenty of places to visit around the area.

Midi-Pyrenees. Lot Valley  St Medard.“EIRE” is a beautifully restored stone house in the Lot Valley. Situated 18Km north West of Cahors, which in turn is 90 Km north of Toulouse. The house is divided into two self-contained units. Both units are well equipped and comfortably furnished throughout. Outside areas for eating outside. There is a swimming pool for hot days. On your arrival at the house you will find fresh croissants/baguette with a bottle of local wine to wash them down. For the coffee / teetotaller facilities will also be available. Numerous places of interest to visit around the area.

Poitou Charentes, Vanzay.  Two delightful Holiday Gites sleeping up to 8 and Bed & Breakfast accommodation in VANZAY, Poitou Charentes, on the Deux Sevres/Vienne border, France.  The English owners, Glynne & Lorna Helliwell, live in the centre of the two together with the Bed & Breakfast ensuite room. Each gite has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 8, has its own private enclosed garden area at the rear of the property and above ground heated pool. Shared courtyard to front with plenty of parking space. Plenty of places to visit around the area.

Poitou Charentes, Near Marennes. La Fleurie.  A beautifully restored Charentaise farmhouse with spacious accommodation for 6 people.  It stands in its own huge garden overlooking open fields and a vineyard. We are located in the Charente Maritime and just 5 minutes from two leisure lakes for boating and fishing with restaurants and bars, and only 15 minutes from the beach. The nearest town, Le Gua, is only 5km away. 3 comfortably furnished bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen and a large garden. Numerous places of interest to visit in the area.

Poitou Charentes, Deux Sevres. Chateau Les Peaux is surrounded by Vineyards, Sunflowers and beautiful countryside and situated in the Anjou region, within a few steps of the Deux Sevres. Original features include two stone spiral staircases, with buried treasure tales. The property has original terracotta floor tiles, feature low beams and magnificent ceiling detail at top of first spiral stairs, tuffeau stone fireplaces. The Chateau Chapel is at the top of the stairs with the remains of the bell tower above. All rooms are furnished and decorated to a good standard.  There are Tea and Coffee facilities in each room. Plenty of places to visit and activities around the area.

Aquitaine. Dordogne. Between St. Emilion  &  Bergerac. Le Châtaignier' A charming 2 bedroomed stone cottage which sleeps 4 people comfortably. Free use of car if required. Private pool and garden.  Entrance hall has exposed stone walls and original beams. Two beautifully furnished ensuite bedrooms. Comfortable living room with original fireplace, tiled floors and views into the garden.  Fully equipped kitchen. Private and secure garden.

Aquitaine. Dordogne. Between St. Emilion  &  Bergerac. Maison des Bois A newly converted, 4 en-suite bedroomed stone barn perfect for up to 8 people plus baby. Private pool and garden. Set in the famous wine producing region of the Dordogne. Large split-level living room and dining area. The living room has a four piece suite, Hi Fi and a combination TV/Video. Spacious, wood-beamed kitchen is fully fitted with split-level electric cooker and hob, double sink, dishwasher, washing machine, and microwave. There is an abundance of crockery, cutlery, pots and pans. Four beautifully furnished and decorated ensuite bedrooms. Parking immediately in front of the house.

Aquitaine. Dordogne. Between St. Emilion  &  Bergerac. Sérénité A spacious detached, four bedroomed converted distillery easily able to accommodate up to eight people. Private pool and garden. Converted from its original use as an old distillery some twenty years ago. It is easily able to accommodate up to eight people situated within one and a half hectares of peaceful gardens and woodland.  Fully fitted kitchen, dining room, and a large lounge with open fireplace, two double bedrooms with en-suite facilities, two twin bedrooms, a family bathroom and two separate Wc's.  Ample parking space at the rear of the property and garage space for two cars.

Poitou Charentes, La Brégère, in the Monts de Blond. “Les Glycines” sleeps 4 is situated in the hamlet of La Brégère, in the Monts de Blond  only 1km from the Charente / Limousin border and just 30 minutes from Limoges airport. A detached, and secluded holiday cottage, which has been furnished to a high standard, in its own garden. 2 bedrooms one small with a shower room, separate toilet, the other is a large, low beamed bedroom which overlooks the countryside.  Off road parking. Lovely garden equipped with garden furniture and a barbecue. Plenty of places to visit around the area.

Aquitaine. HINX. L'Orée de la Chênaie. Available to rent are A small house, or 2 chalets or a mobile home. Situated on a farm in the countryside set in tranquil surroundings making this the ideal place to spend your holidays. All accommodations are comfortable and well equipped. Swimming Pool, Gardens, Barbeque and Car Parking area. You can take part in the activities of the farm and look after the animals, ducks, calves, cows, pigs and hens.

Aquitaine. Between Agen and Villeneuve.  High quality, lovingly restored accommodation for 2-14 persons in 2 well spaced stone dwellings with large private verandas/terraces.  This restored hill farm of the Napoleonic era situated 2km from the village of Engayrac is situated in rolling farmlands and valleys with marvellous views across the surrounding countryside. Both houses have been tastefully and comfortably restored to offer our guests an ideal ambience to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the region. The grounds extend to over 5 acres. The pool is situated on a lower terrace, secluded, yet with superb panoramas over the valley. Ample car parking. Plenty of places to visit around the area.

Poitou Charentes, Near Melle. La Maison Bon Accord is set in its own grounds and has recently been renovated to a very high standard. This 18th Century Farmhouse and Studio is ideal for all your holiday needs in  an unspoilt region of frequent blue skies and warm sunshine. The region is second only to the Cote d'Azur in the average numbers of sunshine hours recorded annually. The farmhouse itself sleeps eight people in four bedrooms.  The Studio is :-has one double bed and is separate, completely self-contained building providing a smaller, private living area within the Farmhouse grounds. Plenty of places to visit around the area.

Midi-Pyrénees. Cahors. Loustalnbe Cottage with spectacular views and free golf near Cahors in the Lot. A beautifully presented cottage situated 20 minutes drive south west of Cahors, just south of the Lot river, and the Cahors wine route. The cottage is extremely comfortable and luxuriously equipped, with it's own well stocked garden, and wooded walks reached directly from the property. There are two double bedrooms both decorated and furnished to a good standard. Numerous places of interest to visit around the area.

Midi-Pyrénees. La Maison de Quatre Saisons Sleeps 8 adults + 2 children + baby Lovely 6 bedroom country home, is the perfect place to base yourself, in the heart of the "Hautes Pyrenées" The house is in a stunning position in the hills above Bagneres de Bigorre, with a completely enclosed garden and electric security gate making it very safe for small children. It has full central heating and is fully insulated, fully tiled or carpeted throughout and tastefully decorated, with large veranda along the south wall for lounging and dining. Unlimited free golf. Numerous places of interest around the area.

Poitou Charentes. Cognac Elegant historic townhouse in Cognac in the medieval quarter - Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms. Set  in the very heart of Old Cognac, set in a peaceful area. Centre of Cognac just a minute away. Accommodation comprises of two double bedrooms and one twin room. Beautiful large master bedroom suite, with four-poster and drapes, en-suite bathroom. Lounge/dining room, down stairs toilet. Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, full sized mains gas cooker.  Possibility of arranging transport to and from local airports. Numerous activities and places to visit around the area.

Midi-Pyrénees. Giroussens Domaine d' en Rigou Self Catering Apartment 'Julie' Monique Goupil offers a warm welcome to the Manor, we are open all year. Self catering apartment Julie has  living room, and a kitchen. The bedroom Sleeps 2 persons and rooms are spacious. Bathroom with shower and WC. We accept people on a Bed and Breakfast basis or by request on a half board. 30 minutes drive from Toulouse and 40 minutes from Albi. All are our rooms are comfortably furnished and decorated to a good standard with a living area in the corner.  Swimming pool for guests. No animals. Places to visit and activities around the area.

Midi-Pyrénees. Tarn, near Toulouse,  in the friendly village of Salvagnac, SW France. Two delightful 3 double bedroom cottages in friendly village with all amenities 35 mins from Toulouse, Albi and Gaillac. Both cottages are comfortably furnished and fully equipped including satelite TV/video and pool. Fabulous views from all windows.All bed linen and towels are provided.   This area provides a wonderful opportunity to escape from the daily pressures of life, and to explore a region full of history and delicious local produce, wild mushrooms, foie gras etc. You cannot fail to notice how friendly the local people are when you visit the many reasonably priced restaurants, the numerous vineyards and the cultural and historical sites, many dating back from Roman times Contact Jennifer on 00 (33) 563 40 15 71 or e mail  frenchcottage@email.com

Aquitaine. Agnac.  Quatre Chênes is a fine stone built property, which although modernised and very well finished, still carries memories of its original construction as a large barn. Set in rolling hills and fields on a high point in Agnac, Quatre Chênés enjoys excellent views over beautiful countryside. Four large bedrooms, two with double beds, one with three singles and the fourth with two single beds and 2 bunk beds. One of these double rooms is downstairs and has shower room being fitted out to allow usage by a handicapped person. Fully equipped kitchen, utility room, and lounge. Verandas, Swimming Pool. Plenty to do and see around the area.

Aquitaine. Dordogne. St.Vivien  Le Roc Nord is situated in a lovely position set amongst a working vineyard in the village of St. Vivien, half way between Bergerac and St.Emilion, within a one hour drive to Bordeaux Airport and 45 minutes to Bergerac Airport. The farmhouse was tastefully refurbished and extended in 2002 to a very high standard and sympathetic to the traditional style of the house, and includes every modern facility. This extremely flexible accommodation is suitable for parties of all sizes.  For 1 or 2 couples it is ideal, offering the ground floor and all the facilities - the upstairs rooms will be closed off and unoccupied.  For larger groups the full accommodation is available plus all the facilities.  Attached to the farmhouse there is a spacious games room with a table tennis table and darts board. Private swimming pool.

Aquitaine. St Palais de Blaye. LOU PARADOU Accommodation in all gîtes is adult only.  Originally a typical Charentaise house dating back approximately one hundred years. It has now been tastefully restored and transformed into a small gîte complex comprising three pretty, one bedroom homes and a two bedroom stone cottage. Situated in a small hamlet near the wine-producing village of St Palais, on the border of the Gironde and the Charente Maritime and just 10 minutes drive from the market town of Mirambeau and 5 minutes from St Ciers sur Gironde. The golden sandy beaches of Royan and St Georges (about 40 minutes drive). All  gîtes are comfortably furnished and decorated to a good standard. Swimming Pool. Shops and restaurants within easy reach. Plenty to do and see around the area.  

Aquitaine. Dordogne. Les Jonies Sleeps 12 + 2 (cot) Beautiful Restored Traditional Stone Country House with Private Heated Pool, set in 55 acres of rolling woodland and meadows with two well stocked fishing lakes.'Les Jonies' is centrally placed, being equidistant from Bergerac and Perigueux (14 miles), Bordeaux (60 miles) and a few minutes from the beautiful river l'Isle. The house is comfortably furnished throughout; the French and English antiques juxtaposed with the modern.  Outside, steps from the terrace lead up to a large lawned area with plenty of space for ball games, including badminton. Beyond this area is the is the private solar heated 10 metre pool with underwater lighting, shower and its own terrace with lounges: this area has security fencing and a child-proof gate.  Plenty of places to visit around the area.

Mid Pyrénées.  Souillac. Le  Manoir, is an intimate holiday accommodation made up of three buildings: a romantic Country Manor with five guestrooms, a renovated Carriage House with 3 comfortable Gîtes and 2 spacious Studios, as well as a Grange or shed, now used for a recreation room. Hidden at the top of a pretty valley nestled between green fields and forests, just 4 km from Souillac, lies Le Manoir peering out over the peacefulness of La Forge. All accommodations are comfortable and beautifully decorated. There is a large swimming pool (6 x12 m) on the premises especially for our guests at Le Manoir and only 2 km away is an 18-hole golf course. Plenty of places to visit . Actvities in the area.

Aquitaine. Dordogne. St. Germain du Salembre. La Rose de l’Isle. Ideally situated in the West of the Dordogne with Sarlat just over an hour away. The Atlantic beaches are just over an hour and a half away. The Dordogne has been described as “The country of a thousand castles” and with pre-historic caves, lake beaches and river sport all within striking distance La Rose is the ideal place to base your French holiday. Four properties sleeping between 3 and 13 persons. one of which is wheelchair friendly. All well equipped and decorated and furnished to a good standard. Heated pool, poolside bar which serves cool beers, wine and soft drinks all day. Our La Fontaine Salon offers a massage with a qualified masseur. There is a shaded sandpit close to the pool for small children and a large covered children's play area next to the boules pitch, where toys, table tennis and pool table are available for children of all ages.