Spacious bedrooms, blazing logs, a big convivial table - welcome to this generous manor house surrounded by woods and fields

A sweet little gîte for two in the centre of a dreamy medieval village. Happily private but with loads to explore from your door

Simplicity rules in this gorgeous Alsatian village. Paul and Marie-Claire serve garden breakfasts; wineries and Strasbourg beckon

The tobacco farmhouse and the boulangerie, with big open rooms and child-friendly spaces. The Lot is near, the shared saltwater pool nearer

A warm Provençal spirit infuses the farm, with fruit, veg, olives, wine all grown and consumed here. Walk to Riviera beaches and St Tropez

Unwind on your terrace to birdsong, the creak of canoes and, occasionally, jazz music drifting across the cliffs from Château de Marquayssac

Refined rooms in a boutique hotel close to the Île d'Oléron’s sandy beaches. Feast on regional specialities, explore the island on bike…

Indulge in fantastic food and Languedoc wines; rest in a sunny terrace garden, pool and chic bedrooms. Spain, Céret and coast are close

A good spot near posh Chantilly, where a creative couple pamper you, cats snooze by the fire and a yurt beckons in the fecund garden

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

Watch hang-gliders circle from your fabulous rooftop hang-out, stroll to supper, head for stylish bed and plan your next Provencal sortie

A historic château with impressive gardens to match - 11 acres of parkland, wild flower fields, tennis court, pool, play area for children

An immaculately designed B&B where birds sing, hens potter, and the treats include a sauna, a pool and a wonderful organic breakfast

Stunning timbered farmhouse with beguiling bathrooms, vast grounds and a converted barn seating 15. Huge fun, for nature lovers and groups

Play badminton, or BBQ on the manicured lawn of this converted chapel; explore the area on horseback, return to a cosy fireside armchair

Rooms are unabashedly old fashioned, the host is refreshingly laid back and he cares about food - local, seasonal, organic. Loved by most

Savour the peace at this country idyll. Peach and cherry trees, chickens and cats, and plenty of places to snooze in the shade.

Gentle host Matthieu offers you peaceful bedrooms in their delightful flat near the Eiffel Tower. Make the most of this quirky area...