500 year old stone cottage with sweeping river views, and yet at the heart of a beautiful unspoilt village, off the beaten tourist track. The Quartier du Vieux Carré is the oldest part of Chantelle and has been renovated and brought back to its former beauty in the last 15 years.
The whole village now has fibre optic, making our cottages perfect for Working from Home with high-speed internet access, which many of our guests have done over the years.

La Maison de Gabriel is located in the oldest part of the village of Chantelle, on the cusp of a gorge leading down to the Bouble river. Keeping in style with our other properties, we have kept two large oak beams, a mix of stone-and chalked walks, as well as traditionally handmade oak doors. The outside boasts a garden and a wonderful terrace 20 m above the river gorge, perfect for sunset aperitifs while looking at the old ducal castle, now a Benedictines monastery.
The whole village now has fibre optic, making our cottages perfect for Working from Home with high-speed internet access, which many of our guests have done over the years.

More than a rental unit – the entire first floor of a detached house standing on a fenced-in plot with ample parking and sheltered storage space, equipped and authentically furnished as a real home, with huge retro-style living room and full-length balcony. Situated in a craggy, forested Michelin 2-star valley where time has stood pleasantly still and regional property prices remain affordable. Numerous outdoor activities available (many with tuition). Distinctive regional wines and cuisine. Handy for exploring neighbouring countries. Winter sport resorts within easy reach.

Lucy sur Yonne is a tranquil pretty village in northern Burgundy, with the Canal du Nivernais and the River Yonne meandering through just to the rear of the chalet's garden. It has been our holiday home for over 30 years but as we bought the cottage next door we have altered it for rental use.
Lucy is about 2.5 hours from Paris by car and 2.3 hours by train which can be caught at nearby stations or at the terminus in Clamecy. Auxerre is 40 minutes by car and 45 minutes by train where there is a large selection of shops to visit and old buildings to explore. There are many excellent restaurants in the area to experience gastronomic Burgundy including a 3* Michelin near historic Vezelay. Chablis has the most prestigious vineyards in the area along with Irancy, St Bris and Coulanges la Vin

Quiet comfortable country cottage situated 10 minutes from the town of Callac. Stunning country views, extensive garden, woodland, private pool and hot tub. Sleeps up to 5 people and provides a real home from home experience with a touch of luxury and is very well equipped throughout. The stone built cottage is typically Breton, with log-burner, it has 2 bedrooms and a fold up bed for a 5th person. The open plan kitchen diner and lounge area is contemporary cottage style, with TV, DVD player and Wifi broadband internet access. Electric storage heaters, a downstairs shower room with toilet and sink. Storage cupboard and 2 bedrooms upstairs. All bedding and towels are provided.

Numero une is a spacious apartment with a serene quality in an 18th century building in the medieval heart of Dinan, Brittany. This area is the soul of Dinan. The cobbled lanes and half-timbered houses are picturesque against the backdrop of the château and its historic ramparts. Live the French life here in this sympathetically restored and artistically decorated two-bedroom apartment. Furnished in an eclectic style the apartment is on the third floor via a beautiful spiral oak staircase.

Why not consider the more economical option to a life in France. Whether you are looking for a lock up and leave, holiday home, to relocate or to take advantage of the lower rents in retirement. Keep your place back home and rent it out. Leave the worries of owning a property in France to us. There is no better way to do this than to rent one of our stunning apartments. Apartments available for long term let situated on the border of the lake in Huelgoat village centre.
By renting from us you can maintain your place in the property market back home, increase your income by renting it out and take advantage of our much lower rents in France, it really is win win. As a tenant in France you are robustly protected by rent controls & long leases which help maintain the better quality of life.

Based in the Chateau town of Azay-le-Rideau in the heart of the Loire valley, the village and the area offers a wealth of interesting and exciting places to visit and things to do. Fully equipped and furnished, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Telephone with Wifi and broadband access. Fully equipped Kitchen, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washing machine, Tumble dryer. Large lounge with DVD Player and Television with main English Channels BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Ch4 and Ch 5. WiFi and fixed telephone, Pets welcome. Highchair and cot available. Downstairs WC and separate upstairs toilet. Courtyard garden for outside eating. Linen and towels included. Private Pool. Secure off road parking. Newly installed wood burner. Tiled bathroom with bath and shower. Walking distance of village and all amenities.

Cottage Vert, No.2, is a 2 bedroomed semi-detached traditional timber framed cottage.

This is a roomy comfortable, clean house set in beautiful countryside. The house faces magnificent views over the rural landscape. There is a large lawn and mature garden. There is a large sun deck, Table Tennis, BBQ and parasols. There are bicycles and golf bag full of clubs. The house is on a quiet cul de sac with almost no traffic. Woodland and riverside walks are within 2 minutes. We have WiFI, TV. Log fire. Parking is off road on the driveway. It is within 5 minutes of Romagny village (hairdresser and small shop/patisserie). It is 7 minutes from Mortain, a historic town, with restaurants and supermarket. It is about 100 minutes from the Cherbourg ferry. It is within 15 min of major regional towns such as St Hilaire du Harcouet (which hosts a very good open air market every Wednesday).

Nestled in the picturesque village of La Ferriere aux Etangs in rural Normandy and close to the medieval city of Domfront and spa town of Bagnoles de L’Orne, our delightful newly renovated cottage consists of 2 double bedrooms both with ensuite facilities and a kitchen, dining, and living room.

Nestled in a peaceful hamlet, the cottage was built in the 1600's. Full of French charm, thick stone walls and oak beams. Close to the medieval town of Domfront and Spa town of Bagnoles de L’Orne. The property offers winter warmth and summer living. 1st Floor: Large open plan area with lounge, kitchen, dining area. Separate TV room c/w futon, WC and 1st bathroom. 2nd Floor: 3 Double bedrooms, shower room, WC and sink. Ground floor (cellar). Small work store, wood store, oil tank and boiler.

Large 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, exceptional 17th century townhouse with walled garden, courtyard, terrace, BBQ area, cellars .

Sunrise Cottage, a sympathetically restored traditional stone cottage with oak beams, stone walls and a Charentais fireplace with woodburner. Our property sits in an acre of garden and is a short distance from the historic village of Verteuil-sur-Charente, in the sunny department of Charente. We are in a tranquil location surrounded by fields of maize and sunflowers. We also have Sunset Cottage for rent (almost identical).

Close to Confolens for the International Dance Festival in August. Renovated in 2016, this 2-bedroomed cottage is next to our home in a quiet hamlet. A 15-minute walk to the village of Benest, or a 10-minute walk down to the river Charente. Hazelnut cottage is part of our longère (a French farmhouse) and shares a huge garden with an orchard. Ideal for those who like to sit and relax in peace and quiet, those who like to go for country walks, or those who are bird-watchers. Pets are welcome.
Hazelnut cottage shares the large garden with mature fruit and nut trees and far reaching countryside views. Pets are welcome here. The rent includes as many ready-cut logs as you require, all utilities, and taxes (but not council taxes). Truly all-inclusive! Ideal for house-hunters and longer stays

Maison du Bonheur is a beautiful self contained cottage sharing the 1 acre grounds with the owners house. A 8x4 metre swimming pool looks out over the adjoining fields. We are set at the end of a lane in peace & tranquility.

Beautiful old stone built farmhouse, tastefully restored to retain many of the original features. Spacious and well equipped. Situated at the end of a lane in a quiet hamlet, it overlooks the countryside of the Vienne valley. Within easy reach of airports at Poitiers and Limoges. Ideal base for house hunting or long break.

Charming stone-built farmhouse, set in private grounds. Rolling countryside. Walking distance to Aubeterre.

A beautiful charentaise property set in the centre of the village surrounded by 7 foot walls and therefore perfectly secure.

A charming cottage converted from a Charentaise barn located next to the palm tree. Retaining many of its original features it has been updated with an open-plan salon with kitchen, dining and sitting areas. There is a modern spiral staircase leading to the mezzanine floor where the bedrooms are located. One of the bedrooms is on the mezzanine with large windows and views over the countryside. The other bedroom is very small but contains full size bunk beds. There is a bright and fresh downstairs shower room and toilet. The windows give lovely views over the gardens and countryside of SW France .

Traditional Charentais house in a picturesque hamlet in between Bordeaux and Royan surrounded by cognac grape vines and fields of sunflowers. Not far from the estuary ports of Maubert and Mortagne, this pretty house has original features including stone fireplaces, floor tiles and old wooden beams and is decorated in a French 'shabby chic' style. The house is situated in a large pretty garden with a covered garage and a swimming pool. There are four double bedrooms, a children's room with twin beds and cot and a large comfortable reception room as well as a very large kitchen dining room, study and three bathrooms.

Beautifully restored 1830s house with bags of character and charm, set in idyllic countryside. This enchanting house has excellent facilities, including a new kitchen and Wifi good enough to work remotely. The large garden has a stunning floodlit pool and a blissful veranda for al fresco dining. Thick walls and air conditioning fend off the summer heat, while two wood-burning stoves and new heating make it cosy in the winter.

Rural 2 bedroom gite for rent over the winter months. Located within 200 year old farmhouse.

Chez Amelia. 200 year old stunningly restored barns which are part of an ancient village surrounded by sunflowers in sunny SW France within easy walking distance of a lovely village with all the amenities including a great swimming pool and everything you need for a great vacation. The property is a great base as it’s in striking distance of Jonza, cognac, Bordeaux, St. Emilion, Pons and many more.

200 year old stunningly restored barns which are part of an ancient village surrounded by sunflowers in sunny SW France within easy walking distance of a lovely village with all the amenities including a great swimming pool and everything you need for a great vacation. The property is a great base as its in striking distance of Jonza, Cognac, Bordeaux, St. Emilion, Pons and many more.

Palm Tree cottage is a Charentaise style gîte in the heart of the countryside of southwest France. It has two twin /double bedrooms and comfortably sleeps 4. Perfect for a family holiday or romantic getaway for two. The cottage has a beautiful salon which has a sitting, eating and cooking area with most mod-cons including 32" flat screen and Wi-Fi.
The windows look out over a lovely wisteria covered private terrace and garden with views over the French countryside beyond. We hope you like peace and quiet as you won't hear anything other than wildlife at night and won't see anything other than stars as the mayor turns off all the street lights at 11pm. Evenings in front of the large log burner with a glass of Pineau in the heart of the French countryside. What could be better?

Dramatically overlooking the mighty Dordogne river, viewed from every room, this newly refurbished 2 double bedroom apartment sleeping 4 persons, is approached through a private gated entrance to 10 acres, extending from the river bank to the skyline in the photo, and in walking distance to the centre of medieval Beaulieu (meaning “beautiful place”) with multiple shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, around the 12th century abbey, in a famously attractive region, unspoilt and lovely. Heated pool, and fiber optic cable internet.
All of the reviews on my web-site (below) begin with the word " magnifique" !

Gîte de Vulcain is a really spacious gîte and has a lovely rustic feel to it. It is converted from a large stone barn and is set in 2 acres of land mainly laid to grass with a 9x5.6m swimming pool. (Pool is not open in the winter months). It is located in a quiet rural area but is only a short walk to St Julien le Vendomois.

A chalet style property in a forested part of the Corrèze. Set just on the outskirts of the pretty village of Chaumeil the property offers cozy home from home accommodation. Ideal for those looking to get a taste of rural French life.

The house was rebuilt approximately 10 years ago and is situated 3 km from Sauzé-Vaussais where there is a supermarket, DIY, post office, banks, doctors'surgery, chemist, boulangerie, leisure lake and a small weekly market. The market towns of Civray and Ruffec are 12 km away.

Gite in a rural hamlet, quiet and peaceful, great area for cycling, only 10mins drive to Sauze Vaussais, Melle, Chef Boutonne and Lezay. Self contained and fully furnished with communal garden and access to laundry area. Water, electric and gas are included, heating is via a wood burner and wood is charged additionally. Pets considered by request.
Niort, Poitiers, Cognac and Angouleme all under an hours drive and the coast at La Rochelle is just under an hour and a half.
Available from mid-late September until the end of April.

‘Le Ruisseau Perdu’ (The Lost Brook). Beautifully Restored Charentaise 'Maison de Campagne' set in a haven of peace and tranquility. Nestled on the gentle hillside of a sleepy hamlet with beautiful views onto woodland and unspoilt countryside, this lovingly restored home and garden artfully unites original character with up-to-date facilities. 'Le Ruisseau Perdu' is also designed as a Winter Retreat. It has oil fired central heating throughout with under floor heating on the ground floor, double glazed wooden doors and windows and thick stone walls, generous insulation and wooden shutters.

La Petite Grange is a beautifully restored 200 year old perigordine barn. It is comfortable and spacious for 2 people with original stone walls giving it plenty of character. Being fully heated makes it highly suitable for your winter holidays or a base for your house hunting.

Le Perroquet is a 200 year old perigordine style stone farmhouse, which has been tastefully converted, having good sized rooms. Ideal for taking your French self catering holiday or long term let. Being just 11 km from Bergerac airport means you do not have to travel far to your accommodation. The property is set in 3.75 acres of grassland, with the river Dordogne at the bottom of the garden.

5 minutes walk from the bastide town of Monpazier, one of the most beautiful villages in France. Nice and bright apartment, fully equipped. Magnificent view on to the castle of Biron and the Bastide.