Book a stay in one of the best homes in Meschers-sur-Gironde

Welcome to the Village

• 8 guests

• 4 bedrooms

Meschers-sur-Gironde, Charente-Maritime

Lying close to France's western coastline, this ground-floor apartment is both contemporary and full of character – a combination that's not as easy to achieve as you might think. Behind the front door, you'll find living quarters with stark white walls and wooden floors, plus an eclectic collection of decorative items that range from large artwork and mounted antlers to quirky feature walls and big mirrors.

Whimsical Wilderness

• 14 guests

• 7 bedrooms

Les Mathes, Charente-Maritime

Set overlooking the golf course of La Palmyre, this whimsical villa in Les Mathes is bathed in an abundance of natural light and welcomes guests to retreat to its garden of sand and pines. While luxury designs and amenities grace the villa from the inside out, you'll feel as though you're staying in the wilderness even when spending time inside the home here.

Dust on the Bottle

• 12 guests

• 6 bedrooms

Lussac, Gironde

Owned by two sisters with five children between them, it's fair to say your hosts know a thing or two about creating a family-friendly getaway. With its generous layout, relaxed atmosphere and wide selection of outdoor spaces – including a heated pool, three acres of fenced garden, swings and a well-equipped games room – for those who like the idea of letting their children roam free, this six-bedroom home could be a perfect choice.