Sarthe Homes for Three People

Lifeblood of the Valley

• 4 guests

• 1 bedrooms

Chênehutte-Trèves-Cunault, France

Overlooking the Loire river and sitting in the heart of Loire-Anjou-Touraine Regional Natural Park, this home's spot on the map is perfect for those in thrall to the French countryside and the large plant-filled garden – almost as large as the house itself – gives you plenty of space and seating to bask in this picturesque scenery. There's something equally charming about the home's interior, with a range of design influences on display, from rustic wooden ceiling beams and the period fireplace to bursts of bold floral wallpaper and mid-century-inspired furnishings.

The Maison Blanche

• 5 guests

• 3 bedrooms

Biéville-Quétiéville, Belle Vie en Auge

Nestled in the countryside of Normandy, this characterful home is a rural retreat with fireside armchairs, exposed wood beams, and a winding staircase. As well as the outdoor dining table, you'll have access to a shared swimming pool in the summer months.

Stony Brook Style

• 6 guests

• 2 bedrooms

Mortagne-sur-Sèvre, Vendée

With an authentic French country-chic feel expertly coupled with all the contemporary mod-cons you would expect, this gorgeous gîte provides you with the perfect base from which to set out and explore the many delights of its picturesque surroundings. Nestled in the rolling countryside of Mortagne-sur-Sèvre and boasting a large, south-facing garden complete with gently bubbling brook running through it, the outdoor areas of this home strongly influence its interiors – which themselves exude the rustic old-world charm and light-dappled cosiness typical of rural France.