Enjoy a taste of luxury on your French getaway
With a culture centred around food and family, a fantastic climate and stunning countryside, France really is the perfect choice for a family get together or group holiday. If you want to make your escape even better and inject a little luxury into your break, a hot tub is a must. To help you find the perfect destination for your French retreat, here’s our pick of the 10 best large holiday homes in France with hot tubs.
1. Bordeneuve, Villeneuve sur Lot, Lot et Garonne
A breathtakingly picturesque group of character cottages in France’s beautiful Aquitaine region, Bordeneuve sleeps 18 in eight bedrooms. The wisteria-draped stone houses offer the archetypal French setting for your group getaway, while the extensive grounds ensure there is plenty of space to lie back and relax. The pièce de résistance of Bordeneuve is the hot tub. Large, modern and with views over the surrounding countryside, this is the stuff that holiday dreams are made of.
2. Villa la Citronneraie, Nice, Cote d’Azur
Offering panoramic views over the city and bright blue Med, this large holiday home on the French Riviera is truly spectacular. The house sleeps up to 14 people in seven bedrooms and boasts a kidney shaped pool where you can relax and cool off. The luxurious hot tub offers the perfect place to enjoy a refreshing drink at the end of a tough day’s sun bathing.
3. Les Artigaux, Pyrenees
With the towering Pyrenees as its backdrop, this enormous chalet style house will have you singing ‘The hills are alive with the sound of music’ before you know it. The Scandinavian style hot tub looks out over the mountains, giving you spectacular views to enjoy both in the summer and snowy winter months.
4. Malbernat, Cahors
Able to sleep up to 26 in 13 bedrooms, this group of stone cottages is a great choice for large family get-togethers or group holidays with friends. The four person Jacuzzi is located next to the picturesque pool, with plenty of space available on the sun terrace to top up your tan when you’re done enjoying the bubbles.
5. La Tarais Cottages, Brittany
Located in ever popular Brittany, this stunning house can sleep up to 30 people in the main building and three adjoining cottages. Spend your mornings walking and cycling in the nearby countryside, your afternoons cooling off by the pool and your evenings recuperating in the hot tub.
6. La Châtaigneraie, Sahorre, Pyrenees
Able to accommodate up to 28 and within walking distance of a selection of restaurants, spas and markets, this impressive house is a fantastic destination for a group getaway. In the winter months, you can warm up in front of the log burner or jump straight into the hot tub and enjoy a little bit of luxury.
7. Tribal Holiday, Dordogne
Set in the heart of the stunning Dordogne region, this characterful collection of converted barns can host up to 34 people. As well as a Jacuzzi, this well equipped holiday home boasts a sauna and a pool, ensuring there is plenty to keep your group happy during their stay in the French countryside.
8. Le Vieux Manoir, Mayenne, Rennes
Sleeping up to 24 people comfortably, Le Vieux Manoir is a collection of gites and apartments all set within a beautiful village location. Ideal for large groups, the house has a pool and hot tub as well as extensive gardens where you can relax and unwind.
9. Chateau de la Place, Charente Maritime
If you’re looking for a taste of luxury, this is one of the many holiday homes in France that’s perfect for you. A large house that combines old world charm with modern luxury, Chateau de la Place boasts a hot tub, a pool, sun loungers and a large dining room with open fireplace.
10. The Spa, Bordeaux Wines, Aquitaine
With its swimming pool, swim spa and hot tub, The Spa lives up to its name. Able to sleep up to 14, this welcoming home is a fantastic choice for your next French retreat.