Gitelink gites and cottages directory Self catering holiday cottages and other places to stay in France.... Holiday homes and gites to rent in France - rural accommodation, including Gites de France and other cottages to let .	http://gitelink.com/
A comprehensive site with many useful links.	http://www.holidaynoticeboard.co.uk/
Slick site with great images and a handy search facility	http://www.discoveryvillas.co.uk/index.asp
Holiday apartments and villa rental in Tuscany, Italy.	Villa rental Tuscany
Over six thousand villas to browse.	http://www.holidaylets.net/

Do you prefer a French country gite or a 'Chambre D'Hote?' If so, take a look at these sites...

France Direct lists hundreds of Châteaux, Gîtes Campsites and BnB's all over France	www.francedirect.net
Slickly designed portal with hi-tech rss feed facility for up to the minute late booking bargains.	http://www.ownersinfrance.co.uk/
A small but user friendly portal	http://www.frenchholidayhomes.com/default.asp
Easy to navigate with useful links	http://www.francedirect.com/

And to get there.......

Under the sea.....	http://www.eurotunnel.co.uk/ukcP3Main/ukcPassengers
Or over it! All the ferry operators on one handy site.	http://www.ferrysmart.co.uk/