DOMAINE DU VERNADEL GITE VERNADE

Close to wildlife walks, cycling, and more, this family-friendly vacation home brings it all within reach. Monts d'Ardèche Regional Nature Park is just a short walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make the 13-minute drive to Thermes de Vals-Les-Bains.

Relax by the communal pool or sip a drink in the hot tub of this 646-sq-ft vacation home, which also features a garden and outdoor furniture. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

A living room, a sofa bed, a BBQ grill, and a fireplace are featured at this 2-bedroom rental. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And because there's access to laundry facilities, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.