Aquitaine

Village B&B with big bedrooms overlooking tree-filled parkland. Your gregarious hosts lend you bikes for exploring and feed you well

A shady terrace runs the full length of this old barn, overlooking magnificent trees and fields of sheep. Riberac is a 10-minute drive

Set in huge grounds, a grand manor with an elegant décor, a cosy Wing with kilim rugs, a charming Pigeonnier with its own walled garden

Attractive country barn cottages - great for two families sharing, for river trips, for playing in the pool, for running free

Stately stone-built mansion with gîtes on the side, in striking distance of rivers to kayak, markets to wander and bastide towns to explore

Go completely Dordogne in this elegantly renovated farmhouse with views, a beautiful private swimming pool and large garden

Deep in the Périgord, 40 minutes from Limoges, is a neo-gothic château on the edge of the woods in impressive parkland with a pool

A grown-up escape for a couple or small group of friends hidden in a verdant valley in the Dordogne – charming, lively village nearby

Well-positioned winery for the whole of the Bordeaux region. Or stay put and learn about the Duhamels’ super organic Cotes de Bourg wines

Step into the dappled shade of japonicas and acer in the fountain'd inner courtyard of this stylish B&B - close to Jurançon wine routes

A lovely set-up for close families with wide sweeping lawns surrounded by woodland and heaps of Perigourdine charm

Wander the sun-drenched cobbled streets of this quiet village in the Dordogne to an ancient house full of peace and history

Vintage bedsteads beneath medieval beams; a fine veranda above a labyrinthine garden and caring hosts producing great local food

Savour the peace at this country idyll. Peach and cherry trees, chickens and cats, and plenty of places to snooze in the shade.

Gaze at magnificent views or immerse yourself in all things wine just outside your door. An eco-conscious lodge in the Dordogne

A captivating place for couples and families with fabulous views, pool and foodie hosts. River water sports, markets and vineyards near

Bask in a beautiful farmhouse for 7 in the heart of Périgord Noir, Dordogne - views, garden, private pool... 12km from Sarlat-la-Canéda

Indulge your dreams of 18th-century grandeur among the antiques and rich fabrics of this exceptional B&B in the heart of buzzing Bordeaux