Aquitaine

An ancient stone cottage on an organic winery with vines as far as the eye can see, chickens wandering, horses grazing and huge open skies

A beautifully renovated traditional manor house with extensive gardens and orchard, a pool with a deck in a meadow and a terrace for dining

A tucked-away and peaceful retreat from which to explore the beautiful Dordogne or simply to unwind and recharge

A boutique hotel on the edge of Arcachon Bay. A natural pool, zen gardens, contemporary Eastern-style interiors, and good food await

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

Come for strawberries in summer, walnuts in winter, and a wonderful welcome all year round. Thierry and Charlotte are living their dream

A lovely house set in 20 hectares with a park, two ponds, paths winding through and a pretty river. Delicious locally-sourced meals too

A charming old village house with very pretty gardens, stone terrace, orchard and lovely views from lofty windows

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

Come for dreamy river views, a lovely garden and this bolthole for two, beautifully renovated inside and out and with a private hot tub

This fine old Dordogne house is run by well-travelled owners, has superb views and is a luscious mix of old charm and contemporary design

Three comfortable stone houses clustered around the owners' home. Glorious views spread out below you across rolling countryside

Sit back and relax at this luxuriously elegant grand manor in the heart of the Dordogne with a concierge service to take care of everything

A modern, architect-designed renovation of a 19th-century building, sitting in harmony with nature yet only a short drive from Bordeaux

An impressive limestone house on three levels created within the ruins of an ancient village with uninterrupted views of the Vézère valley

Hilltop château on the edge of a small village half an hour from Saint-Émilion, with a lovely garden, a swimming pool and two lakes

A cosy, courteous, family-run hotel with ‘chocolatines’ and cherry jams at breakfast, Basque dishes at dinner, and gorgeous rolling views

Come for much comfort in both buildings which face each other across the garden, plus a pool, lake, yoga and fitness studios