Dordogne

If you’re looking to get away from it all, in verdant surroundings with breakfasts to die for, head here - and travel by train and bike!

Understated luxury in a tranquil valley, with a lake and a swimming pool in the grounds and good restaurants a short drive away

In beautiful Dordogne, a secret bolthole for two with suntrap courtyard, grounds, spa, views... Generous hosts, vineyards and markets too

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

A historic château with impressive gardens to match - 11 acres of parkland, wild flower fields, tennis court, pool, play area for children

A gentle, calm, immaculate place for an all-season family stay, near wine tastings, castles, caves and canoeing. Everyone loves the Dordogne

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

Find modern interiors and a shiny-smart kitchen. A springboard for the Dordogne and Saint Émilion

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

A warmly authentic feel and, always a winner, owners who used to run a restaurant - the food is very good. A lovely hilltop location too

Rambling 3-gîte farm for a relaxed group holiday in a peaceful bucolic spot: simple houses, two huge pools, animals and charming owner

A lovely space in quiet riverside hamlet. Find pretty interiors with plenty of art, lots of leafy countryside, fabulous wild swimming

A working farm with well renovated ancient buildings among 200 acres of pastures and forest. It's quiet here in the glorious Périgord

Rivers, walks, grottos, farms, Brantôme's grand abbey to explore...but take time to watch the sun set over the Périgord’s Dronne valley

Immerse yourself in the peace, relish the views and the flower-filled garden: paradise. Inside: big, comfortable rooms and a super kitchen

Feel part of local life in this small hilltop village. Wander to restaurants and a boulangerie, return to a delightful garden

Off the beaten track doesn’t get any better! Enticing, eclectic restoration of 2 houses - gorgeous grounds too. Great let together

Elegant B&B rooms and a garden cottage on the edge of medieval Beynac, with spectacular views of the castle and Dordogne river