Dordogne

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

Old meets new seamlessly here: ancient stone, lofty beams, good comfort, wood-burner, Jacuzzi/spa and space to relax in the designer garden

Dordogne family bliss with a modern kitchen and creaky staircases, plus private fenced pool and shared games area

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

A beautiful Dordogne estate for up to fourteen in calm countryside with old stones, contemporary colours and bathrooms, superb kitchens, fine pool

Unforgettable bedrooms in this elegant converted dovecot: gnarled beams, deep mattresses, doors to the pool - all set in 30 stunning acres

Quaint barns dotted among truffle oaks and rosemary, each one constructed the old-fashioned way and close to the Dordogne and Vézère

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

Close to the sparkling Dordogne river, a comfortable farmhouse with superb valley views and a heated swimming pool

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

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

Restful B&B close to the lovely Dordogne; walk down to the river, explore medieval towns, stay in for delicious dinners

Eclectic old house on the edge of a small traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie and good restaurant all a stroll away

Grand riverside house on the edge of a small town near St Emilion; borrow a bike and explore the countryside or relax in the garden

Gastronomic weekends, truffle hunts and duck-farm courses, a pool with a panorama, and hosts happy to let you stay all day

A saltwater pool to plunge in, National Park trails to explore - take a cookery course using wood-fired ovens for a real taste of France

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

Tinkling stream, wonderful gardens, attentive English host...the Dordogne at its best, with scrumptious breakfasts on a vine-shaded terrace