Dordogne

In the Perigord-Limousin Nature Park, a handsomely-restored gîte with private pool in the pretty village of Mialet. Numerous châteaux nearby

An original stone fireplace graces this Perigordian retreat - close to Renaissance chateaux, rivers, ravines and the Grotte de Lascaux

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

Relaxed B&B in a sleepy country village, with big rooms, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a swimming pool at the bottom of the garden

Jane welcomes you to her beautifully furnished manor, soft luxurious rooms, and tennis or the pool before an excellent dinner

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

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

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

Peace in the Périgord – meadows and lakes surround this French country home with space to roam outdoors and room for big family gatherings

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

Close to the honeypots of Domme and Sarlat, a hideaway for 2 in an ancient French hamlet. The apartment is serene, the views are glorious

Great for families – splendid countryside, understated stylishness, a heated pool, ball games, great markets – 20 mins from Bergerac

Style, comfort and tranquillity combine in a lovely B&B near Bergerac. Sleep in elegant four-poster beds, breakfast on the sunny terrace…

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

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

Perched high above the Dordogne valley, a B&B with warm-hearted hosts, a pool with a view, gorgeous homemade treats - and yoga

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