Dordogne

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

Rural French heaven at this lovely farm within four hectares. Natural materials, neutral colours and a lavender-lined pool all to yourselves

Amid gorgeous, fragrant gardens overlooking the sparkling Dordogne river, an elegant manor house packed with antiques and charm

Outside a perfect bastide village, an elegant manoir for lazy days in the Dordogne, fabulous dinners and glorious gardens

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

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

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

Handsome townhouse with pool and elegant rooms in perfectly preserved 13th-century village - further medieval bastides beckon

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

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

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

A superb 18th-century manor house for large groups just 15 minutes from Sarlat and the Lascaux caves. Visit markets, bask by the vast pool

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

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

Rivers, walks, grottos, farms and Brantôme's grand abbey to explore. This charming 17th century B&B has a pool and tennis court too

Gather family and friends at this 17th century chateau and pigeonnier. Outdoor yoga, countryside adventure and the Dordogne’s culture await

Fairytale castle in a tranquil and secluded countryside setting. Classic French cuisine and grand, traditional interiors

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