Dordogne

Three family friendly gites with a contemporary feel, a saltwater pool, national trails to wander and wellness retreats on offer

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

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

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

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

A little 1850s farmhouse set in peaceful countryside and surrounded by orchards, meadows and munching cows, near Hautefort

A really well thought-out escape for a small family with children. A big garden, pool, petanque court and play barn for indoor fun

A perfect place from which to fall in love with the Périgord...its medieval villages, valleys, wines, vibrant markets and artisan farms

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

A beautiful cream stone building in the grounds of a grand château, with a large and view-filled outdoor terrace for peaceful dawdling

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

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

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

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

Immerse yourself in 50 acres of peaceful countryside and the fine pool. Generous owners are on hand, Les Eyzies is just a few minutes' drive

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

In four acres of garden and woodland (a child’s dream) a house and interlinking barn for 10 guests. Secluded but close to everything

In the pretty village of Mialet, this attractive stone gite with its own pool is perfect for couples. Visit the on-site fashion museum