Dordogne

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

A family retreat high above the river Dordogne and deep in woodland - with heated pool, games room and village restaurants a stroll away

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

Cottage with a swimming pool and garden on the Dordogne River: canoe or wild swim, visit nearby St-Émilion or go wine-tasting

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

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

An authentic old family château with beautiful original rooms and lots of space for a large group, fine formal park and superb heated pool

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

A shady terrace runs the full length of this old barn, overlooking magnificent trees and fields of sheep. Riberac is a 10-minute drive

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

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

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

Charming cottage overlooking a lake in the grounds of a 15th-century chateau, with opulent rooms and peacocks roaming the garden