Dordogne

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

Find beauty and tranquillity on this historic Dordogne estate for up to fourteen - plus a feast of designer colour and a fine pool to share

A grown-up escape for a couple or small group of friends hidden in a verdant valley in the Dordogne – charming, lively village nearby

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

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

Wander the sun-drenched cobbled streets of this quiet village in the Dordogne to an ancient house full of peace and history

Delightful foodie hosts welcome you to their serene 18th-century former relais de poste with a secret garden in the Périgord Vert

A stylish cottage for two in a cluster of renovated farm buildings: set out for country walks, hire bikes, swim in the river

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

3 pretty cottages and a grand and gorgeous Manoir, with terraces, pools, a high level of comfort, and a panorama to die for

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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