Gite Adorei

In the rural heart of the Périgord is a homely stone gîte tucked between meadows, woodland and orchards. Attached to the friendly owner’s farmhouse who are on hand for recommendations but otherwise leave you be, you get your own view-filled terrace, an outdoor solar-heated saltwater pool, table tennis and big lawn for games and mucking about.

Arrive to a hamper brimming with homegrown veg, herbs, a bottle of local wine (feel free to pick extra seasonal veg) plus all the basics in a well-kitted out kitchen opening onto a terrace hung with fairy lights. A grand spot for morning coffee, lazy lunches and barbecues under the stars.

Hop on bikes and pedal along the river path to Lalinde for fresh bread and pastries, restaurants, bars and shops. The other direction takes you to Bergerac which has a super twice weekly food market. Return to deep peace: play board games, throw logs on the fire in the cosy living room, sleep in bedrooms upstairs and down.