Aquitaine

A lovely old house and rambling garden in a medieval village with a monumental château, 12th-century church and a good local restaurant

Go completely Dordogne in this elegantly renovated farmhouse with views, a beautiful private swimming pool and large garden

A bright and breezy house in a quiet setting with large garden, a wood with a pool, e-bikes to rent and a private yoga studio. A super base to explore the Lot and Dordogne

Enjoy so much space in this 18th-century paper mill with uncluttered interiors and surrounded by forests, rivers and lush countryside - yet only a stone's throw away from the local bastide towns

A fabulous hilltop setting for three smart self-catering houses (taken together in summer) with shared pool, garden and lovely views

A lovely old stone house in a peaceful hamlet with acres of beautiful grounds and woodland for tranquil walks, cycles and much wildlife

Gather family and friends at this grand 17th-century house and pigeonnier. Yoga, private chef, adventure and the Dordogne's culture await

Hilltop château on the edge of a small village half an hour from Saint-Émilion, with a lovely garden, a swimming pool and two lakes

A beautifully renovated apartment in a quiet street in central Bordeaux, with fine old features and all modernities. Ideal for couples

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

Converted barn with the most welcoming owners - the garden and swimming pool are all yours; explore a less touristy part of the Dordogne

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

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

An old stone farmhouse in a 1600s hamlet set in 11 acres and perched on a hillside with stunning Dordogne valley views

Bask in the beautiful Basque country at this friendly B&B in the village, with family-run restaurant for delicious suppers

Come for good architecture, thoughtful design and much space for relaxing: swimming, massages, hammam and sauna, beautiful bedrooms

Elegant historic house set in acres of grounds transports you to a bygone belle époque (with all mod cons)

Historic old house in a beautiful, traditional village. Boulangerie, bar, crêperie all a stroll away