Holiday Rentals in South West France

  • As you walk up the garden steps past the lemon tree, you'll fall instantly in love with this decadent country villa in the Dordogne. Though it has been recently renovated for modern life, it retains the old French charm you expect and adore. Every feature has been beautifully designed.

    Sleeps: 6
    Bedrooms: 3
    Weekly Guide Price: £4867-£4867
    Pool: Yes
    Type: Villa
    Property Reference: DOM2876
  • The chateau is situated 22km from Bergerac Airport in the Perigord Pourpre region of the Dordogne in SW France. It is a rustic paradise set in 5 acres of land. The chateau and the adjacent self-contained pigeonnier are situated around a quandrangle surrounded by beautiful parkland and mature trees.

    Sleeps: 29
    Bedrooms: 11
    Weekly Guide Price: £10696-£10696
    Pool: Yes
    Type: Chateau
    Property Reference: CHA2368
  • Surrounded by the aromas of summer roses and lavender, relax under the towering cedar trees or by the heated swimming pool in your vast garden at this gorgeous 17th century home just a short drive from the Dordogne river.

    Sleeps: 10
    Bedrooms: 5
    Weekly Guide Price: £6796-£9268
    Pool: Yes
    Type: Villa
    Property Reference: CHA3099
  • This exceptionally charming house is the old village forge building. The atmosphere of the house gives the immediate impression of being at home on vacation. The house is fully restored in one of the most beautiful villages in France.

    Sleeps: 8
    Bedrooms: 4
    Weekly Guide Price: £3351-£7000
    Pool: Yes
    Type: Villa
    Property Reference: VIL3150
  • This beautiful villa in Périgord offers a magnificent panorama with large bay windows overlooking the wooded valley and the private garden. The house has spacious and bright rooms which make it a haven of peace. It offers 3 beautiful en-suite bedrooms with a refined decoration

    Sleeps: 6
    Bedrooms: 3
    Weekly Guide Price: £3123-£6474
    Pool: No
    Type: Villa
    Property Reference: VIL3152
  • Rarely do so many qualities come together so beautifully to create the ideal romantic bolthole. This is a charming home perfect for a couple seeking privacy and an ideal location in the Périgord Noir. It's comfortable and elegant and the outdoor Jacuzzi on the large sun terrace is a real bonus.

    Sleeps: 2
    Bedrooms: 1
    Weekly Guide Price: £758-£1167
    Pool: Yes
    Type: Villa
    Property Reference: GIL3092
  • On the banks of the Dordogne river, this is a fine home in a beautiful countryside setting, set in eight hectares of private grounds, and makes a delightful place for a relaxing visit to this enchanting region. The owners have beautifully restored this old manor house.

    Sleeps: 10
    Bedrooms: 4
    Weekly Guide Price: £4078-£6890
    Pool: Yes
    Type: Villa
    Property Reference: MAN3098
  • This charming holiday home in Le Périgord Noir is tucked between the Vézère and Dordogne rivers. Spacious grounds provide a private and peaceful setting with views across woodlands and fields from the sheltered terrace overlooking the gated and heated pool.

    Sleeps: 7
    Bedrooms: 3
    Weekly Guide Price: £1832-£2655
    Pool: Yes
    Type: Villa
    Property Reference: LEB3094
  • A charming and handsome mid 19th century converted mill bordering the tranquil river Auvézère. Comfortably sleeps and dines 10 (3 double and 2 twin bedrooms). Set in 3.60 hectares of garden, paddock and river with its own accessible island. Very large private, heated swimming pool (12m x 6m.)

    Sleeps: 12
    Bedrooms: 6
    Weekly Guide Price: £3044-£6740
    Pool: Yes
    Type: Watermill
    Property Reference: LEM872
  • Perfectly located between Sarlat and Rocamadour, just south of the Dordogne river, this is a charming home full of original features and great character. With vast gardens, a heated swimming pool and delightful interiors, this is a wonderful place from which to explore this enchanting region.

    Sleeps: 6
    Bedrooms: 3
    Weekly Guide Price: £1186-£4613
    Pool: Yes
    Type: Villa
    Property Reference: THE3093

South West France


The south west is farming France producing a vast range of crops and produce from sunflowers to foie gras to famous wines and Cognac.


Blessed with a seemingly endless Atlantic coast, abundant navigable waterways, inland lakes, excellent ports and the finest wine and brandy in the world, the area is ideal for a relaxing holiday.


South west France is made up of three regions, namely Poitou-Charentes, Aquitaine and Midi-Pyrenees. The three major cities are Poitiers to the north with its rich architectural heritage in its historic centre, the port and regional wine capital of Bordeaux to the west on the River Garonne, and the city of Toulouse with its high-tech industries, including aerospace, to the east in the Midi-Pyrenees.


Visitors are mainly drawn to the vast Atlantic coast line, which stretches from the town of La Rochelle in the north to the vast man-made forest of Les Landes in the south. The coast has something for everyone with wide open beaches for all sorts of water activities including surfing, selecting a rich red wine in St-Emilion and bird watching in the Arcachon basin.


Although more rugged north of the Gironde estuary, the coastal flatlands stretch all the way down to the Pyrenees, which forms a natural boundary between France and Spain and offers all year-round activities with hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. In the shadow of this mountain range are thermal springs, first spotted by the Romans for the benefits they bring, which has resulted in small resorts and spa towns, with the most famous of them all being chic Biarritz with its lively café culture and wonderful surfing beaches.


Inland, to the south east of Perigueux lies the rural calm of the Dordogne with its slow-moving rivers and historic ancient villages, all set in lush green countryside. For those looking for a relaxed cultural holiday, the pilgrims route to Santiago de Compostela gives the opportunity to visit the wonderful medieval architecture this area of France has to offer.