Francescas Mansions

The Secluded Mill

• 12 guests

• 6 bedrooms

Saint-Avit-Sénieur, Dordogne

This idyllic home located in the heart of the Dordogne Region is encircled by a river and a mill stream, and is the perfect base for active families looking to explore all that the area has to offer - be it on foot, by bike or in a canoe. Extensive renovations have transformed the former paper mill into a secluded retreat with multiple communal spaces, a heated, saltwater outdoor pool for lazy days, and - if the weather turns - three wood-burners that allow for cosy gatherings indoors.

Elegance

• 14 guests

• 6 bedrooms

Estang, Gers

Deep in the heart of South-West France’s woodlands, down winding country lanes brimming with hedgerow life and the scents of the organic farmlands, this authentic 17th-century manor house brings you to halt and draw breath. Brimming with original flavour, natural timber and that certain “je ne sais quoi” that rural French manor living emanates, it doesn't really get better than this.

Sunflower Spring

• 12 guests

• 6 bedrooms

Duras, Lot-et-Garonne

Named a ‘Best Romantic Break’ by Liz Earle Wellbeing, this chateau in the stunning setting on the Dordogne-Lot et Garonne border presents a unique experience worth writing home about. Amidst the spanning countryside of rolling hills, summer sunflowers and fruit trees, it is rumoured that in former times, the fruit was picked from the gardens and served to the aristocracy residing at the 13th-century château just opposite.