This restored historic home sits in Gensac, a little medieval hilltop village with amazing views over the Dordogne valley. Inside, it’s full of character – think stone walls, oak beams and Louis XV fireplaces. It’s been updated with modern touches like ensuite bedrooms, a gym, and a games room with a cosy wood-burning stove. Outside, there’s a courtyard pool, a terrace with a view and even a couple of acres of private woodland to explore. Restaurants are just a stroll away, and you’re in prime wine country between Bordeaux and Bergerac if you fancy hiring a car.

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, private chefs, airport transfers, and car hire.

• If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week.

• There may be some extra fees to pay here, such as charges for utilities, final cleaning fees, city tax and security deposits – all of which you may need to pay in cash to the homeowner. Please reach out during the booking process to confirm.