The basket maker's house at Domaine des Fargues ****

You'll find bicycles on site at this family-friendly vacation home. Jump into your car and make short work of the 15-minute drive to Vezere Valley or the 20-minute drive to Aquarium du Perigord Noir (and enjoy the property's convenient onsite parking in the meantime).

Relax by the communal pool or sip a drink in the garden of this vacation home, which also features a deck or patio and outdoor furniture. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the free WiFi, cable/satellite TV, and DVD player.

A dining area and a BBQ grill are featured at this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom rental. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, towels, and toilet paper. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And you can even pack a bit lighter because there's a washer and dryer.