The Carpenter'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 heated 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 stereo.

This 8-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom rental features a dining area, a BBQ grill, and a fireplace. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, towels, and toilet paper. Prepare a home-cooked meal in the kitchen, complete with an oven, a refrigerator, and a dishwasher, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a lobster pot. And you can even pack a bit lighter because there's a washer and dryer.