Through a wooded pathway a morning stroll into Montfort to fetch the obligatory pastries is the perfect way to start your villa holiday in South West France at this classical setting in the heart of the Perigord Nord region. One of France's most visited towns, nearby Sarlat is not only a myriad of narrow, pretty cobbled streets and architecture charting its medieval and renaissance history, but is also the gastronomic hub of the region, most renowned for its truffles and foie gras.
With idyllic villages such as Domme and Rocamadour within easy reach, and veritable sightseeing spots including the castles at Beynac and Castelnaud and the wonderful Lascaux Caves on the doorstep, the area is ripe for cultural exploration. The Dordogne River which dominates the region is a beacon for canoeists and kayakers who can be spotted from the pool setting at the house, which also sees hot-air balloons passing by at spectacularly close proximity.