Vacation Rentals in Dordogne

The Dordogne offers an extremely varied landscape, marked by history, rivers, forests and mountain ranges. If you are looking for a vacation rental in the Dordogne, you will be spoilt for choice between accommodation in historic towns, charming villages and accommodation in the midst of beautiful nature. Almost every holiday apartment in the Dordogne offers you an open space, such as a terrace or a balcony. Taking a dog with you is also allowed almost everywhere.

The holiday cottages are often found in stone houses typical of the region, in front of which a well-kept garden invites you to linger and relax. A vacation rental in the Dordogne often comes with its own pool. Some accommodations are run by a porter, so you will always have a local contact person. Most vacation rentals in this region also have free WLAN.

The Dordogne is a département in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, named after the river of the same name. The river Dordogne crosses the southern region from east to west and also flows through the town of Bergerac. The capital Périgueux is located in the northeastern part of the Dordogne. The north of the region is part of the Périgord-Limousin Nature Park, which invites you to enjoy relaxing excursions in the countryside.

For a vacation rental in the Dordogne, the contrasting sub-regions of Périgord Vert, Périgord Blanc, Périgord Noir and Périgord Poupre are at your disposal. The "green" Périgord is characterised by lush vegetation and many watercourses. The "white" Périgord was named after the white rock of the region. From your vacation rental in Dordogne, situated in the "black" Périgord, you will soon reach the archaeological sites. The "purple" Périgord owes its name to the vineyards that shine in autumn.

About half of the Dordogne is wooded. This forest area is crossed by about 790 km long main hiking trails and about 4.000 km long smaller hiking trails. The Dordogne is also crossed by many waters where you can rent canoes and kayaks for exploring.

On average, what was the cost for vacation rentals in Dordogne last year?

At an average cost of $199 per night, Dordogne lies at the upper end of the price range for vacation rentals in France.

During which months can you find the best price for vacation rentals in Dordogne?

According to the previous year, the months with the cheapest prices in Dordogne are May, September and April, with average prices of $183, $187, and $187, respectively.

In which months is it more expensive to rent a vacation rental in Dordogne?

When booking a vacation rental in Dordogne, the highest prices can usually be seen in the month of July (with an average of $232 per night), followed by August ($226), and then January ($206).

Is Dordogne a good location for a last-minute getaway?

It is better to book your stay well in advance when visiting Dordogne, as only 38% of our properties are usually available throughout the year.

What time of the year can I find more available vacation rentals?

April, October and June are, in order of highest to lowest, the months that have the largest number of accommodations free, with an average availability of 51%, 48%, and 48%. However, even during these periods of time, when the availability is the highest, the average is just 49%. So it is still important you always book a little in advance to make sure you get the rental of your dreams.

When will it be harder to find an available vacation rental in Dordogne?

The month with the highest average booked rental figures is August (only 13% of properties were available on average last year). Followed by July (17%), and then December (34%).

Are there many rentals in Dordogne?

Holidu has around 5,700 vacation rentals in Dordogne, provided by 44 different partners.