Short stays and weekend breaks in France

Short stays and long weekend breaks are becoming much more popular, allowing people to get away for more than just an annual holiday. Many of our holiday villas and rental homes now allow three or four day stays with flexible arrival and departure days. These can easily be tied in with the local budget airlines' weekly schedules.

Here are our vacations rentals and holiday properties which offer short stays with flexible arrival / departure days, mainly out of the main summer period.

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Reference: 31006

Holiday château, Château Siregarde

Castelnau-Picampeau, Occitanie
11 bedrooms | sleeps 17

Beautifully restored, traditional château
50 acres of private grounds with large lawn
Private heated pool 20m x 5m
Wi-Fi internet
5 min to all amenities including 2 restaurants
Includes 20 hours cleaning per week

From £ 1,043 per night ( 1 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 7,296 £ 11,773

Reference: 89003

Holiday château, Château Grandchamp de Chablis

open countryside near Chablis, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
7 bedrooms | sleeps 12

Outstanding 18th century château
Extensive private grounds and lawned garden
Private heated pool 12m x 5m
Private tennis court, table tennis and boules
Wi-Fi internet
24 min to Chablis
All local amenities 3 km

From £ 823 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 5,757 £ 9,211

Reference: 83068

Holiday villa in Provence with private pool

Holiday villa, Villa Saint-Cyr

Seillans, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
5 bedrooms | sleeps 10

Outstanding family villa set in 3 acres
Short walk to beautiful village with 6 restaurants
Large private pool 12m x 5m with large dining terrace
Further roof terrace with panoramic views
UK TV, table tennis and Wi-Fi internet
45 min to Cannes and beaches

From £ 530 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 3,708 £ 5,428

10% discount on all remaining dates until 15 September 2026.

Reference: 24221

Holiday home in Val de Louyre et Caudeau

Holiday home, Le Manoir d'Alvère

Val de Louyre et Caudeau, Dordogne
7 bedrooms | sleeps 14

Traditional Manor House
4 hectares private grounds with large lawned garden
Private heated pool 14m x 5m
Wi-Fi internet
Table football, table tennis, croquet and boules
10 min walk to all amenities including restaurants

From £ 925 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 6,471

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10% discount 25 July - 01 August 2026.

Reference: 47156

Holiday home, Château de la Cour

Gontaud-de-Nogaret, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
3 bedrooms | sleeps 6

Unique fully renovated 17th century château
4 acres of private grounds
Private heated pool 11m x 4.5m
Jacuzzi and table tennis
Wi-Fi internet
Secluded country setting
Close to amenities

From £ 480 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 3,359 £ 6,851
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Reference: 30073

Holiday cottage, Les Oliviers du Sud

Tresques, Occitanie
1 bedroom | sleeps 2

Outstanding 1 bedroom renovated home
Extensive vineyard views
Private pool 4m x 2m
Shared pool (with one apartment) 11m x 5.5m
Air-conditioning
Wi-Fi internet
Lovely estate on small olive grove
Restaurant, bakery and grocery store 5 min
Avignon 38 min
Pont du Gard 27 min

From £ 156 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 1,086 £ 1,222
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Reference: 30074

Holiday cottage, La Picholine

Tresques, Occitanie
1 bedroom | sleeps 2

Outstanding 1 bedroom renovated home
Extensive vineyard views
Shared pool (with one apartment) 11m x 5.5m
Air-conditioning, Wi-Fi
Lovely estate on small olive grove
Restaurant, bakery and grocery store 5 min
Avignon, 38 min
Pont du Gard 27 min

From £ 142 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 992 £ 1,128
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Reference: 24240

Holiday home, Monpazier Cottage

Capdrot, Dordogne
3 bedrooms | sleeps 6

High-quality country home
Lovely countryside setting
Private pool 10m x 4m
Air-conditioning, high-speed Wi-Fi internet, Netflix
Table tennis
Private lawned garden and terrace
6 km to charming town with all amenities

From £ 250 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 1,743 £ 2,928
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Reference: 33051

Holiday home, Château Art de Vivre

Saint-Christoly-Médoc, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
4 bedrooms | sleeps 8

Lovely, traditional Médoc wine château, fully renovated
Main house and adjoining wine loft
1 hectare of private grounds
Private heated pool 7m x 3m
Wi-Fi internet
15 min walk to local waterfront restaurant
All amenities 10 min drive
Bordeaux and airport 75 min

From £ 504 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 3,524 £ 5,287
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Reference: 03001

Holiday accommodation, Pigeonnier Tower and Garden House

Cusset, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
5 bedrooms | sleeps 10

Large country property comprising Pigeonnier Tower and Garden House
Set around large courtyard
2.6 hectares of private grounds
Private pool 10m x 5m, jacuzzi hot tub
Fibre-optic Wi-Fi
All amenities 3 min, lovely town of Vichy 4 km
Short stays available with flexible arrival days

From £ 452 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 3,158 £ 3,661
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Reference: 47173

Holiday home, La Maison Mérigou

Beaugas, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
4 bedrooms | sleeps 8

Traditional country home
Set in open countryside
Great family home
Large gardens
Private pool 10m x 5m
TV and games room for children
Wi-Fi internet
Close to all amenities

From £ 260 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 1,819 £ 2,172
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Reference: 83165

Holiday villa, La Savoirelle

Fréjus, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
4 bedrooms | sleeps 8

Contemporary villa in private, gated residence
Extensive views to the coast
Private pool 8m x 4m and terraced Mediterranean garden
Wi-Fi internet
Full air-conditioning
All amenities and beaches in Saint-Raphaël, 12 km

From £ 403 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 2,162 £ 3,078
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Reference: 47155

Holiday château, Château Seyches

Seyches, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
5 bedrooms | sleeps 10

Superb 18th century château
High quality interior and lovely gardens
Secluded countryside setting
Private heated pool 11m x 5m with extensive views
Wi-Fi internet and table tennis
Close to all amenities

From £ 430 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 3,006 £ 5,746
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Reference: 24241

Holiday home, Lac des Lannes Cottage

Capdrot, Dordogne
3 bedrooms | sleeps 6

High-quality country cottage
Lovely countryside setting
Above-ground heated plunge pool 5m x 3m
Air-conditioning, high speed Wi-Fi internet, Netflix
Large lawned gardens
6 km to charming town with all amenities

From £ 221 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 1,546 £ 2,157
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Reference: 85012

Holiday home, Maison Bocage

Montournais, Pays de la Loire
4 bedrooms | sleeps 10

Impressive, fully renovated detached home
Large garden
Easy walk to all amenities
Wi-Fi, table-tennis and table-football
Le Puy du Fou theme park 25 min

From £ 254 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 1,776 £ 2,566
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