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 £ 1,022 per night ( 1 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 7,148 £ 13,299

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 £ 814 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 5,696 £ 9,114

Reference: 83068

Holiday villa in Seillans 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 £ 525 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 3,669 £ 5,371

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 £ 906 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 6,340

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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 £ 471 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 3,291 £ 6,713
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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 £ 152 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 1,064 £ 1,197
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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 £ 139 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 971 £ 1,105
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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 £ 247 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 1,725 £ 2,995
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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 £ 425 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 2,970 £ 5,345
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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 £ 447 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 3,125 £ 3,622
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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 £ 273 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 1,906 £ 2,252
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Reference: 34476

Holiday villa, Villa Libron

Puissalicon, Occitanie
5 bedrooms | sleeps 12

Detached, contemporary villa
Lawned garden with palm trees and summerhouse
Private pool 9m x 4m
Wi-Fi internet
Air-conditioning in the villa
5 min to amenities
25 min to Mediterranean beaches

From £ 372 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 2,601 £ 3,587
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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 £ 402 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 2,160 £ 3,076
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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 £ 421 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 2,945 £ 5,630
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Reference: 11221

Holiday cottage, La Petite Forge

Villarzel-du-Razès, Occitanie
3 bedrooms | sleeps 6

Charming, traditional cottage
Picturesque village leading to open countryside
Wi-Fi internet
Private pool 10m x 5m
All amenities, 20 min
Carcassonne 30 min

From £ 235 per night ( 2 night minimum stay )
Weekly: £ 1,643 £ 2,355
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30% discount on all dates until 18 December 2026 with a two night minimum stay (any days of the week).
30% discount 05 January - 27 March 2027 with a two night minimum stay (any days of the week).

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