Dordogne, in south west France was a particular favourite of Sir William. A detached cottage available to rent in this area can be seen
here
Complete with lake, pool, and 5 acres of grounds.
Not only well known for its specialities such as truffles, walnuts, wine, and foie gras, the area is of outstanding natural beauty,
with many 'untouched' villages and towns, hundreds of years old, and radiating an ever diminishing way of life.