Countryside holiday rentals
In the countryside, days unfold at their own pace: you open the shutters onto a garden instead of a street, walk unhurried along a dirt path, and let quiet take over again. A specialist in mountain seasonal rentals since 2000, Vacancium continues to grow towards new destinations and now offers cottages and houses booked directly with their owners, across countrysides with many different faces: the valleys of the Périgord, the plains of Burgundy, the hills of the Luberon or the hedgerowed fields of Normandy.
A patchwork of local landscapes
Every rural region has its own identity: vineyards and a certain art of living here, forests and rivers there, still-active farmland elsewhere. You'll often find small stone villages, open-air markets and a rhythm of life shaped by the seasons. It's a setting that naturally invites walking, cycling, watching nature go by, or simply settling outdoors with a book.
Holidays that follow the seasons
- Walking or cycling along country lanes and trails
- Local producers' markets and regional specialities to discover
- Visiting villages, farms and small pieces of rural heritage
- Swimming in a river or pond, depending on the region and time of year
- Relaxing outdoors, with no agenda beyond the day itself
Who is the countryside for?
It works just as well for a family stay, where children enjoy plenty of outdoor space, as for a quiet couple's getaway, or a holiday with friends around a big table. Shorter distances between points of interest within the same region often make it easy to vary activities without spending the whole day on the road. Some come to slow down for a few days, others to explore a region in depth: the countryside adapts to both.
Direct contact, a habit built in the mountains
On Vacancium, rentals are booked directly between guests and owners, with no commission, just like all our other destinations. This makes it easy to talk with the person who knows the property and its surroundings best: tips on nearby walks, local producers worth visiting, or the quieter corners of the area. Properties range from renovated cottages to more spacious houses, including some more secluded homes set deep in the countryside. This direct dialogue also means you can ask, before booking, the questions that really matter to prepare your stay.
Before you book
- Ask the owner about access to shops and internet connection
- Check how close the nearby trails or waterways of interest are
- Ask about the presence of a garden or outdoor space
- Confirm arrival and departure arrangements directly with the owner
- Match the length of your stay to your plans: a short break or a deeper discovery
Why choose the countryside with Vacancium
- A peaceful setting, ideal for disconnecting from city life
- Gentle, outdoor activities suited to all ages
- Direct contact with owners who know their local area well
- A wide variety of landscapes, from vineyards to forests and open plains
Whether you're travelling with family, as a couple or with friends, the countryside suits simple holidays: deep breaths of fresh air, walks with no fixed route, long conversations around a table. Browse the listings available on Vacancium to find a home that matches your plans, talk directly with the owners, and let yourself be carried along by the slower pace of rural life.
