Holiday Cottages In France

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Anonymous - Verified booking

  So many good things have already been said - it's hard to add to the list!

  We had a marvellous two week stay here in mid-September. With 6 adults in the group, we made full use of the house and all its bedrooms, and could not have been more pleased with all of the arrangements. We did not cook extensively in the kitchen - our style is to have our large meal out at lunch, then lighter both morning and evening at home. (Also keeps us off the narrow Dordogne roads after dark, since our large rented van was, shall we say, fully occupying some of the country routes in daylight!) But is did serve us very well, as did the great room with all its seating and large table. The addition of a dryer to the usual washing machine was also especially appreciated. The weather during our stay was exceptionally fine, so after a hard day of touring, we made full use of the upper and lower patios, and the pool area. Philippe and his helper Sandrine was unfailingly pleasant and helpful - notably on the first day, as we maneuvered the back roads in search of the property. We enjoyed visiting with Philippe to learn of the history of the property, and to get hs recommendations on places of interest in the area. The property is extremely well located for seeing the sights of the Dordogne. I have no better recommendation than to be thinking of when we will have the opportunity to return, which we would do in a minute! My planned France travels have other destinations for the next couple of years, but after that, if we can return, it would be with great pleasure.

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• Tony - Verified booking

  Two fabulous weeks

  We just spent two fabulous weeks at Château Art De Vivre. We had our two daughters and their families with us. The granddaughters are 2,4,5 & 6. The house is ideal for three families as parents and kids have 2 private areas and grandparents have their area so there is as much separation as you need. It is very tastefully renovated with beautiful bathrooms and plenty of space, and feels very welcoming. The house has all you could want including a generously supplied kitchen and a huge table for outdoor dining. It is the host’s second house and is furnished as such. The grounds are large (situated next to a vineyard). The trampoline, play houses and slide were a huge bonus for the kids and all of us enjoyed the pool. It was very calm and peaceful, but within a 5-10 minute walk of two restaurants, and a fifteen minute drive to a large supermarket. We had fun at the weekly village night food market, drove to the beautiful Atlantic coast (30 mins) on several occasions and to Hourtin Lake (20 mins) which is ideal for little ones. Our host was most accommodating and helped us whenever we asked. His wife arranged a great wine tasting at Pichon Baron and an exceptional evening (nibble and sip) at a Fisherman’s cottage on the Gironde. We highly recommend Château Art de Vivre.

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• Tony - Verified booking

  Two fabulous weeks

  We just spent two fabulous weeks at Château Art De Vivre. We had our two daughters and their families with us. The granddaughters are 2,4,5 & 6. The house is ideal for three families as parents and kids have 2 private areas and grandparents have their area so there is as much separation as you need. It is very tastefully renovated with beautiful bathrooms and plenty of space, and feels very welcoming. The house has all you could want including a generously supplied kitchen and a huge table for outdoor dining. It is the host’s second house and is furnished as such. The grounds are large (situated next to a vineyard). The trampoline, play houses and slide were a huge bonus for the kids and all of us enjoyed the pool. It was very calm and peaceful, but within a 5-10 minute walk of two restaurants, and a fifteen minute drive to a large supermarket. We had fun at the weekly village night food market, drove to the beautiful Atlantic coast (30 mins) on several occasions and to Hourtin Lake (20 mins) which is ideal for little ones. Our host was most accommodating and helped us whenever we asked. His wife arranged a great wine tasting at Pichon Baron and an exceptional evening (nibble and sip) at a Fisherman’s cottage on the Gironde. We highly recommend Château Art de Vivre.

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• Anonymous - Verified booking

  A beautiful place for a summer holiday

  We stayed end of September beginning October and had a mix of summer and autumn weather. The setting of the house, next to the church and chateau, with its large garden and heated swimming pool is outstanding. The bedrooms are large and airy. The kitchen is extremely well equipped. With a dog we had walks around the village and woods, (details available from the Mayor's office). There are lovely walks along the Dordogne from the beach/picnic areas at St Julien de Lampon which has a good selection of local shops - bakers, mini market and newsagent, chemist and cafe. There is also a bakers, mini market and restaurant in Payrac, with larger supermarkets in Souillac and Sarlat. Bread was available 2 kms away at the restaurant Les Sept Sources by the lake at Lamothe Fenelon. The nearest restaurant we would thoroughly recommend is Le Roi Carotte at St Julien de Lampon. We would also recommend MCVets, if needed, at Sarlat. Philippe, the owner, is very easy to deal with and keeps in touch to ensure that all goes well. We enjoyed our stay so much that we have already booked to return next year.

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• Jeanne B - Verified booking

  Villa Le Priotlet

  This fetching house sits upon the bank of the Dordogne River in the tiny town of Flaujagues. It is charming, splendid yet simple, and has a feeling of old world allure mixed with clean modern convenience. We breakfasted outside on crossaints, jam, butter, bread, and fresh wild strawberries all from the nearby market. Just 15 minutes away is St. Emilion, the World Heritage Site of wine, medieval churches, and history. St. Emilion looks as if it materialized straight from the frontispiece of an antique book of fairy tales. We were giddy after a wonderful tour of Clos Jacobins and then a tasting in the wine cellar of one of the many wine shops in the village. The Villa is a true get-away where you can pretend you have your own place in the French country side. S'il vous plat allez et appciez !

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