10/10 Excellent
Martina P.
25 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable historic property
It is rare to get the opportunity to stay at a property that has this much history yet all modern comfort and design & art that will blow you away. The original structure of the manor is from 1590, but there are also remains of a Roman building and there were finds from prehistoric times on the site. It was the perfect spot for exploring the region- the medieval castles and prehistoric caves, and all the culinary delights.
Pascal was the perfect host; very responsive and ready to help with everything. We were a group of 10 staying for a week. Everyone really adored the place. We didn't really use the swimming pool as it was not very warm weather, but my teenage sons and nephews loved the tennis court-- they had never played before and now it has become their thing.
I highly recommend Chef Jauvin- you have to hire him for at least a night. We were at a really nice restaurant in Perigord-- L'Essentiel-- but we actually preferred the dinner M. Laurent prepared at home. I wish I could share a picture of the cozy setting he prepared in the main dining room.
I have rented many houses and apartments, but nothing this special. It's like a curated space. I wish we could have spent more time - one week is not enough to explore the region. The highlight was the cave of Rouffignac (recommended by Pascal- real caves with pre-historic carvings, not the replica shown in Lascaux) and a canoe trip on the Dordogne from Carsac to Beynac. Canoe Loisirs were great.
Overall a fantastic trip.
Martina P.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023