United Kingdom

Rupert

I endorse the comments made by Nicola and Gavin.  It was just brilliant for us and the owners, Rupert and Maggie, made sure everything worked well for us.  We would definitely consider a return visit!

Perigourdine Gite near Monpazier

Couple from Bridgnorth, United Kingdom

“Delightful traditional gite in secluded hilltop position surrounded by stunning countryside and with beautiful views. Very helpful and welcoming owners next door made it a very easy and relaxing stay; well-sized communal pool and patio area (though owners hardly used it when we were there) and private BBQ near gite. As well as “essentials" such as sun loungers and sunshades. “ Away from it all” but  only about a 15 minute drive from charming Bastide towns and villages and about half an hour from busier more touristy areas such as caves/dordogne river/ Les Ezyies centre. Lovely.

Family from London, United Kingdom

As soon as we arrived at the property, we knew wed made a great choice.  In fact, its tempting to lower the score on the advert accuracy, simply because the property is so much better than it appears in the photos.  Its got plenty of nice character, the main room is large and cool on hot days, the bathroom is very spacious, the bedrooms are large enough and it was so nice to be able to simply sit and relax at the outside table in the evenings.  The kitchen isnt the largest, but given how little time youre likely to spend in there, its really not an issue. 

The pool is very nicely sized, and much closer and more accessible than it appears in the aerial view.  Also, given how seldom the owners used it when we were there, it effectively amounts to a private pool.  We spent hours just relaxed around the pool and in the property itself.  

The location is really nice - its very quiet and rural, but within easy reach of Monpazier, so you can nip out to buy morning croissants and baguettes from the wonderful boulangerie there (a car is effectively essential).  There are some nice walks straight out of the door of the property, whilst the Dordoigne and Perigord regions are within easy access (canoe down the Dordoigne is a must for any family, incidentally).  The region is awash with markets, which are worth going to, in order to sample the wonderful local produce, and there are plenty of restaurants and cafes around so that you dont have to cook if you dont want to (although theres a nice barbecue outside your door, which we enjoyed the use of).

There are a couple of minor things about the property that may not suit everyone - bedroom 2 is accessed through bedroom 1, for example, and the wi-fi isnt accessible through the house but these are really minor issues in the context of a wonderful property. (Anyway, quite frankly, if you think you need wif-fi access on holiday, you probably need to appraise your lifestyle and think about what a holiday is actually for).

Finally, but by no means least, there are the owners, Rupert and Maggie.  They are undoubtedly among the nicest people weve ever had the pleasure to stay with.  Not only had they had stocked us up with some drinks and other food basics, barbecue coals, and even soaps in the bathroom, for when we arrived, they guided us with restaurants and canoes.  Genuinely nice, welcoming, helpful and friendly hosts and neighbours for our stay.  Very many thanks to both of them.  

This holiday will go down as one of our most relaxed and pleasant, with some great family time together, and I have no doubt that we will be back at some point.

Rupert

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