200-Year-Old Stone House Dans charmant village médiéval Marché - Dordogne SW France

I wanted to find a place to stay for a while (one month) to do some reading and writing. The house in Issigeac was perfect. In fact, if it hadn't already been booked, I would have preferred to spend yet another month. House is full of character, yet easy to keep tidy. Everything works. Village is charming, friendly and has all one needs. Will definitely think about a return visit.

Issigeac is as charming as ever and this house is a lovely place from where to enjoy it. Comfortable and quiet, but close to the heart of the village. Recommended.

La maison est très bien placée dans le village, proche de tout et en même temps au calme. Elle est rustique mais agréable à vivre. Le jardinet est petit mais bien orienté. Il y a absolument tout ce qu'il faut pour la cuisine, les draps, les serviettes etc. Tous les commerces sont présents dans le village, pas besoin de prendre la voiture pour les courses. Le marché du dimanche est un vrai régal. Parfait!

The home itself is wonderful. Lots of room for our family of 5; everything you could need from the fully equipped kitchen to the upper floor with amazing books and games. Mike and Joanna have taken the time to provide detailed information about the running of the house, and all that is happening and to be enjoyed in the village and area.With this information we had some of the most excellent adventures. Our first day we were thrilled with the huge market, followed that evening by a village wide music festival! Despite being a small village, there are great shops for food, wine, restaurants and local artisans. Whether you're looking for a home base for adventures or a sanctuary to simply sit in the courtyard and read a book, this home will be just what you need.

We go to France almost every year and this was such a memorable trip. The house is great, everything you could want to cook, chill out and even all the stuff you need to make a picnic and take it with you. Beautiful lake nearby with a wonderful beach, great for kids. The village was really active with wonderful markets and other events. Sunday market is not to be missed and the food market in the week is a gem. Mike, the owner is great. Wonderful communication and nothing was a problem. Thanks for letting us stay Mike, well be back!

We spent 10 days in Issigeac , a most beautiful , charming medieval village just south of Bergerac . Perfect location for exploring the surrounding area where we travelled not only locally but as far as Bordeaux , St Emilion, Duras, Domme and Toulouse . Issigeavc had al the facilities required , great local restaurants a couple of nice bars as well as a fantastic Sunday market where people came to from all over . Our house we rented was right in the heart of the village amongst the narrow lanes , traditional stone walls but modern kitchen and bathroom and as well an outdoor walled garden area - perfect for a glass of wine ...or two! Issigeac was perfect in every way and gave us a taste of French rural village life away from the pace of big cities , would recommend it to any one wanting a holiday in a wonderful French village .

I stayed in this home for the month of May and it was a marvellous escape. It is a beautiful historic home in the heart of a traditional french village. The people are friendly and everything is postcard perfect. The market on Sundays is the best I have seen in France! Many beautiful walks to take from the village on marked trails and with a car you can easily visit wineries, chateaus and the famous caves, Bordeaux and within a few hours you could even take a trip to Spain! (Lots of folks in town speak English if you don't speak French.) It was a wonderful time! Grateful for the experience!

My stay at this charming residence was over a period of a month. It was well-appointed with oh so comfy beds and good water pressure. The courtyard garden was an oasis that afforded an outlet for my spring urge to dig. I never tired of the town and chatting with its residents. My favourite bar Le Lion d'Or was a warm and friendly watering hole where the owner welcomed everyone individually and genuinely didn't mind conversing with someone who had less than fluid French. The shops were full of unique and beautiful gifts and the Sunday market was a stroll through hand-made deliciousness. But beware: if you miss the market which wraps up at 1pm, all the stores (restaurants included) are closed until Tuesday. The other days of the week it was refreshing to be able to walk everywhere to get household items and groceries. Tip: the baker near the tourist bureau sells good wine for a song. There are a few excellent eateries in town - notably La Broucelière (haute cuisine) and La P'tite treille (casual). A car is a bonus because the countryside is a knockout, especially the Dordogne Valley and its towns. (I went kayaking on the Dordogne River which I highly recommend.) Parking is handy but requires courage in the teeny tiny streets of Issigeac. There are many nearby attractions and a nicely compiled folder of those sites is available at the house - failing that there is a tourist bureau staffed by helpful folks who speak a variety of languages. On their recommendation I took the school bus to Bergerac a couple of times for two euros as opposed to paying the fifty(ish) euro cab fare which worked out well. I was truly smitten with Issigeac and my neighbours there and hope to revisit my new friends one day soon. I'm grateful to have had this wonderful opportunity.