Enchanting 300 Year Old Stone Cottage Carefully Restored

We really enjoyed our holiday. The property is beautiful and overall, very comfortable and well equipped. I was particularly impressed by the large rooms and comfortable beds. The house was clean and we were surprised by a lovely ‘welcome pack’ of wine, croissants, fruit, milk, etc. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook our meals. The pool was really lovely and clean. Julie Jerry (as well as their adorable dogs and cats) made us feel welcomed and were there to help and give advice. We had a great time and we plan to go back at some point.

We had a great week with Julie and Jerry. The house is cozy and clean and equipt with all you can wish for. Julie was always up and about and there if you need something, with privacy always in mind👍. Will go again when in the Dordogne. Thanks for a great holiday week! BA

« Se sentir comme à la maison », avec un accueil très agréable. Tout est fourni dès le 1 er soir pour se sentir détendu (apéro au frais et petit déjeuner de prévu). Très belle propriété très bien entretenue, la piscine était également une belle prestation. Notre séjour était très agréable et Julie était à notre écoute.

What a fabulous place Bois du Penaud is. The photo's really don't do it justice. The accommodation is spacious and comfortable, being furnished in a stylish yet homely way so you immediately feel at home (and it's got just about everything you can think of too!) The grounds are immaculate and there is the most fantastic pool area (fully 'furnished' and with amazing 'cool' tiles so you don't burn your feet!) as well as several options for outside dining. The owners are friendly and helpful - without being intrusive -and are happy to advise on any info you might need although there's a comprehensive folder in the gite. Julie is a terrific cook - you just HAVE to try her catering service which is superb and excellent value too. If you can tear yourself away, there's lots to do in the surrounding area. We tried Chateau de Bridoire (great for families with a large woodland labyrinth and have-a-go medieval games plus they have a night-time option to visit), a trip to Bordeaux which is a lovely city and has a 'water mirror' to cool off with (google it!). We also did canoe-ing very locally in Sainte Foy la Grande which was great fun for all ages plus Sainte Foy also had lots of free summer entertainment going on too in the evenings. It's a little over 5 mins drive. There's also a great pizza kiosk if you fancy a takeway - few mins drive which is handily located next to the delicious Boulangerie/Patisserie. Both Julie's catering service and the pizza option mean you can relax in the gorgeous surroundings at home and have a few glasses of wine without the hassle of driving - bliss! Can't recommend this place highly enough. Huge thanks to Julie and Jerry for making us so welcome.