étonnant manoir, avec piscine entourée de 2 acres de jardins clos -sleeps 12

First things first, this property is lovely. Le Manoir itself has been beautifully renovated and restored by brothers Simon and Nicholas. The house itself is spacious, decorated well and set up for large groups. A mix of old and new adds to it's charm and I would say for our large group of 12 it worked very well. The brothers are detail orientated and have made it their priority to see that everything is functional, easy to use and well thought out. From two sets of cutlery and dishes to every kitchen appliance imaginable, it all made for a seamless and easy stay. We were also encouraged to suggest anything that wasn't provided for, but honestly we couldn't think of a thing. The grounds are beautiful and well looked after. Plenty of space to play badminton, croquet or football. There is a sweet little vegetable and herb garden that we were welcomed to pick from (and did). We were a family of all ages (a baby to grandparents) and, the property catered well to everyone. The pool area was fantastic. A lovely sized salt water pool , and a covered well-supplied outdoor kitchen, dining table, fireplace and seating area. Again, every detail had been worked out and we thoroughly enjoyed the majority of our evening meals here. Additionally for the two rainy days, we all enjoyed the games room which featured a big screen TV, table tennis and foosball. The surrounding area is lovely. Le Manoir sits at the top of a sweet village with a short two minute walk to the little village shop. We made it a point to wander down and pick up croissant, pain au chocolate and baguettes every morning (delicious). The shop was well stocked with things we occasionally ran out of and was convenient if we didn't want to head to the bigger supermarket 15 minutes up the road. This part of Dordogne is very pretty. Winding little roads that take a while to get you places, beautiful scenery and practically no one else around. This all contributed to a sense that in this part of the world at least, life is a little simpler and a little slower. We divided our two-week stay between relaxing at the property, spending time with family and visiting some local caves, lovely little villages and markets in the area. There is plenty to do. And if you like the idea of being in the heart of the French countryside with very few other tourists, this will suit you well. All in all, I would highly recommend this property. We created many wonderful memories here.

We had originally booked in 2020 and had to cancel for obvious reasons but rebooked for this year and crossed our fingers that we wouldn't have to cancel for a second time.! Fortunately, we lucked out! The hosts of this property live next door, and are quick to respond, very friendly and accomadating! The property itself has been completely renovated inside, so the pictures are accurate. We had four main criteria for any property, 1) All bedrooms had their own baths, 2) New or Newer kitchen, 3) A pool, 4) Wifi throughout. This property met all that and definitely exceeded our expectations. The only minor letdown was inconsistent wifi, but we could have easily asked our hosts to reset it when it went out, we didn't because we really needed to disconnect anyway, but I hear they're getting fiber next year(!!), so that makes this property really a stand out. The beds are comfortable, the bathrooms are spacious, the outside pool area is over the top (With a HUGE pool), we will defiantly be returning! Thanks so much for a fabulous and much-needed vacation!

Nicholas and Simon have thought of everything. A classy operation with super high standards throughout. A beautiful home with excellent facilities for adults and kids. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

De l’accueil à l'aménagement de cette magnifique propriété, tout est parfait....un émerveillement de tous les instants

We had a great New Years break at Nicholas and Simon's property. The chateau provided the perfect spot for friends to get away and relax, spending most of our time playing board games and enjoying wine and cheese. Nicholas showed us around on arrival and was nearby if we had any problems throughout our stay (not that we did). The house was lovely and warm throughout our stay and had everything provided we could have possibly needed.

For the last 15 years I have travelled over 180 days a year (that's 2700 nights). I have stayed everywhere from the Waldorf Astoria and Ritz to 1 star on Greek Islands. This was head and shoulders my best experience. The place is great, everything the website said and more, but it is the hosts, Simon Nicholas that stood it apart. From a host of wow's to follow up, communication, nothing is a problem to checking the weather in advance. I can't thank you guys enough. - Simply the best as Tina Turner would say: a 10 out of 10

I had high expectations of Le Manoir after reading the reviews and the description - but they were far and away exceeded. From the moment we arrived until Simon and Nicholas waved us goodbye at the end of the week, they were excellent hosts - discrete but available whenever we needed their help or advice. Every morning when we returned to the pool area they had already been in to ensure that everything was clean and tidy and the wine restocked! The chef they recommended cooked us a meal which was excellent and so much nicer and easier than going out for dinner and getting taxis for 13 people. The velorail trip was great (though it didn't necessarily feel like it on the way up!) and the information on places to visit was brilliantly presented and really helpful We had everythig